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  1. TUGreenWave TUGreenWave is offline

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    Mar 6th, 2011 (3/6/2011 4:58pm)

    So I know that zeppelinzoso16 has the international field on lock but what about us domestic travelers. Who among us have flown the most so far this year, where ya been, and if it was for business or pleasure. All mine have been for work, taking me to places like Denver, D.C., and Boston.







    Add it all up and I've been on 12 flights so far with another 10 coming up within the next month. Starting to feel like and yes I stereotype through security too.

    Also, this place in Boston has some of the best nacho's I've ever had


    This place is by far the worst rental place I've ever used


    Both Denver and Boston have some real hotties at their counters

    including this girl...the blonde
  2. BigGunX BigGunX is offline Mr OT Party

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    Mar 6th, 2011 (3/6/2011 5:10pm) in reply to TUGreenWave

    132,000 miles flown in the past 12 months. 117,000 of those miles on Delta. The rest were on Asian boutique airlines and also 1 flight to Orlando on Air Tran.

    Some places I've been this past year include Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Germany, , Hawaii, San Diego, Dallas, Chicago, Orlando, Tampa, Denver, etc etc...

    I rent with Hertz and generally stay at Hilton properties.

    Heading to Dublin/London in May and to Germany again in August.
    Edited By: BigGunX Mar 6th, 2011 at 05:12 PM
     
  3. Rocket Surgeon Rocket Surgeon is offline & brain scientist

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    Mar 6th, 2011 (3/6/2011 5:22pm) in reply to BigGunX

    I'm stupidly not part of a frequently flier program. Someone yell at me.

    Trips this year to Prague (then to Vienna), Dublin, Tampa, Miami (then to Jamaica), NY, Savannah, and Geneva w/ upcoming trips to LA, Bonn (Germany), London, and Boulder.
    Edited By: Rocket Surgeon Mar 6th, 2011 at 05:26 PM
  4. coolhandkev coolhandkev is offline

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    Mar 6th, 2011 (3/6/2011 5:29pm) in reply to BigGunX

     
    Originally Posted by BigGunX View Post

    132,000 miles flown in the past 12 months. 117,000 of those miles on Delta. The rest were on Asian boutique airlines and also 1 flight to Orlando on Air Tran.

    Some places I've been this past year include Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Germany, , Hawaii, San Diego, Dallas, Chicago, Orlando, Tampa, Denver, etc etc...

    I rent with Hertz and generally stay at Hilton properties.

    Heading to Dublin/London in May and to Germany again in August.

    I just saw the new Casino in Singapore it looks amazing. Was it finished when you were there and were you able to go on top?
  5. BigGunX BigGunX is offline Mr OT Party

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    Mar 6th, 2011 (3/6/2011 5:53pm) in reply to coolhandkev

     
    Originally Posted by coolhandkev View Post

    I just saw the new Casino in Singapore it looks amazing. Was it finished when you were there and were you able to go on top?

    I went to the Marina Bay Sands while I was there. I have mixed feelings about both of the casinos in Singapore. Architecturally, they are amazing. But, they feel very sterile inside. There are tables upon tables of baccarat and blackjack, but almost nothing else. Also, you get herded inside depending upon your status as a tourist or resident. I think Singaporeans have to pay a $2k annual fee to be able to gamble in the casinos there.

    Everything was incredibly expensive, too. Beers were like $15 each.

    It was something cool to see, but there were so many other fun things to do in Singapore that I only spent about 2 hours total in the casino.

     
    Originally Posted by Rocket Surgeon View Post

    I'm stupidly not part of a frequently flier program. Someone yell at me.

    Trips this year to Prague (then to Vienna), Dublin, Tampa, Miami (then to Jamaica), NY, Savannah, and Geneva w/ upcoming trips to LA, Bonn (Germany), London, and Boulder.

    You are throwing money away, especially with all the overseas travel you're doing.

    Seriously, register for the programs and try to stick with one airline for most of it. The perks are awesome and are one of the things that make travel fun for me.
     
  6. coolhandkev coolhandkev is offline

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    Mar 6th, 2011 (3/6/2011 6:16pm) in reply to BigGunX

     
    Originally Posted by BigGunX View Post

    I went to the Marina Bay Sands while I was there. I have mixed feelings about both of the casinos in Singapore. Architecturally, they are amazing. But, they feel very sterile inside. There are tables upon tables of baccarat and blackjack, but almost nothing else. Also, you get herded inside depending upon your status as a tourist or resident. I think Singaporeans have to pay a $2k annual fee to be able to gamble in the casinos there.

    Everything was incredibly expensive, too. Beers were like $15 each.

    It was something cool to see, but there were so many other fun things to do in Singapore that I only spent about 2 hours total in the casino.

