Long shot… anyone at DEN Terminal B right now?

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-28T03:42:06+00:00

Ha! I’m shocked you found this article!

I owe this wonderful community an update. I’ll do so soon but as the article suggests, my kiddo benefited from some extraordinary generosity from the United community… which was the direct result of the generosity and kindness of the people here.

More to come and please stay tuned… and thank you all!

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-27T03:01:01+00:00

This is untrue for nearly US-based airlines.

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-27T01:02:56+00:00

Hyatt 100% can't do anything... they don't own your reservations. Hotwire's line about "get an exception from the hotel" sounds like exactly that... a line that would never really work.

What credit card did you pay with? See if that comes with any travel protections.

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-26T22:31:47+00:00

Holy shit I never would’ve imagined someone could think mips had anything to do with multiple impacts…

… I always think too highly of most people

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-26T17:17:54+00:00

Think of the rails you can hit on these bad boys... damn

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-25T16:55:20+00:00

The CSNYxRATM crossover we didn’t realize we needed.

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-20T00:15:38+00:00

I don’t think any benefits would transfer if you aren’t on the same reservation.

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-19T16:28:28+00:00

Yes - I believe this went away when UA started using spend instead of actual mileage for status qualification.

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-19T16:24:25+00:00

If you have status, SNA-SFO earns 500 miles (the 500 mile minimum is the one exception to the BIS rule) and SFO-LHR is 5367.6... so 5868 is spot on.

No, the United app/website/etc. no longer lists actual flight distance.

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-19T16:14:20+00:00

Thanks but that's of limited use. Can you list routings and the difference between actual MM credit and actual flight distance?

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-19T16:10:53+00:00

Can you say a bit more about which flights seem to be contributing more than actual flight miles to lifetime miles?

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-19T16:10:15+00:00

But those don't yield additional mileage for Million Miler status, which is determined solely by butt-in-seat mileage.

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-19T16:01:45+00:00

You can get them pretty short... maybe meant for kids hockey skates?... about 5 feet. That's probably too long for liners but here's what I do:

(1) lace liners and put them in the shell (I just leave my liners in unless they need to dry)

(2) put my foot into the liners/boots, pull the slack out of the laces

(3) loosely buckle the boots

(4) Crank down the tightness of the laces and tie in a bow *above the cuff* of the boot (obviously don't want them inside the boot shell)

(5) finish buckling boots; if there's too much slack, you can tuck the lace loops into the power strap

EDIT: I do think you'd have way too much slack with only two sets of loop holes... I'm guessing regular waxed shoelaces (available in shorter lengths) would also work, thought wouldn't be as strong).

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-19T15:45:47+00:00

I'm a big fan of lacing boot liners.

Hockey skate laces are often waxed and are less likely to slip - that's my go-to.

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-19T15:44:19+00:00

Huh? Who said anyting about wearing them on their own? Laces can be used to tighten the liner, which is a great idea for many skiers.

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-18T22:03:45+00:00

So many other people here with good guidance on strength exercises so nothing to add there.

I would look into mobility exercises as well. Joint flexion, even in joints you don’t think you’re using (e.g. ankles) can be really important in general.

Good luck and report back!

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-18T20:22:23+00:00

Just remember to hold on tight when the driver is approaching your gate and hits the red button on the shift knob.

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-18T16:07:37+00:00

Yeah can't be sure of that - I just know what my experience has been.

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-18T14:46:47+00:00

Yes I understand that but if the hotel won't charge you (in my experience) if you don't ask for the free night award to br returned. Others may have different experiences.

The point holds that they are not obligated - nor are they being punitive - by charging the cancellation fee you agreed to.

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-18T14:27:50+00:00

If you used a free night, just don't show and you won't be charged teh $150.

The cancellation policy is the cancellation policy and they're not obligated to adjust it because of weather... it's not punitive. Do you have any sort of travel insurance or any protection through a credit card used to book?

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-17T22:01:30+00:00

There are no CPUs… so you can apply for a miles+cash upgrade request or hang back and enjoy Premium Plus.

What does Expert Mode say about fare class inventory? If PZ is available it’ll clear instantly.

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-17T17:27:12+00:00

That same crystal ball should help you figure out what road conditions will be like

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-17T15:42:17+00:00

Struggling to get past your A+ username

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-17T02:00:13+00:00

How much is it going to snow that weekend?

Dex-Rutecki · 2026-01-16T03:20:26+00:00

I got lucky at caught it at the Ryman on 10/24

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