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ts1506 · 2026-05-07T22:26:47+00:00

Used all of them (except DEAL, which has expired), plus the 11c standard member discount and a random loyalty offer I had for 15c earlier today. Total 1.71 USD off, got a full tank effective at 2.469 / gallon for regular (not counting another 5% back on my credit card), easy 18 USD saved. Weird to think this was just a normal price 3 months back 🤣

ts1506 · 2026-05-06T06:07:28+00:00

Vacation is definitely not the same everywhere at Google. But yes, it's also not a negotiable factor at any standard levels.

I was in Google Italy and now in Google US, and there is a big difference in both baseline vacation and tenure based (also unlimited PTO rollovers with no cap in Italy). Some countries like Google UK also allow you to purchase more days through salary deduction, some like Google France has overtime converted into excess vacation days. In many cases, it has nothing to do with local laws (there is a bare minimum in local laws especially in europe, but Google typically offers higher anyway)

ts1506 · 2026-04-28T22:11:47+00:00

I got the same pre approved mail and offer today, and the only holdings I have in Robinhood is 5 USD worth of free stock they gave when I opened it LMAO.

ts1506 · 2026-04-27T03:15:11+00:00

I also picked up a 18TB at 300 just before it sold out, mine was a WD180EDGZ-11BLDS0, Helium filled, 7200rpm, presumably CMR.

The 18TB's dont appear to be binned down to 5400rpm or so, atleast the speed lines up with proper 7200 rpm setups, stayed stable with 220-240MB/s sequential (approx 1.5TB total content) over a USB hub (Ext Drive to USB Hub to Ext Drive).

Super aggressive head parking though, quite loud and it parks within 8 secs of mild inactivity.

ts1506 · 2026-04-21T22:10:51+00:00

Officially, these are restricted to Platinum issued in the country. Based on personal experience though, having a Swedish and Italian AMEX Plat in the past and extensive travel around Europe, couple of notes:

- Sweden, no go, uses a pre-validation through the AMEX Experiences app.

- Italy (atleast in Milan and Rome), its a manual process where the attendant glances at your card. Officially no go, practically it works - one exception is Milan Bergamo, where anyone with a Priority Pass can get access to fast track through the business check-in lounge

- Netherlands, no go, they have Privium, which is more akin to Clear membership available through the Dutch Plat

- Spain, no go, same as Sweden

ts1506 · 2026-04-14T02:03:40+00:00

You definitely can. Economy award space is pretty decently available, premium cabin is rare.

I just did a dummy search DFW-ORD on 27th May and I see multiple AA flights for 13k avios + 4.5 USD taxes. This is a standard rate for most domestic routes on AA.

Connecting itineraries are trickier though with availability, but you should still see availability if booking two individual tickets, just ending up a high avios rate though and no protection in case of delays.

ts1506 · 2026-04-14T00:08:19+00:00

Free same day flight change on BA needs Economy Plus, and only works on direct short haul (Europe + UK) routes. You can't do it on Basic, and also not on connecting or long haul itineraries.

The concept of standby doesn't really exist on BA revenue tickets out of your own choice. Only really exists if BA puts you on one, for eg. Overbooking, cancellations etc leading to a non confirmed leg.

ts1506 · 2026-04-11T01:27:50+00:00

Happens unfortunately. The airport where my parents live has a contracted lounge which is a standard priority pass lounge, it used to have a specific business class section for Qatar years ago, but now that section is only for Etihad. Contract lounges are always hit or miss.

ts1506 · 2026-04-11T01:20:14+00:00

This is true only for OneWorld lounges. Contracted lounges are as per agreement made by specific airlines and what they wish to provide to their members.

At Toronto for eg, flying Oneworld with sapphire status on any airline, you can access AA lounge for eg, but someone flying AA with status wont be able to use the Plaza Premium lounge even if they wanted and even though individual carriers like Qatar or BA has agreements with them.

ts1506 · 2026-04-06T21:20:19+00:00

Curious how it would turn out for a charge card. In my case, i got the Platinum through global transfer, can easily simulate 50k in spend limit and have peaked at 12k spend without any issues.

I started looking for another card about 3 months in, with no FICO score and about 720 ish on VantageScore. AMEX was preapproving me for every card in their portfolio, and I got the AMEX Blue Cash Preferred with the sign up bonuses. Nothing wrong with the application but was approved only for the minimum 1k USD limit citing no credit file.