    You are throwing money away, especially with all the overseas travel you're doing.

    Seriously, register for the programs and try to stick with one airline for most of it. The perks are awesome and are one of the things that make travel fun for me.

    I'm not surprised at the prices. They said on Build it Bigger (awesome show ftr) that every month the project got delayed they were losing 100 million in revenue.
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    Mar 6th, 2011 (3/6/2011 10:14pm) in reply to Rocket Surgeon

     
    Originally Posted by Rocket Surgeon View Post

    I'm stupidly not part of a frequently flier program. Someone yell at me.

    Trips this year to Prague (then to Vienna), Dublin, Tampa, Miami (then to Jamaica), NY, Savannah, and Geneva w/ upcoming trips to LA, Bonn (Germany), London, and Boulder.


    IDIOT!! (yelling)
  8. El Burro El Burro is offline

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    Mar 6th, 2011 (3/6/2011 10:29pm) in reply to poumi554

    44,008 miles YTD. Have flown to Houston, Austin, Odessa, Lubbock, El Paso, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, Abilene, Amarillo, San Antonio and Fort Worth. It has been great to see so much of the world so early in the year.
  9. LVpokerdealer LVpokerdealer is offline

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    Mar 6th, 2011 (3/6/2011 10:32pm) in reply to El Burro

    After Thailand next month I will be at like 60k on Delta, upgraded to their 50k+ club...I already get first class upgrades when I take trips to LA...but now I get to hit the international lounges. Shippp
  10. N 82 50 24 N 82 50 24 is offline herp derp derp

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    Mar 6th, 2011 (3/6/2011 10:34pm) in reply to LVpokerdealer

    I've only flown about 15k so far this year but I have another ~3k coming up tomorrow and then another ~3k on Saturday. I'm a Continental gold elite which actually gets me a ton of upgrades and so on. I have several hundred thousand FF miles from the last few years, trying to decide what to do with them. Obviously I will use them for an int'l business flight, I'm just not sure where.
     
  11. Unforseen Unforseen is offline

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    Mar 6th, 2011 (3/6/2011 10:39pm) in reply to N 82 50 24

    Member of the Star Alliance. Like BGX said, stick to one alliance and you'll get plenty of rewards
  12. skankmofo skankmofo is offline

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    Mar 6th, 2011 (3/6/2011 10:47pm) in reply to N 82 50 24

    Last year I flew about 75k on United, 20k on American and another 10k on others (Southwest/Delta).

    Sadly couldn't keep my Executive Platinum on American (though they gifted me Platinum) or 1K on United (only kept Premier Exec). Last year was going weekly to Memphis for about 2mos, NYC for 8mos, CT about 2mos. Vacations I hit up London/Paris (all on miles), Vegas (SW credits), China (upgraded to business), Portland, home to PA a couple times, and FL once.

    Kept highest status on both Starwood and Hyatt (~75 nights each). Ended up switching mostly to Hyatt when Starwood wasn't running their promotions in NYC. For all who travel to NYC for work, the Andaz (both 5th ave and Wall Street) in NYC is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at...highly recommended it if you have the chance.

    Now I'm on a local Chicago project for work and really enjoying not having to travel every week.
  13. curiousgeorge curiousgeorge is offline baby duck hat

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    Mar 6th, 2011 (3/6/2011 11:46pm) in reply to skankmofo

    i have a few flights a year at most. i suck.
  14. orgnalsooners orgnalsooners is offline

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    Mar 6th, 2011 (3/6/2011 11:51pm) in reply to curiousgeorge

    Damn you guys fly a lot!
     
  15. RichardHurtz RichardHurtz is online now

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    Mar 7th, 2011 (3/7/2011 1:16am) in reply to orgnalsooners

    About 45,000 nm so far this year, but I don't get FF miles for it.
    Edited By: RichardHurtz Mar 7th, 2011 at 01:18 AM
  16. N 82 50 24 N 82 50 24 is offline herp derp derp

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    Mar 7th, 2011 (3/7/2011 1:31am) in reply to Unforseen

     
    Originally Posted by Unforseen View Post

    Member of the Star Alliance. Like BGX said, stick to one alliance and you'll get plenty of rewards

    Well, airlines are members of the Star Alliance, not people. You would have a certain Star Alliance status. Like I am gold because of my CO gold elite status.
     
  17. Unforseen Unforseen is offline

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    Mar 7th, 2011 (3/7/2011 1:51am) in reply to N 82 50 24

     
    Originally Posted by N 82 50 24 View Post

    Well, airlines are members of the Star Alliance, not people. You would have a certain Star Alliance status. Like I am gold because of my CO gold elite status.


