Why is it Emirates A380 and not Airbus A380?
When looking into Emirates fleet website, the A380 is mentioned everywhere as Emirates A380. But all other planes are mentioned as Boeing 777, Airbus A340, Airbus A350 etc.....
View ArticleHelicopter charter help??
I am not sure if this is the correct forum, so if it isn't, I do apologize in advance. Are there any helicopter pricing services from Westchester NY to Boston, Ma? I am not too sure of good companies...
View Articleforeign credit cards: US accepts them, AA doesn't. What about the "new" AA?
I've faced this dilemma many times in the last several years. AA.com has really silly rules when it comes to accepting foreign credit cards. Getting AA to accept foreign credit cards is about as easy...
View ArticleTSA policy @ LAX - enter any terminal?
There are a few mentions of a new TSA policy at LAX permitting people to enter any terminal with any LAX boarding pass, in this thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-a...league-t5.html Can folks...
View ArticleChecking bags through with different tickets
Stupid me but I bought a flight to Frankfurt, Germany, on Delta on one ticket it was super-cheap and a second ticket for a connecting flight elsewhere in Europe. It's on a SkyTeam partner. Can I ask...
View Articlecan I pre-pay room rate?
My friend is coming to my city to visit me and I would like to book a room for him while earning nights for myself. when I check the Marriott website it says that pay at check-in. so is there a way to...
View ArticlePABLO and VAT Refund
Hello all. I purchased some items in Paris (at Galeries Lafayette.) The dept. Store prepped the tax return form for me. I chose the amount to be refunded to my credit card. My flight was at 7 am and I...
View ArticleCan Properties Hold Back Inventory From Starwood?
I was considering a one night visit to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls for tonight. I was planning to stay at the Four Points across from the Fallsview Casino, where I have stayed several times...
View Article"You Are the Reason We Keep Climbing" card
AFAIK this is new: At boarding for BE TATL at CDG today, I was given postcard sized piece of thick high-quality paper printed on one side with " you are the reason we keep climbing." in all caps with a...
View ArticleWhat are the points earned when booking multiple rooms?
I'm planning to make a multiple-rooms reservation at a Marriott property. I was wondering how are the points calculate for the multiple if I make the booking online using my Marriott rewards #? Thanks!...
View ArticleTwo new properties to open in Bhutan
Interesting to see two new properties on SPG's list of upcoming openings, Le Meridien Thimpu and Le Meridien Paro, Riverfront - both slated to open in January 2015... does anyone know much more? Bhutan...
View ArticlePreCheck for Int'l Flights?
Anyone know of a way to see if you got PreCheck before getting to the airport for international flights (since you can't get your boarding pass until you check in at the airport for int'l flights)?
View Articleissues with AE missing mileage request
Ok, I have been trying to fill in the missing mileage request form on the AE website for the previous days, but each time I get the following error message: "Please enter the airline code and flight...
View ArticleChances of Y-J upgrade
I will be flying TK for the first time because of a group tour, and we're booked in economy. I wanted to know - what are my chances of scoring an upgrade if I am *G? I will, of course, be booked on a...
View ArticleTrip in first half of August
My family lives in Shanghai (my wife is Chinese and we have 2 children 9 and 11) and our 4 cousins (aged 14-22) are arriving in Shanghai on 4 Aug and leaving Beijing on 16 Aug. Any suggestions on...
View ArticleDL Lost and Found: Changes and Bad Policies
Just got back from DL Lost and Found in Atlanta, and am passing along what I've learned... All items left on a plane are now sent to a "Central Location" within 24 hours of being found. Although I've...
View ArticleBooking itin with paper voucher, can I cancel prior post-booking?
I've currently got an itin booked that I need to mail in the voucher for. However, a similar itin came up that I like better. If I cancel the currently-booked flight, and then book the better itin and...
View ArticleReserve Thalys seat via non-Thalys site (i.e. Eurostar)?
Hi folks, in September I'll be taking a train trip from London-Brussels-Cologne. I booked it through Eurostar and was able to reserve my seat on the first leg. However, I can't seem to find a way to...
View ArticleTeenager lives it up overnight at LAX T5 in YouTube video
This gal spent the night in LAX T5 and was obviously extremely bored. I think it's extremely cute... Alone in LAX While the video appears a couple of years old, it seems there have been hardly anyone...
View ArticleQuestions from a Newbie about credit cards!
Here's a little bit about me: I would like a new credit card that has a miles/rewards program. My main interest is in accruing points or miles that I can use towards plane tickets to Europe. I travel...
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