Screwed Up or What
I am a UA 1K flier who flies almost exclusively ORD-->BKK and since UA dropped BKK I have been looking for options. It now appears to me that both EK and QR are both in play. Today I attempted to...
View ArticleMasterCard World Elite Concierge - they do personal errands?
I was poking around the mastercard world elite concierge page and noticed that under the HOUSEHOLD section, they have an ERRANDS option. Does that mean they will do personal errands for you? The fields...
View Article"Fly Delta or American, that's my recommendation."
So said the flight attendant on my recent UA flight from [REDACTED] to IAD. (Details withheld to protect the innocent.). (S)he said this in the course of apologizing to an annoyed passenger for a...
View ArticleWhy doesn't UA cross certify their 777 & 787 pilots?
So why doesn't UA make the 787 and sCO 777 a common pool for pilots? Isn't the 777 & 787 a common type rating? They already cross certify pilots for 757/767, so why not 777/787?
View ArticleA tip if flying LHR-HKG-SYD
This tip only applies if flying LHR-SYD transiting through HKG where the LHR-HKG sector is on VS and HKG-SYD is on another carrier all on the same VS ticket. Checking in at T3 at LHR, VS will interline...
View ArticleAre these IT problems unique to UA?
Flying UA for the first time in months last night on a domestic short-haul. After we'd all boarded, and just about the time when we were supposed to depart (though still sitting at the gate), an FA...
View ArticleFuture southeast USAroutes from PDX/SEA?
East coast MVPG here, anyone think/hear of speculation that AS would expand routes to the southeast US other than ATL? I'm thinking specifically CLT, but would welcome other thoughts ^
View ArticleSAS Plus Ticket - Same Day Changes?
I've purchased an SAS Plus ticket FRA-ARN-HEL so as to give myself extra flexibility for an upcoming trip. I see that ticket changes are free (though it would appear that if your original fare class is...
View ArticleTwo questions: Re: 2015 choice bennies
1) Has anyone selected the Tiffany luggage tags? If so, what do they look like? 2) I see that I can upgrade my SkyClub Membership to Executive. I know that lets you guest more people in. Does that mean...
View Article1:05 Air China (Dalian Airlines) to Malaysia Airlines
With checked bags - I assume this is cutting it too close? I would try to interline bags, not sure how that will go with China domestic airlines... These would also be separate tickets. Any thoughts...
View Articlemiles validity extension
my wife has not had any activity on her ba account for 2 years. this week cancelled a reservation that we had made with the chase 241 certificate resulting in 180k miles being redeposited into her...
View ArticleAny way to know if AA will offer an ORD-SJD season route?
In the past we've booked tickets through DFW only to see a direct flight pop up closer to the travel dates. Surely AA must know if they will offer this flight, right? Deb
View ArticleThe Air Georgian CRJ-100 Experience
I was on one of the new routes that Air Canada awarded to Air Georgian's new old-jet fleet for a transborder flight (YYZ-RDU)t. I was pleasantly surprised - the seats were comfortable and the windows...
View ArticleSE line redirecting to Aeroplan???
I'm calling the SE line, I get the normal "Welcome to the exclusive line for Altitude Super Elite 100K members" "For service in English, press 1" I press 1. Then I get asked for my Aeroplan number...
View Articletransit through mumbai
hi, i and my daughter are transiting through mumbai from hanoi to coimbatore. we will be first time in mumabai esp after the opening of the new airport. we will be arriving in mumbai by air india flt...
View ArticleDo UA not send out email for long weekend fares anymore ?
I checked my mail settings and I subscribe to all their junk mails. I do look forwards to taking a few weekend trips to top off my PQD. Thanks
View ArticleLarge Pocket Backpack
Hello everyone, I currently use a "tech" backpack to carry my macbook 15inch, ipad, and cords / passport / etc. I then use a roller for my clothes. I am looking to get a backpack that has a large...
View ArticleW Acura Service Terminated
Inquired this evening about the car service at the W NY Downtown (good stay by the way). The desk agent said the entire program is over, nationwide. Perhaps in another thread already but the search...
View ArticleSwitching loyalty from Delta/SkyTeam to??
I've hit platinum status with Delta and have been giving more thought to switching my loyalty to another airline and alliance. I've really been considered American & oneworld. What's the consensus...
View ArticleGetting a corporate rate established
Hello, I am going to be starting a new job next week were I will be needing to be at my new company's corporate office about one week a month. The rest of the time I will be on the road or working from...
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