Two flights - only want one
I have a CW trip to MCO booked for next year that starts/finishes in Dublin. On the return I am due to fly to Dub from LHR at 1:25pm but I am planning on ditching this flight. What I was wondering...
View ArticleWhat can I do with 50000 miles AA?
Hi guys, can someone give me some idea what can I do with 50000 miles with American airlines? :confused: I am new to this airline and its partners across the global.
View ArticlePublic swimming pools
Especially in larger / denser cities, I find it hard to book a hotel that has a good pool and also meets my other requirements. Does anyone here routinely use public swimming pools in Western Europe or...
View ArticleBooking Award Travel Late Next Year to BKK. Help please.
First time poster here. I have a question about booking a multi-stop flight next year and was hoping to get some insight. I would like to fly ORD->BKK and return ORD->DXB, spend a few days in...
View ArticleWhat to do with my AIRmiles?
*Mods I'm not sure if this is where to post... I have an AIRmiles (AIRmiles canada I guess???) card since 1996. I've accumulated points everytime I shop at IGA supertmarket, cleaners and Shell station....
View ArticleBest Hertz deal you have managed
Maybe this is a Hall of Fame for all the FT's who have done something amazing. So tell us whats the best you have managed to blag / Haggle on an upgrade paid. Ill start managed to get a Merc C63 AMG...
View ArticleSkymiles via partner airlines
Wondering if this is possible, do I have to book my flight through Delta with Skymiles? i.e can I just call Korean, Air France, etc and book through them directly? Can I transfer skymiles to a partners...
View ArticleAdvice on strategy of using a 2-4-1 to Australia in F
OK, so I finally got in the 2-4-1 game and would love to be able to use a it on a trip in F to Australia (I know, I know - like hens teeth and all that!). I haven't reached the required spend yet, but...
View ArticlePaid seating on long-haul economy
Hi, I'm not a regular BA flyer but it was the only choice for a family trip this year for me, the wife and our 2-year old. We're flying BOS-LHR-DEL and return around Christmas. Only after buying the...
View ArticleUA mileage run out of PIT
I need 9k miles out of PIT (preferably, though I guess I could drive to CLE or something) in December. Ideas? Also, I thought I'd be able to fly out of SFO in Nov, sorry if people responded to my other...
View ArticleJ to F upgrades using Avios ex EU
Not withstanding the usual availabilty issues I wish to purchase 4 J returns to New York and then upgrade to F using my Avios. I realise that the cheapest J fares are ex EU and I can see plenty of...
View ArticleEarly bag drop at Manchester?
Hi All I've searched the forum, and tried the gold line for advice without success. I have a BA flight from Manchester at 3pm. Can I drop a bag early in the morning (say 7:30am?). Nigel
View ArticleMiles expire Friday: Book me a trip or save my miles!
I had a baby back in April and stopped traveling when I got pregnant. I thought I'd earned some miles with a hotel stay in 2013. But stupid me forget to update my preferences. My fail. I have about...
View ArticleAny Skyteam options, OKC-Perth?
Looks like I will be forced to endure a marathon trip to Perth Australia early next year, but can't seem to book it on Delta-I hate to lose all those miles, are there any good Delta or Sky Team options...
View ArticleUA 1K qualification MR/ SR suggestions please
I am trying to qualify for 1K with UA on segments. Current PQS - 73.5 Additional booked PQS - 22.5 Planned PQS - 12 The current and booked should bring me to ~96 PQS and help qualify for platinum. Add...
View ArticleFirst time - executive Club
I want to start maximising my benefits while flying. I am not a regular flyer but will travel 2/3 times a year long haul. I am currently booked on a flight to LA from Cork via London. I have joined the...
View ArticleStatus match
Air Canada just matched my status to Gold. I am wondering if the match is for this year only or all the way through 2015. I am seeing my status online when logging in. But I could not find a place to...
View ArticleAeroplan Eliminating MPM5 as of Oct 29?
Just saw this posted on "Lucky's" blog: http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...routing-rules/ Apparently a source has told him that: "Aeroplans computers will start pricing and validating awards, so...
View ArticleAward ticket hold strategy
I'm looking at an intl J award on US metal that currently has 1 seat available. I need two seats. I know there is a lot of unpredictability with regard to whether expired holds go back into award...
View ArticleI never receive an email telling me I've been upgraded
Everything is in the title. Is there something particular to do in the website? I've put my email everywhere I could but still, I never receive that famous email.
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