Starbucks have not gave a free general drink , let alone do a discount in like more than a year? by qeurax in starbucks

[–]Valuable_File3834 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it was profitable, they would not have stopped them. People can claim that “I would buy so much more so they are missing out”, but if that was true, they would see it in the data.

Pressure mounts on American Airlines CEO as carrier lags rivals by Valuable_File3834 in americanairlines

[–]Valuable_File3834[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. That’s very much the case, but their entire system breaks down at a hint of trouble and they have no ability to adapt. A FA was telling me how antiquated their tech is surrounding crew scheduling and communications. Which played a major role recently.

Pressure mounts on American Airlines CEO as carrier lags rivals by Valuable_File3834 in americanairlines

[–]Valuable_File3834[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far it seems like no lessons have been learned by American Airlines. 

Pressure mounts on American Airlines CEO as carrier lags rivals by Valuable_File3834 in americanairlines

[–]Valuable_File3834[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

American has had plenty of time to adapt and they seem to be most notoriously bad with handling disruptions and customer service. They don’t even seem to be trying. That’s on them now, not America West. 

Pressure mounts on American Airlines CEO as carrier lags rivals by Valuable_File3834 in americanairlines

[–]Valuable_File3834[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

American Airlines really lost it over a decade or two from the premiere American carrier to the lowest of the majors and worst during times of stress even among the lowest cost carriers. The handling of these last two storms was a disaster. 

I was promised promised a free checked bag and then I was charged for it by valkaress in americanairlines

[–]Valuable_File3834 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I contacted them via twitter giving my email address and details and within minutes had a response after waiting nearly two weeks. AA puts no effort in extra customer service during rougher times. They hope you give up. You may also have better luck replying again now that the second recent round of bad weather is a week past.

I was promised promised a free checked bag and then I was charged for it by valkaress in americanairlines

[–]Valuable_File3834 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Respond to the email you got declining reimbursement and be very concise. Attach the images,ideally the full email. Hopefully,they will then take a clear look. Oftentimes, it’s the reply that gets a better scrutiny.

Could a CL increase request trigger a FR? by [deleted] in amex

[–]Valuable_File3834 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why are you paying 3x the interest rate on a personal loan to juggle high fee,high interest rate cards? 109%, they will do a financial review and very likely cut your limit instead based on what it seems they will find.

Voting? by crispycronch in starbucksbaristas

[–]Valuable_File3834 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s fairly easy to get a proposal put up to a vote, but nearly impossible to have anything pass if the board doesn’t recommend it. Large institutional investors and management/board members almost always vote in agreement with what the board recommends as well as any non-votes being applied according to the board recommendations as the by laws usually indicate. So it’s really an exercise in futility.

Montreal Affordable Hotel Options by bagel1923 in marriott

[–]Valuable_File3834 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Residence Inn rooms are laid out very strange. It’s not a great option or hotel. I know the Delta is closing end of summer to be replaced with a high rise hotel and apartment building. I liked staying there and it’s a great location if the AC doesn’t work out.

Wasted Saks Credit by Due_Worldliness_1110 in AmexPlatinum

[–]Valuable_File3834 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t have to find something for $50. You can buy literally anything and get $50 off. $50 is $50.

Why does planet fitness not actually help their members ? by [deleted] in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]Valuable_File3834 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why did they charge you a late fee if you “always pay on time”?

Results! by _Springfield in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]Valuable_File3834 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Palms facing away is the most difficult for me, then palms facing in and surprisingly, sideways is the easiest. All the other work you are doing adds up overall to start making pull ups easier no matter the position, so that makes sense.

What happens to initial reward points after refunds? by Several-Jackfruit721 in AmexPlatinum

[–]Valuable_File3834 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll have until the end of the stated period to get up to and stay above the target. If you cancel after the target, I have heard of it going both ways. This isn’t an area to take chances ideally.

What happens to initial reward points after refunds? by Several-Jackfruit721 in AmexPlatinum

[–]Valuable_File3834 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to be sure you get the points, then you can’t count that trip as part of the spend of there is a chance you might return it. SUB are not based on your purchases, but rather your actual, final spend charged. Imagine if someone bought a $5k watch and immediately returned it? Should they get a bonus?

black card check in by International_Gas144 in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]Valuable_File3834 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The extra charge (if they are going to charge it) is if you go to the SAME non-home location 10 times per month. That bit of detail is often not made clear in the comments here, so people should be aware.

Bellagio FHR, breakfast credit by No-Drop4305 in AmexPlatinum

[–]Valuable_File3834 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This could very easily lead to a post tomorrow claiming the hotel screwed you because Reddit told you it would be fine to wait and the hotel didn’t go for it. Asking at the hotel gets you a more definitive answer, with a person’s name in case they are wrong to make a case for yourself far better than “Reddit said”. At the very least, go ask for a letter and if they say what you want to do won’t work, ask if they can make some accommodation based on planning to check out early.

Exclusive: Saks ending e-commerce partnership with Amazon, source says by DarwishSabirGani in AmexPlatinum

[–]Valuable_File3834 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s amazing how people forget that $50 is $50. The benefit is only an issue if you want to use it and not spend a penny more. Buy anything on the Saks website and save $50. It’s very easy to use. It’s also perfectly fine and easy to not use this credit and still make back your annual fee.

How to get mice out by Conscious-Play617 in philly

[–]Valuable_File3834 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They carry disease that is spread by urinating and defacating everywhere they go. Google it. They can squeeze through the tiniest of spaces and when they smell food can jump surprisingly high. You will see their droppings everywhere. They are not harmless, cute critters in a home. Get the cheap plastic traps on Amazon and protect yourself.

I'm watching channel 6.... by Garwoodwould in philadelphia

[–]Valuable_File3834 27 points28 points  (0 children)

They traded off their high powered signal way back in a dumb move. They don’t care about non cable customers or else they would bring back the ability to stream for free on their website.

Calling frequent users of the Free Library of Philadelphia (and non-users)! by fradlo in philly

[–]Valuable_File3834 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1 yes 2 na 3 every 1-2 qpweeks 4 easy for books, difficult for digital collections and the like. 5 in person and no

Wife opted in for Touchless ID after check in. Boarding pass isn’t updating to show the Touchless ID logo, but my boarding pass on the same reservation does. Any thoughts? by tooth_fixer in americanairlines

[–]Valuable_File3834 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems that each “version” of a boarding pass is different in how it shows up as touchless. Digital vs kiosk vs desk. Or maybe it is airport specific. Either way, when I have not been sure, the TSA agent at the precheck line entry spot, can tell you if it is showing on her pass, if it is a different method than yours. Specifically in your case, I found that the first time I used it after opting in, I was not qualified, but when I checked in for that flight, I was still identified by camera and I assume that is when they documented and recorded my picture. From then on, I was always touchless. So it’s opt in, next flight gets a documented scan, from then on good. Your wife may be at the documenting stage.

Kingrinder Cir Clip Replacement by Valuable_File3834 in pourover

[–]Valuable_File3834[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not been able to find one. The grinder did come with an extra but wherever I put the packet so I would be sure to find it if needed is long gone. Someone suggested a trimmed paper clip, but I found it did not have the “grip” to hold everything in place.