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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Feb 4, 19, 1:37 am
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59
Likelihood Marriott will Take Away Lounge Access from Platinum During Next Downgrade?
Views:
3,385
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - Umm ... it has been my experience that...
Hi -
Umm ... it has been my experience that Tits, and especially Lifetime Tits, get whatever they want, including lounge access ....
Forum:
Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jan 28, 19, 1:43 pm
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Availability of Business or First Class Awards
Views:
1,641
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - Not trying to hijack the thread ... the...
Hi -
Not trying to hijack the thread ... the 777 that CX flies HKG-SYD is a 3-class. They might swap it out from time to time, but generally, no F on the route.
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jan 1, 19, 2:35 am
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3,092
Cathay Pacific (CX) Award Redemption, Booking and Availability – 2017 and Later
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273,565
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - Nope. You can check the QF or JL sites....
Hi -
Nope. You can check the QF or JL sites. Remember that CX is not releasing as many seats as before and AS can't book until (first) all Asia Miles accounts and (second) all Oneworld accounts...
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Southwest Airlines | Rapid Rewards
Dec 31, 18, 6:55 am
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64
FA saved exit row seat for someone
Views:
3,968
Posted By
Orwaid
HI - You saved a middle seat toward the...
HI -
You saved a middle seat toward the rear. That is substantially different from saving an exit row aisle seat.
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 31, 18, 3:04 am
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AS policy change on Best Fare Guarantee
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724
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - If you are Gold, just cancel, have it...
Hi -
If you are Gold, just cancel, have it sent to your wallet and rebook.
I agree it is a PITA, but effective.
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Southwest Airlines | Rapid Rewards
Dec 31, 18, 12:46 am
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64
FA saved exit row seat for someone
Views:
3,968
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - I stopped flying WN years ago over...
Hi -
I stopped flying WN years ago over these issues. I had several long-running battles (yes, it was just that) with people on this forum. Some backed my position, some didn't.
I will be...
Forum:
Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 30, 18, 8:24 pm
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680
Details/Discussion of Saver (Basic Economy) "X" Fares
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45,072
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - So if the AS X fare is the same as the...
Hi -
So if the AS X fare is the same as the WN WGA fare, then I guess I have to start flying WN again. Will they do a challenge or match of some kind for a 75K?
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Dec 30, 18, 8:20 pm
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492
Transferring Points to Miles in the New Program [Discussion & Transfer Times]
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40,545
Posted By
Orwaid
MR to CA Hi - I initiated request...
MR to CA
Hi -
I initiated request 12/16. Still nothing.
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Dec 30, 18, 8:14 pm
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1,091
Combine Accounts Update
Views:
88,650
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - Funny how I can get lifetime info on...
Hi -
Funny how I can get lifetime info on the app but I keep getting an error message from the website.
Forum:
Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 30, 18, 7:57 pm
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101
Alaska Expanding at Dallas Love Field (DAL)
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5,735
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - If they do, it would make for a good MR.
Hi -
If they do, it would make for a good MR.
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 30, 18, 7:45 pm
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5
USA-HKG Stopover DXB-NYC Strategy and Redemption
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424
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - Yes, the CX awards can be good value,...
Hi -
Yes, the CX awards can be good value, but you are facing several hurdles:
1) No status means you pay a change fee every time you change your ticket. Having MVPG status exempts you from...
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 30, 18, 6:32 pm
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5
USA-HKG Stopover DXB-NYC Strategy and Redemption
Views:
424
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - What class of service are you looking...
Hi -
What class of service are you looking for? How many tickets? What status do you have on AS?
My first pass would be to use CX for USA-HKG (stopover) - DXB. If you go early in December, you...
Forum:
Other Asian, Australian, and South Pacific Airlines
Dec 29, 18, 4:21 am
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3
through check in hkg with 2 different tickets and with bags
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469
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - LCC ---> LX F. From the ridiculous to...
Hi -
LCC ---> LX F. From the ridiculous to the sublime.
Also, I am not sure how much love you will get from the Transfer Desk if you try. I know in SIN they will not issue a BP if you are...
