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[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by dtb
Wait a second -- there are platinum clubs at the airport?!?

I got a deal on a hertz rent-a-car with mine when I traveled to a sunny clime for a rockin' birthday party.

you don't get your advance people membership?

[bold_n_brazen]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
I wash.

I'm certain.

A pet peeve of mine is people who travel in shorts and flip flops. I do not want to accidentally have to touch your naked skin. (Not yours, Flower. I would like to touch your skin, naked or otherwise.) Please cover up.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by bold_n_brazen
I thought I understood where you were going with this, and then, there, at the end, you lost me.

Sorry. I knew it was confusing when I typed it.

Through Platinum Travel: Regular room: $220 (with possible upgrade to a deluxe room and free breakfast one of the days or some shit).

Through hotel: Deluxe room: $200.

TM

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
This took me a bit to figure out, but I think what he is saying is that Platinum Travel said, hey Thurgreed, reserve a standard room through us for the low low price of $250, and we will upgrade you to a deluxe suite for no charge! Then Thurgreed calls the hotel and they say, yo dude, AmEx is playin' you big time. The deluxe suite is only $200.

actually the deluxe plus suite is $200.

[Pretty Little Flower]

Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
Do you lather?

I have.

[bold_n_brazen]

Originally posted by dtb
I just checked the benefit thingy, and it works in the Continental club thing. But it doesn't work at the American Airlines one.

What's the thing with the room upgrade? I'm going to be staying at a Howard Johnson's (or similar) in Hartford next month...

Yes. Sadly, American Express and American Airlines do not play nicely together.

[bold_n_brazen]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
Sorry. I knew it was confusing when I typed it.

Through Platinum Travel: Regular room: $220 (with possible upgrade to a deluxe room and free breakfast one of the days or some shit).

Through hotel: Deluxe room: $200.

TM

Ah. I see your point.

I meant more the fact that they could get me a room in New Orleans during jazzfest a couple of years ago, when I could not score one my own damn self.

[greatwhitenorthchick]

Originally posted by bold_n_brazen
I'm certain.

A pet peeve of mine is people who travel in shorts and flip flops. I do not want to accidentally have to touch your naked skin. (Not yours, Flower. I would like to touch your skin, naked or otherwise.) Please cover up.

I used to travel in flip flops (and a skirt or pants, not shorts) because it generally meant I wouldn't have to remove my shoes to go through security, because who carries a bomb in flip flops? But now that every single piece of footwear has to be removed, I travel in shoes and socks.

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
I used to travel in flip flops (and a skirt or pants, not shorts) because it generally meant I wouldn't have to remove my shoes to go through security, because who carries a bomb in flip flops? But now that every single piece of footwear has to be removed, I travel in shoes and socks.

aha. So you used to travel topless with nearly naked feet, but now travel totally naked, except for your fully covered feet?

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally posted by dtb
I just checked the benefit thingy, and it works in the Continental club thing. But it doesn't work at the American Airlines one.

What's the thing with the room upgrade? I'm going to be staying at a Howard Johnson's (or similar) in Hartford next month...

The scam worth playing is the companion ticket. If you have whoever is buying you a ticket pay double, your spouse can come for a modest fee. Everyone wins!

[notcasesensitive]

Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
I used to travel in flip flops (and a skirt or pants, not shorts) because it generally meant I wouldn't have to remove my shoes to go through security, because who carries a bomb in flip flops? But now that every single piece of footwear has to be removed, I travel in shoes and socks.

I still travel in flip flops. But I bring socks with me in my carry on so that I can wear them on the plane, with the icy recirculated air. Flip flops, jeans, sweater or sweatshirt is my typical travel wardrobe. I wouldn't want people to think that I'm rich (bitches). Though that is the travel wardrobe for half of LA, so I think I blend pretty well.

I usually try not to let my feet touch other people at the airport though.

I would wear flip flops every day for every occasion if I could. Soon maybe I will.

[greatwhitenorthchick]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
aha. So you used to travel topless with nearly naked feet, but now travel totally naked, except for your fully covered feet?

Yes. And unlike flower, I lather every single time I wash. I also carry my own pillow and blanket so I don't have to expose my pristine flesh to the icky plane seat.

[dtb]

Originally posted by bold_n_brazen
Yes. Sadly, American Express and American Airlines do not play nicely together.

I suppose I will have to content myself with the sweet rides I can get from Hertz in sunny climes.

(The latest? A red minivan. Though when the youngest saw it, he said "Cool car, Mommy!" Red is his favorite color.)

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by bold_n_brazen
My card says Cardholder since 1989.

My AAA card says member since 1962.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
The scam worth playing is the companion ticket. If you have whoever is buying you a ticket pay double, your spouse can come for a modest fee. Everyone wins!

This is what sucks most about NYC. Whenever there is a physical closing, everyone suggest we do it at our offices, no matter where the fuck all the other parties are located.

TM