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 Wed, 16 May 2012 20:57:09 GMT vBulletin 120 http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.flyertalk.com/get/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg FlyerTalk Forums http://www.flyertalk.com/forum Car hire when booking a BA flight http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1346948-car-hire-when-booking-ba-flight.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:53:32 GMT Hi,

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum but its in association with booking BA flights!!

I've booked a few flights upto ABZ in the next 6 weeks including car. It says Exec members can get a 2nd driver insured for free. I would like to take advantage of this however Mrs ML will not be arriving until the day after i arrive. As such will it still be possible to put her on the insurance even though she wont be present when i collect the car?

Thanks
ML ]]> British Airways Executive Club Mountlodge http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1346948-car-hire-when-booking-ba-flight.html New Promo (Win 15k miles)-Fly the most *A carriers http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/us-airways-dividend-miles/1346947-new-promo-win-15k-miles-fly-most-carriers.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:53:09 GMT Saw this on US's twitter earlier today and couldn't find a thread.

http://www.usairways.com/en-US/speci...niversary.html

Quote:
Want to be part of the celebration and win 15,000 miles? Be one of the 15 Dividend Miles members who travel on the most Star Alliance member airlines between May 14, 2012 and November 14, 2012. There’s no need to register – just start flying.
]]> US Airways Dividend Miles sbbutler93 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/us-airways-dividend-miles/1346947-new-promo-win-15k-miles-fly-most-carriers.html How to book the Elemis Spa? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1346946-how-book-elemis-spa.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:44:10 GMT Is it best to ring or can I email them?
3 of us are travelling on July 3rd, I hope I haven't left it too late.
Thanks ]]> British Airways Executive Club tyroleandancer http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1346946-how-book-elemis-spa.html DL say frequent flyers saw different fares http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-skymiles/1346945-dl-say-frequent-flyers-saw-different-fares.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:43:09 GMT MINNEAPOLIS — Delta Air Lines may have charged some frequent fliers higher fares than other customers for almost three weeks because of a computer glitch. The airline said Wednesday that it fixed the problem where different prices were offered to... MINNEAPOLIS — Delta Air Lines may have charged some frequent fliers higher fares than other customers for almost three weeks because of a computer glitch.

The airline said Wednesday that it fixed the problem where different prices were offered to passengers logged into their frequent flier accounts. Delta spokesman Paul Skrbec said fares were higher for some passengers, but lower for others.

Delta is unsure how many people were affected, but Skrbec offered an apology to any passengers who may have been inconvenienced.

The problem was first reported by WCCO Tuesday night. The Minneapolis TV station reported on two local executives at a security company who noticed a discrepancy when recently booking tickets on the same flight. Curious, they then tried other searches. For one trip to Los Angeles, coach tickets were $124 more expensive when logged in to Delta's SkyMiles program.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47450442.../#.T7QQFVL4I68


I like this quote especially:

Airlines have long internally discussed charging more to frequent fliers with a willingness to pay, but none have put it into practice, said airline consultant Robert Mann.

...guess until now

For frequent flyers that only check the DL website, why not jack the price up to maximize revenue? ]]> Delta SkyMiles sfozrhfco http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-skymiles/1346945-dl-say-frequent-flyers-saw-different-fares.html Cash upgrade http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1346943-cash-upgrade.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:15 GMT Hi

I've booked flights through a travel agent to Paphos in August, I am keen to upgrade our seats to Club Europe however our travel agent says they don't offer the option and BA customer service have said they can't either?!? Will it be possible to upgrade with cash on the day at the airport? Sorry if this has been asked before......

Thanks ]]> British Airways Executive Club nightman1 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1346943-cash-upgrade.html really shocked by what happened to me at Heathrow T4 security check http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/u-k-ireland/1346942-really-shocked-what-happened-me-heathrow-t4-security-check.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:39:43 GMT I was really shocked by what happened to me at security check last Sunday, terminal 4, in the fast track lane. I was asked to remove some of my shampoo bottle/mouthwash/shower gel before X ray inspection (all of them were less than 100ml, but I... I was really shocked by what happened to me at security check last Sunday, terminal 4, in the fast track lane.

I was asked to remove some of my shampoo bottle/mouthwash/shower gel before X ray inspection (all of them were less than 100ml, but I had in two seperate plastic bags). I asked to see these cosmetics put in a bin (as they were new), which was accepted by the member of staff.

