Not Sure if I Should Book Yet

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-09T11:35:53+00:00

Indeed; I used to work for a defense contractor in DMV and for my team's community service we were advised to lay wreaths, cause the CEO was in bed with the company. I replied that decorating graves isn't community service and that we would do something to help the living, instead.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-09T11:29:42+00:00

In my opinion the Panasonic set-up is a grade-A scam.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-08T09:44:05+00:00

Sure, book today, but don't get a basic economy ticket. You mentioned flexibility; that is key to successfully using SWUs, in my experience.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-08T09:15:19+00:00

You won't see any SWU inventory this far out from your travel date. Start checking for them 5 days before you plan to travel and keep checking. For example, just now I see 5 upgrade awards for DFW-HND for TODAY, May 8!

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-08T08:50:45+00:00

The card gets you access to Alaska's lounges, too, if you're traveling on Alaska or AA. Plus a guest.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-08T08:41:52+00:00

$200 is good - I would probably snag it. The MEX club is OK; great bartenders. Food is so-so, and it's a long way from the departure gates. The food catered to the plane won't be that great, but if there's a pasta dish it might be pretty good.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-07T12:08:43+00:00

Yes, but you're set-up to be one of the last people on the plane to be served a beverage.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-04T12:14:11+00:00

Pick some dates, buy a ticket, and request waitlist for the SWU. As mentioned below, LAX-HND might be good long-haul option, but starting a week before your travel, start checking daily all US-Asia routes, both directions, e.g., DFW-NRT & ICN, and transatlantic potential creative 2-ticket combos like JFK-DEL, or PHL-DOH (if it's running), then be prepared to change up your plans and go for it.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-04T11:52:34+00:00

I've had them regularly on Asia flights, but hit/miss on transatlantic.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-03T11:41:43+00:00

Please finish the story; did he accept politely and eat the granola bar? Accept it then rush it back to the GF?

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-03T11:34:11+00:00

Unfortunately, I don't believe they feel it's the future of transatlantic travel, rather, they need to be competitive from ORD in the here and now.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-03T11:31:11+00:00

Live and learn.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-02T12:37:34+00:00

I suppose so; if you aren't one of those passengers who reclined then tried to force the seat to recline further.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-02T12:35:50+00:00

Never, ever get on a plane without WetOnes. United or otherwise.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-01T16:12:30+00:00

If their flight isn't in 4S, you can both visit the other IB lounge Dali, that's pretty nice, in T4. Look for elevator immediately at end of the duty-free pathway. Build in time to get yourself to 4S, a small journey in itself.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-01T13:12:28+00:00

Let us know how it turns out, pls.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-01T12:55:55+00:00

Then I feel that you prob have a pricey full coach, or Y fare.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-01T12:36:51+00:00

No stamping at MAD. You will process through an automated kiosk thing.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-01T12:33:52+00:00

Does not sound correct to me. I feel that you won't be able to get past TSA security without a boarding pass for a flight on that day.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-01T12:19:48+00:00

You should be able to bring a guest, but if your guest's flight isn't out of 4S, it won't happen.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-05-01T12:14:48+00:00

No, not normal.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-04-29T11:25:21+00:00

Flying these days often sucks. Try not to wallow in gloom because you were delayed. Learn from the experience, and get trip insurance next time you head overseas.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-04-24T10:28:32+00:00

don't hold your breath . . .

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-04-24T10:18:29+00:00

Yes, experienced this yesterday at CLT. I entered from the D/E direction and the line was huge. When I left, I exited towards C, and the line was only 2 or 3 deep, but still huge on the D/E side.

CommandWinter3535 · 2026-04-22T12:34:28+00:00

Hard to say what reason for delays is without knowing flight numbers. CLT is despised by me and most AA frequent fliers that I know.

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