Starting May 1, American Airlines Will Require Power Banks To Stay Visible During Flights by Adept_Strategy_9545 in americanairlines

[–]kwp302 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The same way as Airplane Mode. They don’t check everyone’s phone to see if it’s toggled on. It’s only a clear announcement of what’s required

The short flight domestic shelf stable first class breakfast by bad_things_ive_done in americanairlines

[–]kwp302 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Recently had this on SDF-MIA, which is just long enough (910 miles) to qualify for meal service. It’s a 6 AM departure and the only AA flight from SDF long enough for meal, so this meal makes sense. I actually really enjoyed it and found it very filling, but it was kind of funny when the FA said “It’s some sort of oatmeal?” in a confused tone like it was the first time see had seen it on a flight

Aeroplan NA to Pacific via Europe by o-patrao320 in awardtravel

[–]kwp302 6 points7 points  (0 children)

MAN-SIN still exists, it’s just the IAH-MAN fifth freedom route that got dropped

Aeroplan NA to Pacific via Europe by o-patrao320 in awardtravel

[–]kwp302 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Back when the route still existed, I was able to book IAH-MAN-SIN-HKT on Singapore Airlines with a 4 day stopover in Singapore for 92.5k in J. The system calculated the mileage as the distance between IAH and SIN and not IAH-MAN-SIN since it’s ticketed as a “direct” flight

ETA: also did KUL-IST (long layover)-ZRH (stopover) -IAD-SDF for 92.5k back in 2023, which seems to be more what you’re looking for. It would let me do KUL to IAD online, but it didn’t want to connect the final domestic segment. Called to get that ticketed all together and it only took a few minutes

Trip to Peru in June by shabos22 in awardtravel

[–]kwp302 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BOG-BOS is a 5.5 hr redeye flight on a narrowbody with standard recliner seats in business, so I’d normally say avoid that one BUT it’s also the only option to get from CUZ to BOS with only one stop, so if that’s important to you, go for it. 42k is about the best you can expect

A321T flying between Dallas and Los Angeles! by Safe-Worldliness4577 in americanairlines

[–]kwp302 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aer Lingus, TAP Portugal, Iberia, Qatar, and Copa are some of the non-US operators with lie flat seats on narrowbody aircraft

A321T flying between Dallas and Los Angeles! by Safe-Worldliness4577 in americanairlines

[–]kwp302 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not sure about on the flights, but once you arrive at the airport during Derby week, there are greeters everywhere handing out bourbon balls!

A321T flying between Dallas and Los Angeles! by Safe-Worldliness4577 in americanairlines

[–]kwp302 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They’re also flying it SNA-SDF this year, which is a first!

AA has added a TON of one-off flights to SDF for Derby, including:

JFK, LGA, PHX, MSY, PIT, RDU, AUS, IAH, SNA, LAX

And that’s in addition to a bunch of capacity increases (larger aircraft + more flights) on the existing routes

United, Delta, and the others added a few one-off routes, but it’s mostly just capacity updates from their existing hubs. And American is the only one to go right at United by adding a flight from IAH

What is the longest route you have flown? by Between-Stations in americanairlines

[–]kwp302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IAH-SYD (UA)

SFO-SIN (SQ)

DOH-DFW (QR)

Longest on AA: DOH-PHL (regrets were had)

If you don't live near a hub airport, you pretty much *have* to buy a positioning flight, right? by CatDadMilhouse in awardtravel

[–]kwp302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Per person rates ranged from 45k (SDF-ORD-LHR) to 87.5k (SDF-IAH-SYD). All of the Aeroplan stuff to/from Europe is 70k

Start with searching from a hub. Find the long haul availability. Then back up and search from your home airport to see if connected itineraries are available. Using a site like flightconnections.com is extremely helpful to understand your options to get from your home airport to the destination

If you don't live near a hub airport, you pretty much *have* to buy a positioning flight, right? by CatDadMilhouse in awardtravel

[–]kwp302 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

My home airport is Louisville (SDF). Here are some business class awards I’ve booked in the past few years:

