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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Jul 11, 18, 7:40 am
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POLL? What % of DMs rely on $25K waiver for status?
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My wife and I both relied on the AMEX $25K spend...
My wife and I both relied on the AMEX $25K spend for our Diamond status. She has no inclination and I am too busy to take on the MS effort. I have enough business trips each year that I can probably...
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Apr 1, 18, 1:48 pm
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The Definitive "How To Search for Low Tier Business Awards"
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TheSQLGuru
I have verified this for revenue flights. I have...
I have verified this for revenue flights. I have VPN software that can get me different IP addresses both in and out of the US. I can also spoof my MAC address. Combined with private browsing I can...
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InterContinental Hotels | IHG Rewards Club and Intercontinental Ambassador
Jan 25, 18, 12:48 pm
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The New IHG Web Booking Interface is PISSING ME OFF!
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TheSQLGuru
I despise it too!
Can't stand it!
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Sep 30, 17, 2:32 pm
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Delta increasing Diamond MQD Waiver to $250,000
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But Delta's customers BUY tickets. If you can't...
But Delta's customers BUY tickets. If you can't be profitable selling a seat at $NNN - taking into account ALL that that sale entails - then DON'T SELL IT FOR THAT PRICE. I work in technology, and I...
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Sep 26, 17, 2:28 pm
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Delta increasing Diamond MQD Waiver to $250,000
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Does anyone have a physical address for Sandeep...
Does anyone have a physical address for Sandeep Dube, Vice President,
Customer Engagement & Loyalty? That is who sent my email. The boardingarea.com site link for Delta Airlines contacts doesn't...
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Sep 26, 17, 11:57 am
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Delta increasing Diamond MQD Waiver to $250,000
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TheSQLGuru
My wife and I do this every year, and it isn't...
My wife and I do this every year, and it isn't nearly as bad as you think. Two transpac trips and a few transatl trips make up a lot of miles for very few dollars - often 5-10cpm. Use your...
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Apr 11, 17, 4:53 pm
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April 5, 2017: Delta cancels 300 flights due to thunderstorm
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TheSQLGuru
+1000
+1000
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Apr 11, 17, 4:52 pm
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April 5, 2017: Delta cancels 300 flights due to thunderstorm
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TheSQLGuru
I would LOVE the chance to sit down and have that...
I would LOVE the chance to sit down and have that talk with their engineers and PMs!!
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Apr 11, 17, 9:49 am
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April 5, 2017: Delta cancels 300 flights due to thunderstorm
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TheSQLGuru
I have been a consultant working on database...
I have been a consultant working on database design, development and performance tuning for more than two decades. I have 45000+ hours of experience and study in my craft. I have experience with a...
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India-Based Airlines
Aug 30, 16, 8:21 am
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Jet needs more than 2 billion miles for first class redemption
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Yep, spot on assessment there. As software bugs...
Yep, spot on assessment there. As software bugs go, this is one of the nicer ones I have come across because it is user-facing and so glaringly obvious that it won't cause anything bad other than not...
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Mileage Run Discussion
Mar 30, 16, 10:27 am
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[FARE GONE] DL: SFO-ATL/JFK-NRT-SIN $1,232.30 ai RT (25,318 mi; 4.9 cpm)
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TheSQLGuru
Is it possible to get this type of pricing way...
Is it possible to get this type of pricing way out in the future? I have a conference to present at in Singapore on August 6th and I would love to be able to get there and back for under $1k!
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Mar 10, 16, 8:35 am
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777 200LR NRT-LAX Business 10A or 6C
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TheSQLGuru
Did you check seatguru.com, especially the...
Did you check seatguru.com, especially the comments section to see if anyone posted specifically about the seats you question?
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Hilton | Hilton Honors
Apr 26, 15, 8:12 pm
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The Hilton Hotels Six Continents Club
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TheSQLGuru
Still need Africa, but may have a trip to South...
Still need Africa, but may have a trip to South Africa later this year to close out the 6th for me!
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Jan 16, 15, 12:37 pm
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Unsolicited Bonus Miles email
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TheSQLGuru
No worries. I had enough for both of us last...
No worries. I had enough for both of us last year! :eek:
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Jan 4, 15, 8:18 pm
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Any way to determine GU cert upgrade availability before booking?
