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United Airlines | MileagePlus
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[left]I’m on UA 310 from ORD-LAX, about to take off. After everyone was boarded, they announced they needed 1 volunteer to take a flight tomorrow, and they were offering $5000 + hotel. After that got no takers, they upped it to $7000. At that point one of other passengers in first class took it, leaving his wife and their lap child on the plane.... Read More |
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United Airlines | MileagePlus
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So most people will agree that UA did an excellent job of creating an upscale experience with the advent of the Polaris Clubs. High end cocktails, wines, spirits. Nice food selection. Beautiful design. Outstanding service (at least in EWR).
And then you get on the plane . . .
"Champagne" (if they haven't run out) is a carbonated version o... Read More |
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
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[left]Pretty sure the answer to this is a solid “no”, but I’ll give it a shot anyway:
My son (17) will be flying solo on Delta in a few months, with a very long layover in ATL. He is a SkyMiles member, but he has no status.
I will be buying his ticket with points. I am Delta Gold, and an AmEx Platinum cardholder as well. Is there any way I ca... Read More |
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
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Is it just me or that flying with HU represents the fastest and probably the cheapest way to attain status with AS? There are lots of cheap economy and business class flights out of YVR to SZX, which is quite close to HKG. I'm not saying flying to SZX makes a lot of sense if timing is important and one needs to get to HKG. My question is flying wit... Read More |
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Air Canada | Aeroplan
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Hi all
Is there anyway to fly to Europe using Aeroplan and avoiding the crazy taxes? Want to fly business class.. 110,000 points but nearly $1200 in taxes.
Thanks Read More |
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
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just hoping to get some clarity. I travel for business, easily clock up 70 nights a year. Before I converted to SPG, I held Hilton Gold and Intercon Gold or whatever the lower level elite was. Every time I got suite upgrades when I was on business, but more importantly I was certain that I could book the lowest priced room and be guaranteed a suite... Read More |
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United Airlines | MileagePlus
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I have no experience redeeming miles, but I'm slowly learning. I have about 300K miles with Alaska and 400K with United and I am trying to take my family to Europe in business class (we will split up between airlines and pay for what we have to).
United Business Saver and Star Alliance partner fares (I'm searching these on United and Aeroplan) a... Read More |
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British Airways | Executive Club
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Just came off a flight from Manchester and the first officer thanked us for flying EasyJet. He then appeared outside the flight deck, looking rather sheepish and red-faced. A lot of laughter from passengers as they said goodbye.
I’m sure this group has heard a few amusing announcements, how about sharing them? Read More |
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
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[left]Apologies if this has already been covered but American restricted ORD to MAN to peak season only last year and as of this year it has disappeared off the itinerary completely.
Is it me or is American very weak in the USA to UK flight space, and yes I’m grouchy because I have no love of going through LHR with it’s awful bus transfers or PH... Read More |
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Air France, KLM, and Other Partners | Flying Blue
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This is a warning, and a request for advice.
TL;DR - 3 days ago, I transferred 254,000 (317,500 with conversion) MR points to Flying Blue. They, however, refuse to book the tickets, with FB staff stating the account is "Fraudulent." (the message on the website is that the booking request is too complicated, and that you have to go to a ticket of... Read More |
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
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Last night I checked in for my flight tonight, and it gave me a buy up offer. I declined at the time but 15 min later thought it made more sense for me to take the buy up. I couldnt find it again in the app, tweeted at delta who un-checked me in so i could run it again. Except this time i couldnt get the offer to show up. Is there any way to 'trigg... Read More |
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Cathay Pacific | Marco Polo Club
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just as heads up this sunday morning issue with airport express and train isnt running since 630am local time.
in case anyone heading to airport Read More |
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
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Perhaps these questions have been asked before but using "search this forum" for "excess valuation" I cannot find them.
