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by bustraveler
Sat Sep 03, 2005 9:20 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Relief Flights
Replies: 32
Views: 4872

RE: Delta Relief Flights

It's great that the Mannings did this. They went to school at Newman High School in New Orleans and no doubt, their parents home (if they still live in NO) was destroyed along with many of their friends' families. I want to see other professional sports players make an effort. Many have, but there a...

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by bustraveler
Tue Jul 26, 2005 1:52 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: How Is Alitalia Magnifica Class?
Replies: 5
Views: 8414

RE: How Is Alitalia Magnifica Class?

Just called <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> and inquired about the first class award on Air France for 100K miles. And there was availability from <acronym title="Prague - Ruzyne (PRG / LKPR), Czech Republic">PRG</acronym> - <acronym title="Paris - Charles de Gaulle (Roissy) (CDG...

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by bustraveler
Mon Jul 25, 2005 11:38 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: How Is Alitalia Magnifica Class?
Replies: 5
Views: 8414

RE: How Is Alitalia Magnifica Class?

Well I am waitlisted for <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym>'s flights from <acronym title="Milan - Malpensa (MXP / LIMC), Italy">MXP</acronym> - <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym> and <acro...

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by bustraveler
Mon Jul 25, 2005 11:06 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: How Is Alitalia Magnifica Class?
Replies: 5
Views: 8414

How Is Alitalia Magnifica Class?

I have an award ticket on <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> on hold. <acronym title="Washington - Ronald Reagan National (DCA / KDCA), USA - Virginia">DCA</acronym>-<acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">AT...

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by bustraveler
Fri Jul 22, 2005 5:21 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Allegiant Air Annnounces Wichita Falls, TX
Replies: 36
Views: 4574

RE: Allegiant Air Annnounces Wichita Falls, TX

I grew up in Wichita Falls. Nice place to grow up but NOTHING to do there.....and as such, my friends and I drank quite a bit growing up to block out the boredom. Wichita Falls has a ton of old oil and gas money. First place in Texas where oil was discovered is Burkburnett, which is less than 10 mil...

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by bustraveler
Wed May 04, 2005 6:24 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Offering Medallion Level For One Flight
Replies: 33
Views: 9474

RE: Delta Offering Medallion Level For One Flight

This is a SLAP <acronym title="MAT Macedonian Airlines (Greece)">IN</acronym> THE FACE! I, along with many coworkers who are medallions, are FURIOUS. Just sent the following letter to Delta via email. If I weren't a medallion, I would be extremely excited. Dear Delta: I was alerted today by a cowork...

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by bustraveler
Fri Apr 22, 2005 4:45 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Why No Non-stops From NYC-PSP?
Replies: 22
Views: 5611

RE: Why No Non-stops From NYC-PSP?

AA has flights from <acronym title="Chicago - O'Hare International (ORD / KORD), USA - Illinois">ORD</acronym> and <acronym title="Dallas / Fort Worth - International (DFW / KDFW), USA - Texas">DFW</acronym> on <acronym title="Air Madagascar">MD</acronym>-80's. I have taken them several times. <acro...

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by bustraveler
Wed Apr 20, 2005 9:11 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: WSJ: US/HP In "Advanced" Merger Discussions
Replies: 221
Views: 15330

RE: WSJ: US/HP In "Advanced" Merger Discussions

WOW! Ignoring finances and just looking at routes, hubs, and aircraft, the merger looks pretty fantastic. However, I predict that if this goes through, the new larger carrier will fail within 2 years!

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by bustraveler
Wed Apr 13, 2005 11:05 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: DL Plastic In F
Replies: 40
Views: 3987

RE: DL Plastic In F

Why do the comments seem to be weeks behind the comments at flyertalk.com??? Delta has eliminated all glassware in first class on DOMESTIC flights, with the exception of cross-country Business Elite flights. INTERNATIONAL flights are not affected. Check out the Delta board on flyertalk.com.....might...