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2,876
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TheSQLGuru
Yes. Call 8003232323
Yes. Call 8003232323
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Mileage Run Discussion
Jul 1, 14, 3:12 pm
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[FARE GONE] DL: PHL/DAL/MIA/CLT - Australia ~$1200
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TheSQLGuru
[FARE GONE] DL: PHL/DAL/MIA/CLT - Australia ~$1200
http://www.theflightdeal.com/2014/07/01/delta-virgin-australia-about-1200-philadelphia-dallas-miami-charlotte-australia-roundtrip-including-all-taxes/
I just booked 3 tickets July 23-30, 2014 for...
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Jun 6, 14, 3:26 am
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companion (?) upgrade - am I understanding this correctly?
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TheSQLGuru
When I fly with my daughter (8) on flights that...
When I fly with my daughter (8) on flights that are upgradable I always specify at purchase (DM desk) whether I want us to go together 1 day out or separately with me going at the 5-day window and...
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Mileage Run Deals
Apr 30, 14, 1:10 pm
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DL: SMF-PHL 24-hour MR, 6464 miles, 3.8cpm
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2,355
Posted By
TheSQLGuru
I had a copy/paste error in milecalc from doing...
I had a copy/paste error in milecalc from doing multiple variations on the theme. The return had ...atl-lax-smf.
There were many days and options for legs on this route on ITA last night.
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Mileage Run Deals
Apr 29, 14, 9:59 pm
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DL: SMF-PHL 24-hour MR, 6464 miles, 3.8cpm
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2,355
Posted By
TheSQLGuru
DL: SMF-PHL 24-hour MR, 6464 miles, 3.8cpm
SMF-ATL-PHL 11:45pm-10:40am
PHL-JFK-ATL-SMF 12:45pm-9:44pm
Lather, rinse, repeat :)
$246 ai, 6464miles, 3.8cpm
Lots of availability Sep/Oct. $100 higher (5.4cpm) much of Nov.
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Travel Tools
Apr 28, 14, 11:42 am
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5
SkyRunner. A better ITA Matrix search.
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2,379
Posted By
TheSQLGuru
notes from a very quick use: 1) multi-column...
notes from a very quick use:
1) multi-column sorting
2) column-based filtering
3) show each-way durations for rt instead of total rt duration
4) I REALLY like the more flexible...
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Mileage Run Deals
Apr 22, 14, 5:01 pm
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35
DL: YVR>HKG r/t $650 ai
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11,183
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TheSQLGuru
YVR-LAX-NRT-HKG for $627, 16748, 3.7cpm Depart...
YVR-LAX-NRT-HKG for $627, 16748, 3.7cpm
Depart 9/7, return 9/10
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Mileage Run Deals
Apr 12, 14, 1:43 am
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48
KL/AF/DL: LAX-GOT/ARN/HEL Scandinavia $550 ai RT (4.2cpm)
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14,527
Posted By
TheSQLGuru
I was able to book a nice, yet impromptu,...
I was able to book a nice, yet impromptu, anniversary vacation for the family to Stockholm from San Francisco. $572.90 each for 3 tickets. Positioning flight was $464 each but I used up $976.5 in...
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Apr 7, 14, 9:17 am
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1,214
2015 SkyMiles Program News from Delta
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345,726
Posted By
TheSQLGuru
It is truly amazing that SOOO many people can be...
It is truly amazing that SOOO many people can be happy and even brag about how much they "get" from Delta and how they maximize their Delta benefits but throw a hissy fit when Delta tries to maximize...
Forum:
Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Mar 6, 14, 4:00 pm
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98
Delta to reduce availability of lower cost international business fares
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8,886
Posted By
TheSQLGuru
I have been doing more TATL flights over the last...
I have been doing more TATL flights over the last year or so. I have wondered if the extra cost for W is worth it on the 4-class flights. Is there a good value proposition discussion anyone can...
Forum:
Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Mar 6, 14, 2:23 pm
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392
New Delta Award Redemption Charts Released
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41,778
Posted By
TheSQLGuru
That would certainly be nice. The chart is...
That would certainly be nice.
The chart is completely meaningless to me however (and I am neither a pessimist or optimist on this particular issue unlike so many here). Without any knowledge of...
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