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FlyerTalk Forums https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ FlyerTalk is a living, growing community where frequent travelers around the world come to exchange knowledge and experiences about everything miles and points related. en Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:44:02 GMT vBulletin 5 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg FlyerTalk Forums https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ Review Rixos Montaza Alexandria https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/accor-all-accor-live-limitless/2219341-review-rixos-montaza-alexandria.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:27:24 GMT *Rixos Montaza Alexandria* Image: I visited Alexandria recently. Very interesting city that I strongly recommend, even if t is as chaotic as Cairo. The only Accor option there is the Rixos Montaza Alexandria which is not downtown but about 15... Rixos Montaza Alexandria

I visited Alexandria recently. Very interesting city that I strongly recommend, even if t is as chaotic as Cairo. The only Accor option there is the Rixos Montaza Alexandria which is not downtown but about 15 km east. This can be seen as an inconvenient for the visitors, but I see it as an advantage as it is located in a quieter part of the city and not in the madness. In the morning, a very cheap 20 min Uber ride leads you downtown. This time can be doubled at busy traffic times.

The hotel is located in the Montaza park, a nice and clean park very popular for the locals for promenades and leisures, on the sea shore. Inside this park, you have the Montaza palace, former royal residence and now a Presidential residence.

Montaza royal palace (now Presidential palace)

The park is paid access-controlled, but not for hotel guests of course. When you order a Uber, you need to give the license plate to the front desk and they call the gate to inform them. The park has several high end hotels in it, the Rixos is one them. The Rixos is in fact a resort scattered in 3 independent buildings, quite far from each other. They have golf cars to transport people on demand from one place to another. Each building has restaurants. The whole thing is a bit confusing because they don�t give you any map and the English skills of many staff members is somewhat limited so it�s not always easy to understand. Despite a few communication problems, all staff were really lovely and trying to do their best. Some restaurants are � la carte, some proposed a buffet.

The different buildings are of very different styles.

This is the largest one, very modern, where they do conventions. It has a buffet restaurant, and a pseudo-Italian one ;)

Thiis is the King Fouad building, modern style as well, along the beach. It has another buffet or � la carte restaurant (indoor and on the beach)

Lobby

Lobby

Bar

Beach restaurant

This is the Salamiek palace building, just above King Fouad building, with castle-like decor�. It has a � la carte French restaurant (not so French in my opinion, but it doesn�t matter). Breakfast is taken in King Fouad aisle.

Lobby

I booked a Premium King Fouad room sea view and was upgraded to Grande Suite Salamiek Palace (54 m2). I have to say, it�s one of the rare time when I would have preferred not to be upgraded. Indeed, you move from a modern style room to a bling-bling castle design which I am not a big fan of. But hotel was full and no more room was available in other aisles and, clearly, I understood they were very proud and happy to upgrade me in this suite. I am certainly not complaining because the room was very large and with a superb balcony with comfy armchairs with great view. Welcome gift was fruits + oriental pastries. One very irritating thing was the total lack of plugs available / accessible in the room. only one near the beds and at an inconvenient place/height.

Pictures of the room :

The French restaurant in Salamiek palace

There is, unfortunately, no lounge at this hotel. Another irritant has been around the drink voucher. Most staff had no clue about it, then I was told that it was only valid for soft drinks. And when I wanted to redeem it for a soft drink on the beach, I was told it�s not possible� :(

All meals at the hotel were very good.

The beach and beach bar/restaurant at King Fouad building

The pool for King Fouad & Salamiek guests.

Overall, a good stay in a clean and well maintained hotel, with nice staff. A few irritants but nothing really bad. Points posted fast and correct amount.
]]> Accor | ALL (Accor Live Limitless) Goldorak https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/accor-all-accor-live-limitless/2219341-review-rixos-montaza-alexandria.html Award booking cannot be refunded https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hilton-honors/2219340-award-booking-cannot-refunded.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:26:35 GMT Hello, I have a far out 2027 booking made with Hilton Points that can�t be managed or refunded online or in-app, but the cancellation terms on the confirmation email and on the stay details say I�m still okay to cancel. Any idea of how I can... Hello,

I have a far out 2027 booking made with Hilton Points that can�t be managed or refunded online or in-app, but the cancellation terms on the confirmation email and on the stay details say I�m still okay to cancel.