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by bustraveler
Mon Apr 04, 2005 9:58 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Birthday Onboard A Flight: Anything Special?
Replies: 31
Views: 23091

RE: Birthday Onboard A Flight: Anything Special?

My father and a group of friends went to Cabo San Lucas on his 50th last year. The return flight was on his actual birthday. He didn't say anything to the check-in agent but she noticed, sang happy birthday to him in the airport, and then upgraded him to First. Nice touch <acronym title="American Ai...

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by bustraveler
Mon Apr 04, 2005 9:06 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Delta Air Lines: BOS-ATL-MSY
Replies: 3
Views: 4982

RE: Delta Air Lines: BOS-ATL-MSY

I will miss the 762's too! I think they are great and wish they were more economical to operate. I flew on 762's twice to and from Denver from <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym> last year. I will be lucky e...

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by bustraveler
Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:10 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: DL Abandons Food For Purchase
Replies: 68
Views: 9071

RE: DL Abandons Food For Purchase

So I am flying <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> from <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym> - <acronym title="Salt Lake City - International (SLC / KSLC), USA - Utah">SLC</acronym> (Flight 16...

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by bustraveler
Wed Mar 09, 2005 11:58 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AA Going Bankrupt At 1.5 Billion
Replies: 60
Views: 13525

RE: AA Going Bankrupt At 1.5 Billion

"Because it's the absolute WORST way to attempt a restructuring of an ailing business. Companies fight tooth and nail to avoid filing for bankruptcy because: 1) BK entails a substantial loss of control/discretion over the business, particularly wrt the future, and 2) the vast majority of companies t...

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by bustraveler
Wed Mar 09, 2005 11:41 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AA Going Bankrupt At 1.5 Billion
Replies: 60
Views: 13525

RE: AA Going Bankrupt At 1.5 Billion

WHY <acronym title="Island Airlines (USA) and Eagle Air/Arnaflug (Iceland)">IS</acronym> EVERYONE SO SCARED <acronym title="Transports et Travaux Aériens de Madagascar">OF</acronym> BANKRUPTCY? For an airline to declare bankruptcy with $1.<acronym title="Trans International Express (USA)">5B</acrony...

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by bustraveler
Tue Mar 08, 2005 11:11 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Horrors! "LAX" Returns To NBC?!
Replies: 39
Views: 5154

Horrors! "LAX" Returns To NBC?!

I liked <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym> as well! It started out pretty bad but I thought it was getting better each episode until it was canned. And I second the motion that there can never be enough Heather Locklear on <acronym title="Virgin...

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by bustraveler
Sat Mar 05, 2005 11:51 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air NZ: End Of An Era In Long-haul Operations
Replies: 42
Views: 10388

RE: Air NZ: End Of An Era In Long-haul Operations

I LOVE the 762's. I am luckily flying one ATL-SCL in April. Great airplane!

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by bustraveler
Sat Mar 05, 2005 2:28 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Roatan: Sky's The Limit
Replies: 3
Views: 1879

RE: Roatan: Sky's The Limit

Roatan is an awesome place, but it has changed significantly. I was there about 10 years ago for a week and there was only one paved road. To get to the beach from our modest hotel, we walked across a dirt road and the ocean was right there, a lagoon, and then if you kept swimming, you would find th...

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by bustraveler
Fri Mar 04, 2005 7:18 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: 767-400 Production
Replies: 17
Views: 4343

RE: 767-400 Production

I could possibly see <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym> ordering 764's for its Caribbean ops.....high density seating and decent cargo capability to replace the A300's. However, as it has been said before, it will be a while before <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acro...

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by bustraveler
Fri Mar 04, 2005 1:23 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Site For Booking Flights Within Europe
Replies: 13
Views: 6131

RE: Site For Booking Flights Within Europe

Try europebyair.com. Its a great low-fare option for travelling within Europe. $99 bucks one-way between almost any cities. You MUST book BEFORE you leave for Europe as you tickets will be provided to you via mail before you leave. I used this to get from Venice to Barcelona several years ago for $9...

