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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1560 on: November 09, 2013, 09:23:07 PM »
Quote from: DovtheBear on November 09, 2013, 08:52:31 PM
Is DL first class worth it? (points not cash, G-d forbid)
How does booking a lap child work with award tickets?

What's the route ?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1561 on: November 09, 2013, 09:25:54 PM »
Quote from: sky121 on November 09, 2013, 09:23:07 PM
What's the route ?
NYC-TLV
What else? ::)
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1562 on: November 09, 2013, 09:26:06 PM »
Quote from: DovtheBear on November 09, 2013, 08:52:31 PM
Is DL first class worth it? (points not cash, G-d forbid)
How does booking a lap child work with award tickets?
Depends how many miles it will be.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1563 on: November 09, 2013, 09:26:23 PM »
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1564 on: November 09, 2013, 09:27:53 PM »
Quote from: DovtheBear on November 09, 2013, 09:26:23 PM
What does "no first class" mean?

They have business first. I've gotten it for 120 quite a few times. A nice ride.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1565 on: November 09, 2013, 09:32:21 PM »
Quote from: sky121 on November 09, 2013, 09:27:53 PM
They have business first. I've gotten it for 120 quite a few times. A nice ride.
Or you can use 62.5k FB or AM miles one way.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1566 on: November 09, 2013, 09:41:08 PM »
Quote from: sky121 on November 09, 2013, 09:27:53 PM
They have business first. I've gotten it for 120 quite a few times. A nice ride.
I thought I saw 100k through Flying Blue, but now I can't find anything.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1567 on: November 12, 2013, 12:33:35 AM »
I am not new here, but wasn't very clear about receiving mileage for flying.
I am flying with Usairways and was wondering if I can credit my flight to United and how?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1568 on: November 12, 2013, 09:01:06 AM »
Quote from: smiley face on November 12, 2013, 12:33:35 AM
I am not new here, but wasn't very clear about receiving mileage for flying.
I am flying with Usairways and was wondering if I can credit my flight to United and how?
Yes. You can call up US and give them your number. You can probably also change it online.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1569 on: November 12, 2013, 09:55:08 AM »
My ff # for united would be mileage plus account #?
And how many miles do I receive - the amount of miles I fly?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1570 on: November 12, 2013, 10:01:10 AM »
I have been using a Chase Freedom card for the past couple of years since I heard it was a valuable card given no annual fee and solid UR points.  I heard that if you open a Chase Sapphire Preferred card you can use all of your UR points into miles or hotel points to get a better value on them.  If I get the card do I need to use the card after the intial spending requirements to get the bonus?  I may get better value using my Freedom receiving Exclusives (grandfathered).  Is it worthwhile to get even though there is a $95 annual fee attached.  Looking for thoughts and comments.

Thanks,
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1571 on: November 12, 2013, 10:02:58 AM »
Of course its worthwhile. And its free for the first year.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1572 on: November 12, 2013, 10:07:40 AM »
How do I ignore the counting thread?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1573 on: November 12, 2013, 10:08:29 AM »
Quote from: smiley face on November 12, 2013, 09:55:08 AM
My ff # for united would be mileage plus account #?
And how many miles do I receive - the amount of miles I fly?
Yes, What you fly. Though i believe if you are paying for a higher class ticket you can possibly get more points.

Quote from: DK23 on November 12, 2013, 10:01:10 AM
I have been using a Chase Freedom card for the past couple of years since I heard it was a valuable card given no annual fee and solid UR points.  I heard that if you open a Chase Sapphire Preferred card you can use all of your UR points into miles or hotel points to get a better value on them.  If I get the card do I need to use the card after the intial spending requirements to get the bonus?  I may get better value using my Freedom receiving Exclusives (grandfathered).  Is it worthwhile to get even though there is a $95 annual fee attached.  Looking for thoughts and comments.

Thanks,
Once you hit the spend, you will get the bonus. For certain things it may be worthwhile to use your SP. Fee is waived first year and can work on getting it waived after first year.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1574 on: November 12, 2013, 10:09:05 AM »
Quote from: Ergel on November 12, 2013, 10:07:40 AM
How do I ignore the counting thread?
Should be able to check the box under your new replies and then select ignore topic.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1575 on: November 12, 2013, 05:21:27 PM »
How are LOT Airlines?
I see a NYC-TLV flight on dates that work for me for pretty cheap.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1576 on: November 12, 2013, 06:52:27 PM »

Quote from: DovtheBear on November 12, 2013, 05:21:27 PM
How are LOT Airlines?
I see a NYC-TLV flight on dates that work for me for pretty cheap.

Which plane?

If its the 787 I would fly them. I flew it in business and had a great flight. Economy looks fairly good as well. Now if it is the 767, I would stay away.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1577 on: November 12, 2013, 09:33:52 PM »
Quote from: chucksterace on November 12, 2013, 06:52:27 PM
Which plane?

If its the 787 I would fly them. I flew it in business and had a great flight. Economy looks fairly good as well. Now if it is the 767, I would stay away.
8h 20m on Boeing 787
3h 55m on Embraer RJ-195
4h 5m on Boeing 737
9h 30m on Boeing 787
All in coach.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1578 on: November 12, 2013, 10:06:11 PM »
Can I transfer my usairways points into Marriott or ihg hotel points.
How would I do that
Can I transfer usair to ba points
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #1579 on: November 12, 2013, 10:23:10 PM »
Quote from: Kabrams1618 on November 12, 2013, 10:06:11 PM
Can I transfer my usairways points into Marriott or ihg hotel points.
How would I do that
Can I transfer usair to ba points

Not without a terrible loss on a site like points.com

The general rule is that airline and hotel (exc. SPG) points aren't transferable, while the main points programs (MR, UR, SPG) are.
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