I have United silver status, so have Star Alliance Silver. Flying international on Lufthansa (booked through UA) . Because of my star alliance status, can I pick my Lufthansa seat without the fee? I can’t figure it out / how for the Lufthansa account to see I have star alliance sillier. Thanks for any help!

United GS flybirds - when do GPUs get posted into our accounts? Don’t we get a couple at the start of every year?

Does your firm let you take 28-30 December off? Many of my team members won’t be working those days and I decided last minute that I’d like to travel somewhere between Christmas and the New Year.

Have some big trips planned for next year so I would like to upgrade my Delta gold AMEX to Platinum (need that MQD waiver 💸). I heard that if I upgrade I won’t get the 50k sign-up bonus miles, so should I just close my gold card (not my oldest card) and open a new Platinum one?

Does anyone have experience travelling in or out of Heathrow over the last month? Got a trip booked and wondering what the border restrictions are like/ what documentation is needed for showing reason for travel (if any)

Need single room / good pg near Deloitte USI Bengaluru. Any leads?

Also if anyone does cab pool from Marathahalli to Divyashree Technopolis, ping me.

Planning a trip to Austin, young couple looking to move here from DC what neighborhoods should I see and or any thoughts on other cities to visit for the same reason.

FYI when redeeming AA points on flights, check out the first class miles saver option. Sometimes it is cheaper than the regular class option

When traveling for a conference or networking (not actual client work), what is the travel protocol? Business class? First class?

Good credit card to open? Thinking Amex gold - anyone have it and recommend? Or any others?

Traveling to Portugal - the embassy's website says that NAAT tests are accepted - does that mean even rapid NAAT tests are accepted?

A first for me, after 1.6 million miles. Thankful for a delay. The delay on the connector saved me a night at ord Hilton after the ludicrous delay on the first leg.t. Truly grateful united

Does anyone in this bowl travel? Where do you eat? I find it exhausting to research nutrition facts all the time, and end up eating at the same 2-3 places every week. :(

Looking for advice on business trips. My boss kindly asked me if I want to go meet a client out of state along with business folks. It will be my first visit to a client. What do you think are the benefits of these trips? I’m fairly new in my career and in-house so would appreciate any thoughts. Thanks!

Has anyone gotten the vaccine at United center? Are they asking for any proof of eligibility?

Without asking or confirming, account lead booked an in-person client meeting that requires travel. Who books ~any~ major client meeting without first checking with the team ?

Trying to get a hotel in Sydney for NYE. I'm far too late aren't I?

Anyone get very depressed and anxious specifically around their birthday?? Comes around every year and it’s hard because people are asking me how I’m going to celebrate or what the plan is. It’s about a month from now and every year I feel more anxious and depressed around it, I’m only 23. Wish I could just time travel to later in the year or something.

36 and my body cannot handle alcohol anymore!

I live in a condo w maybe 50 units currently half full. Our gym is still open. Rarely more than one person in it. My SO was pissed I went and said that’s breaking quarantine. Ridic or should not go?

Anyone familiar with nanny taxes?
We've always just paid cash to our previous nannies and our new one is requesting to be paid via a W-2.
That will force us to pay additional 7.5% in FICA as employers.

Can we pay her on a 1099? How does that work and do we have to contribute anything ourself if we do similar to W2?

Please keep unhelpful judgments to a minimum regarding us trying to pay cash

Why do firms not give referral bonuses for post-clerkship candidates? If anything, they’re generally more competitive. Unfortunately was told it’s standard practice

Anybody knows average processing time for Visitor visa these days for someone with no travel history? I applied for my parents but it has been 10weeks with no decision yet.

Has anyone ever gone out to the W Hotel on Capitol Hill? Is it like a bar/club? Do you recommend it?

I feel like I die a little inside every time someone cites Wikipedia instead of actual research

How much is fair for movers from Boston to Wayland? Bedroom and living room in a 500 sq ft apartment, only furniture.

By when are the ratings decided and when are they communicated?

