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May 31, 2007
Five FT Finds
An FTer birthday this week - wish Point_Chaser a happy birthday on 6th June.
Jenbel and chrissxb have set up a fantastic consolidated do thread. So I am looking for 1 more new find to showcase each week. Any suggestions please by PM (click here)?
New news - pax hospitalised after turbulence.
Something from the talking heads, err Talk Board - nothing new this week!
Something random - the topic of getting miles for a 2nd seat comes up from time to time. Here is a recent thread including comments about miles for a seat for a cello.
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 7:18 PM
An airline listens to (some of) its customers
British Airways has modified its seating policy somewhat after many customer complaints. Check out if you benefit from the modifications.
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 4:54 PM
A little known star alliance gold benefit
Did you know there is a *G benefit available in some circumstances even when not flying *A? I'm not talking about open door lounge access that certain top elites have. To find out more, check out this thread on the *A forum.
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 3:32 PM
An airline listens to its customers
United Airlines has done away with its planned removal of mileage conversion upon expiry of 500-miler upgrade certificates for certain members. Check if you qualify here.
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 3:16 PM
May 30, 2007
Rate the major airports
Which of the 30 busiest airports are the most pleasurable(?!) according to FTers, and which are least? Results to date are not surprising (to me).
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 4:15 PM
Here is a Sweet Offer...
...if you are traveling in the United States on Friday, June 1, 2007 and you are craving for something sweet, you may get yourself an absolutely free doughnut on National Doughnut Day.
National Doughnut Day?!?
Why do I not have the day off from work?!?
Anyway, sprinkle this news around the hole office on your next coffee break. Then, sink your teeth into this pormotion by hopping into your rusted old Toyota Cruller to venture for your doughnut. The icing on the cake is that it is free!!!
Posted by Canarsie at 1:27 AM
Airline Survey: Which Airline in the United States Ranked the Worst?
According to the latest issue of Consumer Reports magazine, this airline ranked worst in a rating by 23,000 readers.
Which airline in the United States "earned" this dubious distinction?
I am not telling...
Posted by Canarsie at 1:01 AM
May 29, 2007
An Important Message for Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus Members...
...your miles are about to be de-valued...
...but by how much?!?
Please see the THAI devalues mileage program starting October 1st, 2007 thread for additional details.
Posted by Canarsie at 11:45 PM
New Feature to The Gate: Can You Guess the Topic of This Thread, and in Which Forum it is Located?
Please do not cheat by clicking on the link just yet.
Can you guess what is the topic of the Arrrrgh stupid stupid thread, and in which forum is it located?
The only hint that you will be given is that travel is discussed in this thread.
By the way, I am not attempting to pick on the FlyerTalk member who posted this thread. Rather, the title of the thread caught my eye and my interest, and I was quite curious to investigate as to what is its topic.
If you had already clicked on the link to the thread before venturing a guess, you are required to walk around in circles in a popular public venue repeatedly citing "Arrrrgh stupid stupid!" "Arrrrgh stupid stupid!" for a minimum of seven straight hours.
Posted by Canarsie at 11:36 PM
Video of Heathrow security queue
Its a loooong line.
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 9:40 PM
A Breath of Fresh Air: Only in the United States?
Reading the Individualized Air nozzles - A US Only Phenomenon??? to find out whether or not aircraft of carriers not based in the United States are equipped with individual air nozzles over each seat should be a breeze.
Go ahead - get relaxed and nozzle up to this cool thread. It will keep you on the edge of your seat - or, at least, in your seat...
Posted by Canarsie at 1:12 AM
May 28, 2007
Scary takeoff incident
virtualtroy tells of a recent scary incident after takeoff. Most of my memorable incidents have been on landing although I do recall one particular takeoff earlier this year on a very stormy day with gusty cross winds where we had some lurches towards the hills that surround the airport. What scary incidents have you had?
