Need Australia advice (from an AA perspective)
I'm planning a trip to AUS/NZ. Two quick questions I'm hoping the group could help with: 1. Does my AA PLAT status give me anything special on Qantas? Specifically, if I purchase a coach fare can I...
View ArticleNo seat map in MMB
Mrs Peanut77 is off to Glasgow on Sunday and back again on Wednesday. In MMB it will not show a seat map for the return flight and this has been the case all week. The flight is the 1497, and it is...
View Articleadding a oneway to an existing international flight
Could use some advice here. I booked an award flight LAX to SYD. At the time I didn't realize I could add a domestic trip for no additional miles. Can I add it now without additional change fees?
View ArticleThoughts on delayed luggage..
Am I overreacting? I am an Executive Platinum who was flying business class from Orlando to Tangier, Morocco. I paid $200 extra to have a stroller checked. When I arrive, two bags were missing (The...
View Articlereservations for train Rome to Firenze
We'll be landing, from the US at FCO at 12:50. Assuming the flight is on time, we should (reasonably?) make a 3:00 train to Firenze. Am I correct that if we buy tickets in advance and miss the train,...
View ArticleWSJ interviews Choice CEO
The Wall Street Journal just ran a Q&A with Choice CEO Steve Joyce, link below. It included a discussion of his time on Undercover Boss. tls http://blogs.wsj.com/atwork/2014/01/...gement_At_Work
View ArticleMileage run TO LAS - Starting earlier this year
So, just missed gold last year and couldn't squeeze in a MR around actual work at the end of the year. I am taking some of the advice around here and trying to maximize throughout the year instead this...
View Article800 Tier Points Needed
Hi....Can anyone here recommend me a good tier run in business routing to obtain 800 tier points please. :)
View ArticleNew Traveler - PHL based
Hi Everyone - I've used FT for a lot of my initial source and to develop my strategy. I was an amateur point collector while living in Chicago, mainly focused on united miles, Hyatt stays and UR...
View ArticleSSSS on all checkins since 2014 for Global Entry member
I was invited for the TSA PreCheck pilot a year or so back, and then in 2013 I also applied for Global Entry and was improved. Been travelling over 120K EQM on UA for last five years. On my first...
View ArticleQuestion: How would I book this?
I can't seem to find a clear answer using the search so at the risk of sounding like an idiot, how would I be able to book something like this that shows as an allowable routing on expertflyer. V FARE...
View ArticleIAH-LGA elite ratio/upgrade scene
My most recent experience with IAH-LGA, on a Thursday afternoon: - At T-23.5, there were 4 out of the total 9 FC seats remaining (E170). - At T-12, meanwhile half of the total 60 coach seats were still...
View ArticleOptions Away
Hello Flyertalk! I have been on the blog for many years as a student, advisor, and enthusiast. However, this is the first time I am coming to you from the industry; I am currently interning at a travel...
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International Traveller to Brazil Captures Stunning Picture
source: http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comment...ion_in_brazil/ What are the rate of crimes against tourists in Brazil and how do they compare with other South American countries? How does the rate of...
View ArticleTrying to Maximize miles - Feb. 10 - LAX - MIA/FLL on AA
Traveling to South Florida, February 10 - 12. I have all day on February 10 to travel to either MIA or FLL. I am flying back from FLL on Feb. 12. Flying on American Airlines, I am looking to maximize...
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CNY: 7 hour queues for Bak Kwa
It is wonderful to see people's passion for their food! 7 hour queues for Bak Kwa in Singapore yesterday....... I wonder what the longest queues are for other foods .... eg Christmas Turkey ..... :)
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CNY: 7 Hour queus for Bak Kwa
It is wonderful to see people's passion for their food! 7 hour queues for Bak Kwa in Singapore yesterday....... :)
View ArticleThoughts on my domestic strategy?
Sorry for the ridiculously long post. I might have answered most of my own questions but would appreciate validation or correction. Our primary goal is to reduce the total cost of our shorter-haul...
View ArticleSouthwest Points
Wow, I have been absolutely blowing through WN points this year. I applied for the two of the WN CC's and got the 110,000 points needed for the companion pass but I didn't realize how quickly I could...
View ArticleCX Regional Premium Economy Experiences and Thoughts
Hi all, Just to start a thread discussing your experiences with Cathay Pacific regional premium economy service! Please note we are focusing on the regional premium economy service, which is mostly...
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