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You're kidding,right?
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http://theticket-atlanta.com/ DISCOVER HIDDEN SKYMILES AWARDS. Delta.com has its fair share of kinks that you must work through when booking SkyMiles award tickets. But, there is a way to reveal those hard-to-find seats at the lowest redemption level. Here’s how: Simply sign up for Air France-KLM’s FlyingBlue frequent flyer program. That’s right…use another airline’s web site to find Delta and partner airline flights. Just look for “Classic” awards, which are the same as Delta’s lowest level redemptions. The FlyingBlue web site also searches Air France, KLM, Alitalia, CSA Czech, and Kenya Airways award availability. To enroll, sign up free here. You can then call Delta directly to book the flights that show Classic availability for Delta’s lowest mileage level. Delta.com does show Air France, KLM, and Alaska partner availability and allows you to search a month at a time. However, it is temperamental and not always accurate. Try using the FlyingBlue site to do your research and find more opportunities to use your SkyMiles—and let us know it this works better for you! We’d love to hear your feedback.
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On the last hole of 4 long rounds,he was in a green side sand trap.He blasts out,over the entire green and into the water on the far side.He had a huge smile,probably because of the shot itself and also it was the last hole of an awful week.
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Wow,really fast Google for you but a least YOU caught on.
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LOL,too funny! Guess you didn't see Tin Cup,circa 1996.The leading character's name was Roy McAvoy! And if he is just 22,how could he have played in the Open in '96 when he was 7 years old? God I love this site.People are so quick to pounce.
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seems like a nice kid from Northern Scotland,Northern Wales or Northern Britain.Northern Someplace. Or one of the bovine islands,Jersey or Guernsey .Very composed and very deserving.I sat through all 5 1/2 hours of coverage and there were some hilarious shots on 18 today,including Phil Nickelson who even had to laugh since it was so bad.
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Airbus and Boeing products running behind schedule
bigdelta replied to BigDUSA's topic in Idle Chit Chat
Airbus Paris jinx grounds planes On Sunday June 19, 2011, 11:12 pm By Tim Hepher LE BOURGET, France (Reuters) - Airbus faced the unexpected and daunting task on Monday of delivering a marketing blow to rival Boeing and maintaining momentum for a revamped jet with its two flagship planes grounded at the Paris Air Show. The European planemaker has targeted an order surge worth tens of billions of dollars, but was left reeling as the world's largest aviation event was jinxed by a series of mishaps including a taxiway collision involving the A380 superjumbo. The right-hand wing-tip of a test plane for the world's largest jetliner, with a wingspan of almost 80 meters (yards), scraped a building at Le Bourget airport on Sunday and was withdrawn from the air show's traditional flying displays. A second aircraft, the delayed European A400M airlifter, was also withdrawn from air display after a gearbox problem but will be allowed to perform in a flypast when French President Nicolas Sarkozy inaugurates the biennial event on Monday. The A380 collision caused dismay hours after the arrival of its new rival -- Boeing's elongated 747-8 superjumbo which is showing its distinctive silhouette abroad for the first time. The latest version of the legendary 747 jumbo touched down in orange and red "sunrise" livery symbolizing the importance of Asia, whose economic growth is set to dominate aviation in coming years starting with this week's air show. Industry sources expect some sales of both the A380 and 747-8 during the June 20-26 event but the main joust for market share concerns narrow-body, medium-haul 150-seat planes. The air show could bring two record deals on successive days as Airbus tries to woo buyers for a revamped A320neo with more efficient engines, saving airlines 15 percent in fuel costs. "We clearly believe in the business case and the orders you are going to see at the show are going to be astounding," said David Hess, chief executive of engine maker Pratt & Whitney. Buyers are already camped out in Paris hotels to negotiate the final details of major deals but are aware that Airbus has staked a lot on winning a slew of orders for the A320neo at the Paris show, and some are said to be digging in their heels. A $16 billion provisional deal from IndiGo to buy 180 A320neo passenger jets, first announced in January, was mired in further negotiations that could spill beyond the air show. The deal if finalized would set a record for the number of planes in one transaction. But sources say if