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by bustraveler
Tue Mar 01, 2005 10:39 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Medallion Status - Will It Disappear?
Replies: 2
Views: 1897

Medallion Status - Will It Disappear?

I am currently Gold on Delta. There is a small chance I will not even qualify outright for Silver by 12/31/05. My question is if I dont even make 25,000 MQM's, will I just drop to Silver on March 1, 2006 or will I drop out of Medallion all together?

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by bustraveler
Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:09 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: AA First Class Meals - What Are They Like?
Replies: 9
Views: 9390

AA First Class Meals - What Are They Like?

I am flying <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym> First Class <acronym title="Baltimore / Washington - International (Friendship) (BWI / KBWI), USA - Maryland">BWI</acronym>-<acronym title="Dallas / Fort Worth - International (DFW / KDFW), USA - Texas">DFW</acronym>-<acronym title="B...

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by bustraveler
Wed Feb 16, 2005 1:55 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Foreign Investment In US?
Replies: 8
Views: 3015

Foreign Investment In US?

A previous thread suggested that Virgin was interested in owning a portion of US to start their American LCC. However, it was stated that foreign ownership laws apply. Can anyone provide me the reference to this law? I have a client situation that is very similar. Thanks!

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by bustraveler
Tue Feb 15, 2005 5:47 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: DL 767-400 F Class
Replies: 10
Views: 4023

RE: DL 767-400 F Class

7E/F are definately the best seats in First. Twice the legroom (maybe a little less) than the other seats. I did <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym>-<acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), ...

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by bustraveler
Fri Feb 04, 2005 11:27 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: First Class Upgrades
Replies: 9
Views: 2732

RE: First Class Upgrades

Either buy the first class seat or earn elite status. Or on the SLIGHT (and I mean small) chance you get a VERY NICE gate agent who thinks you are very good looking!

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by bustraveler
Wed Feb 02, 2005 11:20 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: DL's MQM Calculator
Replies: 2
Views: 5203

DL's MQM Calculator

I have searched the DL site FOREVER for the MQM calculator. It was easy to find in 2004....but not now. Anyone that can provide a link to this would be AWESOME!

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by bustraveler
Fri Jan 28, 2005 6:31 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Help - Missed Flight
Replies: 8
Views: 2880

Help - Missed Flight

Hello to all- I have a co-worker flying <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym>-<acronym title="Washington - Ronald Reagan National (DCA / KDCA), USA - Virginia">DCA</acronym> tomorrow night, on <acronym title="...

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by bustraveler
Sat Jan 15, 2005 10:41 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Applies For ATL-SVO
Replies: 47
Views: 12050

RE: Delta Applies For ATL-SVO

Isnt <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym>'s <acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK</acronym> - <acronym title="Moscow - Sheremetyevo (SVO / UUEE), Russia">SVO</acronym> flight the only flight to Moscow approved for US Gove...

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by bustraveler
Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:37 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: DL First Class Food Service
Replies: 4
Views: 3864

RE: DL First Class Food Service

By <acronym title="Luanda - 4 de Fevereiro (Belas) (LAD / FNLU), Angola">LAD</acronym> I meant <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym> - Typo. It was all domestic. Flights from <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B...

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by bustraveler
Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:03 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: DL First Class Food Service
Replies: 4
Views: 3864

DL First Class Food Service

So I was just wondering what is up with <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym>'s first class food service on transatlantic flights? I have flown roundtrip to <acronym title="Portland - International (PDX / KPDX), USA - Oregon">PDX</acronym> (connecting in <acronym title="Covington / Cin...

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by bustraveler
Wed Jan 12, 2005 8:59 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta First Class LAS-JFK...PTV's?
Replies: 7
Views: 4663

RE: Delta First Class LAS-JFK...PTV's?

Only DL planes with PTV's are 777's, 764's, and 763's that are in the international/bus elite config with Business Elite seats.

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by bustraveler
Wed Jan 12, 2005 1:10 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Help! Stupid Corporate Travel Policies! Argh!
Replies: 33
Views: 5392

RE: Help! Stupid Corporate Travel Policies! Argh!