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 29, 18, 3:11 am
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249
Offers of a Pre-Departure Beverage (PDB)
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16,651
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - You can always request -- good luck...
Hi -
You can always request -- good luck actually getting it.
Forum:
Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 28, 18, 7:08 pm
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119
AS Limiting Award Bookings T-3 Days of Departure [Intra Asia Only] (CX, JL, HU)
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5,845
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - My understanding is that the...
Hi -
My understanding is that the restrictions applied to changes and/or new bookings within 72 hours of departure, most likely to make it hard for ticket brokers to sell awards.
My guess is...
Forum:
Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 27, 18, 11:39 pm
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101
Alaska Expanding at Dallas Love Field (DAL)
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5,735
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - I miss flying PDX-DFW-LGA and racking...
Hi -
I miss flying PDX-DFW-LGA and racking up those EQMs at .04 apiece.
Forum:
Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 23, 18, 11:42 pm
Replies:
572
I Got/Didn't Get MVP/Gold/75K Upgrade on AS (2018)
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48,389
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - My understanding is that they are...
Hi -
My understanding is that they are supposed to clear the elite UG list before selling any upgrades.
I have noticed recently that they have brought up a passenger or two to fill up FC right...
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Other Asian, Australian, and South Pacific Airlines
Dec 22, 18, 2:31 am
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6
1:50 international connection at ICN. Should I be worried?
Views:
514
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - No luggage to transfer. And yes, I saw...
Hi -
No luggage to transfer. And yes, I saw the Flightaware stats before I booked the flight. They also block the flight at 2 hours for a 550 mile flight which seem a little generous.
Do I need...
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 22, 18, 1:34 am
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6,656
Sticky
The Alaska Airlines Bored Room
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629,930
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - I concur with Beckoa. I have never been...
Hi -
I concur with Beckoa. I have never been charged a fee to talk to a call center agent.
Forum:
Other Asian, Australian, and South Pacific Airlines
Dec 21, 18, 4:24 am
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6
1:50 international connection at ICN. Should I be worried?
Views:
514
Posted By
Orwaid
1:50 international connection at ICN. Should I be worried?
Hi -
Simply put - Arriving on a CZ flight from PEK at 10:20PM, connecting to a MH flight at 12:10AM. Separate tickets. Will that be enough time? Will there be a MH transfer desk open then, or...
Forum:
Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 17, 18, 3:16 am
Replies:
441
2018 MVP/MVPG/MVPG 75K Qualification Roll Call ...
Views:
27,829
Posted By
Orwaid
HI James - For starters --- He lives in...
HI James -
For starters --- He lives in Asia. Not likely to use the Lounge passes or the GGUs. Nor is he likely to avail himself of the enhanced upgrade priority given a 75K.
I am guessing that...
Forum:
Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 17, 18, 12:42 am
Replies:
441
2018 MVP/MVPG/MVPG 75K Qualification Roll Call ...
Views:
27,829
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi HaikalS - Seeing as you are Asia-based,...
Hi HaikalS -
Seeing as you are Asia-based, you won't get the benefit of all of the 75K bennies, but the extra 50K in your account would find a use I am sure. And you could get flights cheaper than...
Forum:
Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Dec 17, 18, 12:24 am
Replies:
30
Delta One 767-300 seat selection
Views:
3,187
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - jk928, welcome to Flyertalk.
Hi -
jk928, welcome to Flyertalk.
Forum:
Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 11, 18, 1:20 pm
Replies:
31
$99 SEA-JFK in Jan and Feb
Views:
1,688
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - I only do a TCON MR when I can confirm...
Hi -
I only do a TCON MR when I can confirm a 1st class seat before I had to the airport. AT T-2 (when I am ready to leave), if I have not been upgraded, I cancel, redeposit and use the funds...
Forum:
Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 10, 18, 8:30 pm
Replies:
29
Alaska Lounge email "Survey"
Views:
1,753
Posted By
Orwaid
Hi - I took the survey. Hated all of the...
Hi -
I took the survey. Hated all of the choices except for the $300 options.
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