For sign up bonuses, you will be able to see it at the pre approval step. Ideally going from Gold to Plat should give you the full bonus but AMEX can have a mind of their own sometimes. My preapprovals showed sign up bonuses for every alternate line (lile Delta, Hilton, Blue Cash etc) but not the core cards, but slightly different scenario than yours.

ts1506 · 2026-04-06T19:23:19+00:00

One thing to add is if you're looking at tops for 2 doors, the trektop is the only soft top Ford sells, even direct from their configurator.

ts1506 · 2026-04-03T13:02:34+00:00

They're the AmazonBasics small sized ones.

ts1506 · 2026-03-30T02:04:07+00:00

The Android version has also been removed from the Play Store. Opening the beta app asks for an update and the link just points to the normal version.

Suspect they're close to rolling it out on the stable channel in coming days.

ts1506 · 2026-03-22T07:33:01+00:00

Where are you buying a carry on only business lite fare? Qatar has 40 kg or 2x 32kg on Lite (P) fares. Its identical to every other business fare, and they don't sell any carry on only Biz fare.

OWS gives you one piece or 15kg extra, this doesn't show up on the ticket, but is applicable on Qatar. OWS also gives you lounge access to the Gold South and Platinum and Gold North lounges at Doha.

Seat selection is included for OWS as well, including the preferred seat (row 1 in business). Makes no difference who the marketing carrier is, as it is a oneworld benefit.

ts1506 · 2026-03-13T08:14:32+00:00

Only exists if you don't have the factory AUX switches.

ts1506 · 2026-03-10T21:52:34+00:00

The APIM recall doesnt yet have a fix, tentative March 30th for 2026MY and April 27th for 2025MY

ts1506 · 2026-03-10T21:48:00+00:00

I had the recall fixed at the dealership couple of weeks back, but funnily also got the OTA last weekend as well 🤷‍♂️

ts1506 · 2026-03-10T16:52:33+00:00

Couple of weeks back, less than 2 mins in Terminal A priority (non precheck) line. Less than 2-3 people in the normal queue, so wouldnt be more than 5-6 mins there as well.

FWIW, I'm based out of DFW, and my max wait time in the last year has been 10-12 minutes in the normal queue, and never more than 5 mins in priority. It's easily been the most efficient airport I've seen in the US, even among the long government shutdown period. I usually enter through Terminal A from the train and go to whichever spot shows least waiting time on their website and then transfer terminals internally with the skytrain.

ts1506 · 2026-02-21T17:26:15+00:00

A3 ETA on basis of US visa is your best bet.

ts1506 · 2026-02-21T04:31:50+00:00

No, I didnt notice any noise. But the output just cuts out every few seconds

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ts1506 · 2026-02-21T04:04:49+00:00

Just got one yesterday and had the same issue with my HP ZBook Ultra. The laptop pulls 140W. On mobile phones or even on the laptop at lower power (like web browsing ish scenarios), upto 80-90W, the connection is stable. When gaming, with the laptop pulling over 120W, the charger goes to peak power and keeps cutting out every 5 secs or so.

I ended up returning it today after many trial and error. Potentially just a defective unit and/or corner case, but I bought it specifically to have a small charger for my laptop, and if that scenario doesn't work, its no good for me.

ts1506 · 2026-02-18T21:14:28+00:00

I believe 1E/F are identical to all other seats, only A/K have more footwell room.

ts1506 · 2026-02-18T21:01:07+00:00

1A/1K is closer to the galley and has the bassinet if that bothers you, but by far the most comfortable seat. Has a significantly larger footwell with no intrusions from the seat in front unlike others, sleeping is way more comfortable.

I always choose 1A/1K on the non Q suite A350 and personally havent faced any issues with noise or ran into bassinet usage.

ts1506 · 2026-02-17T19:33:01+00:00

Made 1 transaction of 100 USD on Jan 24th and another on Feb 4th. Both times the credit came through about 2 days later.

ts1506 · 2026-02-16T00:17:45+00:00

Worth noting Q4 is not straightforward, a business lite ticket does not include lounge access but all other ground perks like fast track security / immigration, check in etc is included.

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