My big break

[snoseek]

So last night me and G.F. were flying back to Colorado Springs from the East Coast. We had to change planes in Denver and noticed that the flight was very busy. The check in lady asked if anyone would volunteer their seats and catch a flight 1 hour later. We literally ran to the desk and found out they were giving vouchers for a free flight anywhere in the lower 48 with 0 blackouts. Sweet!!!!!

So we had to wait an extra 60 minutes for a first class upgrade and two free airline tix anywhere. I had no intentions of coming back east for the holidays because of $$$$ tix but things have definately changed now. Plus we can fly into Portland or Manchester instead of the dreaded logan. I can't wait to ski the Northeast again!!

 

[severine]

Sweet! I'm sure you suffered greatly for the sacrifice you made. :lol:

I was really hoping for an offer like that coming back from Denver this past May.

 

[Trekchick]

Sweet! I'm sure you suffered greatly for the sacrifice you made. :lol:

I was really hoping for an offer like that coming back from Denver this past May.

So were we!!!

Tell us, Where you gonna fly!!?

 

[WJenness]

So last night me and G.F. were flying back to Colorado Springs from the East Coast. We had to change planes in Denver and noticed that the flight was very busy. The check in lady asked if anyone would volunteer their seats and catch a flight 1 hour later. We literally ran to the desk and found out they were giving vouchers for a free flight anywhere in the lower 48 with 0 blackouts. Sweet!!!!!

So we had to wait an extra 60 minutes for a first class upgrade and two free airline tix anywhere. I had no intentions of coming back east for the holidays because of $$$$ tix but things have definately changed now. Plus we can fly into Portland or Manchester instead of the dreaded logan. I can't wait to ski the Northeast again!!

Sweet deal!

I didn't know they bumped people on those flights... it'd be faster to turn the plane around and pick up the other passengers once they dropped the first load off in Colorado Springs.

It's like a 15 min. flight, right?

-w

 

[snoseek]

Sweet deal!

I didn't know they bumped people on those flights... it'd be faster to turn the plane around and pick up the other passengers once they dropped the first load off in Colorado Springs.

It's like a 15 min. flight, right?

-w

Yeah it really made no sense at all. We took the exact same flight an hour later and it was half-full. They would have had me at a 100 dollar voucher, Hell even 50. Our original flight took off about 20 min. late because it was so full and a big clusterf%$#, so really we only lost out on like 40 minutes. I had enough time to go to the bar and drink one pint. Overall I think the flight is about 40 minutes just cause of takeoff-landing. It's maybe 70 miles by car.

 

[WJenness]

Yeah it really made no sense at all. We took the exact same flight an hour later and it was half-full. They would have had me at a 100 dollar voucher, Hell even 50. Our original flight took off about 20 min. late because it was so full and a big clusterf%$#, so really we only lost out on like 40 minutes. I had enough time to go to the bar and drink one pint. Overall I think the flight is about 40 minutes just cause of takeoff-landing. It's maybe 70 miles by car.

And this is why all the airlines are bankrupt...

Worked out great for you.

My roommate took that flight last year (he went to referee a fencing tournament at USAFA), and called it "the stupidest flight ever."

-w

 

[dmc]

I travel a ton...
I find anything less then a ticket in hand is a gamble...

Last time i did the ticket for a bump.... my flight got canceled... sucked...

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Sweet I've never flown first class...I had the option to upgrade on the Chicago to Jackson leg of my flight this last January for an extra $150 or so but I declined..because that buys alot of beer and steaks in J-Hole..but l'd like to fly first class sometime..

 

[Johnskiismore]

Nice, it's great when a bump can work out for you!

 

[powderman]

Awesome deal! I'd love to fly first class, but it's to expensive

 

[dmc]

SInce I travel so much - I get upgrades for first class all the time... Plus if I use my miles I just go first class.. Because - miles will actually expire... So you gotta use 'em...

Flew to Utah last year in first class.. Pimp style... Drank till I was buzzed..

 

[severine]

NICE. I should have one of those credit cards that you earn miles. I could be flying in style, too.... :lol:

 

[powderman]

I have FF miles, though it's free only if I fly Economy

 

[dmc]

NICE. I should have one of those credit cards that you earn miles. I could be flying in style, too.... :lol:

Sure... why not....?

 

[Trekchick]

NICE. I should have one of those credit cards that you earn miles. I could be flying in style, too.... :lol:

That's how I fly.

 

[playoutside]

First class is really sweet on some airlines...Traveled a lot to London last year for work... always on Virgin Atlantic Upper Class...absolutely an amazing experience. Press a button and the big comfy chair flips over to form a bed that really lays flat, they give you a "sleep suit" to change into, excellent food and drink, they offer "treatments" too that include massge, manicure, etc. When you land in the morning there is an arrivals lounge with private bathrooms with showers. They press your clothes while you shower and make you breakfast. Best is the departure lounge in Heathrow -- I'd happily have spent the day there. It was like being in an Austin Powers movie - very 70s modern, amazing variety of well prepared food, drink, hot tub, steam showers, haircuts and treatments all for free, It really seems like they would do most anything you asked. Customer service like I've rarely eperienced elsewhere.

 

[hardline]

SInce I travel so much - I get upgrades for first class all the time... Plus if I use my miles I just go first class.. Because - miles will actually expire... So you gotta use 'em...

Flew to Utah last year in first class.. Pimp style... Drank till I was buzzed..

i think i am up to around 375 390,000 points on amex this year. i was just reminded by my partner. looks like im going somewhere for free. we have a few more project to do so i bet i could get that number close to 500,000. for all the money we put throught them they still wont give us a freakin plum card. i like using the cards instead of using net 30 with my vendors because i get rewards but i hate amex.

 

[deadheadskier]

So last night me and G.F. were flying back to Colorado Springs from the East Coast. We had to change planes in Denver and noticed that the flight was very busy. The check in lady asked if anyone would volunteer their seats and catch a flight 1 hour later. We literally ran to the desk and found out they were giving vouchers for a free flight anywhere in the lower 48 with 0 blackouts. Sweet!!!!!

So we had to wait an extra 60 minutes for a first class upgrade and two free airline tix anywhere. I had no intentions of coming back east for the holidays because of $$$$ tix but things have definately changed now. Plus we can fly into Portland or Manchester instead of the dreaded logan. I can't wait to ski the Northeast again!!

That's awesome man. Hadn't seen you post in awhile and was unaware of your trip back east. While you were here did you get to dig into some Loco's Coco's, fresh Haddock and some Lobster???

Give a shout when you're coming back for the holidays, maybe we can catch some turns

 

[hardline]

i totally forgot. where are you going to go? mountains that is. how long are you comming back for?

 

[snoseek]

i totally forgot. where are you going to go? mountains that is. how long are you comming back for?

Family is in n.h. and maine so it would be a mix of Sunday River, Cannon, Wildcat, and maybe Saddleback. If for some freakish chance the snow is real good over the holidays then I will end up at more obscure areas like black, mt abram, saddleback ect....., I need to find cheap tickets deals-not easy but I think the Cat is still like 29 each additional day or something like that. Maybe do some touring if there is some decent base too.