Any idea of how I can resolve this? Manual cancellation and diamond desk? ]]> Hilton | Hilton Honors yitianjian https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hilton-honors/2219340-award-booking-cannot-refunded.html Experiences with Cancelling a Chase Card, then immediately reapplying https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marriott-marriott-bonvoy/2219339-experiences-cancelling-chase-card-then-immediately-reapplying.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:04:52 GMT I have had a Marriott Bonvoy card for several years. I have the one with the $95 fee, which I have figured was a pretty good deal as I have been able to get one free night per year, which I have used. Generally a $200 free room for the $95 fee. ... I have had a Marriott Bonvoy card for several years. I have the one with the $95 fee, which I have figured was a pretty good deal as I have been able to get one free night per year, which I have used. Generally a $200 free room for the $95 fee.

However, I have considered cancelling the card and then reapplying. Has anyone done this? Looking at the Chase cards.

In the T&C, it says you can't currently have Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, which I currently have. So I cancel today, wait 2 days (if necessary) and then reapply? It says I can't have received a new cardmember bonus in the last 24 months -- which I haven't -- other than the annual free room. It goes on to say the bonus is not available if I have had a variety of American Express cards related to Marriott, which I have not.

I don't mind the extra $3,000 spend if I can get 125,000 bonus points and then continue with my 1 free night.

Anyone had experience with a fast turnaround of cancel and reapply? ]]> Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy FCfree https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marriott-marriott-bonvoy/2219339-experiences-cancelling-chase-card-then-immediately-reapplying.html Official Partnership: Give A Roof (givearoof.org) + United Airlines � Donate Miles https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2219338-official-partnership-give-roof-givearoof-org-united-airlines-o-donate-miles.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:56:26 GMT Hi everyone, I wanted to share news of an official new partnership that should interest the FlyerTalk community. Give A Roof (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) has just launched an official campaign with United Airlines MileagePlus "Miles on a Mission" program. They turn donated airline miles, hotel points, and cash into safe hotel nights and structured support for people experiencing homelessness � with a clear, data-driven plan aiming to help end homelessness in three years using existing private resources (no new taxpayer dollars). How it works:

Donate unused United miles directly through the official United portal
Miles are converted into hotel shelter, transportation, and operational support for their Triage Welcome Centers (screening → grooming → coaching → job training → stable housing path)
The focus is on people ready to move forward quickly

Direct donation link (United):
https://donate.mileageplus.com/Charity/Details/3203952Website:
https://www.givearoof.org/ This feels like a practical way for frequent flyers to put expiring miles/points to meaningful use. Many of us have piles of miles we'll never redeem � this gives them real impact. Has anyone donated yet on various programs?

Announcing Partnership between United Airlines and Givearoof.org
Would love to hear thoughts from the community.
https://donate.mileageplus.com/Charity/Details/3203952
]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus cbono https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2219338-official-partnership-give-roof-givearoof-org-united-airlines-o-donate-miles.html Discrimination during Travel https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travelbuzz/2219336-discrimination-during-travel.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:14:08 GMT Has any of you face any forms of discrimination during travel? How do you deal with the discrimination you face? Has any of you face any forms of discrimination during travel? How do you deal with the discrimination you face? ]]> TravelBuzz chongshipei https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travelbuzz/2219336-discrimination-during-travel.html <![CDATA[MQD earning award trvl - another's ff acct]]> https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2219335-mqd-earning-award-trvl-another-s-ff-acct.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:55:38 GMT Question for those who know so much. I am an authorized user on a DL AMEX c/c with my sister. Mileage in the account is in the main card holders name (sister) If I use that mileage for an award tix, do the resulting MQD go to the DL f/f... Question for those who know so much.