    I know, but if you stick to one alliance (meaning have a primary airline but ensure you fly its partners if you can't fly your own) to maximize your rewards. For example my primary carrier is Continental/Copa which is a member of the Star Alliance. Because of this I try to fly Air Canada over WestJet so I can add to my Continental mileage. So yes you're right, I have a Continental OnePass, part of the Star Alliance.
  18. businessclass businessclass is offline

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    Mar 7th, 2011 (3/7/2011 2:17am) in reply to Unforseen

    80k flown on American last year. 550k lifetime miles on AA, only 450k more for lifetime status :)
     
  19. coolhandkev coolhandkev is offline

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    Mar 7th, 2011 (3/7/2011 2:19am) in reply to businessclass

     
    Originally Posted by businessclass View Post

    80k flown on American last year. 550k lifetime miles on AA, only 450k more for lifetime status :)

    Have you been waiting for an flight related thread to show off your name in?
  20. coolhandkev coolhandkev is offline

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    Mar 7th, 2011 (3/7/2011 2:19am) in reply to businessclass

    double post
    Edited By: coolhandkev Mar 7th, 2011 at 02:20 AM
  21. N 82 50 24 N 82 50 24 is offline herp derp derp

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    Mar 7th, 2011 (3/7/2011 2:23am) in reply to businessclass

     
    Originally Posted by businessclass View Post

    80k flown on American last year. 550k lifetime miles on AA, only 450k more for lifetime status :)

    Just go buy a house on a credit card, you'll get it instantly. American actually counts CC miles for lifetime status. I know a bunch of people who have it via that method.
     
  22. resilient resilient is offline

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    Mar 7th, 2011 (3/7/2011 2:30am) in reply to N 82 50 24

    Not too much this year but am American Gold for life, which is nice b/c I can frequently upgrade for a small cost.
     
  23. businessclass businessclass is offline

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    Mar 7th, 2011 (3/7/2011 2:39am) in reply to coolhandkev

     
    Originally Posted by coolhandkev View Post

    Have you been waiting for an flight related thread to show off your name in?

    LOL, been waiting 5+ years for a thread like this.
     
  24. pgasean pgasean is offline

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    Mar 7th, 2011 (3/7/2011 2:52am) in reply to businessclass

    Flying blows
  25. businessclass businessclass is offline

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    Mar 7th, 2011 (3/7/2011 3:58am) in reply to N 82 50 24

     
    Originally Posted by N 82 50 24 View Post

    Just go buy a house on a credit card, you'll get it instantly. American actually counts CC miles for lifetime status. I know a bunch of people who have it via that method.

    How do you buy a house with a credit card? You can't even buy a car with a credit card.

    I know some banks/mortgage companies will give you miles if you use them when financing a house, but I looked into it when we bought our current place and their interest rates weren't worth the miles..
     
  26. MadProfesor MadProfesor is offline

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    Mar 7th, 2011 (3/7/2011 4:22am) in reply to businessclass

    about 70k in 2010. Star Alliance ftw.
  27. N 82 50 24 N 82 50 24 is offline herp derp derp

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    Mar 7th, 2011 (3/7/2011 5:21am) in reply to businessclass

     
    Originally Posted by businessclass View Post

    How do you buy a house with a credit card? You can't even buy a car with a credit card.

    I know some banks/mortgage companies will give you miles if you use them when financing a house, but I looked into it when we bought our current place and their interest rates weren't worth the miles..

    I was kidding :) But you can get there faster with a card for sure, maybe you already do that though.
     
  28. Pghfan987 Pghfan987 is offline

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    Apr 24th, 2011 (4/24/2011 2:46am) in reply to N 82 50 24

    So what is the best FF program to join? I tihnk I'm going to be flying a lot over the next few years, it would be nice to get a free flight occasionally.
    660 1
  29. curiousgeorge curiousgeorge is offline baby duck hat

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    Apr 24th, 2011 (4/24/2011 4:42am) in reply to Pghfan987

    u can actually buy a car with a credit card if u have a high enough limit
  30. zeppelinzoso16 zeppelinzoso16 is online now world traveler

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    Apr 24th, 2011 (4/24/2011 7:42am) in reply to curiousgeorge

    My step dad bought a car with a credit card. My Mom and him have had 2 free trips to Hawaii using airline miles and Hilton points they get with their rewards from the card. Think 2 Alaska cruises also but I don't follow what they get. Just know I was there when he put a car on his card

    I'm on delta but don't have very many miles. Travel mostly overland, and now in Asia I've been flying Air Asia when I have to fly which is dirt cheap when you book in advance (just paid 23 dollars each way from bangkok to Yangon for example)
    Edited By: zeppelinzoso16 Apr 24th, 2011 at 07:50 AM
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