FlyerTalk Forums http://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, 21 Nov 2009 04:12:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg FlyerTalk Forums http://www.flyertalk.com/forum 200% EQM for EU OnePass members? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/continental-onepass/1019197-200-eqm-eu-onepass-members.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:07:57 GMT Has the 200% EQM for EU residents been discontinued? It used to be listed under the Mileage Calculator. Has this changed since *A? Has the 200% EQM for EU residents been discontinued? It used to be listed under the Mileage Calculator. Has this changed since *A? ]]> Continental OnePass NYC_747 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/continental-onepass/1019197-200-eqm-eu-onepass-members.html Can I use Platinum status to get Exit row? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-aadvantage/1019196-can-i-use-platinum-status-get-exit-row.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:46:23 GMT I am Lifetime Platinum with AA. Wife is not Elite, but has quite a few miles. Can she use Award for both of use (domestic to Alaska) and then I use my status to get us Exit row?? Or is the perk only good if I use my miles? Thanks I am Lifetime Platinum with AA.

Wife is not Elite, but has quite a few miles.

Can she use Award for both of use (domestic to Alaska) and then I use my status to get us Exit row?? Or is the perk only good if I use my miles?

Thanks ]]> American AAdvantage SAPMAN http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-aadvantage/1019196-can-i-use-platinum-status-get-exit-row.html Fairmont Makkah http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/fairmont-presidents-club/1019195-fairmont-makkah.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:40:07 GMT So who else seriously considered converting to Islam to stay at the Fairmont Makkah. Looks insanely beautiful! So who else seriously considered converting to Islam to stay at the Fairmont Makkah. Looks insanely beautiful! ]]> stephen.p http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/fairmont-presidents-club/1019195-fairmont-makkah.html OZ flights with UA miles http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star-alliance/1019194-oz-flights-ua-miles.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:33:47 GMT I am looking for JFK-ICN business class next summer. OZ charges 157500 miles for RT UA *A saver award 125000 miles It looks like using UA miles is a better deal, if I can get a seat. When I called UA, I was told OZ may block seats or... I am looking for JFK-ICN business class next summer.

OZ charges 157500 miles for RT

UA *A saver award 125000 miles

It looks like using UA miles is a better deal, if I can get a seat.


When I called UA, I was told OZ may block seats or do not open seats yet.

Does anyone have experience in getting a business class seat on OZ with *A miles? ]]> Star Alliance poohhead80 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star-alliance/1019194-oz-flights-ua-miles.html SFO AirTrain, Garage A/G, BART, Rental Car Center http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/san-francisco/1019193-sfo-airtrain-garage-g-bart-rental-car-center.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:33:27 GMT The SFO AirTrain inbound from the Rental Car Center stops at International A, then 1/2/3, then International G. If you're going to go through TSA at International G to get to Terminal 3 domestic, can you get off the AirTrain at International A and not ride all the way to G? ]]> United Mileage Plus DimSum http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/san-francisco/1019193-sfo-airtrain-garage-g-bart-rental-car-center.html Looking for way to combine upgrade and $150 certificate? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt-gold-passport/1019191-looking-way-combine-upgrade-150-certificate.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:26:16 GMT My girlfriend has a $150 off 3 night certificate and I have a number of diamond upgrades left in my account. We have a 3 night stay planned next month, so we're trying to figure out a way to use both:

If I book the room and add her as a guest can we use her $150 certificate... or if that won't work can she book the room and add me as a guest and then use one of my upgrades? ]]> Hyatt Gold Passport srodr http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt-gold-passport/1019191-looking-way-combine-upgrade-150-certificate.html Is Continental using Starnet blocking? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/continental-onepass/1019190-continental-using-starnet-blocking.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:23:17 GMT I have been trying to book a First or Business Class award ticket for BOS/NYC-ZRH on LX or BOS/NYC-FRA/MUC on LH for May using CO miles. (I have CO Gold status.) Expertflyer.com shows availability almost daily in May on LX to ZRH in I and O from... I have been trying to book a First or Business Class award ticket for BOS/NYC-ZRH on LX or BOS/NYC-FRA/MUC on LH for May using CO miles. (I have CO Gold status.)

Expertflyer.com shows availability almost daily in May on LX to ZRH in I and O from BOS and JFK.

ANA shows availability in May almost daily in all classes from both cities on LH to FRA/MUC.

Multiple CO representatives today insisted that there are absolutely no seats available for award redemption on either airline in ANY class of service for the entire month of May for any of the above cities.

Either CO is blocking availability or they are completely unfamiliar with Star Alliance booking procedures.

