For my United people, has this ever happened to you before? I did the upgrade to premium economy or Polaris with pluspoints. Someone who’s below me on the premium economy list is somehow above me on the Polaris list. I called United and they can’t explain it. Since im just 1k, I’m guessing it’s some global services magic. Just curious how they only outrank me on Polaris. Photos below. Also if any generous global services wants to upgrade me to Polaris w/your plus points, I’ll trade you 😅

Suite nights confirmed 5 days out then get to hotel and they mention I was upgraded at check in. Get to room and def not a suite, ask and they say they don’t have any now. Worth doing anything?

Delayed 6 hours ORD -> JFK (Delta Platinum) - how many points?

Travel noob question. Is status on AA or DL more valuable. Doing a DCA-ATL run for a deployment. AA is bigger in DCA. DL has more ATL flights and more alt travel options. Which FF program is better?

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.

Ritz or JW in Cancun?

Going to Miami for a day, any hotels worth staying at with a pool and near the beach?

Any recommendations on places to stay, visit in Dubai? Holiday family of 4 if that helps. Thank you!

Going to Rome, Florence, Bologna, Venice and Milan. Please drop your recommendations for restaurants, bars, dance clubs and anything else worth visiting !! Thank you 🙏

Publicis has a lot of airlines huh

Have a week or so off and thought why not to go to Hawaii? I've never been and keep hearing how beautiful it is. Would it be a good trip for a solo female traveler and what island/ activities would you recommend?

I am new to United Silver and I purchase economy tickets. Is the best strategy to check in exactly 24 hours ahead and switch my seat to an open economy plus seat?

Marriott Stanton or Cadillac hotel? In Miami for one night/day so ideally want to be in walking distance to good food, bars, and the beach.

Going to Berlin next weekend. Recommendations?

Ikon or epic pass for NE skiing?

What’s the deal with paying $100 out of pocket & upgrading your corporate card? How do you do it, what are the perks, and would you suggest it? I travel weekly and buy flight tix with the Corp card

Any recommendations on credit cards with lounge access? Currently have the Chase Sapphire Reserve which has Priority Pass, but have been turned away from lounges not accepting PP at peak times

Just a quick tip for everyone traveling - always take a picture of your receipts.

Accommodation recommendations on the cape ? It’s the anniversary of me meeting my husband so want to make it special. Not looking to spend over $600 for 2 nights on the weekend. Beach view and/or private beach access preferred. Want to keep it romantic and try to stay away from resorts with lots of children. TIA!

What's the variable component in s&p global , HR is saying only fixed component will be mentioned in offer. Pls guide...

Do you feel working in customer support has made you a better customer?

Suite nights confirmed 5 days out then get to hotel and they mention I was upgraded at check in. Get to room and def not a suite, ask and they say they don’t have any now. Worth doing anything?

Delayed 6 hours ORD -> JFK (Delta Platinum) - how many points?

What’s most important - awards, recommendation, publications?

Has anyone taken leave after a very painful break up?

I need help. I work in performance analytics, but leading projects surrounding privacy, consent, auditing, and a lot of things legal related. I already feel underpaid, but now I also feel like I'm being placed in charge of things above my pay scale, but maybe I'm wrong 🤷🏽‍♀️. Ref 70k range, 5+ yrs experience, educated and working on sec+ certs. Is this average pay? I don't even know what job title I would fall under with all things privacy security related. Tips/advice as I'm clueless tbh. I

Hi all, Are JPMorgan interviews in person now or online? I applied for a post in Hyderabad.

Received an offer for an internal promotion and the verbal offer differed from the written offer. Specifically, the bonus verbalized was 2% higher than the offer letter. HR basically just said ‘sorry, our mistake the letter is right’. What would you do?

who all made it to SM this year?

Do any your companies offer a daycare subsidy?
If you do what amount do you offer? Can you let me know the size of your company?
Thanks

My beta hcg level is 21 after embryo transfer. Is it game over for me? They want to retest in two days

We are trying to change plan. What you’ll think about Aetna EPO, heard it pays 100% for IVF? Currently on BCBS not much benefits if we would want to skip IUI and jump to IVF. Any suggestions here would be helpful. Thank you.

Joining RSM soon! Is there a cell phone or gym reimbursement plan?

I have an offer from @Publicis Sapient and @Genesys , which will be better in terms quality of work and work life balance and appraisals.. Please help

11/3 Thread (General) :

How much job grade 105 is getting paid now? Started working at cvs as pharmacy Tech 2 years ago! I’m thinking of leaving because not much upgrade and No promotions!

So who is this SEI and why is everybody arguing with him/her? 😂

Has anyone had Marriott gift you the next level of status if you’re only a few nights short of the requirement at end of year?

Buying a Cathay Pacific Economy flight, am AA Platinum, can I use AA miles to upgrade my CX flight?

Traveling next week. What hotel has the best promotion now?

Friend asked to buy my SPG/marriott points. How would that work hypothetically? $0.027/SPG , $0.009/Marriott? (According to Points guy) & transfer to their account?

I’m envious of the big status and points you international travelers get. I’ve always wondered how you get to travel internationally - just luck of the draw w projects? Or are you more senior?

Suite nights confirmed 5 days out then get to hotel and they mention I was upgraded at check in. Get to room and def not a suite, ask and they say they don’t have any now. Worth doing anything?

Delayed 6 hours ORD -> JFK (Delta Platinum) - how many points?

Travel noob question. Is status on AA or DL more valuable. Doing a DCA-ATL run for a deployment. AA is bigger in DCA. DL has more ATL flights and more alt travel options. Which FF program is better?

Are spg and spg points eventually going to get phased out due to merger?

I am new to United Silver and I purchase economy tickets. Is the best strategy to check in exactly 24 hours ahead and switch my seat to an open economy plus seat?

There’s a debit card that I’ve been using for the past 4 years and it beats out some of the cash back credit cards. It’s the Cash app debit card. I haven’t heard people talk about it in the card community and it could save people a bit of money - 10% cash back. I posted about it on my Instagram HerMillennialMoney if you want to learn my tips and tricks with the care.

Any recommendations on credit cards with lounge access? Currently have the Chase Sapphire Reserve which has Priority Pass, but have been turned away from lounges not accepting PP at peak times

Why are so many moving from CSR to CSP. I get that the fee is significantly higher for the former, but how are benefits better for the latter?

Capital One Venture or CSR?

Why does Newark close tsa pre lanes? Terrible

Anyone know the cheapest way to subscribe to WSJ? You could redeem airlines miles in the past for a subscription but they stopped that a while ago I think. Thanks in advance!

Having trouble opening a new bank acc (eg Marcus by GS, Ally) as I‘ve only been in US for a few months and have no credit history. Any international fish have tips to circumvent?

Is there a way to transfer miles from Delta to Air France to upgrade current seat selections?

Thoughts on the best domestic mileage program? Any recommendations for someone also potentially using those miles for international redemptions?

First travel project. What are the most valuable airline points to accumulate? How can I maximize my travel points (hertz, Marriott, air, csr) to be redeemed for free flights?