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Posted on 7/6/16 at 1:56 pm to
Posted by AmeriKop45
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Posted on 7/6/16 at 1:56 pm to
quote:

eceived a "decision in mail in 30 days" email/screen


Yeah, thats usually good news. You don't want to see the 7-10 day screen as that usually means denial. You must have developed a healthy UR balance now between you and SO. Time to burn
Posted by GenesChin
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Posted on 7/7/16 at 8:25 am to
Want to book Park City Centric before it upgrades tiers, wife isn't a fan of winter sports & no friends/family want to book this far in advance
Posted by AmeriKop45
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Posted on 7/7/16 at 8:57 am to
quote:

Want to book Park City Centric before it upgrades tiers, wife isn't a fan of winter sports & no friends/family want to book this far in advance


Literally the same boat every single year
Posted by GenesChin
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37852 posts
Posted on 7/7/16 at 9:20 am to
Wife is a wakeboarding former state champion gymnast who easily "out athletes" me and has better balance. Figured, what the heck, she should pick up snowboarding fairly quickly. She didn't even make it a full day before tearing up that she wanted to go to the ski lodge.


Sucks since I love winter trips and she will never go just us again.
This post was edited on 7/7/16 at 9:22 am
Posted by HollierThanThou
Member since Jan 2012
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Posted on 7/7/16 at 9:32 am to
Question for the thread.

Is it worth flying IAH to LAX to experience Cathay Pacific's first class??

What would be a preferable return option, KAL/SIA/CAL?
(Not wanting to going through Japan as I would like to do that country on another trip)

I'm leaning KAL but wasn't impressed with the J seats i've seen in pictures. I'm probably knocking off SIA because I do not want to connect through Russia.
Posted by GenesChin
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Posted on 7/7/16 at 9:41 am to
Isn't IAH the airport code for Bush Int'l?
Posted by AmeriKop45
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Member since Jan 2016
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Posted on 7/7/16 at 10:07 am to
quote:

Is it worth flying IAH to LAX to experience Cathay Pacific's first class??



Even though I have never personally flown CX F, this is on my top 5 to-do along with SQ, EK and JAL. I would say - Yes, absolutely. No question.

If you are using AA miles, however, and can find an AA flight with award space on the dates you need, you can add that free domestic leg.

quote:

I'm probably knocking off SIA because I do not want to connect through Russia.


DO THIS! Their J seats on the 777-300ER look so amazing. And SQ has been continually voted #1 airline in the world. I think this is a no-brainer really. One of the longest flights on one of the best products.

BTW - you are one of the only people I've seen using ICAO codes instead of IATA
This post was edited on 7/7/16 at 10:08 am
Posted by GenesChin
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Posted on 7/7/16 at 10:14 am to
quote:


BTW - you are one of the only people I've seen using ICAO codes instead of IATA



Wasn't until your response that I even figured out he was talking about
Posted by HollierThanThou
Member since Jan 2012
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Posted on 7/7/16 at 10:22 am to
Just took the first code I saw, not used to using them.
Posted by GenesChin
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37852 posts
Posted on 7/7/16 at 10:33 am to
Not sure if anyone cares about a sams club membership but my Amex offers has $45 credit for buying one.

Essentially, it makes the membership free
Posted by AmeriKop45
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Member since Jan 2016
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Posted on 7/7/16 at 10:36 am to
quote:

Just took the first code I saw, not used to using them.


Yeah it was a bit confusing at first because you started off by using IATA codes for airports but ICAO codes for airlines.

quote:

Not sure if anyone cares about a sams club membership but my Amex offers has $45 credit for buying one.

Essentially, it makes the membership free


Got this on 3/6 AMEX cards. I'll get one for myself and see if any other friends want the others. I do have a Costco memnbership and like it.
This post was edited on 7/7/16 at 10:38 am
Posted by BACONisMEATcandy
Member since Dec 2007
46735 posts
Posted on 7/7/16 at 10:44 am to
We go it on 3/3 Amex accounts. My question is how will they know if you buy a gift card for $45 or a membership. I think I may test my theory and report back.
Posted by GenesChin
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Member since Feb 2012
37852 posts
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:14 pm to
quote:

I do have a Costco memnbership and like it.



Costco is worth it every time and maybe for an even higher fee.


I live <5 min from Sam's Club and have gone maybe 2-3x this year. Almost exclusively to pick up energy drinks at a discount since I hate coffee
Posted by Junky
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2005
9224 posts
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:28 pm to
Checked both my Amex cards today and haven't had any offers. I wouldn't mind having the offer.
Posted by GenesChin
The Promise Land
Member since Feb 2012
37852 posts
Posted on 7/8/16 at 9:00 am to
If I have a companion pass for SW and book early boarding for just me, do they get to board with me early?

Posted by LSUtoOmaha
Nashville
Member since Apr 2004
26745 posts
Posted on 7/8/16 at 9:13 am to
I do not believe so.
Posted by GenesChin
The Promise Land
Member since Feb 2012
37852 posts
Posted on 7/8/16 at 9:30 am to
quote:

I do not believe so.



I think I'm going to just see if they let them go through and I'll play stupid.

Either way, I'll just throw my bag on the middle seat and put my overhead in a very inefficient way to reserve for the Wife
Posted by Cole Beer
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2008
4896 posts
Posted on 7/8/16 at 10:36 am to
Can somebody tell me about the Chase Freedom or Chase Freedom Unlimited cards?

Thinking about getting one, thanks!
Posted by JustinTI
New Orleans
Member since Nov 2006
211 posts
Posted on 7/8/16 at 10:46 am to
quote:


Is it worth flying IAH to LAX to experience Cathay Pacific's first class??


What is the alternative? A direct flight from IAH in business?

Either way...Yes. Definitely worth it. CX First is one of the best experiences in the sky. I'd make pretty much any domestic connection to fly it trans-Pacific.
Posted by HollierThanThou
Member since Jan 2012
6273 posts
Posted on 7/8/16 at 11:17 am to
quote:


What is the alternative? A direct flight from IAH in business?


NH or KE out of Houston.
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