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 Sun, 31 May 2026 01:33:14 GMT vBulletin 5 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg FlyerTalk Forums https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ Youtuber tries out 12 flights in a row on Southwest https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/southwest-airlines-rapid-rewards/2218674-youtuber-tries-out-12-flights-row-southwest.html Sun, 31 May 2026 01:16:14 GMT Jeb Brooks, who has a big Youtube channel about traveling, recently took 12 Southwest flights all in a row. The results were interesting. https://youtu.be/qspGhlb2ylU?si=9Xa5ibq5nuobuhGF Moderator: apologies if I posted this in the wrong forum... Jeb Brooks, who has a big Youtube channel about traveling, recently took 12 Southwest flights all in a row. The results were interesting.


Moderator: apologies if I posted this in the wrong forum or it is not allowed. ]]> Southwest Airlines | Rapid Rewards AsiaTravel2019 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/southwest-airlines-rapid-rewards/2218674-youtuber-tries-out-12-flights-row-southwest.html Jetstar offer voucher for alternative flights https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qantas-frequent-flyer/2218673-jetstar-offer-voucher-alternative-flights.html Sun, 31 May 2026 00:43:03 GMT New one on me. Have a flight booked next week, email from Jestar today says,

"During busy travel periods, we�re introducing new options to give customers more flexibility.
If you�d like to switch to one of the alternative flights below, you�ll receive aAUD 20.00 Jetstar voucher per person to put towards your next adventure.
This offer is valid for 24 hours (or until allocated seats are sold out).
...
Happy with your current flight? Just ignore this email and we'll see you as scheduled..."

So what are the odds my flight will be cancelled, or maybe the ones the day before or after that they suggest are at risk.
]]> Qantas | Frequent Flyer macdo https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qantas-frequent-flyer/2218673-jetstar-offer-voucher-alternative-flights.html <![CDATA[Holiday Inn Express Golden-Kicking Horse by IHG [ Master Thread ]]]> https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/intercontinental-hotels-ihg-one-rewards-intercontinental-ambassador/2218672-holiday-inn-express-golden-kicking-horse-ihg-master-thread.html Sun, 31 May 2026 00:42:41 GMT Now, some people are surely wondering what I did in Golden. Well, the place is really very central in the Rockies and not 'far away' from Banff and Lake Louise. Scenically really beautifully situated, I can also recommend the drive over the Rogers Pass to Revelstoke.

The house was built in 2014 and has been operated as a Holiday Inn Express from the beginning. I initially reserved the only suite with a balcony, but later changed it to a King Suite with a sofa. Unfortunately, all of these are facing the �wrong� side, meaning they do not have a mountain view. But okay, I have traveled enough in those mountains. The staff was really very friendly and the room clean. The only somewhat disturbing aspect was that you can hear the sounds from the corridor. On the second and last evening, a Chinese tour group even arrived by bus. The breakfast was a bit blander than in Calgary, but still okay.

Ah ok, the gym was.....























































]]> InterContinental Hotels | IHG One Rewards and Intercontinental Ambassador HLX4U https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/intercontinental-hotels-ihg-one-rewards-intercontinental-ambassador/2218672-holiday-inn-express-golden-kicking-horse-ihg-master-thread.html <![CDATA[BA's upgrade policy]]> https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2218671-ba-s-upgrade-policy.html Sat, 30 May 2026 23:19:03 GMT I was looking at the upgrade thread, and everyone who got an upgrade seemed surprised and delighted. BA must, surely, have a policy on who gets upgraded, when, and why. This policy would have been disseminated to people who have the authority... I was looking at the upgrade thread, and everyone who got an upgrade seemed surprised and delighted.

BA must, surely, have a policy on who gets upgraded, when, and why.

This policy would have been disseminated to people who have the authority to apply it.

So, why hasn't it been leaked?

I tried the search function. It's broken - so tried Googling using site: and still nothing.

I don't fly much, have no status, and my own lack of upgrades have caused me no surprise.

The only times I ever got upgraded was with IHG as a status benefit, or in one particular hotel, where the manager contacted me after a very neutral TripAdvisor review, and asked me to contact him if I did book again. I did, booking a basic room, and he upgraded me on every occasion subsequently, to a suite. It probably helped that we got on very well.

