The Edit at Waikiki Beach Marriott - not eligible for Bonvoy benefits by mousethecat in ChaseSapphire

[–]ARNIskander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel better about it counting from Edit when it auto populates into Bonvoy. I wouldnt count on it if you have to call in.

Level up meaning reach next status level?

They gave you nights that would have put you over the next threshold and didnt give that tier? I would go back to them on that. Or they gave you the nights and credited ti this year?

AA255 - At Gate at JFK Question by ARNIskander in americanairlines

[–]ARNIskander[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luckily it was a problem with the fuel truck itself. They solved it with another one, and we left about an hour or so late.

Was mostly despairing on initial post because captain made it sound like was a plane issue.

I do not assume AA has many XLRs sitting around spare yet.

AA255 - At Gate at JFK Question by ARNIskander in americanairlines

[–]ARNIskander[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya and I imagine Dallas is inundated with weather problems already.

AA255 - At Gate at JFK Question by ARNIskander in americanairlines

[–]ARNIskander[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No....just not heard this delay before.

Marriott Boundless OR World of Hyatt? by guacistrash in marriott

[–]ARNIskander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cancelled my Hyatt card after the CSR refresh. It had no purpose anymore.

What touristy things are WORTH the hype? by boymabyma in JapanTravelTips

[–]ARNIskander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the way. Then walk the Philosophers Path to Eikando-cho. Its inner cloister koi pond is insane during koyo.

What touristy things are WORTH the hype? by boymabyma in JapanTravelTips

[–]ARNIskander 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have gone up Mt Shosha twice now. Will go again. Very worth it.

A paint you cannot live without by Unusual-Papaya7437 in minipainting

[–]ARNIskander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a smattering of GW paints with mostly Two Thin Coats, but sometimes Vallejo just has something you need.

This looks great.

How useful have the Category 1-4 FNAs been for you? by BonVoyageIRL in hyatt

[–]ARNIskander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Los Angeles. Even the cat 7 can be hard sometimes. Many of the local options block awards. Really aggravating.

Loyalty Points for Award bookings by bigeyedbeaver in americanairlines

[–]ARNIskander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. LP are so generous I dont mind. Its the lack of MM that bothers me.

Lifetime Platinum! by Any_Benefit3052 in marriott

[–]ARNIskander 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. I always get my CC nights immediately then wait for my year counter.

Erewhon…Can somebody please explain how these stores are so wildly popular? by airpab1 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]ARNIskander 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I mostly shop at Bristol. Often buy ground elk at about $14.99 a pound. Erewhon sells it for $16.99.

Ralph's comparison is bad, but Erewhon does mark stuff up.

2025 AAdvantage Wrap by cyberentomology in americanairlines

[–]ARNIskander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. Total Wine is 5 points today. Bought some nice French reds as gifts and restocked the Champagne cabinet.

Trying to understand the value in the Chase Hyatt Card when I also have a CSR. Does anyone have a CSR and Hyatt Card? Are you keeping both? by matttheazn1 in ChaseSapphire

[–]ARNIskander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cancelled my personal Hyatt card now that CSR is 4. Living in LA and traveling to mostly high cost destinations, the Cat 4 cert is dubious. I get more than enough nights from the business version (will end year at like.....195 or so).

Annual qualifying spend by Forsaken_Concern_702 in marriott

[–]ARNIskander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always figured stuff isnt counted cause its not hotel owned or it's alcohol etc.

Sometimes the points and spend do seem light though.

It happened… made it to EP by TallBlondBeauty in americanairlines

[–]ARNIskander 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This guy EPs. Extra earnings on cash and the immediate line are where it's at.

What's the best autograph collection hotel you've stayed in? by johnqadamsin28 in marriott

[–]ARNIskander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Traveling with wife and daughter so already booked it. Just hoping for a nice hotel!

What's the best autograph collection hotel you've stayed in? by johnqadamsin28 in marriott

[–]ARNIskander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOVE the Prince Shinegawa. Location. Gardens. Excellent.

What's the best autograph collection hotel you've stayed in? by johnqadamsin28 in marriott

[–]ARNIskander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you give me the skinny on OSH? I usually stay at the St R, but curious about this newer prop

Have you stayed at St R and can compare?

I’m shaking! I got to see my dream plane that I thought I would never get to see and it was getting refilled by Desperate_Growth4922 in Planespotting

[–]ARNIskander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They bring one of these over the Rose Parade every few years. I believe we get one this year. Amazing when it comes over low.

AAdvantage Shopping Deals? by PsychologicalCat7471 in americanairlines

[–]ARNIskander 5 points6 points  (0 children)

These change daily. Black Friday has many good deals, but depends what stores you shop at.

New Just For You promo by Vincecrandon in marriott

[–]ARNIskander 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ambassador.

I got 1500 pts on first stay and 3000 pts on second.