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It is possible to get it down to $533 from Lax on United, if you know how to trick the fare and dump the YQ.

Can you explain what you mean by "trick the fare and dump the YQ?"

The YQ is the fuel surcharge that some airlines have, for UA and Continental right now it is $320 for a US-EZE roundtrip, it is possible to book a ticket without having to pay this by adding in a 3rd segment to the ticket (3x) this thread over on flyertalk explains how it works [url]http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/mileage-run-discussion/930922-trick-negotiate-special-savings-lounge-thread.html[/url]

Gorgon, thanks for dropping the knowledge.

I Learn something new everyday.

I use groupon web site in New York and today they were offering ths: $22 for a One-Visit Pass to Delta Sky Club.

[url]http://www.groupon.com/deals/delta-sky-club-for-delta-air-lines-inc-new-york/posts[/url]

I flew in on American business class [on upgrade] with a large priority tag on my bag. I checked the bag at first class check-in Miami 3 hours before the flight.

In EZE a supervisor gave me a lode of crap--the palne was not close to being full, yet she told me that there was too much to load everything. I asked about the priority tag, my platinum staus and business class ticket and she would not look me in the eye.

She told me that the bag was in Miami and would arrive in ba Thursday morning and be delivered early afternoon.

They gave me a locale phone to call and have my cell.

What should I except? How may I protect myself. I am looking for experienced people with actual AA experience in the same situation. I can read the rules, but reality rarelly parallels the rules nor law.

Thanks

Bob,

If your back in BA you're getting more pussy than I am, so Fuck your bag, "Deal With It", It I'll show up.

Exon

Write a letter to AA, in email. I'm guessing you will get 20k miles. Maybe more if you can really write a good letter. That's almost half an upgrade for next trip.

I recently got 15k for no IFE, ORD to LHR. I am explat though.

[QUOTE=Exon123]Bob,

If your back in be. A. Your getting more pussy than I am, so Fuck your bag, "Deal With It", It I'll show up.

Exon[/QUOTE]Your getting more pussy than me too! Just hang out naked and have chicas "vini la bolas" also.

Hope your trip gets better bob.

Cheers!

You have a couple situations 1) wearing the same clothes for a few days, 2) recovering your possessions and clothing and 3) getting something for the inconvenience.

For #1, I suggestion going native. Head to the shops on Ste Fe and pick up some bombachas de Campo, a fajas, a poncho, some alpargatas and top it off with a boina.

As for #2, you will have to see whether or not your stuff arrives and if it does, what if anything is missing. If you get all your stuff back, go to #3, if not, you have to go through the process of claiming the loss with AA.

For both #2 & #3, call them. On the back of your AA freq flier card, there should be a priority number for you level (I know that there is an exec plat number that is supposed to prioritize the handling of your issues) politely lay a heap of crap about what an inconvenience it is, how you can't imagine 3 hours wasn't enough time to get your bag on the plane and that you got the run around from the local AA staff in Bs As (whether true or not, the airline HQ is very removed from the front lines) No need to mention that you were upgraded (that info is in the record anyhow) your ticket was b-class, your bag was priority (which I always thought meant it will be the last f-ing bag off the plane) and you're being inconvenienced and possibly facing the loss of the half dozen Armani suits you had in your bag (hand tailored by Georgio himself) Hopefully, they will give you a bunch of miles and proper compensation for any lost items.

Usually, the airlines are capped out on what the owe you for lost or stolen items. I haven't had this issue for some time. However, I would venture that the info should be on their website.

Good luck. Let me know if you get your stuff (I am jealous that you are in Bs As)

WW-I have trouble buying clothes here because I am a big guy. Shoes--for get about it 13 EEE.

Will call the plarinum desk and get an email address to complain about everything that has gone wrong with American over the last 30 days. They usually will give me miles to sooth by batterred soul.

[QUOTE=Miami Bob]WW-I have trouble buying clothes here because I am a big guy. Shoes--for get about it 13 EEE.

Will call the plarinum desk and get an email address to complain about everything that has gone wrong with American over the last 30 days. They usually will give me miles to sooth by batterred soul.[/QUOTE]Hey Bob:

I doubt this will help much, but:

A year ago, I had the exact same thing happen, flying the exact same airline, in the exact same business class, also going from Miami to Buenos Aires. They did, in fact, deliver my luggage to my door the next day. I can't guarantee it will also happen for you but, as of a year ago, they were at least competent enough to deliver on their promise. And, nothing was missing from my luggage.

Just a suggestion, and you probably already know this if you're Platinum: I always assume they're going to lose my luggage and travel with a day's worth of clothes in my carry-on. Especially if you're flying business class, it's not too much of a problem since you've got extra bin space and they don't give you grief if you have two carry-ons. It gets harder with liquids given airline restrictions, but those are usually the easiest items to buy when you're on the ground. Since you're Platinum, you obviously fly a lot. It's only a matter of time before they lose your luggage. May as well plan for it. Again, you probably know that, and my intent was not to be condescending.

[QUOTE=Miami Bob]WW-I have trouble buying clothes here because I am a big guy. Shoes--for get about it 13 EEE.[/QUOTE]Bob,

For shoes check this thread: [url]http://www.argentinaprivate.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3847[/url]

They are available:)

[QUOTE=Miami Bob]WW-I have trouble buying clothes here because I am a big guy. Shoes--for get about it 13 EEE.

Will call the plarinum desk and get an email address to complain about everything that has gone wrong with American over the last 30 days. They usually will give me miles to sooth by batterred soul.[/QUOTE]To see you dressed up like a guacho, even if you were barefoot.

[QUOTE=Miami Bob]Shoes--for get about it 13 EEE.[/QUOTE]What's that they say about guys with big feet?