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3month ago

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Anyone successfully request a GS or 1K extension?

Longtime United flyer here. Held 1K for years and GS more recently. This year just didn’t pan out travel-wise due to some unexpected life stuff, and I’m likely going to fall short. I’ve heard United sometimes offers discretionary status extensions in cases like this. Has anyone...

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3month ago

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Great GS experience on a NZ booking

Was booking a Vegas to New Zealand trip for my wife and me next April. United’s site showed about 18.5k for two, but I spotted a similar itinerary on a third party for 15k. I called GS to see if they could match it. Not only did they find the same fare, they helped me lock in a...

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3month ago

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Saw someone get dropped off by the UA BMW at DEN… GS perk?

Was sitting in the Capital One Lounge at DEN and watched a guy in a suit roll up in the United BMW, walk straight up the stairs, and I’m guessing right onto his flight. Looked like the full VIP treatment. Is that a Global Services thing or something else?

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4month ago

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Alaska Global Getaways sale, snagged Starlux to Bangkok for 35k miles

Looks like Alaska just dropped a limited-time award sale to Southeast Asia. I managed to grab a one-way Starlux flight to Bangkok for 35k miles + $70 for two people using the Summit companion pass. Was planning this trip anyway, so I’m pretty happy with that redemption. Couldn’t...

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8month ago

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Global Airlines and the A380 Dream. Ambitious, But Will It Fly? talktravel.com

I want to believe in this. The idea of reviving the A380 with wide seats, real meals, and a throwback flying experience is kind of irresistible. But as someone who's watched a lot of startups flame out before takeoff, I’m holding my applause until wheels are actually up. The...

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