“Who does that???”

People more interested in traveling than talking about it.

@ctbarron

thank you for being the only person with a serious reply!

What a f’ed up program!! Literally the only economy redemption possible to PTY (Panama) from the US is a 4-5 hour flight (DFW or MIA) with miniscule 30″ pitch.

And AA will not take my money for extra legroom.

Been that way for at least a couple years. No MCE on saver awards.

We will all be doing that in a few years…

When F or C costs 1,253,456 (low season) miles! #thehorror

“contribute to your school system via the herb tax”. LOL

I am not the planning type, I get stressed out easily 🙂

I think I have never gotten out of the airport in Portland, looks like a lovely place. And many TBB regulars.

Maybe one day…

Very helpful, thank you!

I am on a standby for the 4 hour tour on any of my 3 full days there. No luck yet. So sad.

Hmmm, should I do the Conrad in Hong Kong or go back to the IC. My free night expires August 16. Hmmm, life is so tough sometimes lol.

I love coffee, I expect to drink A LOT of it in the lounge!

I would be down for the PDX-DO, Alaska Airlines flies there, right? I never been to Oregon and I would like to contribute to your school system via the herb tax.

Cheers,

PedroNY

I think you get one bear per person, but you can ask for more. They have 8 different types.

Food is good, you can fill up if you want. Of course, Tokyo has some fantastic restaurants, without any shrimp, so it is up to you.

Food is actually from their stellar restaurant which is downstairs, different items every night. They have delicious afternoon tea time sweets as well, and make killer coffee/tea drinks. Alcohol is unlimited during cocktail hour, I don’t exactly remember what time it is I want to say 5-7 or 6-8. Some good selection of whiskey, cognac, gin, vodka, wine, beer, etc. I think you can ask them to mix it for you as well.

I brought a Japanese friend in before, so I do not know how many they will allow, there is probably a limit to one or two… I asked ahead of time, they noted something in their notebook, and when I came in they treated him with a lot of respect — but I think that is also a culture thing there. Lots of bowing.

I stayed at a Conrad in NYC, Macau, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bali and Tokyo. I have to say Tokyo is still my most favorite, specifically the lounge. Some people like HKG a bit more, but I honestly think Tokyo’s attention to detail is out of this world.

Enjoy your trip, glad to hear you are spending an extra night there, it will be worth it.

BTW, I took advice of your readers and booked a 6 hour city bike tour when I am there in July. Thanks 🙂

Cheers,

PedroNY

WTF is “econ”???

Who does that???

I fly for free too. (If you don’t count the cost of taxes, cost to get the credit card, the cost to MS, the cost of gas to MS, the mental aggravation of meeting minimum spend, the weird routing you have to settle for when you take that FREE flight, etc.)

Phew….need to relax. Herb store, followed by some McPho to cure the munchies. Hey, now THAT sounds like a reason for a TBB PDX-DO!

I vote Ramsey to organize the shenanigans!