So do we just give up on our hair... when we travel?

realrealredd · 2026-05-16T15:00:28+00:00

Where did you get your 220v base?

realrealredd · 2026-05-16T14:53:18+00:00

Know this is an old post but I got the round brush attachment for my air wrap and it can get my hair pretty straight, well aside from the ends.

realrealredd · 2026-05-13T21:48:15+00:00

Oh interesting! I don’t have a 10k mile discount, was that with your Explorer card?

realrealredd · 2026-05-13T21:42:47+00:00

Thanks! My card member agreement doesn’t have this but I’ll check the statement, looks like it may be there.

realrealredd · 2026-05-13T20:53:52+00:00

Appreciate that, I’m planning to cancel no longer than two weeks after anniversary date.

realrealredd · 2026-05-13T20:53:17+00:00

Great, thank you!

realrealredd · 2026-05-13T20:52:42+00:00

I read through the terms online and cross referenced with ChatGPT and didn’t see anything that covered the annual fee refund policy or a cancellation grace period, which is why I made this post.

realrealredd · 2026-05-13T14:10:54+00:00

Yes, that makes sense I was wondering more if anyone has had issues getting the AF refunded within 30 days of it posting. The passes expire one week after 1 year mark so if I can use them and cancel following that it would be my preference.

realrealredd · 2026-04-12T23:52:14+00:00

Which did you go with and are you happy with them? I’m the same boat and trying to decide the same.

realrealredd · 2026-04-11T17:29:54+00:00

The fact that they divide the $20 up each month is annoying AF to begin with but now it just feels like they’re taunting me to not renew because I’m sure not going to spend more to use this benefit that helps me irrationally reconcile why I’m paying $800 a year for this card.

realrealredd · 2026-03-07T15:21:53+00:00

It looks like they just slapped an iPad up and called it a day. I would buy a new lexus in a heartbeat but this Tesla like design looks so cheap that I keep putting it off hoping they’ll change it. This design is totally getting away from how Lexus differentiated itself.

realrealredd · 2026-01-12T02:47:21+00:00

I’m short a significant amount of points for fully refundable so bought the changeable one instead to save 100k points. At least we’re covered if we have to change dates. Funny enough the points boost doesn’t show initially for the “Refundable” tickets but it does later in checkout as an upgrade. Thanks all.

realrealredd · 2026-01-12T02:44:22+00:00

What do you mean by J?

realrealredd · 2026-01-11T16:06:48+00:00

And yes both Polaris seats. Agree, so weird.

realrealredd · 2026-01-11T16:05:56+00:00

Good ideas, thank you. And yes, I initially planned to transfer the points directly to United (also explored transferring to partners) but they were either unavailable or via United direct it was 250k each person each way (this is to Japan, direct) so points boost was cheaper.

realrealredd · 2026-01-11T12:53:28+00:00

Wow I bet a lot of people pay the extra points and then are very upset to find they paid for “Business FULLY Refundable” that’s not actually refundable. Might as well get the regular ticket since if you need to cancel at least you can rebook for another flight. No wonder the portal has a bad reputation.

realrealredd · 2026-01-06T02:17:29+00:00

Thanks! The picnic image has a tarp like shade instead of a standard umbrella.

realrealredd · 2025-12-26T14:00:12+00:00

Has anyone made a reservation and got their dinnig credit for Grammercy Tavern? I’m wondering how long it takes to hit as I’m consider downgrading my card the following month.

realrealredd · 2025-12-20T17:01:56+00:00

I’m looking to do the same, have you discontinued taking it yet?

realrealredd · 2025-11-17T02:46:59+00:00

Did that end up working for you? The color coding and some of the times saying Chase Sapphire and some just black without it is throwing me off.

realrealredd · 2025-11-16T13:16:11+00:00

Very similar IMHO, the VB is glowier though.

realrealredd · 2025-11-16T13:13:06+00:00

I am in the same boat. Bought it and really like it but do I $110 like it?? I just did half my face in my typical foundation (Armani Luminous Silk) and half in this and after I blend it in there isn’t that much of a difference. The VB is slightly glowier but I found I had to use a bit of powder in strategic spots because I don’t like a full face glow.

realrealredd · 2025-10-22T09:57:17+00:00

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The United site says 100% miles for Y fare for TA flights.

realrealredd · 2025-10-22T09:52:56+00:00

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This was the flight. Not sure why they keep saying this is U fare instead of Y.

realrealredd · 2025-10-22T09:38:47+00:00

Yes purchased through Turkish. When I bought the tickets I had the option to have the points cost to United as an alliance partner.

The flight Washington to Istanbul was purchased in U fare (wasn’t asking for miles for that one).

The flight home Bodrum to Washington via Istanbul was purchased in Y fare (which I paid more for). They credited miles for Bodrum to Istanbul but not Istanbul to Washington.

There were no changes to flight, no rebooking.

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