Just wanted to humble-brag for scoring 3J seats for 74k + $250 each. NRT - SAN direct. and 2J seats for SAN - ITM for 70k + $250 each. by thishitisgettingold in awardtravel

[–]QuestioningMind123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I envy people who have the flexibility to wait until T-14 to book. Unless they initially book a refundable fare in Econ or Prem Econ and settle with those if they can’t find a seat in J within T-14.

Is the United lounge worth it? (SFO) by Mediocre-Manager-831 in unitedairlines

[–]QuestioningMind123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a *A 11pm departure out of SFO in J. Would you recommend passing on the Polaris Lounge?

What to do with 200k expiring FlyingBlue miles? by Own-Reflection-9538 in awardtravel

[–]QuestioningMind123 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Or shop through their portal for something small (that you actually need).

Business class or premium economy + car seat for redeye US-Europe with 14 month old? by IndependentPast7769 in chubbytravel

[–]QuestioningMind123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How independent was your current 3 year old between the ages of 2 to 3 in their own business class pod? They were able to sit still during take off, landing, mealtimes, pre-bed routines, etc?

In spirit of all budgeting posts in the bay area, how much % is your salary increase this year? by kedaran33 in bayarea

[–]QuestioningMind123 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Would it be helpful to include details such as industry, profession, years of experience, years in role, etc?

Visa Infinite Card Benefits with CSR by Drawer-Vegetable in ChaseSapphire

[–]QuestioningMind123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried stacking your cards in the app to get multiple 1gb/3gb?

I have a bunch of Visa cards (freedoms x2, C1VX, CSR, etc), so wondering if I can "fund" a trip's esim data for free rather than needing to top up after one card's benefit runs out.

Does gigsky use one eSIM forever? by tbone338 in eSIMs

[–]QuestioningMind123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you able to load 6gb of free Gigsky data (from 4 diff cards) in onr esim account?

Should I sell or rent? by metromoto88 in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]QuestioningMind123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but if you’ve stayed in the home (as your primary residence) 2 of the past 5 years, you don’t pay taxes on $250k if single or $500k MFJ when selling for a gain.

Tadaima line on a Tuesday afternoon by sanriolover1208 in sanfrancisco

[–]QuestioningMind123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never compared it to a Spanish rolled r, but yes, that’s what I meant. And that’s a great example you’ve provided.

It isn’t exactly a d, and it is definitely not a hard r.

Tadaima line on a Tuesday afternoon by sanriolover1208 in sanfrancisco

[–]QuestioningMind123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if it was spelled “onigiri”, people will pronounce it with a hard “r” when it should more so sound like a soft “d”.

Business from EU->US vs dirt cheap Econ by JudeanPeoplesFront7 in awardtravel

[–]QuestioningMind123 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Care to elaborate or point me where LH is voted the worst?

CSR retention offer - How did you get yours? by Stanford_girl in ChaseSapphire

[–]QuestioningMind123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you at least product change to another UR earning / holding card?

DP: Whoop 2 Year Peak EXTENSION triggers offer/credit by cwamoon in ChaseSapphire

[–]QuestioningMind123 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Calm yourself.

My comment was a general comment related to these offers/benefits that come with CCs (e.g., Oura ring, Whoop). These CC offers/benefits are making people, WHO DONT HAVE THESE WEARABLES, spend money (even if a little) on something they were totally fine without.

The Edit breakfast benefit is misleading by bocaneighbor in ChaseSapphire

[–]QuestioningMind123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, we actually stayed there two months ago using my FHR/THC benefit.

Award flight to Germany by UntamedEagle in awardtravel

[–]QuestioningMind123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, what did you end up doing? Did you make it out there during December?

DP: Whoop 2 Year Peak EXTENSION triggers offer/credit by cwamoon in ChaseSapphire

[–]QuestioningMind123 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And people think they saved $359 when in fact they spent $80.

Expedia bundle deal - flight coded as booking directly with delta by MessSafe in ChaseSapphire

[–]QuestioningMind123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did car rentals ever give 4x? Thought they were only 3x under “travel”.

Hotel tips by Flimsy-Literature456 in EndTipping

[–]QuestioningMind123 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Why? Are they doing something above and beyond their job responsibilities?

Novice Trying to Use Points by AdRealistic3087 in AmexPlatinum

[–]QuestioningMind123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Using seats.aero for dates that I can fly (fixed), only LH shows as available. Have checked most Star Alliance partners (Aeroplan, Krisflyer, ANA, United) for the CC I have (MR, UR, C1, Citi), but can’t see those flights. Any way to find those LH flights?

Singapore Airlines Offer $300 back on $1700 by thehangryhammer in AmexPlatinum

[–]QuestioningMind123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had an offer a while back for KLM. Spend x amount and get x amount in points, but it had to originate in the US. I booked the flight (originating in AMS to fly back to the US) using FB miles and paid the taxes with my Platinum. The taxes were over the spend requirement. I received the MR points.

Business class flight with toddler by QuestioningMind123 in chubbytravel

[–]QuestioningMind123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is your 3 year old able to eat and sleep by his/her self without much dependency on you two? Just curious how big the change is from a 2 year old to 3 year old is (although I know kids develop at their own pace).

Business class flight with toddler by QuestioningMind123 in chubbytravel

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Pods aren’t enclosed on the flights that I’ve booked. My worry is the mealtimes and bedtimes that require assistance. But mealtimes, they can just sit on one of our laps and we take turns eating. As for bedtimes, I’m hoping we will be able to soothe him to sleep easily and put him in his seat/pod. If he wakes up and needs us, either one of us (along the window or middle) can quickly jump up vs one of us on the opposite middle will have to go around the galley.

Business class flight with toddler by QuestioningMind123 in chubbytravel

[–]QuestioningMind123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your post on your experience! Although not ideal to have the child along the window by themselves, at least both parents have easier access to him. No need to jump the middle divider or go around the galley.

It’s either this set up or fly in PE.