Well said. My company requires economy for domestic and Caribbean flights. We can book 'one class above economy' for international flights, including flights to Hawaii and Alaska. Partners can fly first on all flights over 1.5 hours. As someone who has traveled extensively both domestically and inte...

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by bustraveler
Tue Jan 11, 2005 9:16 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: How Do You Do A Mileage Run?
Replies: 3
Views: 5440

How Do You Do A Mileage Run?

I see all these posts about taking mileage runs with 5 - 8 legs. I am Gold on <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> and would like to continue that but with my work schedule this year, a few mileage runs will be necessary. How do I go about finding routes/fares that have multiple stops...

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by bustraveler
Thu Jan 06, 2005 10:00 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: I Heard An AA Rumor
Replies: 42
Views: 10899

RE: I Heard An AA Rumor

What kills me is that besides labor, fuel is the largest cost for an airline. Yet when oil rises from $10 per barrel to $50, people scream if the airlines raise fares $10 bucks per way. Fuel costs are definately a large, yet not the largest, factor in airlines' continued problems.

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by bustraveler
Thu Jan 06, 2005 1:40 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: SAN Or SFO And Which Airlines To YVR?
Replies: 9
Views: 6902

RE: SAN Or SFO And Which Airlines To YVR?

Why dont you fly to SEA on US and then either rent a car, book a flight, or catch a shuttle over to Vancouver? Vancouver is WONDERFUL.....but so is Seattle.

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by bustraveler
Thu Dec 23, 2004 11:40 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Weather Has Reaked Havoc On Upgrades
Replies: 9
Views: 2959

RE: Weather Has Reaked Havoc On Upgrades

Okay Tango-Bravo....

HAHAHA. Hysterical, yet sarcastic remark. If you flew 85000 MQM's a year and was traveling for 8 months of the year, you would be expecting the same. Happy Holidays!

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by bustraveler
Thu Dec 23, 2004 11:19 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Weather Has Reaked Havoc On Upgrades
Replies: 9
Views: 2959

Weather Has Reaked Havoc On Upgrades

So I am flying <acronym title="Baltimore / Washington - International (Friendship) (BWI / KBWI), USA - Maryland">BWI</acronym> - <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym> - <acronym title="Dallas / Fort Worth - In...

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by bustraveler
Wed Dec 22, 2004 11:12 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Can Someone Please Explain Upgrades?
Replies: 3
Views: 2768

Can Someone Please Explain Upgrades?

I am a little confused. I have flights tomorrow from <acronym title="Baltimore / Washington - International (Friendship) (BWI / KBWI), USA - Maryland">BWI</acronym> to <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym> to ...

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by bustraveler
Thu Dec 16, 2004 6:04 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: DL Enhances Skymiles Program!
Replies: 26
Views: 3631

RE: DL Enhances Skymiles Program!

Yes.....but MQM's are now done in 500 mile increments instead of 750's. I do like the fact that Golds are now confirmed on any fare (except full fare) before Silvers. I think that is long overdue.

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by bustraveler
Wed Dec 15, 2004 2:06 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: How's First Class On A DL B767-400?
Replies: 14
Views: 5139

RE: How's First Class On A DL B767-400?

Get <acronym title="Panagra Airways (USA)">7E</acronym> or <acronym title="First Air (Canada)">7F</acronym>. I flew this <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym>-<acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (AT...

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by bustraveler
Sun Dec 12, 2004 12:09 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: ATL - Messy Yesterday
Replies: 0
Views: 1400

ATL - Messy Yesterday

I was flying <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym> - <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym> - <acronym title="Washington - Ronald Reagan National (DCA / KDCA)...

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by bustraveler
Tue Nov 30, 2004 10:37 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Do We Really Need Meals On Short Hops?
Replies: 45
Views: 4884

RE: Do We Really Need Meals On Short Hops?

Is it necessary? Probably not. But this past Wednesday I flew <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym> - <acronym title="Dallas / Fort Worth - International (DFW / KDFW), USA - Texas">DFW</acronym> in Business on...

