How do I add segments to a MR? (AA, Need ~9,000 miles or 10-12 segments from...
Hi, I'm planning out how I'm going to requalify for EXP. Totaling up my work travel, I'll be at 91,373 EQM and 90 segments. I've found easy BUR-PHX-TUS same day turns for $188. I have the following...
View ArticleHelp Needed: 7.5k PQM from LAX on UA
Hello Everyone, I'm new to mileage runs, and I would like some advice on how best to economically collect 7.5k PQM on UA before year-end. LAX is my home airport, and, ideally, I would like to travel...
View ArticleMost egregious carry-on abuse case I've ever seen
PHX-EWR. I'm sitting in 7C (bulkhead) on a 739. The guy across from me in 7D has two enormous carryons- both at least 25 inches in height. There's no space over us, so he takes his monstrosities both...
View ArticleNeed help! 30k DL MQMs
Hello all, Do to a scheduling issue I had to cancel my last mileage run. I'm looking for a biz fare out of CMH for 30k miles on DL. Would prefer to keep the CPM below 20. Thanks in advance!
View ArticleHotel Guest Secretly Tapes Maid
Is it just me or does it look like a Hampton Inn? The lap desk on the bed, the blurry picture on the Do Not Disturb sign, the name tag she is wearing that says "Hampton Inn"?...
View ArticleTARTE Away Oui Go - Paris 11/30/14dl, 1x, 18+, US
Grand Prize is a 3 night trip for 2 to Paris, France (March 5 - 9, 2015) including roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations. TARTE Away Oui Go - Paris Sweepstakes Eligibility: The Sweepstakes is...
View ArticleWhat's the deal with tri-state drivers?
So I suspect this question will spark some controversy, as some people can't help but get defensive when their home region comes under attack. (Anyone see the thread in which a foreign visitor asked...
View ArticleAny Improvements Coming to ORD-HNL-ORD Hard Product?
I remember reading somewhere early this year that UA was considering whether to make improvements to ORD-HNL-ORD. I understand the current service is not much better than regular domestic F service --...
View ArticleTuscany/POSITANO WITH AMEX POINTS?
Hello, Its been a while and 3 small children later that I am planning vacation for may of next year. Please point me to correct information if its already been discussed, or give some good advice....
View ArticleHilton 2x Points rate: Does it say 2x points on the receipt?
There's often only a few dollars difference in the cost, but I don't want to hand in a receipt that states I booked a "2x points" rate.
View ArticleLong immigration and customs line caused us to miss connection- phone to rebook?
Arriving in Miami from South America on the way to DCA, we got off the plane and it took us over two hours to make our way from the plane, through immigration and customs. By the time we got into the...
View Article*G help with reroute?
I have upcoming europe award on AC, UA ticketed, no UA flights. AC has only one flight/day from MCI. If that flight is late/cancelled would my TK*G be of any help in reroute for same day travel (on...
View ArticleDelta - need 15000 miles out of MDT
Please Help! - New to the forum and Mile Run. Looking to travel around Christmas time. Thanks.
View ArticleReflections on Berlin Travel 25 yrs after The Wall
The five major things that have changed for me when flying domestic to Berlin after 1989: 1. Abandonment of the PAN AM monopoly on FRA-TXL route. This must have been the biggest monopoly in aviation...
View ArticleMileagePlus Premier qualification requirements for 2016 status
Hi everyone, Today MileagePlus updated the Premier qualification requirements for 2016. Effective January 1, 2015, we are adjusting the PQD requirement for Premier status qualification for all Premier...
View ArticleSDF Day After Derby
I am trying to get a seat out of SDF the day after the Kentucky Derby. Everything is zero'ed out. Any idea what they would be doing here? There were only Anytime and Biz Select fares available...
View ArticleVote for the best travel blog!
Never mind that many are points and miles blogs/transportation blogs rather than travel blogs. http://elliott.org/best-travel-blog/ VFTW is trolling for votes. Ironically, of course. ;) They are...
View ArticleHilton CC: apply points to balance?
Do any of the Hilton-branded credit cards have an option to apply points to the balance, like there is with Amex Membership Rewards points? (I have about 450k hilton points which I will likely never...
View ArticleAA Standby Question
Do I still pay $75 if I don't get on the flight I am standby for? Or is that $75 just for the right to be standby? I'm 9th on a list of 20 and things aren't looking so good. Will I get a refund if I...
View ArticleAny way to use Ultimate Rewards for US Airways
Is there any way to use Ultimate Rewards to redeem for US Airways miles? I'm trying to fly from SFO to SJO and US Airways has by far the shortest route.
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