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Air is Open #228846 06/17/10 08:39 AM
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I have some people's air itinerary particularly those using miles. Just wanted to be sure you all knew that the air was open now and if you get your itinerary please send it to me.

British Air has been the easiest it appears to get FF tickets but they sure charge for those "fees and taxes". Much higher than the other airlines but it is worth it and I am happy to have my air confirmed.

Re: Air is Open #228847 06/20/10 01:43 PM
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Just got our flights!
S African Biz class direct from NYC to JBurg. It is 2 days early, but all miles.
Return is Turkish Air. Biz from JBurg to Istanbul, then 1st class to NYC.
142,500 miles each.

Could not have done it without the help of Gary Leff at Bookyouraward.com. He is beyond helpful and his fee was rather reasonable. He is a wonderful resource.

Doug

Re: Air is Open #228848 06/20/10 02:14 PM
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Great Doug, sounds good. I flew Turkish Air and was pleasantly surprised. Nice to have that wrapped up.

I know Betty, Art and June, Ray and Pat, Dick and Sue, Ken and Sheila, Ken and I all have our award miles now.

Dont forget to send me your air schedule please. The "official" airline itinerary.

Re: Air is Open #228849 07/13/10 04:59 PM
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We are booked. Got business the entire way for 250k. Gary is just amazing. I would never have been able to move those miles, as our miles are very scattered. Tons of moving things, but yeay!

Have sent Ngaire the itinerary, a GIANT thing off of my plate...Yeah! thank you Ngaire for suggesting him. I can't believe he pulled this off.

Looking at the Roar itinerary at dinner tonight. A wonderful and much needed diversion....


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Re: Air is Open #228850 07/13/10 05:14 PM
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Cindy, what did Gary get you?

Re: Air is Open #228851 07/13/10 05:20 PM
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We are ORD - Dulles. Then to JHB then to CPT. It is not direct, but
considering the timing , this is a gift. Business class, and I didn't have to sit on hold until I called AM EX for 10 minutes to move the miles.

Return is even better JHB to Frankfurt to Chicago.


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Re: Air is Open #228852 07/13/10 05:41 PM
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What airlines did Gary get you? We had to leave 2 days ahead of when we wanted to leave in order to get direct air going over. But, there are things to do in JBG. We don't have direct back but got first class for one leg.

Gary is great. I was losing my mind.

Re: Air is Open #228853 07/14/10 03:48 AM
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I am SO impressed with this Gary Leff. I saw what he did for Cindy and the knowledge this man has offers a wonderful alternative to fighting the airline FF game. I thought I knew the FF game and have always been able to get tickets but his abilities have me realising I am a NOVICE. A great find for us all.

Re: Air is Open #228854 07/14/10 04:02 AM
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Yes,Ngaire.... he booked us with Continental.....we have nearly zero miles (30k or so) with continental, but he threw our AMEX miles in there and voila got it done. No more sitting up in the middle of the night on the day miles are released for me......

Oh, i should have said. We are booked through continental, but it is SAA all the way.


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Re: Air is Open #228855 07/14/10 05:05 AM
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Fantastic Cindy!!!! Load off your mind, I know :app: :app: :app:


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Re: Air is Open #228856 07/14/10 06:00 AM
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Great news Cindy....now the waiting game for such a fabulous trip you're going to have!


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Re: Air is Open #228857 07/14/10 07:20 AM
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Question??? Does Gary Leff work with Canadians or just USA?
He sounds brilliant......Pat


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I am sure he works with Canadians, FF mileage is an international type situation.

Re: Air is Open #228859 07/14/10 03:09 PM
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I can also recommend Gary. He knows everything there is to know about frequent flyer miles. Here's his website:

http://www.bookyouraward.com/

He also writes a terrific blog:
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/viewfromthewing/


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