all goes to plan it is set to be eclipsed by a 200-plane order being fine-tuned between Airbus and Malaysia's AirAsia. BOEING 777 FOR QATAR Demand for aircraft is on a sharp rebound driven by demand from Asia's rapidly growing airports and the Middle East. "Those two markets will enjoy at least one-third if not more of the demand increase for global air traffic in the next decade," said Philip Toy, a managing director at Alix Partners. The Airbus A320neo has also benefited from airline concerns about fuel costs. Boeing said on Sunday it would decide by end-year whether to upgrade its 737 with new engines from about 2016, as Airbus has done, or build an all-new jet in 2019. "They will sell hundreds but it is hard to tell what is gross and what is net, what is a conversion from an earlier order. There are myriad complications," said Teal Group analyst Richard Aboulafia said of the A320neo. Orders are likely to include a confirmation of an $8 billion 100-plane order from leasing giant ILFC and another plane order for both Airbus and Boeing planes another big lessor, GECAS. But it could be Boeing that grabs attention on day one of the show with a sale of 777 wide-body airplanes to Qatar Airways -- a reminder that the two planemakers are battling for market share on a second front after Airbus revamped its A350. Russia and China will flex their muscles as potential rivals to Airbus and Boeing, especially during a Tuesday visit by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and some analysts expect surprise sales. But Western planemakers say it will be some time before newcomers mount a serious challenge in civil aerospace. -
Airbus and Boeing products running behind schedule
bigdelta replied to BigDUSA's topic in Idle Chit Chat
Boeing hits back at Airbus over A350 plan On Sunday June 19, 2011, 5:57 am EDT By Kyle Peterson LE BOURGET, France (Reuters) - Boeing (NYSE:BA - News) dismissed a challenge by Airbus (Paris:EAD.PA - News) to its largest twinjet aircraft on Sunday after the European jetmaker delayed the launch of the A350-1000 to develop a bigger engine. Airbus announced the 18-month delay on the eve of the Paris Air Show, saying it would gain advantage in a battle for wide-body market share between the 365-seat Boeing 777-300ER and the future 350-seat A350-1000, now due in 2017. A senior Boeing executive shrugged off the threat to the long-range 777-300ER, which will be displayed at the show. "We've always seen that plane as a little bit of a struggle," said Randy Tinseth, vice president of marketing at Boeing's commercial division. "The only change here is it's a little bit later," he said. The A350 is being developed in three models of which the A350-1000 is the largest. Tinseth was quick to point out strong demand for the 777-300ER. Boeing has 225 unfilled orders for the plane, according to its web site. Total sales exceed 500 planes. In a direct stab at Airbus's design plans for the $12 billion project, Tinseth said Boeing believes the combination of wing and engine on the European plane is wrong. Airbus is insisting that after a series of relaunches the A350 will offer what its customers want and that its lightweight materials will help it outperform the older and heavier 777. Airbus sales chief John Leahy said top airlines had asked the European company to increase the range and payload of the A350-1000 which will now be able to tackle to emerging new routes like Paris to Santiago or Shanghai to Boston. "I think most of the world's airlines will be delighted with this airplane," Leahy said. -
WEMBLEY, England -- Budweiser has become the first American sponsor of England's FA Cup. The beer company, which is owned by St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch, has secured a three-year deal to sponsor world football's oldest domestic cup competition. With Budweiser replacing German utility company E.ON as the main sponsor, both of England's cup competitions are now sponsored by beer companies. Carling is the title sponsor of the League Cup. Manchester City won the FA Cup last month by beating Stoke. NYON, Switzerland -- The 2013 Champions League final will be played at Wembley, the venue for last month's showcase game. European soccer's governing body Thursday cited the success of the May 28 game between Manchester United and Barcelona in returning the final to London. This will be the first time a stadium has held the European Cup final twice in three years. Wembley hosted the final twice in four years between 1968 and 1971. The 2013 final takes place during the English Football Association's 150th anniversary. Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/06/16/2269740/wembley-to-host-2013-champions.html#ixzz1PSqixm2O
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Nearly as funny as Brit announcers trying to describe American football. And BTW,when did Brad Friedel become a Brit? He sounded awful with his lame Brit accent yesterday.Too bad he quit the national team several years too early.