But this member of staff (who was before x ray inspection) then asked his colleague after x ray inspection to control my bag.
This inspection took a long time to begin.

As I was close to miss my flight, I asked if someone could inspect my bag, which was finally accepted by a manager after he checked my departure time on the screen.

I was moved to another inspection lane. Inspection was made by another member of staff (after some additional minutes to wait, as the manager had to ask again the lady to start inspection, who for some reason did not want to do it).

Surprinsingly, the second bag of cosmetics which was put in the bin was back in the tray :confused:

Then my bag was inspected. I was asked to put my things back into my bag, and the lady moved to another place.

I then ran to the gate.
Arrived in Paris, I can see now that many things are missing: a brand new camera, cables, etc.

I can perfectly understand that security is an important matter. But in this case, I really have the feeling that thorough inspection has been done only because I asked to see my cosmetics destroyed.

This attitude generates useless stress to passengers, and I now have no camera (with pictures of my last trips), among other things, and I am very sad about it. ]]> U.K. and Ireland nicolas75 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/u-k-ireland/1346942-really-shocked-what-happened-me-heathrow-t4-security-check.html Sites that will notify you of fare drops in price http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/milesbuzz/1346938-sites-will-notify-you-fare-drops-price.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:24:58 GMT Found a great fare SEA to JNB last night. Slept on it and when I went to book it this morning it had gone up $1,000 (the fare was on KLM which for some reason doesn't show up on Kayak.com) Please don't scold me, I know, I know, I should have booked it last night.

I'm still interested in going if the price goes down again.
I used to get notified of fare drops.
Does anybody have favorites for sites that will notify you of price drops?
Particularly overseas flights.


Thanks in advance ]]> MilesBuzz! TaxiApple http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/milesbuzz/1346938-sites-will-notify-you-fare-drops-price.html Aeroplan Routing Not Working http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-canada-aeroplan/1346937-aeroplan-routing-not-working.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:22:33 GMT Hey all - sorry if this is a dumb question, but I'm still kinda new to all this.

I am going on a Panama Canal cruise in the fall and would like to book my flights using my Aeroplan points. I need to fly out YYZ-SAN, and then return MIA-YYZ.

The Aeroplan website says that this is an invalid itinerary. Isn't this considered an open jaw ticket? Or am I not understanding this concept?

Any assistance in clarifying this would be most appreciated - I haven't called them to discuss by phone, my first reaction was to check here :) Thanks! ]]> Air Canada Aeroplan rsbyyz http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-canada-aeroplan/1346937-aeroplan-routing-not-working.html I see AC not matching VS/BA deal of $761 Biz fare http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-canada-aeroplan/1346936-i-see-ac-not-matching-vs-ba-deal-761-biz-fare.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:21:03 GMT VS started with a C$761 return fare in Upper Class from YVR to LHR. C$1774 ai
Then BA matched with same fare on CW. With taxes , it came to C$1941 ai
BA's fares though offer from all Canadian gateways.

VS must be booked in Z class, ticketing deadline 18May. Valid from 24May-10Jun. Valid 1 year. But note VS fights to/from YVR end 27Oct.

BA must be booked in I class, ticketing deadline also 18MAY but valid from 26May-9Jun. Valid also 1 year

Will AC match, do you think ? ]]> Air Canada Aeroplan Guy Betsy http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-canada-aeroplan/1346936-i-see-ac-not-matching-vs-ba-deal-761-biz-fare.html AA Fare Basis Question BUF-AUA http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-aadvantage/1346935-aa-fare-basis-question-buf-aua.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:18:16 GMT Seeing two fare bases of interest BUF-AUA (looking at July or August departures):

MCE9UPZ1
KCE5UPZ1

The MCE9UPZ1 fare seems unbookable. I'm not sure why. The KCE5UPZ1 fare is bookable on lots of days. I think they both book into I.

