BoA CC approvals, how difficult is it?
On the board, we've seen numerous posts that affirm that Barclays is one of the most, if not THE MOST churn unfriendly card issuer. US Bank seems to be in that category, but not so bad. On the other...
View ArticleIs UA Enforcing Carry-on Limits on Small Planes
that previously allowed you to gate check your bag such as Emb145's, CR700 or CR200?
View ArticleYYZ MLL vs Priority pass lounge?
My family (2 adults, 2 teens) will be travelling in Aug., YYZ-MIA. We have 4 MLL passes, and also can go to Priority pass lounge (got them from BMO World Elite MC). How do the two lounges compare, at...
View ArticleThis is why we can't have nice things
Not sure if this has already been posted: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/06/17/tr...html?hpt=hp_c5 My favorite part is how he claims to have "hatched this scheme" himself. He should talk to Al Gore,...
View ArticleFirst time to fly CX - 333 regional?
Hi, I booked some flights from HKG-BKK-HKG on the Airbus 330-300 and according to Cathay website it is a 2x2x2 in business class which tells me it is the old regional product. No big deal as it isn't a...
View ArticleF lounge access again
My wife and I are flying SYD AUH LHR but have a seven hour plus stopover in Abu Dhabi. We reckon it would be just a little more comfortable in the F lounge. We have been asked to bid for cash upgrades...
View ArticleCan this be done
One of my bucket list items is to fly on a A380. found a decent fare from LAX to NRT on SA A380. These are my questions? Can it be ticketed on UA ticket stock to get the PQD's? Can I use GPU or Miles...
View Article£4,828 to upgrade to ClubEurope, one-way Faro-Gatwick
Was looking at a couple of ET bookings I have and upgrade options...well...this one came as a surprise. Are there going to be any scratches in the cabin? Are they going to use 'premium language' when...
View ArticleBuy 50' get 50' not added to account
Someone pointed out that the offer to buy + get 50' had not expired during at the end of May. I tested the link, received in the e-mail during May and it was still offering 50+50 for 1750 USD (did not...
View ArticleT class fare, stuck in a middle seat :(
So I'm flying back from SNA to EWR on this Friday and booked a ticket through my company's AMEX travel site late last week. Unfortunately it booked a T class fare, and I'm in a middle seat in the back...
View ArticleQatar Airways Credit Card Verification Form
My brother bought me a ticket online using his credit card but did not notice that he has to fill in the verification form so now it is wayy past the 48 hours limit. What should I do? My brother and I...
View ArticleQuick help if possible: Recommended property near Boca Raton?
I need to make a quick personal trip to Boca Raton in a day or two and am jammed with work, so forgive me if I didn't do as thorough a search as I'd like. I did search for Boca Raton itself, and came...
View ArticleAKL-HKG double Asia Miles, qualified as status miles?
Hello guys, CX is currently running a double Asia miles promotion on route AKL-HKG. Was wondering if the bonus miles will be counted toward status miles? Many thanks:)
View ArticleClick and Save low fare sales
Why are they always so inaccurate? For example, if you click on in now, and pick SEA as a departure city, it shows SAN for $118, when it is actually only $61 for almost all days (except SUN and FRI)...
View ArticleComplete Avios Frustration
We are flying from San Francisco to Barcelona at the end of August, and I have 55,000+ Chase Ultimate Rewards points. I was reading online the best way to maximize these points, and decided to transfer...
View ArticleHNL-SFO (stop)-BOS through fare Regional Upgrade?
I have booked an M fare for a companion HNL-SFO-BOS. The fare basis is the same for both segments with a $55.81 stopover fee in SFO. I get the 1K instant upgrade into PN but this isn't valid for...
View ArticleBeware of the United "special offer"
I am just venting here, but United just royally pissed me off and frustrated me. I booked two r/t award travel tickets today for my parents today. I received a phone call from UA saying that I was...
View ArticleNewport Beach Aerial Video By Drone - I want one!
We live in Orange County, CA and my wife insists on showing me the pictures on the "I Love Newport Beach" Facebook page just about every day. They finally posted something that really piqued my...
View ArticleUpgrade Tier points
Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere but I have been unable to find something that helps. Is it possible to buy a ticket via a third party website which is ticketed by another one world airline but...
View ArticleWent from Silver to Gold midstay at HGI. Receive Gold benefits?
Staying at a Hilton Garden Inn for 2 weeks, got the AMEX Hilton CC on day 3 which gave me gold status. Should I be expecting the complimentary breakfast for the remainder of the stay? Front desk agent...
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