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Forum: Mileage Run Deals
Nov 11, 05, 11:12 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By drtravix

raybolt explained the changes to the routing...

raybolt explained the changes to the routing well. Faremetrics *should* work with that modified routing.

FYI, the following is the UA routing for BOS-SJC.
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
Jul 21, 05, 3:57 am
Replies: 29
Views: 4,862
Posted By drtravix

This is one of the better places I've seen that...

This is one of the better places I've seen that provide access to the GDS/routing rules. It's been mentioned before here, but it only lets you access it yourself... you can't take it and make...
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
May 18, 05, 11:50 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,334
Posted By drtravix

What is the source/destination city?

What is the source/destination city?
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
May 6, 05, 12:23 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,275
Posted By drtravix

If you miss your connecting flight, the typical...

If you miss your connecting flight, the typical way to handle that (to retain the value of your booking) is to visit the airline's customer service counter, or a gate agent.

They will rebook you...
Forum: TravelBuzz
May 5, 05, 1:46 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By drtravix

Welcome to FT! As the previous poster mentioned,...

Welcome to FT! As the previous poster mentioned, WBC is only for NWA/KLM. I assume you mean to ask which airline has the best international business class?
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
May 5, 05, 1:43 pm
Replies: 212
Views: 25,570
Posted By drtravix

The last one I got was Saturday, 4/30. Hope that...

The last one I got was Saturday, 4/30. Hope that helps.
Forum: Delta SkyMiles (Pre-WorldPerks Merger)
May 5, 05, 10:45 am
Replies: 3
Views: 932
Posted By drtravix

I forgot to address your other question - what it...

I forgot to address your other question - what it means:

You just have to check in at the airport. They won't let you check in online. Also, if you book last-minute tickets, sometimes they force...
Forum: Delta SkyMiles (Pre-WorldPerks Merger)
May 5, 05, 10:43 am
Replies: 3
Views: 932
Posted By drtravix

There are a lot of reasons this could be...

There are a lot of reasons this could be happening. For example, you might be SSSS'd because of your routing or one-way ticket, or they may just want you to show ID to check in.
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
May 3, 05, 1:56 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 938
Posted By drtravix

A decent run will probably cost you more than...

A decent run will probably cost you more than $100 (at least one that will net you a good cost-per-mile).
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
May 2, 05, 2:49 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,404
Posted By drtravix

I have to wonder if maybe one of the airline...

I have to wonder if maybe one of the airline representatives cruising FT saw that Expedia was providing a doorway to create "extended routings" and kindly asked Expedia to close that doorway. Just a...
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
May 1, 05, 9:55 am
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By drtravix

The routings don't always equal a valid route...

The routings don't always equal a valid route (without dropping certain cities). You are correct in that you could fly those cities you mentioned... but only:

1) if the FLIGHT APPL section allows...
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
Apr 30, 05, 8:19 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,404
Posted By drtravix

The conclusion in another thread (see Return of...

The conclusion in another thread (see Return of an Extremely Useful MR Tool) was that Expedia shut it down again.
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
Apr 30, 05, 5:50 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By drtravix

The routing for HSV-PHL on DL is: Too...

The routing for HSV-PHL on DL is:



Too busy to figure out availability right now, but if you play with the routing you may be able to get something better.

Looks like there are no...
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
Apr 30, 05, 5:38 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,124
Posted By drtravix

Another note... You want to get as many...

Another note...

You want to get as many cities in as you can, but usually the fare rules say "MAX TRANSFERS: 8 / 4 INBOUND / 4 OUTBOUND" or something similar. That means you can only have 4...
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
Apr 30, 05, 5:34 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,124
Posted By drtravix

Regarding your second message above... Yes,...

Regarding your second message above...

Yes, ITA prefers less stops to more stops. So, you need to force it to look at larger routings.

You can do a month-long search and put...
FROM SEA...
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
Apr 30, 05, 5:30 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,124
Posted By drtravix

As bhatnasx said, those were multiple tickets. ...

As bhatnasx said, those were multiple tickets. Most airlines only permit you to hit an airport once for a one way routing, so you cannot make a "loop" by hitting the same airport twice, even if the...
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
Apr 28, 05, 7:38 am
Replies: 46
Views: 7,402
Posted By drtravix

Just confirming that I am getting the same error...

Just confirming that I am getting the same error as well. Looks like they are gone again.
Forum: Technical Support and Feedback
Apr 27, 05, 11:21 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,384
Posted By drtravix

Welcome to FlyerTalk. No, I would not suggest...

Welcome to FlyerTalk. No, I would not suggest shutting down FT for the day just because of this.

The ping attacks that were mentioned are fairly old, and almost all newer versions of Windows,...
Forum: Technical Support and Feedback
Apr 27, 05, 11:06 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,384
Posted By drtravix

You're right, this doesn't belong in this forum. ...

You're right, this doesn't belong in this forum. I would suggest posting it in "technical issues", they could probably tell you better what is going on.

I really doubt that just from visiting FT...
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
Apr 27, 05, 9:01 am
Replies: 14
Views: 3,592
Posted By drtravix

Welcome to FlyerTalk. My suggestion is to...

Welcome to FlyerTalk.

My suggestion is to read some of the posts at the top of the forum (called "stickies" because they are stuck at the top). These provide information regarding mileage runs,...
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
Apr 26, 05, 3:13 pm
Replies: 212
Views: 25,570
Posted By drtravix

That's because SMS (the text message service)...

That's because SMS (the text message service) that most cell phone companies use, only allows about 160 characters. After that, the cell phone company has the option to send you multiple messages...
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
Apr 26, 05, 2:39 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 6,661
Posted By drtravix

For those who were able to get in on it, let us...

For those who were able to get in on it, let us know if they end up actually letting you take a free vacation!
Forum: TravelBuzz
Apr 26, 05, 12:03 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 997
Posted By drtravix

I would suggest checking out the thread titled...

I would suggest checking out the thread titled "How to construct/book a mileage run" which is at the top of this forum. It gives you the basics.
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
Apr 26, 05, 6:21 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,745
Posted By drtravix

RSS = Really Simple Syndication It's a newer...

RSS = Really Simple Syndication

It's a newer method for bringing updated media to people. For example, news sites use it. Whenever there is a change in the 'feed' (ie, content on the server),...
Forum: Mileage Run Deals
Apr 25, 05, 7:51 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 7,402
Posted By drtravix

Thanks for posting this... I never thought it...

Thanks for posting this... I never thought it would start working again.
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