How DID We Survive?- Page 164

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 1:22pm

*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.

[shira467]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 1:24pm

This makes me sad...

I've checked with the Alliance partners, and what I'm going to do is (in very Jewish female form) have my Daddy yell at them. I mean, it's not like the flights are gonna be sold out, and it's the 3rd time I've tried to make a flight with these miles...Beav, it's not about the distance -- I could go to New York if I wanted, but I want to go to Seattle!

DD -- I'll figure it out!

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 1:30pm

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.

[shira467]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 1:32pm

Grrr....as a former travel industy professional, are there really a "set" amount of Awards tickets that can be given out? Like 2? Or can they give one more...

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 1:35pm

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

[shira467]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 1:37pm

If it's a nice swimmer's ass...I also am a big fan of hardass...

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 1:37pm

There ARE a limited number of seats they have per flight for Award tickets. But again, there's always a way around it, the thing is finding someone willing to help you. It's usually easier in person.

Example of this: my nephew was flying on AA miles. His SEA-SFO leg was taking him to Dallas. My other nephew was flying direct SEA-SFO with AK. Even though they are partners, the lady at AA said she couldn't make the switch. Lo and behold, when we got to the airport, I spoke to the AA agent at the desk, and he did something or other, a lot of typing into the computer was involved, and we got my nephew onto the AK flight instead.

BEAV-the number of miles used is the same regardless of where you're flying... i.e. 25,000 for a domestic flight.

[shira467]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 1:41pm

But if I'm on the phone...

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 1:42pm

you won't know if you're kissing a hard ass or not.

[shira467]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 1:44pm

Oh boobs...

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 1:47pm

It's just the luck of the draw. The first example I gave re: my dad was over the phone.

Just don't sound demanding or angry. Kiss ass? You betcha! Like I said, they have the power to do whatever they want, if they feel like it. And sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

I just can't believe there are NO options... usually the convenient flight is booked, but there might be other flights that aren't... maybe connecting through Pittsburgh (yikes!) or leaving later or earlier; maybe you can leave on Sat. instead of Sunday since you HAVE to be back on Sunday.

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 1:47pm

Yes? *bats eyes innocently*

[shira467]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 1:49pm

Boobs...do you know of any hard asses I can kiss?

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 1:53pm

I sure do sweetie..but he's in NYC...and he's last name rhymes with Rask

[shira467]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 1:54pm

Flask? I could use a flask. Of schnapps. Butterscotch.

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 1:59pm

OMG... it went from bright to dark and raining in like a second...

A flask of Rask?

[shira467]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 2:06pm

Sure, I'll take a flask of Rask with a side of men.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 2:07pm

You should Beav if you will be wearing leather. Is that a paying gig for you?

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 2:09pm

We're getting rain all weekend long. Which is fine 'cause I have rehearsals.

Tan lines? Living in Seattle means tan lines are a distant memory.

[shira467]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 3:34pm

Tan lines...I had a permament one for a couple years.

I was looking through my camera and stuff, and found this pic for your enjoyment!

[shira467]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 3:43pm

I thought you'd recognize it! That was an awesome night!

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 3:44pm

Nice view Beaver. *packs bags to go visit Beaver*

[shira467]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 4:04pm

As if you didn't have one already!

[shira467]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 4:12pm

Because I'm having WAY too much fun looking through pictures...enjoy!

Posted: 5/18/05 at 4:16pm

Look - it's a young Bette Midler as the virgin beggar woman.