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by bustraveler
Tue Nov 30, 2004 11:29 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: CO Announces IAH To Del Rio Texas
Replies: 9
Views: 4153

RE: CO Announces IAH To Del Rio Texas

I hope <acronym title="Continental Airlines (USA)">CO</acronym> expands to Wichita Falls. I grew up there and we have consistent American Eagle service to <acronym title="Dallas / Fort Worth - International (DFW / KDFW), USA - Texas">DFW</acronym> on Saab 340B's. Delta Connection served Wichita Fall...

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by bustraveler
Wed Nov 24, 2004 10:07 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Booking Class T & U
Replies: 10
Views: 42300

RE: Booking Class T & U

LTU's are NOT upgradable for even elites using miles. For medallion's (elite), you must be booked in Y, B, or M. Elites can request standby upgrades on any fare. Surprisingly, mine a couple weeks ago, booked in L, cleared for upgrades <acronym title="Baltimore / Washington - International (Friendshi...

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by bustraveler
Sun Nov 21, 2004 11:21 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Was The Delta Agent Wrong?
Replies: 4
Views: 2283

RE: Was The Delta Agent Wrong?

Thanks for the help. I am currently just Silver and have activated upgrades via Delta.com. 48 hours prior to departure to clear. I will definately make Gold by the end of the year so I am looking forward to better upgrade windows at that point.

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by bustraveler
Sun Nov 21, 2004 9:36 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Was The Delta Agent Wrong?
Replies: 4
Views: 2283

Was The Delta Agent Wrong?

Just got off the phone with Delta reservations. I was calling to use miles to confirm upgrades for <acronym title="Washington - Ronald Reagan National (DCA / KDCA), USA - Virginia">DCA</acronym>-<acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym>-<acronym title=...

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by bustraveler
Mon Nov 15, 2004 12:26 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Business Elite Service Int'l
Replies: 13
Views: 3977

RE: Delta Business Elite Service Int'l

I just flew Business Elite from Portland, <acronym title="Air Comores and Crimea Air (Ukraine)">OR</acronym> to <acronym title="Covington / Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky International (Greater Cincinnati) (CVG / KCVG), USA - Kentucky">CVG</acronym> round trip. Great seats, plenty of room, although ...

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by bustraveler
Sun Nov 07, 2004 10:19 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Upgrade Prediction?
Replies: 1
Views: 1690

Upgrade Prediction?

So I am booked to fly <acronym title="Baltimore / Washington - International (Friendship) (BWI / KBWI), USA - Maryland">BWI</acronym> - <acronym title="Portland - International (PDX / KPDX), USA - Oregon">PDX</acronym> via <acronym title="Covington / Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky International (Gre...

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by bustraveler
Fri Nov 05, 2004 6:20 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: NW/DL Club Access Question
Replies: 13
Views: 3257

RE: NW/DL Club Access Question

So if I am flying <acronym title="Portland - International (PDX / KPDX), USA - Oregon">PDX</acronym> - <acronym title="Covington / Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky International (Greater Cincinnati) (CVG / KCVG), USA - Kentucky">CVG</acronym> - <acronym title="Baltimore / Washington - International (F...

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by bustraveler
Mon Nov 01, 2004 11:00 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta MQM's - Please Respond!
Replies: 3
Views: 2193

Delta MQM's - Please Respond!

I have a question about MQM's on Delta. Medallion lasts through February 2 years after earning medallion status (i.e. I earned medallion this year and it is good through Feb 2006). My question is do all MQM's have to be earned from January 1 through December 31 or do you have the extra 2 months of t...

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by bustraveler
Wed Oct 13, 2004 12:35 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: CO Seeking Merger With UA. Wall St. Journal
Replies: 58
Views: 12282

RE: CO Seeking Merger With UA. Wall St. Journal

If it did happen, it would most likely be CO getting UAL. Classic case of stronger, healthier, smaller airline 'taking over' a larger carrier.

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