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 1:09 PM
May 27, 2007
British Airways Executive Club enrolment rules relaxed
BAEC enrolment no longer requires a qualifying flight or booking. Check out the ways to enrol in the thread.
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 1:15 PM
The Trip That Did Not Exist by the Passenger That Was Never On the Manifest?
I do not envy poor FlyerTalk member IsleSeat, whose mileage statement is currently a mess.
Imagine that you never were a passenger on the flight on which you were supposed to take, and that you were never on the manifest on the flight which you were a passenger!
Imagine going to Madrid when you thought you were going to Barcelona, despite having your boarding pass checked at least twice and there being no announcements.
What, then, actually gets credited to the frequent flier account?
Finally, imagine wanting to post this story but was unsure as to which FlyerTalk forum it should be posted.
How does this whole mess get resolved?!?
Read more about this bizarre tale in the Spanair - in wrong flight! thread, which was brought to our attention.
Posted by Canarsie at 10:14 AM
May 26, 2007
Awesome trip of a lifetime thanks to FT
chewy3 is about to embark on the trip of a lifetime and thanks FTers for their help. What is your trip of a lifetime made possible through FT?
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 3:31 PM
May 25, 2007
US$459.00 for a Room at the Hampton Inn for One Night
You read that correctly.
That high rate is enough to make one irate.
...so why are Hampton Inn properties in Manhattan so expensive?
Posted by Canarsie at 10:18 PM
May 24, 2007
Five FT Finds
An FTer birthday this week - wish socrates a happy birthday on 30th May.
Jenbel and chrissxb have set up a fantastic consolidated do thread. So I am looking for 1 more new find to showcase each week. Any suggestions please by PM (click here)?
New news - high prices is not the only reason to park off the airport.
Something from the talking heads, err Talk Board - not much to report this week. The second motion to amend the wording of travelling with disabilities also failed.
Something random - I notice the differences in Coke (the drink, not the other drug) in various countries and apparently there are also differences in other foods. Can you help FTer brosnan6 on how to get european nutella?
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 5:52 PM
May 23, 2007
What is a Charlie Card?
Here is a hint: you will not need to pahk your cahr in a public pahking space in this location where Charlie Cards ahr available...
Posted by Canarsie at 11:22 PM
Earn 500 Marriott Rewards Points Free...
...simply for taking a survey!
Posted by Canarsie at 12:20 AM
May 22, 2007
Delta Air Lines Flight Simulators: Do You Have Any Questions?
FlyerTalk member knfenimore is a Delta Air Lines simulator technician and is happy to answer any questions you may have pertaining to the flight simulators located at the world headquarters of Delta Air Lines in Atlanta.
For example, did you know that Delta Air Lines has a total of 22 flight simulators in Atlanta?
Can a flight simulator be used to practice avoidance of enemy fire, such as missiles? What does it take to become a pilot for Delta Air Lines?
The answer to these questions can be found in the Delta Simulators thread - and your questions may be answered there as well, if you would only visit that thread and post them.
Finally, a bit of trivia: if you are wondering about the FlyerTalk name of knfenimore, yes, he is related to James Fenimore Cooper.
Posted by Canarsie at 12:25 AM
May 21, 2007
Free Flights on Ryanair...
...right?
Maybe...
...but then again, maybe not.
Read the Ryanair Free Seats Sale (NO tax) and find out for yourself...
Posted by Canarsie at 9:59 PM
May 20, 2007
2p sale that really is 2p all inclusive
Some UK based FTers are making the most of this sale.
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 8:24 PM
May 19, 2007
Five FT Finds
Sorry for being late this week.
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An FTer birthday this week - wish dcmike a happy birthday on 21st May.
Jenbel and chrissxb have set up a fantastic consolidated do thread. So I am looking for 1 more new find to showcase each week. Any suggestions please by PM (click here)?
New news - is this 17 year old airfare expert an FTer?
