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United Airlines | MileagePlus
Jun 19, 13, 10:55 am
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United Increases Award Ticket Changes for Non-Premier Members as of 19-Jun-2013
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Posted By
Greysword
At least United has their excellent customer...
At least United has their excellent customer service to fall back on... oh wait! :p
I agree with dublin487. Given yesterday's news, I was going to apply for the MileagePlus Explorer card, either...
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Avis | Preferred and Budget | Fastbreak
May 28, 13, 9:42 pm
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2,846
List your upgrades!
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506,391
Posted By
Greysword
Location: SNA Status: Prefered Booked: Full...
Location: SNA
Status: Prefered
Booked: Full Sized
Offered: Chysler 300
Requested: Small SUV
Accepted: 2013 Ford Escape
It seems easy to upgrade to the smaller SUV class from full/standard...
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United Airlines | MileagePlus
May 3, 13, 1:48 pm
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(Re-)Introducing Subscriptions for United Club, Economy Plus and More
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36,524
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Greysword
I have a comment about the E+ seating...
I have a comment about the E+ seating subscription.
If someone flies often enough to make this cost effective (at least break even from current pricing), then they likely have a good shot at E+...
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Apr 11, 13, 6:15 pm
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118
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa {US-FL}
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34,846
Posted By
Greysword
Clearwater Beach Hilton Promotion
Hi everyone.
I just received the following promo via email:
Come Back to Clearwater Beach this June and Save!
June is the ideal time to relax and delight at Hilton Clearwater Beach. As a...
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Apr 1, 13, 10:12 pm
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200
Pay with Miles change now EARNS MQM's & RDM's if redeemed for 1st or business class
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34,856
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Greysword
Interesting. Maybe an attempt to get the Delta...
Interesting. Maybe an attempt to get the Delta faithful more engaged and used to the pay with miles system, increasing its scope, and a move closer to a full revenue based frequent flier program? ...
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Apr 1, 13, 9:43 pm
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2013 SkyPesos for 2 nights in a Hilton
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1,256
Posted By
Greysword
The question becomes which is worth more: 2,013...
The question becomes which is worth more: 2,013 SkyMiles or 5x HHonors points on the bill. Since both have a value problem, the answer is likely incremental to a person's needs.
However if this...
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Apr 1, 13, 9:32 pm
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Delta Sky Club Value
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3,527
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Greysword
The OP has the Delta AMEX already.
The OP has the Delta AMEX already.
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United Airlines | MileagePlus
Mar 31, 13, 9:00 pm
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Early Gate Control -> IDB?
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3,972
Posted By
Greysword
The FAA Consumer Protection Division website can...
The FAA Consumer Protection Division website can be found:
http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/CP_AirlineService.htm
There is a phone number and a web form you can fill in with any concerns you...
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United Airlines | MileagePlus
Mar 31, 13, 8:31 pm
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704
Mileage Plus Branded Credit Card and Checked Baggage Fees
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148,847
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Greysword
Agreed, no companion bag. However, this option...
Agreed, no companion bag. However, this option would work well for those that won't hit Premier Silver (<25k miles or 30 segments) but need to fly for business and charge the flight to a company...
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United Airlines | MileagePlus
Mar 31, 13, 7:31 pm
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35
Early Gate Control -> IDB?
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3,972
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Greysword
Unfortunately, by accepting the $200 voucher, the...
Unfortunately, by accepting the $200 voucher, the OP waived his/her rights to cash based on the FAA pronouncement 14CFR250 as linked in nwff's post. However, the UA agents were required to present a...
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United Airlines | MileagePlus
Mar 30, 13, 11:02 pm
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Mileage Plus Branded Credit Card and Checked Baggage Fees
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148,847
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Greysword
If a free bag is very important and the person in...
If a free bag is very important and the person in question isn't at a Premier level, why don't they simply either credit their miles to Aegean airlines to reach Star Alliance Silver (free bag) in...
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Mar 27, 13, 10:32 pm
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Isn't it kind of crappy to conduct a job interview in public in the Crown Room?
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Greysword
. The true point of the thread. Excellent...
. The true point of the thread.
Excellent points, and something I need to remind myself at times. Thanks Thomas. ^
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Mar 22, 13, 6:16 pm
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Does The ATL Plane Train Operate 2-3AM?
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13,965
Posted By
Greysword
Will the electric cart wait for him or can...
Will the electric cart wait for him or can someone else hijack his requested transport?