I am an authorized user on a DL AMEX c/c with my sister.
Mileage in the account is in the main card holders name (sister)
If I use that mileage for an award tix, do the resulting MQD go to the DL f/f number's account (sister), or to the flyer's account (me) ?
]]> Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles whereishome? https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2219335-mqd-earning-award-trvl-another-s-ff-acct.html AS1641 clips fuel truck, ATC audio https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alaska-airlines-atmos-rewards/2219334-as1641-clips-fuel-truck-atc-audio.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:36:08 GMT

Can't remember if the initial incident was posted and couldn't find it with a quick search. This is the ATC audio of the good times everyone had. ]]> Alaska Airlines | Atmos Rewards missamo80 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alaska-airlines-atmos-rewards/2219334-as1641-clips-fuel-truck-atc-audio.html Live TV on Seatback Entertainment w/ Starlink https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2219333-live-tv-seatback-entertainment-w-starlink.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:23:59 GMT Pleasantly surprised to have live TV option on my non-DirecTV aircraft (737-800 with Starlink). :tu: Image: Pleasantly surprised to have live TV option on my non-DirecTV aircraft (737-800 with Starlink). :tu:

]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus bdw1120 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2219333-live-tv-seatback-entertainment-w-starlink.html Car rental Jeju island (South Korea) https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/rental-car-discussion/2219332-car-rental-jeju-island-south-korea.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:26:40 GMT Hi all! Probably a long shot but does anyone have any experience renting a car in Jeju? Seems like mostly local companies. Any companies to avoid? Hertz uses Lotte rent a car but they seem way more expensive than going through Lotte directly. ... Hi all!
Probably a long shot but does anyone have any experience renting a car in Jeju?
Seems like mostly local companies. Any companies to avoid?
Hertz uses Lotte rent a car but they seem way more expensive than going through Lotte directly.

Thanks! ]]> Rental Car Discussion Dog250 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/rental-car-discussion/2219332-car-rental-jeju-island-south-korea.html Surprising monetary cost of award tickets out of AMS https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-france-klm-other-partners-flying-blue/2219331-surprising-monetary-cost-award-tickets-out-ams.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:18:35 GMT Hello everyone, I just booked award tickets. The costs were as follows: - NTE/AMS: miles+ 20 � - AMS/AGP: miles+ 80 � - AGP/CDG: miles+10 � Hello everyone,

I just booked award tickets.

The costs were as follows:

- NTE/AMS: miles+ 20 �
- AMS/AGP: miles+ 80 �
- AGP/CDG: miles+10 �

I was surprised (shocked) by the 80 � out of AMS. Does anyone know the reason why it is so high?

]]> Air France, KLM, and Other Partners | Flying Blue carnarvon https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-france-klm-other-partners-flying-blue/2219331-surprising-monetary-cost-award-tickets-out-ams.html Theoretical/ Non-theoretical TLV quesiton https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-france-klm-other-partners-flying-blue/2219330-theoretical-non-theoretical-tlv-quesiton.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:34:19 GMT Dear sages. I got a very good redemption for travel SEA-CDG-TLV one way in business for about 95K miles. Travel is for the beginning of July. I�m not optimistic that AF will resume service to TLV by then. AF may provide other options... Dear sages.

I got a very good redemption for travel SEA-CDG-TLV one way in business for about 95K miles.

Travel is for the beginning of July.

I�m not optimistic that AF will resume service to TLV by then. AF may provide other options (like putting me on EL AL CDG-TLV - there is currently award space open to AF on El Al - though I don�t love the timing). (I purchased a separate, expensive/ refundable El Al ticket CDG-TLV just in case. This ticket is at a better time than what AF shows available).

I would imagine AF would allow me to use my ticket as far as CDG. Would they provide a refund of miles? Of because ticketing only SEA-CDG would have cost 230K miles, is no refund due?