Something from the talking heads, err Talk Board - more discussion on male travel forum, and the wording of travelling with disabilities. Nimeta asks whether there could be a booking engines forum.
Something random - do you have any tips for a 7 year old on a transcon redeye?
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 7:46 PM
May 18, 2007
Hawaii? Fine. How Are You?
If you carefully read the Visitors to Hawaii please be mindful of ocean dangers [merged threads] thread and follow the advice posted in it, chances are that you will answer the question in the title "I am fine also!" the next time you visit Hawaii.
Posted by Canarsie at 10:24 PM
May 17, 2007
Do You Ever Leave Your Laptop in Your Hotel Room?
Well - do you?!?
FlyerTalk member lexi wants to know.
Personally, that does not compute for me, but the key is whether or not you are the type of person that would have the drive to monitor a discussion such as this one. Screen through the responses in that thread, but try not to slip a disc in doing so, for you will be subject to a bad memory.
Go ahead - plug into the Do you ever leave your laptop in your hotel room? thread and read it. We both know you will be turned on by it.
Posted by Canarsie at 12:28 AM
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Members: Award Redemption Levels to Increase
If you are an Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan member and you want to redeem your Mileage Plan miles for an award ticket, you had better hurry, as redemption levels increase later this summer.
For further information and details, please read the Award Costs Increase on 1 August 2007 thread.
Posted by Canarsie at 12:21 AM
For Women Only: You Will Be Floored By This!
The title is probably the best way to get men to read this, but...
...imagine a hotel where one floor is reserved for women only, complete with its own lounge and amenities.
Would you pay a US$25 to US$30 per night premium for a room on this floor, ladies?
Posted by Canarsie at 12:14 AM
May 16, 2007
Incident reported live to FT
Aircraft going mech is an every day occurrence. But sometimes events unfold in unexpected ways. Check out this live report.
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 6:57 PM
Where is Ship 638?
Find out in the DL Ship 638 thread.
This aircraft, a Boeing 757, is the first aircraft to sport the new livery of Delta Air Lines.
Posted by Canarsie at 1:46 PM
There Once Was a Hotel Named Hilton...
...and Ireland is one country which it was built in
They exist in Dublin and Belfast
But your attention will not last
Unless I can think of another word that rhymes with Hilton.
Well - other than expressing it with a really bad limerick, how else do you expect me to explain that you need to peruse the Hilton Limerick Hotel thread if you want information about that specific property?
Posted by Canarsie at 1:31 PM
May 15, 2007
How to Travel Around the World as Inexpensively as Possible
I suppose that the cheapest way to travel around the world is to walk around a globe.
For those of you who seriously want to travel around the world but are limited on funds, please review the Around the world on low-cost thread.
There is even a link within that thread about how one can travel around the world for fewer than £500, which is roughly equivalent to US$1,000.
However, do not expect luxury. Consider yourself warned.
Posted by Canarsie at 1:34 AM
May 14, 2007
Share an empty row in economy overnight flight?
Would you? Would your answer be different if the other passenger just took a seat(s)? What if they were young & attractive? Some interesting comments on shawbridge's experience.
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 9:40 PM
Good samaritan liability?
Can physicians or nurses be sued for providing medical care while travelling? What about not providing care?
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 9:09 PM
Break Fast With This Room Service Trick for Breakfast!
I promise that I am not egging you on with this one.
FlyerTalk member Kettering Northants QC imparts a trick that really brings home the bacon when it comes to juicing up one's room service breakfast, resulting in milking the experience for all - or more than - it is worth.
Instead of leaving your first meal of the day to mere toast, try buttering up your room service breakfast experience instead. Read the Anyone tried this room service trick? thread to find out additional information, but watch out: try this trick in the wrong hotel, and you may find yourself in a jam.
Orange you glad I alerted you to this thread?
Posted by Canarsie at 12:11 AM
May 13, 2007
Star Alliance is 10 Years Old
Fly *A? Then check out the promotions in the handy *A 10 year anniversary thread to see if you may win a nice bonus.