The only difference I can see between the fares from the rules is the advance purchase requirement. ]]> American AAdvantage yyzjake http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-aadvantage/1346935-aa-fare-basis-question-buf-aua.html Good UG opportunity this Friday http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-skymiles/1346934-good-ug-opportunity-friday.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:12:26 GMT Listen up, FOs. Just now booked DL 1883 LAS-SLC on Friday 5/18 4:40 PM. $204 (lowest available) got me a Q fare which booked directly into FC! There were still 13 FC seats open on this 757 at the time I booked, and all UG windows are already in the... Listen up, FOs. Just now booked DL 1883 LAS-SLC on Friday 5/18 4:40 PM. $204 (lowest available) got me a Q fare which booked directly into FC! There were still 13 FC seats open on this 757 at the time I booked, and all UG windows are already in the past. ]]> Delta SkyMiles johnslloyd http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-skymiles/1346934-good-ug-opportunity-friday.html BA/ BMI Flight Bookings? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1346933-ba-bmi-flight-bookings.html Wed, 16 May 2012 19:51:15 GMT Well I have just booked my flight to my nephew's wedding in Belfast in September - so i tried booking it with BMI....

When I plugged in the destination - it bounced me over to ba.com telling me that the flight would be run by BA.... so carried on and booked everything - but when I went to try and choose my seats - I find that that part of MMB doesn't seem to be on offer just yet - there is no view/change seat option... and more worryingly... it doesn't mention lounge access (I'm a BA silver) - and informs me that food and beverages need to be paid for.....

So is it BA or not BA? - hopefully in the next 4 months they will be able to make their mind up and offer full BA domestic service! ]]> British Airways Executive Club CarolynUK http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1346933-ba-bmi-flight-bookings.html 1K M-Fare Instant Upgrade for International Flights? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-mileageplus-consolidated/1346932-1k-m-fare-instant-upgrade-international-flights.html Wed, 16 May 2012 19:48:45 GMT Can anyone confirm whether or not the 1K instant upgrade benefit for M-fare tickets applies for international flights? (e.g. LAX - SYD) Thanks in advance... Can anyone confirm whether or not the 1K instant upgrade benefit for M-fare tickets applies for international flights? (e.g. LAX - SYD)

Thanks in advance... ]]> United MileagePlus (Consolidated) _kepeli_ http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-mileageplus-consolidated/1346932-1k-m-fare-instant-upgrade-international-flights.html Reservation changed by UA from I fare to X http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-mileageplus-consolidated/1346931-reservation-changed-ua-i-fare-x.html Wed, 16 May 2012 19:47:12 GMT I am a newbie to Mileage Plus program and I didn't find a newbie's lounge thread here. So I am starting a new thread to ask a probably dumb question.

I booked a round trick award ticket for my mom from Beijing (PEK) to Houston (IAH). It was booked in I class (Business class in 3 cabin/First class in 2 cabin) and I have the confirmation email from back in March. I just received an email from United informing me they made a change to the second leg of the inbound trip (IAD - IAH). And they changed it to X class (Economy). I am not happy about this change, because I booked it in Saver Business Award using 120,000 miles. Is there anything I can do at this point to change it back to Business class?

Thanks in advance and I really appreciate your help.

Update: I forgot to mention they didn't just change the class. They changed the flight from UA64222 (SKYWEST AIRLINES doing business as UNITED EXPRESS) to UA4530 (ExpressJet Airlines Inc. dba United Express). The original aircraft is a CRJ-700, which has business class cabin. The one they changed to is an Embraer RJ145, which I don't think they have business class cabin... ]]> United MileagePlus (Consolidated) CloveLeaf http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-mileageplus-consolidated/1346931-reservation-changed-ua-i-fare-x.html Future Radisson Blu and Park Inn location lists http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/club-carlson/1346930-future-radisson-blu-park-inn-location-lists.html Wed, 16 May 2012 19:42:56 GMT For all those interested, here are links to the futue openings for all the Radisson Blu, Park Inn and Park Plaza properties in the pipeline. Might be some properties on those lists to save the points from all the promotions for. Future... For all those interested, here are links to the futue openings for all the Radisson Blu, Park Inn and Park Plaza properties in the pipeline. Might be some properties on those lists to save the points from all the promotions for.

Future Radisson Blu's - http://www.radissonblu.com/upcoming-hotels
Future Park Inn's - http://www.parkinn.com/upcoming-hotels
Future Park Plaza's - http://www.parkplaza.com/newopenings

In addition, the next Radisson Blu property to be opened in the US in Minneapolis at the Mall of America is not on the list. ]]> Club Carlson christianj http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/club-carlson/1346930-future-radisson-blu-park-inn-location-lists.html