Would AF allow the current ticket to be used a day earlier, and reroute me to Athens (where I can get a cheep separate ticket to TLV)?

AF is not responsible for my return, as that is on a different ticket. ]]> Air France, KLM, and Other Partners | Flying Blue zrs70 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-france-klm-other-partners-flying-blue/2219330-theoretical-non-theoretical-tlv-quesiton.html Air Canada announces new 4-year agreement with customer service employees https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-canada-aeroplan/2219329-air-canada-announces-new-4-year-agreement-customer-service-employees.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:08:33 GMT Definitely good news and maybe this will lead to better service from the Call Centre Agents...dare to dream!! https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/06/12/air-canada-announces-new-4-year-agreement-with-customer-service-employees/ ---Quote--- The... Definitely good news and maybe this will lead to better service from the Call Centre Agents...dare to dream!!

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/06/12/air-canada-announces-new-4-year-agreement-with-customer-service-employees/

Quote:

The airline says it marks the third collective agreement ratified this year, following ones with flight operations crew schedulers and in-flight crew schedulers.

Unifor says the agreement delivers strong gains, including 21 per cent in compounded wage increases, strengthened pensions, greater job security and more.

The union says the agreement will see a 12 per cent wage increase in the first year, followed by annual increases of three per cent in each of the next three years, as well as a signing bonus upon ratification.

]]> Air Canada | Aeroplan billdokes https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-canada-aeroplan/2219329-air-canada-announces-new-4-year-agreement-customer-service-employees.html Jal booked on AA econ roundtrip but one way JAL biz showing up $1500 cheaper than PE. https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan-airlines-jal-mileage-bank/2219328-jal-booked-aa-econ-roundtrip-but-one-way-jal-biz-showing-up-1500-cheaper-than-pe.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:05:55 GMT Just FYI. Interesting cash price JAl biz return flight on a round trip. Cheaper than premium economy. Example. July 5-12. Econ price is $800 round trip. With a JAL return on business..total prices around $2400-2700.......biz class for a little... Just FYI.
Interesting cash price JAl biz return flight on a round trip. Cheaper than premium economy.
Example. July 5-12. Econ price is $800 round trip. With a JAL return on business..total prices around $2400-2700.......biz class for a little higher than zipair lie flights...and i only see 777 and 787 , no a350...but seems to be a good price for a one way biz class on JAL? What do you guys think?

edit..lax to tokyo ]]> Japan Airlines | JAL Mileage Bank Stocktc1 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan-airlines-jal-mileage-bank/2219328-jal-booked-aa-econ-roundtrip-but-one-way-jal-biz-showing-up-1500-cheaper-than-pe.html Baggage fees on partner award ticket https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2219327-baggage-fees-partner-award-ticket.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:07:37 GMT Hello, I am trying to figure out if baggage fees apply to an itinerary I am considering booking from France to Japan in Economy, including flights operated by BA and JL. When trying to book online, the AA website does not provide clear information... Hello,
I am trying to figure out if baggage fees apply to an itinerary I am considering booking from France to Japan in Economy, including flights operated by BA and JL.
When trying to book online, the AA website does not provide clear information and only directs me to the AA baggage fees information page (where it refers to prices for "Basic economy" and "Main cabin").
All I can find are the fare types (X for BA and T for JL), which appear to be standard economy classes (which I'm hoping mean no baggage fee).
Is there any way to figure in advance if / how much I will be charged for luggage when booking partner awards?
Thanks in advance. ]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage yann https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2219327-baggage-fees-partner-award-ticket.html Security with lhr connection https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2219326-security-lhr-connection.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:05:57 GMT Last time I flew dfw - lhr- ber and did not have to clear security at lhr. Does anyone have experience connecting in lhr from clt or phx? Do you have to clear security at lhr? Last time I flew dfw - lhr- ber and did not have to clear security at lhr.
Does anyone have experience connecting in lhr from clt or phx?
Do you have to clear security at lhr? ]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage hockey7711 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2219326-security-lhr-connection.html