Has anyone else had any similar problems booking Star Alliance award seats on CO? ]]> Continental OnePass MGR http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/continental-onepass/1019190-continental-using-starnet-blocking.html OZ F - Thank You Gift http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/asiana-club/1019189-oz-f-thank-you-gift.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:11:19 GMT OZ 221 JFK-ICN Vinturi essential wine aerator. No other choices. OZ 222 ICN-JFK Classic and Golf DVD package for First Class. No other choices. No more Versace Rosenthal and it looks like they are giving out whatever left in the inventory.... OZ 221 JFK-ICN
Vinturi essential wine aerator. No other choices.

OZ 222 ICN-JFK
Classic and Golf DVD package for First Class. No other choices.

No more Versace Rosenthal and it looks like they are giving out whatever left in the inventory. Not a good sign. ]]> Asiana Club happydsa http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/asiana-club/1019189-oz-f-thank-you-gift.html No Blackout Dates? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starwood-preferred-guest/1019188-no-blackout-dates.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:04:42 GMT Just wondering how everyone felt about the "no blackout dates" for starwood redemptions only applying to standard rooms without guaranteed smoking preference? ]]> Starwood Preferred Guest stephen.p http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starwood-preferred-guest/1019188-no-blackout-dates.html Officials: Man tied 15 lizards to chest at airport http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-safety-security/1019187-officials-man-tied-15-lizards-chest-airport.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:04:27 GMT ---Quote--- LOS ANGELES – Federal officials say they arrested a man who strapped 15 live lizards to his chest to get through customs at Los Angeles International Airport. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Friday that 40-year-old Michael...
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LOS ANGELES – Federal officials say they arrested a man who strapped 15 live lizards to his chest to get through customs at Los Angeles International Airport.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Friday that 40-year-old Michael Plank of Lomita, Calif., was returning from Australia when U.S. Customs agents found 11 skinks, two geckos and two monitor lizards fastened to his body Tuesday.

Plank has been released on $10,000 bond and will be arraigned in federal court on Dec. 21.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091121/...zard_smuggling ]]> Travel Safety/Security tom911 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-safety-security/1019187-officials-man-tied-15-lizards-chest-airport.html MR for certs? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-canada-aeroplan/1019186-mr-certs.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:03:40 GMT Hi, I have some SWU and SSWU certs that I can't use and as they are not transferable, wanted to see if anyone planning any MR's or short 1 to 3 day trips would be interested in a deal ticket for certs?

HSOLO ]]> Air Canada Aeroplan hsolo http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-canada-aeroplan/1019186-mr-certs.html When do you replace your tires? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/omni/1019185-when-do-you-replace-your-tires.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:02:22 GMT The snow is almost upon us, here in New England.

I'm debating on new tires on my car.

My tires were last replaced in 2003. They're Michelin MXV4 Plus 195/60/R15.

I've got about 4/32" of tread left.

Legally, I can run them down to 2/32".

So, when do other FT folks replace their tires? ]]> OMNI warreng24 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/omni/1019185-when-do-you-replace-your-tires.html <![CDATA[Obama tells troops, "You make a pretty good photo op."]]> http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/omni-pr/1019184-obama-tells-troops-you-make-pretty-good-photo-op.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:51:50 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jKuUIlpbxs What a disrespectful piece of garbage. Maybe he should stick to the teleprompters next time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jKuUIlpbxs

What a disrespectful piece of garbage. Maybe he should stick to the teleprompters next time. ]]> OMNI/PR United737522 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/omni-pr/1019184-obama-tells-troops-you-make-pretty-good-photo-op.html T5 baggage video http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019183-t5-baggage-video.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:50:18 GMT Found this on youtube, an interesting view on the baggage system at T5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=663VWLgT8Lc Found this on youtube, an interesting view on the baggage system at T5.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=663VWLgT8Lc ]]> British Airways Executive Club xxxxx http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019183-t5-baggage-video.html <![CDATA[Minute Suites Atlanta Gate B15 - The Traveler's Retreat]]> http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-skymiles/1019182-minute-suites-atlanta-gate-b15-travelers-retreat.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:50:00 GMT Saw next to gate B15 the newly opened Minute Suites (3 days now). www.minutesuites.com (http://www.minutesuites.com/) I saw only 5 suites. The cost is $30 for first hour (one hour minimum) and $7.50 for each 15 minutes after one hour. ... Saw next to gate B15 the newly opened Minute Suites (3 days now).

www.minutesuites.com

I saw only 5 suites. The cost is $30 for first hour (one hour minimum) and $7.50 for each 15 minutes after one hour. Reservations recommended but not required.

Here are some numbers...

2 hours - $60.00
3 hours - $90.00
5 hours - $150.00

A 25% discount is applied to stays of 8 hours or more. I'm not sure if this applies to the first hour of $30 or just to the $7.50 per 15-minutes thereafter. ]]> Delta SkyMiles Evan! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-skymiles/1019182-minute-suites-atlanta-gate-b15-travelers-retreat.html