Does anyone talk about economic diversity? You know middle class and economically challenged people who cannot afford art schools and expensive private colleges?

I'm looking to obtain my CPA license, but I've already graduated with my bachelors degree. Is there a way to pursue the eligibility without a masters degree? I only have 6 classes to put me at the 150 mark.

529 Plan VERSUS Prepaid

We live in Florida and currently have a Freshman in High School and a 16 month old. We hear from our friends and family with college bound children "I wish we would have done Florida PrePaid." After obviously ignoring this for years, we are finally trying to do it before "it's too late" for both children.

Does anyone have recommendations on which plan to go with for each child? I once did the pros and cons on a whiteboard and it seemed like 529 was better.

What are everyone's thoughts on executive MBA vs. traditional MBA? I'm currently pursuing a traditional MBA but sometimes I wonder what could've been 😅

Guys weighing around 185 lbs. What are your compound lift PRs? Just curious

Hi fishes,
Wanted to know what is the probation period in cognizant and what is np in tht probation. Joined cogni in sep. Please help. @cognizant

I've got a couple PMO roles to fill. Contact positions thru end of 2020 in Chicago.
DM me for more info.

Is anyone in this group spent 4 years in public accounting audit still waiting for his/her employer to start Labor petition perm process? I have only 2 years left with my h1b now, during this unprecedented time I am worried if the firm may not be willing to incur additional cost? Please let me know if anyone in this group have faced the similar situation?

Question on UK visa-
My partner will be traveling often to London, once a month for an year starting September. He is getting his visa through work (10 years, multiple entry, 6 months max stay, cost some $1000).

I have applied for standard tourist visa in the past and they are usually short term. It could be max 6 months, but they see your itinerary and allocate you few months around the itinerary

Is there a way to get 6 months multiple entry visa, if I were to join him once in a while.

Thoughts on the proposed JetBlue -Spirit Merger?

I used to be a big fan of Jetblue(nyc based), but lately I feel like the airline is just as bad as the low cost ones. Old aircrafts, canceled and delayed flights. I can see why it’s important for JetBlue to have this merger for their relevance in this field.

What are the best sites to find air travel deals/track flight prices? Is Skyscanner still good? Hopper?

Any recommendations for hotels in Barcelona? Will be staying there for 3 nights in August in a group of 4.

Thanks in advance!

Recommendations for Mendocino? Going to be there for a couple of days and looking for things to do. Open to anything!

Has anyone Moved from NY (Long Island) to FL? What were some of the unexpected changes to life styles you noticed? This is the best bowl for It.

Which Kimpton do I choose in Portland?

In Seattle for the weekend. What are your favorite things to do and see?

If I take 4 weeks off to travel (I have the PTO), is that frowned upon?

How bad is Yosemite on 4th of July?

Best spas for a long weekend in the US?

Planning to venture out to Arizona/Nevad/Utah/California and WFH for 2 months. Any recommendations on which cities / towns to live in?

Traveling to Rome and London with the fam (kids - 8 and 10). Any tips and recommendations as to things to see and/or how to prepare?

Hi Fish Fam!!! My BF and I just arrived to Ibiza for three nights and would love some recommendations! We would love to turn up! 😀 Thanks in advance!!

How do you manage to get covid test done in the 24 hours window? PCR takes time and none of the labs I reached out to does rapid testing.

Restaurant recommendations in Nashville? Places with good food and cocktails

Has anyone had experience travelling to the US from the Schengen area, while on OPT. I understand that students on an F1 visa are allowed to re-enter, but It’s unclear what happens for students on OPT (not in college anymore)

Best things to do in Bora Bora outside of the usual overwater bungalows? How’s the restaurant scene? Any good hiking?

Looking for suggestions on what area to stay in Austin-downtown congress ave, convention center area or Capitol Hill area. Won’t have a car so will he walking or taking other transportation to get around.

Places to stay in Iceland that aren’t hella expensive? Also, any suggestions on ways to save money when there?