Air canada - lost and found
I just wanted to share my recent LNF experience. I was flying back from Africa, 38 hours into my transit, via LHR, on AC. I left my laptop computer in the seat pocket...only to realize, the next day,...
View ArticleTriple MQM or Redeemable Miles Promotion (Targeted)
REGISTER TO EARN TRIPLE MILES OR TRIPLE MQMs Delta seems to keep wanting to devalue their Medallion ranks and here is this promotion is their latest idea. Keep in mind this is targeted, so I'm sure all...
View ArticleDid award inventory open up last night?
I was helping a neophyte colleague this morning. She had called AA last night and spoke to a person she described as a "very nice helpful agent" who was unable to find her anything ORD-CDG within a...
View ArticleVirgin Atlantic Passengers Vent Fury on Facebook Over 12-Hour Delay
Due to sever thunderstorms, a Virgin Atlantic flight from London Gatwick to Orlando was diverted to West Palm Beach, Florida. After a lengthy holding delay and refueling, the crew was over their legal...
View ArticleConnecting through Frankfort Germany
I am traveling through Frankfort airport arriving probably gate A22 and departing gate A1. I looked at several terminal maps but can't tell if gates A1-5 are outside of the main A corridor and if I...
View Articlevirgin vs delta trans-atlantic business class
I have the option of flying either Virgin or Delta on an award ticket (business class) RT london from nyc in july. The times for both airlines are just fine so it really comes down to comfort. I've...
View ArticleCathay Pacific Awards - help/confirmation please
Folks - I am flying to Bangladesh (DAC) in December using my AA miles. I was able to find first class seats on: - CX (JFK to HKG) - KA (Dragon) (HKG to DAC) With connections - can you tell me if I am...
View Article2 Elites + 1 Non-Elite
If three people are traveling together, and two of them have status but one does not, is it possible for all of us to get upgraded to first if seats are available?
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Trip to Chechnya
Seeing the popularity of trip reports to countries "on the other side" like DanielW's Trip to Iran, I have put together my following trips to Grozny. Some readers may be surprised. ;) Check-in with...
View Article767-200 Retirement Question
Does anyone know the last official flights of the 767-200? I think it's May 7th JFK-LAX AA21 and May 7th LAX-JFK AA30. Does anyone know if this is confirmed? Thanks!
View Article55 minute connection time in Hong Kong from Nanjing to Chicago
I have a friend who wants to fly Cathay connecting in Hong Kong from Nanjing to Chicago and she is wondering if this is a reasonable connection time (55 minutes). I have not been on Cathay myself...
View Article"Protected' on a flight - YHZ v. YYZ concierge
YHZ concierge called me at the office Friday mid-morning to advise my flight YHZ-YYZ was delayed and my connection out of YYZ was now risky, but not to worry, she had 'protected' me on the next flight....
View Articleconfused about UA 915 IAD-CDG
I am UA Silver (lowest of the low ha ha) trying to book multi-stop IAD-CDG | FRA-IAD in business class, but it looks like outbound UA 915 is a two-class 767-300 without lie flat seats. For the return,...
View Article50% miles for S, T, L, K, G, N class with UA?
I had a round trip ticket booked with UA from YUL to LAX and I just came back yesterday found that that the flights from YUL to LAX has only credited me 1200 miles. Am I the only one who is not...
View ArticleQuestion: What are your experiences with trying to get FF status post-marriage?
Preamble: Though I refer to my fiancee as my wife out of simplicity, we are getting married in a few months. We have differing views on FF status. :P General Question: What are your experiences with...
View ArticleTraveling to Grand Cayman with Infant
My wife and I are headed to Grand Cayman and we just had a baby boy 6 weeks ago. Question: what identification do we need to take for the 6 week old? Can you actually get a passport for an infant?
View ArticleKRISWINE Essence of Italy - Venice 6/30/14dl, daily, 21+, US48+DC
Grand Prize is a 4 day / 3 night trip for 2 to Venice, Italy including roundtrip airfare, B&B accommodations, welcome dinner, daily breakfast, and 2 cooking classes with Chef Anna. KRISWINE...
View Article7-8x UR with Staples, Visa, Ink, Portals -- Summarized
For anybody who doesn't have the time to read through 7 pages of posts, here are my notes for a condensed summary of what seems to be an option to manufacture spend for a ton of UR points with...
View ArticleLondon airport and hotel - need help please
I am flying into Stansted. What is the best way economically/somewhat timely to get into London? I see that National Express seems to possibly fit the bill. If I go with that option, it seems you get...
View ArticleHeadphones for Lufthansa Movies
Does a standard headset jack work if we want to watch/listen to a movie? If it is a special one is it the 2 prong & do they provide to people in Economy (Poor Peoples) section of plane? I've never...
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