Easiest way to keep miles from expiring
My AA mile is going to expire in the early next month. What is the easiest way to keep it alive for another 18 months? I have a friend who is SPG platinum member. Is is OK for him to transfer 1 mile to...
View ArticleThis one simple fix would improve Evolve seating by 50%
Reduce the depth of the tray-table by 1/3. You don't need all that surface area to hold peanuts, drinks, or a laptop. And the current size really is bothersome if you are the least bit large in the...
View ArticleCan't acccess itin from F9.com
For the last week, clicking on the PNR for my flight tomorrow has resulted in a generic error page. Phone agent just shrugged. "Our website is rather temperamental." Great. She did confirm the itin...
View ArticleHow to get from YYZ to LAX in August w/ Saver Award??
Family of 3 trying to figure out how to get back from YYZ to LAX in August using Saver Awards. Any routing suggestions would be appreciated as I cannot seem to find and availability through United's...
View ArticleIs it possible to book flights originating from RGN/MDL?
Had no problem searching for return trip CGK-RGN-MDL-CGK and one-way CGK-RGN/MDL. However, SQ wouldn't even let me search for one-way RGN/MDL-CGK ("there are no matches for your search" comes up when I...
View ArticleUpgrade Waitlist on UA
We bought tickets on a flight to Argentina (from US) for December using the cheapest fare (G), and our friend who is a PremierGold status used points and some cash to upgrade us to Business. We are...
View ArticleBest Lounge in PHL?
I booked a 1st class flight on US Airways that has a 3 hour layover in PHL. I've never traveled in a premium cabin, so I'm quite excited. Do I also get lounge access for traveling 1st class? If so,...
View ArticleGo for Diamond by year end?
Hi, Long time reader first time poster. I'm Gold with Delta and will have 68 MQS by end of next week, approx 60 MQMs. I usually fly LGA-DTW-LAN bi-weekly so not heavy on the MQMs but I get segments. I...
View ArticleZK-NBV final Air NZ 744 flight
ZK-NBV flew NZ7 to Auckland this morning for it's last ever flight. Word is it's been sold and will be refitted to an all economy layout, so at least it still has a future and won't be turned into Coke...
View ArticleShort haul+ routes
I'm aware that HEL and ATH are short haul + routes which earn 80 tp's in CE but which are the other short haul+ routes ? Is LCA one of them ? Thanks in advance Darren cobb
View ArticleAvios and Sri Lanka flights?
Has anyone been able to book Sri Lankan flights on Avios site recently? I remember the flights showing up previously but now just get an error when I try to lookup that route.
View ArticleObihai and Google Voice
I just got an email from Obihai saying: Quote: Obihai is excited to announce official support for Google Voice. With a Google Voice account and a companion OBi device you can make and receive VoIP...
View ArticleFlyertalk/Vielfliegertreff and Lufthansa Kamingespräch 2014 event
Dear VFT and Fters, we are glad to announce the Vielfliegertreff / Flyertalk Lufthansa Kamingespräch 2014 The dialogue between frequent travelers and Lufthansa that started last year will be continued...
View ArticleDL 9/11 stories?
I think everybody remembers where they were on 9/11. I flew SLC-ANC on 9/10 and remember that day clearly, watching the coastline on the right side of the airplane as we approached the airport. It was...
View ArticleAeroplan is a Disappointment
Every year since AC acquired Canadian Airlines in 2001 until now I have been either an Elite or Super Elite member of Aeroplan including the present year except for one year that followed my...
View ArticleUpgrading Avios with Avios - service fee?
I've got an upcoming Avios booking in Euro Traveller and wish to upgrade to Club Europe as seats just opened up. Is there a service fee to upgrade with BA on the phone or will I just pay the difference...
View ArticleEarning Avios with other airlines
Hi everyone, I just wanted to clarify something. I've been looking at flying to San Antonio, TX (see other thread). Booking would be via BA.com, flying transatlantic with BA and domestically within the...
View ArticleMR for A3 and/or MP CC?
I'm debating whether it's worth it to pursue *A Gold via A3 with one weekend MR and $1000+... I fly economy (and while J or F are nice, I'm personally fine with flying Y as someone barely over 5') and...
View ArticleX-cessive: X Factor Contestants Allegedly Get Rowdy on BA Flight
After performing in Mexico, a number of X Factor contestants boarded a BA flight to Gatwick. They allegedly enjoyed the free alcohol on board so much so that staff members had to close the bar. The...
View ArticleDamaged Luggage, no response from TK
Hi All, I have a PAX here where TK completely broke my luggage. I have all the forms filled out and damage pictures already. PAX has no status Star alliance wise. Was advised at the airport to go...
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