I don't know any BA managers, though, ]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club doctorbob https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2218671-ba-s-upgrade-policy.html <![CDATA[TPAC J -> F upgrade offers?]]> https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2218670-tpac-j-f-upgrade-offers.html Sat, 30 May 2026 22:27:16 GMT Does AA regularly push upgrade offers to DFW-HND pax booked in J? For paid J, what�s the typical range for these offers? Does AA regularly push upgrade offers to DFW-HND pax booked in J? For paid J, what�s the typical range for these offers? ]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage mcrw00 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2218670-tpac-j-f-upgrade-offers.html Oregon Road Trip including Pendleton https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/pacific-northwest/2218669-oregon-road-trip-including-pendleton.html Sat, 30 May 2026 21:57:53 GMT I am considering seeing a cousin at the Pendleton Rodeo in September and want to make the 1 day visit a week-long driving trip. I could fly in/out of PDX or BOI - or in one and out the other. Looking for any ideas for road trip sights in... I am considering seeing a cousin at the Pendleton Rodeo in September and want to make the 1 day visit a week-long driving trip.

I could fly in/out of PDX or BOI - or in one and out the other.

Looking for any ideas for road trip sights in between noting that a couple of years ago I did the beautiful coast and The Dalles south to Ashland.

TIA!
]]> Pacific Northwest lamphs https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/pacific-northwest/2218669-oregon-road-trip-including-pendleton.html San Augustine Rodeo and Road Trip https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/texas/2218667-san-augustine-rodeo-road-trip.html Sat, 30 May 2026 21:51:13 GMT This group was incredibly helpful in 2022 when planning a road trip from Midland to El Paso. I am considering seeing a cousin at the San Augustine Rodeo in September. It is a weekend event, so I want to make this a week-long driving trip. I... This group was incredibly helpful in 2022 when planning a road trip from Midland to El Paso.

I am considering seeing a cousin at the San Augustine Rodeo in September. It is a weekend event, so I want to make this a week-long driving trip.

I could fly in/out of IAH or SHV - or in one and out the other.

Looking for any ideas for road trip sights in between.

TIA!

]]> Texas lamphs https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/texas/2218667-san-augustine-rodeo-road-trip.html Agent accidentally short checked bags https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2218666-agent-accidentally-short-checked-bags.html Sat, 30 May 2026 21:37:16 GMT Young adult, first time flying international had his luggage accidentally short checked (SAN-ORD) by the ticket agent on an SAN-ORD-FCO. At check in, he was given an ORD baggage tag and a paper boarding pass SAN-ORD but not the ORD-FCO boarding pass... Young adult, first time flying international had his luggage accidentally short checked (SAN-ORD) by the ticket agent on an SAN-ORD-FCO. At check in, he was given an ORD baggage tag and a paper boarding pass SAN-ORD but not the ORD-FCO boarding pass (which appeared on his app OK). At FCO, when the bag never arrived, they discovered the mistake and will deliver the luggage to the final destination. This was an award ticket booked with Alaska miles in a single ticket SAN-ORD-FCO. The ORD layover was three hours.

Any idea how the check in agent could have made such a mistake? ]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage skylane https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2218666-agent-accidentally-short-checked-bags.html 80,000 Citi new card promotion https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2218664-80-000-citi-new-card-promotion.html Sat, 30 May 2026 20:10:16 GMT The employees of AA have been (relentlessly) pushing the Citi Platinum card, with a promised miles bonus of 80.000.

I applied, and received the card - however, I don't see any mention of the 80,000 mile bonus. What are the spend requirements to activate this?

Thanks ]]> American Airlines | AAdvantage rrz518 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/2218664-80-000-citi-new-card-promotion.html QR ORD-BLR $3k https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premium-fare-deals/2218662-qr-ord-blr-3k.html Sat, 30 May 2026 18:55:53 GMT Q suites the entire way, RT. $3k on OTA, $3250 on QR's website.


]]> Premium Fare Deals mlbcard https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premium-fare-deals/2218662-qr-ord-blr-3k.html PMI lounge / EES https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2218661-pmi-lounge-ees.html Sat, 30 May 2026 18:41:44 GMT I see from the Oneworld lounge finder BA are using the Valldemosa Lounge. I�m assuming this is before passport control to leave the Schengen area? Is there any sense of how long needs to be left the deal with any EES exit checks? I see from the Oneworld lounge finder BA are using the Valldemosa Lounge. I�m assuming this is before passport control to leave the Schengen area? Is there any sense of how long needs to be left the deal with any EES exit checks?
]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club lcylocal https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2218661-pmi-lounge-ees.html Long layover at SGN with VN - thoughts on leaving the airport https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/asia/2218660-long-layover-sgn-vn-thoughts-leaving-airport.html Sat, 30 May 2026 18:17:36 GMT Anyone with experience transiting SGN airport who left the terminal?