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Possession isn't everything-just look to last year's final. MU started the match with 10 as Chocharita was obviously back in Mexico.And Giggs made 3 quality passes in 90 minutes.Barca is on another level,period.I wonder where they would rank on the list of national teams on FIFA's list.Certainly better than almost every one.
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No matter which crook wins,it's a lose/lose for soccer,period.Yes it's sad they only have crooks to choose from.
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Your original post regarding the "tackler" was,"only Giggs and Scholes have any class but both are ageing".And the key phrase in this post is "in his day".His "day" passed several years ago.And please stop pretending like you know more about SOCCER than us.Find another channel to watch besides ManU TV.We are actually cackling hyenas laughing at you.
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Can’t Use Your Miles? Comparing Seat Availability Among Airlines
bigdelta replied to bigdelta's topic in Airline Discussion
Delta Miles DO NOT expire. http://www.delta.com/skymiles/about_skymiles/membership_guide_program/skymiles_rules/index.jsp#expiration -
Scholes has class?That's laughable.He's the world's worst tackler in addition to being a has-been.I'm shocked he didn't pick up his normal yellow in the 7 minutes he was on.
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I thought there was a hope at halftime.But there isn't a team around to beat Barca.Instead of watching at home,I went to the big casino to watch with all the locals (Mexicans).Of course their hero,Javier Hernandez (Chicarito),was a total no-show today,meaning MU was playing with 10 the entire match.After his 3rd offside,I started calling him "chocharita" which roughly translated means "little pussy",which really pissed off the locals.But they eventually realized he was still in Mexico for all he contributed.VanDerSar had a match to forget as his final one for MU.So after the gov't too their 3% I almost broke even. On Reading....
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I hope not.I have to pull for Lady Alice Ferguson's charges for 2 hours tomorrow because it paid 8-1 when I bought it in January.I also got "any UK team" at 3-2.Any spanish team was even money and Barca was 2-1.Barca wins,I break even,MU wins,nice payday!C'mon Alice. edit:My ducats were purchased on Feb 12 & 13.
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OMFG! It never ends.
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For Frequent Fliers, a Ranking of the Stingiest Airlines
bigdelta replied to bigdelta's topic in Airline Discussion
"Traditionally airlines have made seats available for awards far in advance, rarely adding to award inventory in the final 21 days before departure. But that's changed. Travelers should now check early and check often". That is very important. -
Yes,there is the occasional exception,but by far,and I mean in the upper 90s percentile,it means the same aircraft,especially on domestic flights.So continue,as usual,to knit pick away google Tom.It's what you're known best for.
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I will help any that may not know the difference.Non-stop means non-stop.Direct means one or more stops on the same aircraft.
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Can’t Use Your Miles? Comparing Seat Availability Among Airlines
bigdelta replied to bigdelta's topic in Airline Discussion
A very important line in that other thread is,"Traditionally airlines have made seats available for awards far in advance, rarely adding to award inventory in the final 21 days before departure. But that's changed. Travelers should now check early and check often". god I love it,-20 & counting! -
Can’t Use Your Miles? Comparing Seat Availability Among Airlines
bigdelta replied to bigdelta's topic in Airline Discussion
My most sincere apology MM.Somehow I managed to post it in the other,more important thread I posted regarding airline miles. indeed. http://www.pattayatalk.com/forums/topic/55205-for-frequent-fliers-a-ranking-of-the-stingiest-airlines/ Thanks kaiser for bringing it to the correct thread.