There are many messages on FT in which people talk about buying high priced luggage. Brands like Rimowa, Haliburton, Vuitton and others can go for $1,000 or more per bag. In planning an international trip using an AAdvantage aw... Read More |
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British Airways | Executive Club
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[left]Flew first BA to Singapore and then business on Qantas to Brisbane.
Luggage is somewhere in Singapore. It has been 48hrs now. Problem is I leave in 48hrs.
It is mega annoying as it had my running shoes and all my swimming stuff so I haven’t done any exercise and had to waste a tonne of time buying clothes when I already have limited t... Read More |
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Air Canada | Aeroplan
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All flights out of YEG have been grounded due to fog. AC lounge is at capacity but remarkably everyone is reasonably calm. Kudos to the staff here. They are doing a great job keeping things organized despite tough conditions.
Anyone taking wagers on which will be the first flight to get out of here? Read More |
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United Airlines | MileagePlus
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Just thought I'd share my story booking on United over the past 15 hours.
6pm last night:
--> Booked Miami to Newark nonstop for $259 one way for a flight departing in 10 days.
--> At 11:30pm I thought better of it and decided to drive up to Ft Lauderdale and rebooked at $184 one way. Even with the extra $25 in Uber costs, I'd still save $50.... Read More |
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
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Correct me if i'm wrong, but the only way to get anything approaching worthwhile benefits from Bonvoy is to be Plat or higher. There's no spend component or multiplier, so 50 nights is 50 nights. This means, the guy staying 50 nights @$110/night will earn Plat, while a RC frequent guest that stays 10 night at $700/night is SOL. Shouldn't there be s... Read More |
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Japan
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[SIZE=3]These are in no order!
Staying at Prince Sakura Tower - 2 weeks in July - Am Bonvoy Platinum so lounge breakfast is included. Includes lounge evening social (so alcohol!!)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]1. Is the breakfast different in the Grand Prince Takanawa and New Takanawa?
2. What is the charge to use the Sky Pool or Diamond Pool (if any)? I thoug... Read More |
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
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I am trying to book an Award on Deltas Partner Virgin Australia LAX-BNE....for Feb12, 2020....Deltas website shows non stop flight on VA8 is available for 40,000 SM and only 4 left at this price......When I go to book it, I can enter all the necessary info, even select seats, on the last page to confirm and pay, the website then says that flight ha... Read More |
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British Airways | Executive Club
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[left]My daughter and I arrive at Gatwick two separate flights, she at 06.55 from USA me at 7:50 from YYZ
neither have even been to LGW: assuming no arrivals lounge for BA for her currently booked in a very full WT+ cabin, are we best meeting before we exit to the main hall and meet there or arrange to meet inside before clearing passport control... Read More |
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
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A dozen or so nights short of recapturing PE Status. Am I able to book any Marriott family property & secure/pay with a credit card without actually physically checking in/out or is my actual presence required? Read More |
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
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[left]Sorry completely new to this chain and in a bit of a rush so just going to jump in and ask some stupid questions.
I am staying at a Westin and I didn’t realise but they are part of the Marriot group.
The people at at the desk asked if I am a Marriot or SPG member.
Is there a difference between the two? Who should I join?
i also... Read More |
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British Airways | Executive Club
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I have booked a LATAM flight through Expedia. During the booking process I added my BAEC number.
Just checked on the LATAM website at manage my bookings and my account number isn't shown. Also the only option appears to be to add an LATAM number. Any idea if I can add my BAEC onto the itinerary?
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
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[left]On a Canada-US flight this morning my “At Gate” seat assignment magically turned into 1D. I have to think nearly all of the 58 other passengers in economy were more qualified for that upgrade. Goes to show you just never know what will happen when you play the airplane game![/left] Read More |
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British Airways | Executive Club
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I'm fairly new to this and I would appreciate if someone can confirm whether I'm calculating the amount of tier points I would earn if I were to fly BA in F? I just logged on to my BA account and I am currently a blue member. YVR-LHR in F earns 210 tier points. LHR-CPT in F earns 240 tier points. So one way, I would earn 450 points and 900 points r... Read More |
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