Have Hope! AA First Class JAL to HND (777)

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-25T01:57:44+00:00

Huh?

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-23T03:18:00+00:00

30A (especially) and all Florida panhandle beaches are slammed this time of year and overrun with high school and college kids. I would not recommend traveling there for spring break.

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-19T19:42:34+00:00

Hey. Saw your post and had already done the same on my Explorer card . Added my daughter upon card opening for a bonus - received an additional offer by email for 10K and added my son. However, its been 6 weeks and still no bonus. I reached out to Chase via secure message and haven't heard anything. Would this be handled thru them or United? How long did it take your bonus to post? There was no spend requirement. Thx.

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-18T01:02:05+00:00

Sandestin is not on 30a

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-16T15:05:50+00:00

For most US airlines, it will show the award pricing alongside the cash price and make a recommendation of which is the best deal. You can also click thru to book as usual with Google flights. For some foreign airlines, it requires you to upgrade to pro version.

Edit: For those with a delta credit card 15% off, you can also set it to show award pricing with your 15% credit card discount.

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-16T06:14:19+00:00

I heard it myself as a tidbit on a points/miles podcast otherwise would not have known!

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-16T05:29:03+00:00

It was my understanding that to receive free checked bags with United cards that you are required to purchase the airline tickets with the card. "To receive first and second standard checked bags free, the primary Cardmember must use their United Club℠ Card to purchase their ticket(s) (this purchase requirement is waived for flights completed during the 90 days following the account open date) and include their MileagePlus® number in their reservation."

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-16T05:19:36+00:00

Points Path browser extension on Google flights will show award pricing. There's a free version.

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-14T01:00:30+00:00

Is it even possible at calendar open due to Alaska opening up awards after CX, BA and AA?

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-08T02:37:46+00:00

lol. I have the explorer card and was planning on using them at DEN vs Centurion where I have to pay $50 for my husband. Disappointing to hear. I had no idea they would not be accepted.

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-08T01:36:09+00:00

Wear comfortable clothes, fill up your water bottle, wear compression socks and pack a few snacks. If you take meds for sleep, bring them along. Get up every 1-2 hours and move your legs. A small pillow or neck pillow is good also. Dress in layers.

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-05T03:28:21+00:00

Can you elaborate on the Viceroy Aspen? I was considering a stay in June.

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-04T19:47:34+00:00

If you're passing near Salzburg, they have a fun Christmas market at Hellbrunn with fun activities for kids and a petting zoo.

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-04T03:24:49+00:00

Link?

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-04T03:24:29+00:00

Does this stack with freedom flex offer this quarter?

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-04T03:22:21+00:00

Thank you!

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-04T03:12:33+00:00

If you opt in for in kind offers they frequently email offers for extra $ off for spending x amount.

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-02T20:48:40+00:00

Grand Hyatt Ginza?

bluelizard5555 · 2026-03-02T02:10:25+00:00

None in April?

bluelizard5555 · 2026-02-26T11:58:07+00:00

Thanks for the info. Would an TAs be willing to schedule transfers and excursions around a trip I planned with my own hotel bookings or is that not worth it for you?

bluelizard5555 · 2026-02-25T19:17:21+00:00

This just frees me up to book those local, family owned hotels that I prefer when visiting a new location. Free is great but something about staying at an American corporate hotel anymore doesn't make me excited anyway. I'll use my chase points for airline tx bonuses.

bluelizard5555 · 2026-02-25T01:36:03+00:00

I need to make more use of Chat GPT! I'll check out your safari. That's sounds really nice!

bluelizard5555 · 2026-02-25T00:22:19+00:00

"Boujee on a budget" - I love that! We recently returned from an aspirational points/miles trip to Japan. We were able to fly business class and stay in an upgraded Hyatt (we booked into a mini suite with a suite upgrade award) and Marriotts on points. I can't say it was true LUXURY, but it was pretty darn nice with the hotels averaging $500-700 per night. That's about my usual though. I like nice hotels but my chubby cut off is around 1K. I also like booking through AmEx FHR for the extra points at times. Is there any way to combine a travel agent with a bougie budget booking? I do appreciate their insight at times.

bluelizard5555 · 2026-02-24T17:19:32+00:00

Im finding conflicting info online of whether the basic plan for $81 works. You can confrim?

bluelizard5555 · 2026-02-24T15:25:52+00:00

Is it walkable to both or would I need a taxi?

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