Kolek planning to go pro
Anyone done high speed trains in Italy? They look like they are really something. And, are strikes a real threat nowadays?
Have even more respect for United Airlines today as a result of their consideration.As other posts have shown, my wife and I are headed to Italy in early October. We paid for two business class seats, round-trip via Frankfurt. The fare was $3,325 each when we booked last May.In the past few days, United lowered the posted business class fair on United.Com to $2,200 round-trip. I saw it and immediately called the 1K desk trying to figure out how to take advantage of the lower fare. The agent looked and within a couple of seconds, acknowledged that the fare was quite a bit less expensive and issued us a flight credit for the difference.I was pleasantly stunned. With no change penalty, we received over $2,200 in flight credits good until next May. Hats off to United! It's why I fly United!
I'm a fellow 1K as you know, so its not like I'm anti-United, however, they have no change fees for any flights originating in the US, and have been that way since COVID got rolling. So good on the agent for doing it herself and being upfront about it, but you could have booked to a different flight or moved around and taken advantage of the lower fare given no change fees anymore That being said, Ive been pleasantly surprised by the Scott Kirby-led United as of late. They've been proactive and customer focused which is a nice change. Being the first US airline to require employee vaccination is a good PR as well.
I probably could have done it myself and it's theoretically easy to do. But, geez, ya never know how it will sort out digitally.The agent was really nice about it.I have mixed feelings about the Kirby-led United. I really appreciate the vaccination mandate and I see some of what you're saying. But, I also think they have used Covid-19 to get cheap at times. Not opening the United Clubs until recently and not opening Polaris lounges is kinda dumb.
Has anyone spent much time in Atlanta? I've been there but it's been awhile. Restaurants? Any recommendations besides the Aquarium?
If you don't have a car, just bum around downtown. The city is a sprawling mess.
Where are you staying and do you have a car?
Loews Atlanta. I think it's in Midtown? I can get a car if neccessary.
Take the train from the airport to the Midtown station (unless you need a car otherwise). I always hit up The Varsity, but I’m a sucker for those kinds of places.
Yes that’s midtown which is good. Lot’s of restaurants and cool neighborhoods around there. I will throw out a few types of places/locations. Wouldn’t hurt to have a car but all of the below are walkable or a short Uber ride away. CAVEAT: I haven’t been down to that area since pre-COVID so I think these all of these places are all still around but not really sure tbh. JCT Kitchen - great restaurant and rooftop bar with city viewPiedmont Park / Park Tavern - well-known park with good spot to drink outside if weather is nice (and you like dogs)South City KitchenNan Thai The Vortex - Atlanta institution for burgersCollege football hall of fameWorld of Coke Ponce City Market- converted Sears warehouse building with multiple restaurants/drinking spots both outside and in. Rooftop bar/mini golf is pretty cool. Also located on the BeltLine which is a 20+ mile system of former railways which are now walking trails. Lots of cool restaurants and a good brewery are right there. Rathbun’s SteakVirginia highlands neighborhoodInman Park neighborhood Without knowing how much time you are spending and interests, the above is a good starting point to get out and explore and have some good eats. If I had to pick two of the above it would be Piedmont Park and Ponce City Market/beltline for good Atlanta experiences.
Was it Kyma? Was there once but we’ll over ten years ago. Was fantastic then. Honestly, Atlanta is known for having TONS of good and mostly affordable restaurants. It is hard to go wrong.
EinsteinsFlying biscuitSouth city kitchenAll are very good
Tyvm!! I will have about 1.5 or 2 days where I'm free. Are the restaurants in Buckhead any better than Midtown? I noticed a Greek place that looked good. That Ponce City Market sounds very cool.
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