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 10:45 PM
May 10, 2007
LCC vs LCC - European style
Ryanair or Easyjet - what do you prefer?
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 9:55 PM
Five FT Finds (no make that Three)
An abbreviated entry this week due to the server issues on FT. I hope this helps with the FT withdrawal.
An FTer birthday this week - wish kurwah a happy birthday on 11th May.
Jenbel and chrissxb have set up a fantastic consolidated do thread. So I am looking for 1 more new find to showcase each week. Any suggestions please by PM (click here)?
New news - no news is good news?
Something from the talking heads, err Talk Board - voting is underway on a proposal to clarify the Travel with Disability forum description. Several suggestions have been made - for a new travel gear forum, change Women Travel forum to gender specific travel, and a new drinks forum. ButIsItArt asks whether there are plans for a new Skybus forum?.
Something random - did anyone benefit from an unreported glitch with AS awards?
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 8:19 PM
May 9, 2007
Flying with crutches
What does ice, a stick, buggy, a bad seat and extra fast track have in common? They're all things anna_24 can expect as a passenger with a crutch.
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 6:57 PM
May 8, 2007
The old conundrum
A couple flying together, only 1 upgrade clears for that longhaul flight. Who should get the upgrade?
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 8:21 PM
I Do Not Mean to Slack Off...
...but it is difficult to get a leg up on the true story pertaining to a Plane crash caused by pilot's trousers.
Are you a FlyerTalk member that simply pants for additional information regarding this story, as well as off-the-cuff responses by other FlyerTalk members? Are you tired of being belted with my puns, thereby throwing you for a loop?
Buckle up and read the Plane crash caused by pilot's trousers thread - but be prepared to be out-of-pocket for a while...
Posted by Canarsie at 12:41 AM
May 7, 2007
The Proper Method to Giving Away a Premium-Class Seat
FlyerTalk member RNE wants to give away a First Class seat to a vice president of the company for which they both are employed.
If you have any advice to impart to RNE on the best method of giving away a premium-class seat to a colleague, please do so in the Brown-Nosing Question: How EXACTLY should I give my FC seat away to a colleague? thread.
Some FlyerTalk members believe that what RNE is doing is the first-class thing to do.
Posted by Canarsie at 12:41 AM
May 6, 2007
Radiation risk from flying
Some interesting information on the radiation risk from flying.
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 5:49 PM
Busted selling miles
Ever wonder what will happen if a FFP catches you selling miles or other dodgy practices? Check out this thread to find out.
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 4:27 PM
May 4, 2007
How well do you know your airports / ATC?
Check out your airport/ATC knowledge.
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 6:15 PM
May 3, 2007
Five FT Finds
An FTer birthday this week - 9 years ago on Saturday FT was born hooray, wish ElmhurstNick a happy birthday on 5th May.
Jenbel and chrissxb have set up a fantastic consolidated do thread. So I am looking for 1 more new find to showcase each week. Any suggestions please by PM (click here)?
New news - Toto, I don't think we're in Toronto any more.
Something from the talking heads, err Talk Board - join the discussion on proposals for counting Coupon Connection posts, creating a sober traveler forum and a subforum to discuss purchasing items for others while travelling.
Something random - Travel The World has gotten wind of a radical nose twitching proposal.
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 8:03 PM
May 2, 2007
The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plains
Find out where to check if this is right, in the accurate weather forecasts for Europe thread.
Posted by Kiwi Flyer at 8:02 PM
May 1, 2007
The Battle of Low-Cost Carriers in Europe
Which is better: EasyJet Vs. RyanAir?
You decide - or, better yet, find out what currently is the consensus.
Are there alternative low-cost carriers in Europe? What about safety? They claim cities such as Paris and London as destinations, but where are their destinations really located?
Posted by Canarsie at 10:30 PM