Best/Quickest way to get United lounge access?

For Delta status challenge, do MQDs and MQMs need to be earned after the challenge starts, or do MQD/Ms I’ve earned before the challenge count?

Anyone follow alt coins? I’m looking for some to get involved in. Thoughts?

Hi all, could you please which one is a better option Finestra Pune or JPMC Bangalore
and how expensive Pune to Bangalore any idea

kindly suggest thanks in advance!!

Anyone here has experience with switching Qatar miles to American miles after the flight? Also All Nippon miles to United miles.

Hi everyone I am asking for referrals for CVShealth and United Healthcare. There a few positions I have my eye on. A referral would be appreciated thank you Stay cool out there

Couldn’t check in for an hour because there was a ‘fire alarm’. Hoe many points?

Anyone stay at the Ritz-Carleton in D.C.? I’ve never stayed at a Ritz location so I’m curious to hear what to expect. Will be in D.C. for a conference so my firm is covering the trip.

With business travel likely never returning to pre-Covid levels, what do you think will happen to the US airline industry?

Planning my honeymoon and we would like to spend 3-4 days in the Middle East as we go from SE Asia to Europe. Any tips as to where we should go? Dubai v. Oman (Muscat) specifically.

How much did you all pay for the 20 week ultrasound out of pocket? My 12 week ultrasound cost me $600 so I am guessing the 20 week one would be even more expensive. I have the high deductible plan from United healthcare.

First time flying international since lockdown. Should I plan to arrive at the airport earlier than I should normally? Flying from JFK to Athens

We are looking to travel to the Caribbean in December. The goal is to stay at an all inclusive resort for around $4k, including travel. Any ideas of good places? We were thinking Jamaica, Curaçao, ect

Hello, everyone! I'm applying to an LLM program in IP/IT Law in the United States, and I'm looking for work until then. I would forward to any advice you might have for me. Thank you so much.

Got a call from a recruiter at OCS, what's the travel like these days? Any push to get back on the road for the technology teams?

Has anyone been to Iceland recently and hiked to see the active fagradalsfjall volcano? Would you recommend doing a tour or is it pretty easy/low risk to do on your own?

Any fishes in this bowl visiting Goa for Christmas/new year?
Can speed date! Drop a text or comment.

Suggestions for a 2-3 day solo trip for a female 28 years old within the US. I live in Florida if that helps

Any travel recommendations in December?

Does KGS provide shuttle services in Bengaluru?

If my company is deducting tax on reimbursements for example relocation, flight travel, mobile usage, etc. Then how to show in tax filing? bcoz as per my understanding it should not be taxable as I am using my money and company is refunding and no extra income. It's like I have already paid once and while refunding company again deducting. Please guide on this issue.

Any good ice breaker suggestions for a new client meeting?

I try not to get frustrated by clients but it just gets to me when their accounting people refer to numbers as positive and negative instead of debit and credit

How do you get clients for online personal training? I do cold outreach everyday but there must be a more efficient way.

Anyone here into crossrope? I bought the infinity get lean system and holy cow...I’m only doing it 3x per week along with running but it’s intense. Easily portable too, for those who travel.

If someone gives you 2 hours of work and you have 2 days to do it. How long are you taking to turn the work in? 🤔

Any good work holiday party stories? Past or recent?

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Anyone hiring for entry level risk compliance roles?

At the donor egg phase and just not dealing with it well. Having all kinds of regrets if I tried hard enough. Maybe should have ate better, tried all these different things. Did I do IVF too quickly? Some say IVF makes your eggs worse. Is this true???

LTI or EY GDS
OFFERED SALARY SAME

Hi All, newbie here to real estate investing. I have a primary with about $180k in equity and want to A) Get a larger primary in about 12 months and B) Acquire a cash flowing rental asap. Would you try to cash out refi and buy an investment property now; cash out and rent out your current place and buy a new primary or sell your current place and try to get buy a small investment and a new primary?

What’s a thoughtful gift I can get/make/write my girlfriend for her birthday tomorrow? My gift never got delivered 😞

Pokemon Go anyone? I need more friends

I am a Business Analyst. I have 10 years of working experience in India. In May 2022 I will complete MSc Business Analytics from Maynooth university.
In the past I have lead a team of analyst performing multiple activities like sales analytics, web analytics on Google analytics, I have also worked as a scrum master in certain projects
I have worked with tools like tableau, power BI and now alteryx any suggestions for the job role I should look forward to?

A very privileged question, but do any of you expect significant inheritance? And if so, how has that affected your retirement planning?

PEOPLE DO MAKE MISTAKES!! but My manager reacts very rudely everytime with me, And all seniors who are with him around 10+ years will assign tickets to me and they monitor me continuously.

I never had any conflicts with anyone, but i felt that they all connered me. I had a call with my director and senior director and explained about this on my last day

i never met my teammates in office since i joined and resigned in covid.
Did this happen coz i dint have much rappo with my them?

What is better hertz or Avis loyalty program? I have been on hertz (president circle status due to united status) and collected points a few free rental days now. But hertz always seems so much more expensive to me for personal trips and I end up buying Avis. Should I just shift to Avis? United has also ended its partnership with Hertz now, hence wondering.

Uber no longer offers $5 credit for 500pts?

I’ve got 100,000 AmEx points, I’m tempted to convert to a $1k gift card since it’s easy and low effort. But should I just wait until I have a need to convert to a flight redemption (which I think has the highest value of all other options)?

Can I simply upgrade from Amex Blue Cash Preferred to Amex gold? Or would both just be open at the same time since one is technically a charge card?

What’s the point of suite upgrade nights with Marriott? I have had all of mine denied or the reservation doesn’t qualify. You feel like you get a perk but never can use them.

Any Delta Airline status challenges for 2018?

People at EY not use the corporate card? The expense system is horrible. But might not be worth using my Marriott card...

Looking to apply for venture x before the offer goes away today. Anyone out there willing to share some of their referral bonus? 50 bucks?

How does one become United Global Service?

Does it matter when you check in online for a hotel in terms of getting an upgrade? I'm a titanium elite Marriott bonvoy member looking for upgrades at Westin and Ritz in a couple of days. Any tips on getting an upgrade?

Might be dumb question, but I booked a hotel using another company’s code. I’ve done this before and hasn’t been an issue, but someone from the hotel asked me to bring proof of employment. Any advice?

Any suggestions for best credit card for wedding expenses. Planning for wedding in India. We have the following cards
1. Amex Plat
2. CSP
3. BofA
4. Discover
Not her of us have the card the other person has.

Have y’all ever switched to a later flight for travel vouchers? If so what’s your cutoff $ amount?

Looking to spurge all of my Marriott points for honeymoon. Which international property would everyone recommend?

How does one share a Delta drink voucher? Can you just take a screenshot?

Traveling on vacation next week to Austin with the family. Used Hertz points (2500) for 1 week rental for “premium” car. I just got Presidents Circle. Will I be able to choose any car there still?

Ok. I am lowly platinum on AA. I am taking a redeye and have a choice of LA to Philly or Phoenix to Philly. Is there any way to check which specific flight would give the best chance for upgrade?

Luggage delay claim question

I used Chase explorer to buy tickets for my vacation and luggages were delayed for a month. Per chase term I am entitled $100 a day for 3 days. But the claim agency chase used has been asking for airlines response, which has not came (2month+ now). I am concerned insurance will use this as an excuse to never compensate. Is there a good way to handle this situation?
TIA

Does anyone have any tips to maximize miles when getting married? We currently only have one card that is the same. Does it make sense to add her to all of my other cards as an authorized user? Any tips appreciated