Multiple Day VDB Conga [EZE-IAD]: January 3-8, 2010
Jan 6, 2010, 8:57 pm
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Jan 6, 2010, 8:59 pm
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I'm assuming that at a certain point, you've run out of clean clothes? Are you having items laundered or are you buying new clothes?
p.s. I've suggested this thread be included in the next TalkMail Bulletin.
p.s. I've suggested this thread be included in the next TalkMail Bulletin.
Jan 6, 2010, 9:00 pm
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are there any other people booking their new year's celebration in Buenos Aires this year? 
Jan 6, 2010, 9:13 pm
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Jan 6, 2010, 9:30 pm
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what a monster streak-how long will it go? You deserve some special recognition for this feat
Jan 6, 2010, 9:56 pm
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Great you have been accumulating UA vouchers to arm yourself with CC currency. What exactly have you been doing all day when not waiting around at the airport? Fill us in.
Jan 6, 2010, 10:08 pm
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Awesome! You have to stay a few more days. I see empty C/F seats on my return flight from EZE. I need all those occupied, so I can catch a multi-day bump 
Jan 6, 2010, 10:28 pm
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Dude, MAJOR props to you. That is freaking amazing.
Jan 6, 2010, 10:33 pm
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2 people. 4 bumps. $600 each.
So...
$4800 certs in total?
^
So...
$4800 certs in total?
^
Jan 6, 2010, 10:34 pm
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Pretty awesome.
I've done three in one day before, but this is taking it to a new level
Let's see...loads for EZE-IAD tomorrow...
I've done three in one day before, but this is taking it to a new level
Let's see...loads for EZE-IAD tomorrow...
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Jan 6, 2010, 10:52 pm
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This is amazing consider just a few days ago the OP was asking how to get bumped and now we will all be asking him
What has the staff at the airport come to think of you guys each day?
Also it looks like you cant book a standard award until the 17th are they really that oversold?
What has the staff at the airport come to think of you guys each day?
Also it looks like you cant book a standard award until the 17th are they really that oversold?
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Jan 6, 2010, 11:57 pm
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Jan 7, 2010, 12:34 am
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Factor in the cost of the hotel and meals for each day at 2 people as well. I mean I guess UA has no choice in this case as they don't have the seats and someone would be getting something. Perhaps a small price to pay for overbooking full flights?
What about booking passengers on other carriers to get them home would that be in UA best interest financially. I'm glad OP is making the most of it but curious what is the most cost effective solution while meeting the passengers needs.
What about booking passengers on other carriers to get them home would that be in UA best interest financially. I'm glad OP is making the most of it but curious what is the most cost effective solution while meeting the passengers needs.
Jan 7, 2010, 8:10 am
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Obviously I know nothing about the OPs wants and needs but I'd start asking for some other form of compensation, such as SWUs. then you can use all the UA funny money to book a nice flight and the SWUs to upgrade.
Jan 7, 2010, 9:59 am
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I would keep taking the UA money. With 4 x $150 per booklet, they're somewhat flexible for a mix of both domestic and int'l trips.
His problem will be using them all within the year. But that's a good problem to have.
If this keeps up, he'll have 1K in the bag for 2011.