I have a 7 hr layover scheduled next month and I'm itching to leave the airport. After a lot of back and forth, I'm not eligible for VNs transit tour program because my first leg is VN marketed but CX operated 😢

AI is encouraging me to lounge hop and not leave (booo!) because of the length of the immigration lines and risk of missing a connection. But you never know, it could be my only time in Vietnam (and lounge time passes so slowly) so would be cool for even two hours in HCMC taking photos and eating food.

I've read a lot on FT and Reddit about booking priority immigration, potential scams with transport, etc., and I�m waffling. I Would be SkyPriority with VN (from DL) and will pay for expected immigration services whether it's worth it or not given the price.

Any experiences or thoughts from others?
]]> Asia kbinmsp https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/asia/2218660-long-layover-sgn-vn-thoughts-leaving-airport.html Mainland Premier Clubs? https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alaska-airlines-atmos-rewards/2218659-mainland-premier-clubs.html Sat, 30 May 2026 17:03:10 GMT Alaska has several significant stations like GEG, FAI and BOI that might not ever support a full service lounge. As it digests Hawaiian, perhaps it might make sense to take the low service concept that seems to work in airports like OGG to the... Alaska has several significant stations like GEG, FAI and BOI that might not ever support a full service lounge. As it digests Hawaiian, perhaps it might make sense to take the low service concept that seems to work in airports like OGG to the mainland. Would be a riff on the Escape Lounge and Amex sidecar etc experiments. ]]> Alaska Airlines | Atmos Rewards worldwidedreamer https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alaska-airlines-atmos-rewards/2218659-mainland-premier-clubs.html United flight diverted to Wisconsin after passenger�s �attempts� to breach cockpit https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2218658-united-flight-diverted-wisconsin-after-passengeris-eattemptsi-breach-cockpit.html Sat, 30 May 2026 15:56:08 GMT Language problem? Mental problem? Were law enforcement TSA? https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/30/us/united-airlines-unruly-passenger-wisconsin Language problem? Mental problem? Were law enforcement TSA? https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/30/us/un...nger-wisconsin
]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus hughw https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2218658-united-flight-diverted-wisconsin-after-passengeris-eattemptsi-breach-cockpit.html Nesting a mirrored itinerary; allowed? https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar-airways-privilege-club/2218655-nesting-mirrored-itinerary-allowed.html Sat, 30 May 2026 14:07:01 GMT Hey everyone

Looking for some advice.

With the current 10% decrease in qpoints requirements, I'm now only 120 qpoints short of hitting platinum. At 180 I didn't consider trying to qualify, but 120 is manageable, and with all the travel in eco I have planned already for 2027, together with the extra avios and qcredits, I think it would make sense to spend the money and time to upgrade my status.

Currently thinking of the following scenario in which I fly a BRU - BKK return, in which I would nest a BKK-BRU return.
I would basically arrive in BKK in the morning of day 2, start the "nested" trip to BRU on one of the evening flights, arrive in BRU on day 3 in the morning, and immediately take the same plane back to BKK (via DOH), arrive there on day 4 in the morning (completing the nested itinerary), then again take one of the evening flights, completing the "original" itinerary.

So it would be like this, with the green and black depicting the 2 different trips and black nested in the "original" trip.

BRU-DOH-BKK BKK-DOH-BRU-DOH-BKK BKK-DOH-BRU

I know this idea is probably bonkers. But it seems to be the most cost-effective plan I could come up with. And to be honest, it would be fun to do an oldschool points run.
Now, apart from the risk of misconnection - is this even "legal" - would QR allow me to have two different PNRs with a trip nested like this?

Any advice would be appreciated.

This itinerary I can book for roughly 1000� - The 60+ qcredits + extra avios + FCL access are definitely worth it to me. And the soft landing into gold is a great benefit too.
Im also open to other ideas, that would yield me 120 qpoints at that price point.

Many thanks! ]]> Qatar Airways | Privilege Club NiCre https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar-airways-privilege-club/2218655-nesting-mirrored-itinerary-allowed.html