How DID We Survive? — Page 163

Can I interrupt all of the stickiness?

How is everyone?

Hanging? Yes very well. A big case finished yesterday and enjoying regular paperwork today.

Paperwork is money!!!

Probably not if you were a lawyer.

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Hey all! Just poppin in...it's not such a happy day out here, but c'est la vie. On the bright side, I watched "Adam's Rib" and "Ocean's 11" (the remake, which I though was marvelous).

Hope everyone is doing well.

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I knew this board would make me laugh!

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that's perfect Beaver !!!!!

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That's awesome...

speaking of August plans, does anyone hear have a good way of making airlines do what you want? I'm livid, because USAir won't let me use my miles to go Seattle! I see why they're going bankrupt...

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I know....I'm sad...

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*suddenly sits up with an idea*

Hey Shira... who are their partners? Sometimes you can use frequent flyer miles on a different airline. For example, I can use my NW miles on Continental; my nephew used part of his AA miles on Alaska.

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Actually, Shira, a word of advice from a former travel industry professional. Never, ever, ever, yell at the reservations desk people. Always remember this: the person on the other side of the phone has the ability to do whatever they want. They are the gods of the travel industry. If you call, are nice, kiss their feet, whatever, you're more likely to get them to help you out. It also depends on the person you get and the mood they're in. It really does.

Examples: when my dad came to visit, he wanted to change his return flight. Not a little change... like changing a time... but a huge re-routing change. I called the AA, and explained how my dad was getting older, and going all the way back to the city of origing would be hard on him, blah, blah, blah, and the agent changed the flight, gave him bulk head seats, and didn't charge us a penny.

Another time I just wanted to take a later flight, and they wanted to charge me upwards of $300, more than the original cost of the ticket. It's really random, unfortunately.

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Shira kissing ass...a sight I never wanted in my head...thanks DD.

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