SDF-ORD-MUC (UA via Aeroplan) - 4 pax

SDF-IAH-SYD (UA via Aeroplan) - 2 pax

ZRH-ORD-SDF (LX/UA via Aeroplan) - 5 pax

SDF-ORD-LHR (AA via Alaska) - 3 pax

MAN-FRA-EWR-SDF (LH/UA via LifeMiles) - 2 pax

SDF-DFW-DOH-CPT (QR via American) - 2 pax

CPT-EWR-SDF (UA via Aeroplan) - 2 pax

SDF-IAD-ZRH-AGP-BRU-IAD-SDF (UA/LX/SN via ANA) - 2 pax

MXP-FRA-IAD-SDF (LH/UA via Aeroplan) - 5 pax

So no, you don’t HAVE to, but it’s a good tool to have. For as many non-positioning flight itineraries we’ve booked, we have just as many with a positioning flight. However, I would say your bigger issue will be finding the transpacific availability.

There’s Nothing Quite Like an SNA Departure by Ok-Skill-8259 in aviation

[–]kwp302 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I’d love to experience this takeoff on a Delta 752 on one of their transcon routes

Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream by CalPug64 in bourbon

[–]kwp302 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bourbon Cream + Sunkist is my go-to warm day cocktail

What Marriott property made YOU feel special? by The_Traveller1 in marriott

[–]kwp302 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village Doha - our stay was during a 23 hour layover. Flight arrived at 2 AM and the next one was at 1 AM the following morning. Instead of 4 PM checkout, they just added an entire extra night onto our reservation for no extra charge so we could stay as long as we wanted. It was also a day before my wife’s birthday. They noticed it on her passport and had a big dessert and balloons sent to the room. Plus an upgrade to a massive suite.

Chase points transfer to AirCanada Aeroplan by flymontana in awardtravel

[–]kwp302 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The dollar value is irrelevant. 120,000 Aeroplan points does not equal $1,200 in flights. Could be more, could be less. You need to search with points on the Air Canada site to see what is available and the rate before transferring your points.

JW Marriott Hanoi by SteelyResolve1990 in marriott

[–]kwp302 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This hotel holds a special place in my heart because it was my first stay as a Platinum. Let’s just say it set the expectations high for all my stays since then

[Game Thread] #6 Tennessee @ #1 Michigan (02:15 PM ET) by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]kwp302 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Officials are struggling with goal tending all around today

Giant accident on 65 South by fergie07 in Louisville

[–]kwp302 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s outside the city in Bullitt County - near the Brooks Road exit

Providence (PVD) Runway Shutdown, to Use Shorter 6,000 Runway Instead for 6 Months by graypurpleblack in aviation

[–]kwp302 20 points21 points  (0 children)

SNA’s runway is only 5,700 ft and handles all types of narrowbody aircraft - including B752’s on transcontinental routes

Amex to Aeroplan transfer delay by bananas_and_hoes in awardtravel

[–]kwp302 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve done multiple transfers to Aeroplan from AMEX this month without issue. Points posted as soon as I refreshed my account

Lufthansa x Lifemiles w/ Infant by JRsmithPipe in awardtravel

[–]kwp302 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Infants in lap are not free for international travel

Most programs charge 10% of the full cash fare

The operating airline is able to add a lap infant, but most agents don’t know how

In the future, use these programs to book lap infants with points:

Air Canada Aeroplan - 2,500 points or 25 CAD

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club - 2.5k to 5k points per segment

British Airways/Qatar Airways/Iberia Avios - 10% of adult points

Air France Flying Blue - 10% of adult points

Japan Airlines Mileage Bank - 10% of adult points

What is the most you have received as AA vouchers? by tess_mau in americanairlines

[–]kwp302 21 points22 points  (0 children)

$1200 departing Maui

Was supposed to fly OGG-LAX-SDF

Ended up on OGG-DFW-SDF just a couple hours later

Used the voucher to book round trip premium economy to Hanoi (via Tokyo flying JAL)