Apparent Crash of USAir Plane at PHL
I've got a photo and confirmation here: http://meteorologicalmusings.blogspo...ladelphia.html Apparently, a US Airways jet crashed on take-off. Photo shows pax evacuating. FAA website has traffic stop...
View ArticleCan you sell LifeMiles?
So my economic situation has hit rock bottom this month. I am desperate and looking for options. I know most of selling/transfering miles are against rules but I want to know for sure. Another idea I...
View ArticleMight be some delays at PHL tonight--US Air Accident
Landing gear failed upon take-off on US Air plane just a little bit ago. :( http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/live-video/
View ArticleLounge in LHR.
I'm traveling LAX-LHR-JNB with a fairly long layover in London (same day though). As I'm in PE, I understand I won't have lounge access. But, can I get it if I pay a fee? It's a long route and it would...
View ArticleAmerican Palace Hotel in Rome(sneaking a person in the room)
If anyone has been to the American Palace Hotel in Rome, I would like your opinion about sneaking an extra person in the hotel room. would it be easy? are they strict or what? I have plans to go in May...
View ArticleHorrible Iberia Express Experience
What a horrible airline Iberia Express is. I have done a lot of flights and it's rare that I have a poor flight or a bad experience (amazing, because most of my flights are in economy), but Iberia...
View ArticleUsing my FF number for benefits..
I know that if I use my FF number on a companions' reservation, I won't earn their miles of course. However, is there some way I can still extend my benefits to them, such as priority...
View ArticleThis just happened to my friend after she missed her connection at YUL
Booked LGA-YUL-FRA-MUC, LGA-YUL delayed, ~2 hours late into YUL, the FRA flight was gone. AC transfer desk at airside refused to rebook her on the LH MUC flight and asked her to clear immigration and...
View ArticleMalaysia Air One Flight Attendants Thoughts
Hello, I'm a fellow flight attendant and posted this on my blog Please feel free to share this. It's an open honest flight attendant view Best Regards Susan...
View ArticleSeen at 7-Eleven
Suntory Tennensui (bottled water): 1 liter bottle: 168 yen 2 liter bottle: 98 yen When I asked a staff member about this, she said "The one liter bottle is more expensive because it's a more convenient...
View ArticleO/T - Tony Benn and Concorde
Hello everyone I thought I might see something on here about Tony Benn's death, didn't, so thought I'd venture this. Possibly very off topic but please forgive me mods if so. Without getting into...
View ArticleBooking with a Spanish name
I've just made a booking for a friend with a Spanish name on Hotlines. Let's say his name is José Luis Flores Zarate (two first names and two surnames). Upon making the booking I entered the name...
View ArticleBooked a connecting flight, standby at the airport for non stop?
Quick question... I was always under the impression that if I booked say SEA - SFO - LAX, I could get to the airport and standby for a nonstop SEA - LAX. I frequently get agents trying to waitlist me...
View ArticleBNA-ROM on United/AA miles?
I am hoping to go to Rome in Sept 2015 for about ten days or so. I am a bit of newbie trying to formulate a plan. I have 110k with United. Aside from one trip to LIH I have earned all of those without...
View ArticleAnyone making a living out of this?
I mean like $50k / year in MS? You don't have to tell me how you do it, I'm just curious to know if it's possible. Thx
View ArticleGift Cards
Browsing the aeroplan redemption options just wondering if there's any value in these gift cards? 30,500 = $250 59,500 = $500 117,500 = $1,000 I think you're looking for 5CPM or less for a good deal...
View ArticleUS AIR points to AA
Hi-I'm not a US AIR mileage person, I'm going to sign up....then I'm considering loading up on US Air miles (so when AA joins-they convert to usage for either).....which is best way to convert to US...
View ArticleConnection time in Dusseldorf
I have an award on hold for October from NCE-DUS-TXL. The connection time is only 35 minutes. I have never been to Dusseldorf, though I know it is a small airport and easy to connect. With all...
View ArticleDL 110 EZE-ATL in C Question
Hi Everyone, I haven't flown Delta to South America in years but just booked a flight for later this year. On the seating chart for DL 110, night flight from EZE to ATL, all of the business class...
View ArticleIcelandair downgrades lounges and access in US/Canada
Toronto - used to be the wonderful Air France-KLM lounge. Now its Plaza Premium. An utter dump. Low quality food, no liquor. No WiFi except for the free airport one which is hardly accessible there....
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