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Mar 19, 13, 6:24 pm
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Honors: gold devaluation
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7,524
Posted By
Greysword
I would not really enjoy that idea, pinnipped. I...
I would not really enjoy that idea, pinnipped. I would like to have an achievable mid-level tier (with some effort) that has a few aspirational benefits (like Gold has now). Increasing the top tier...
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Credit Card Programs
Mar 18, 13, 5:29 pm
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Which cards give the most points for spending?
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2,599
Posted By
Greysword
Instead of straight points per dollar, you may...
Instead of straight points per dollar, you may get some value out of flexibility. You mentioned you like Membership rewards and SPG points. You also said you'd like airline miles and Hyatt points. ...
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Mar 17, 13, 11:00 pm
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Honors: gold devaluation
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7,524
Posted By
Greysword
I would argue part of HHonor's problem is the...
I would argue part of HHonor's problem is the ineffectual use of the tiers. The sweet spot is clearly Gold with no aspirational requirement to achieve the rewards. Silver is completely worthless,...
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Hyatt | World of Hyatt
Mar 14, 13, 10:19 pm
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My Hyatt 2 free nights in suite expiring soon
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7,218
Posted By
Greysword
Can the room nights be donated to charity or a...
Can the room nights be donated to charity or a not for profit org for a tax credit?
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Hyatt | World of Hyatt
Mar 14, 13, 10:05 pm
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4,523
The Hyatt Rewards Card from Chase (WIKI)
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1,042,142
Posted By
Greysword
Yes, the two free nights after spend is the...
Yes, the two free nights after spend is the current offer. This is the advertisement on this FT page as I write this. To be sure, just read (and take a screen shot) the terms & conditions on the...
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Mar 13, 13, 5:01 pm
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9
Best AmEx Delta offer for 1st time sign up
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2,566
Posted By
Greysword
Honestly, the best offer is the 50,000 membership...
Honestly, the best offer is the 50,000 membership rewards points after $1,000 spend in 3 months from the AMEX Premier Gold card
followed by
the 45,000 SkyMiles for the Gold Delta AMEX from...
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US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Mar 12, 13, 9:55 pm
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12
US & UA Club Reciprocity Ending... What to do?
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1,423
Posted By
Greysword
You could hedge your bets, at least for the first...
You could hedge your bets, at least for the first year. Getting the AMEX Platinum card gives unlimited US club access (as well as AA and DL access on a ticketed flight). Then for UA Club access,...
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US Airways | Dividend Miles (Pre-Consolidation with American Airlines)
Mar 12, 13, 9:25 pm
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15
US fares ATL - SEA or PDX seem quite inflated
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1,058
Posted By
Greysword
As a resident of PDX metro area, I've noticed US...
As a resident of PDX metro area, I've noticed US is the highest of all airlines out of here. Usually about $600 per ticket, for the times I've traveled recently.
Forum:
Hilton | Hilton Honors
Mar 7, 13, 4:38 pm
Replies:
43
How can we make Hilton Honors great - focus group ideas?
Views:
4,556
Posted By
Greysword
I have a follow-up question for this. Who is...
I have a follow-up question for this.
Who is more loyal, a Gold who earns status via 40 nights (or 20 stays) or a Diamond that spent $40k on a credit card? ..or a Silver that earns via 4 stays/10...
Forum:
Hilton | Hilton Honors
Mar 6, 13, 10:31 pm
Replies:
43
How can we make Hilton Honors great - focus group ideas?
Views:
4,556
Posted By
Greysword
Thank you, Johnny, for both attending the event...
Thank you, Johnny, for both attending the event and giving the rest of us a voice by inviting comments and passing them along. It surprises me they have three status levels and really only use one...
Forum:
Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Mar 6, 13, 10:19 pm
Replies:
50
Poor Man's First Class
Views:
8,911
Posted By
Greysword
Can't the GA bump the invisible person in the...
Can't the GA bump the invisible person in the seat? If that happens, how do the involuntary boarding rules apply? :D
Forum:
Chase | Ultimate Rewards
Mar 6, 13, 4:49 pm
Replies:
5
Going to a Chase branch for better luck?
Views:
1,313
Posted By
Greysword
If you need a ticket on UA or a Star Alliance...
If you need a ticket on UA or a Star Alliance carrier (not just Mileage Plus miles), then you can signup for other cards and use those miles to get a ticket.
For instance, the US Airways card from...
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