Recent content by bighdad

Hence my problem; apologies if this hijacks the thread. Working like a dog since successful Platinum challenge in March 07 on AA, and have just lost my 25k points with them for 18 months inactivity. Thought that my BNE-MKY flight in November would credit to AA, but its a Q class, so no points...

Hi Benhadi The only card we have is Marriott Australian Gold Card, generally $250 for 13 months. 50% off bill with 2 dining, and kids under 6 are free. So seafood buffet for us and 3 children under 5 is cheaper than thai takeaway. There's a free breakfast voucher for 2, wine voucher, 70%...

Given that the big guns are watching this thread (probably all threads actually - they're prolific), I want to formally thank them for their advice regarding the AA Plat challenge AKA how to become a candy thief - nice! Trip from HNL-BWI return YUPP with one way economy loop to JFK, MIA, DCA...

That is brilliant Serfty!! Don't know about the wisdom of explaining how to view source code on open forum, but perhaps one of the senior guys could, or give advice on same? Proves that O is cheaper than N but still earns for AA - bizarre. Andrew

I've searched pretty hard for how to actually book an O class red-e-deal, and I seem to have a distant memory of one of the gurus posting that you can't tell until you've booked it (!) on qantas.com. I guess a TA could book it for me? Andrew

Points and SC posted - worried for nothing. Agreed - better not to ask. Andrew

To resurrect an old chestnut: The SC and points earn on Jet* Starclass Promo We're off to HNL, and enjoying our first experience in Qantas Club. However, the check-in desk was underwhelming. The blunt, rude lady in charge (initials J.Y.) had a first response of "you won't be needing...

Seems variable based on previous bidders' experience, but it doesn't worry me too much, especially when for nothing, you can attract other benefits like 5 pm checkout, free paper, free am drink etc (Omni). Andrew

A final update, just in case someone ever has a similar query - I bid for the US accommodation on Priceline with their lowest bid system, and got 13 nights for around 2400 AUD, all 4 star or resort rated, and a substantial discount on the best online rate, a fraction of what TAs want. Since...

Now that I have the flights sorted, and am with AAdvantage, now comes the hard bit. I've browsed this part of the AFF forum, and see that most of the big names carry the Hilton, SPG, PC programs. Is there any standout program? I have accom to book in NY 3 nights, D.C. for 8 nights...

Thanks once again for all your help. Have now got 1st class HNL-WAS return, economy loop WAS-NYC-MIA-WAS, all on great dates. BTW, seems that YUPPs available HNL-WAS all year round for 1333 USD tax incl., and Jet* specials might keep the SYD-HNL run attractive. Have just got over the reflux...

Oh yeah, forgot that AA metal post was only about the challenge, and see now its for AA ticketed flights. So my domestic flights might be a bit useful, then eh? Earlier this thread Dave mentioned that QF easier to maintain if upper class short haul, and AA easier on long haul, I think. Curly...

Thanks Dave - it says YUPP on the Detailed Fare Rules, books to P 1st class, and seat maps to rows 1 to 6 on a 736, so seems to be there - a bit too good to be true! We're YUPPing the HNL-WAS return component (connection DFW), deep discount economy WAS-NYC, NYC-MIA, MIA-WAS in between, meaning...

Had dinner with two couples who have had awful service experiences on American in economy class, and Mrs Bighdad would not tolerate that on a tag-along business trip;) . So, think I got the YUPPs on hold; we're in row 4, but I can't show this fare on Expert Flyer. Think I'm gonna need a lot...

Thanks for the tips guys. A glitch on the website then .... stated HST. Dave Noble wrote: Do you mean either ORD or DFW - DFW in and outbound possible. Dufus question now - what is seat pitch? NM - any clue on cost for train, and is it much drama taking suitcases, laptops etc both...