Pook, just wanted to thank you for your offer. Bob was able to do it for me today - I may even reimburse him some day...just kidding - we are getting together in February and he will get his $$ then or beforehand. Bob used an Amex card to book my flights, turned down at first but corrected with a phone call with Amex - don't know if using Amex made the difference. I had no luck with Visa/MC.

Thanks again to both of you. This forum is amazing.

Craig, I'm glad you found a solution to your problem.

The people on this forum are amazing.

Happy to hear that Craig!

Having observed Bob's typing and mathematical skills, I can't help but wonder what passport name changes will be required, where he booked you to and what the charges will be. I do know capital letters will not be involved...

Beffore you thank him, you'd better wait till you see what interest and fees Banker Bob will tack on!

Booked more flights today using Visa credit card, no problems. Very weird how it works for some, not for others.

ok, i did make one mistake or the airline did.... seats missing on one flight... it will now not let me correct it but it will another day i am sure...

i used amex and used internet explorer rather than my normal portal from my service provider....

mar---my kids told me internet pros do not capitalize...
who are you going to kick around next week? thin skinned today

To reserve a seat will require additional payment I think. Another round with Air Asia is in the future for you Bob.

We didn't choose seats on Air Asia- I figured they were short flights and I'm cheap anyway... We ended up with good seats, and always seated together. I did pay for extra kilos of luggage, and that worked well. I was lucky in that my daughter and I had just been on another trip using airlines strict about luggage in Turkey, so I had a good idea of what our bags would weigh.

Okay, for what it's worth, we have our exit row seats, at additional cost of course. Thanks again to Bob for his persistent efforts...

Wow, Craig. What an ordeal. Glad it finally worked out! I hope that's the only glitch in your SEA trip planning!
Carol

FYI---AA did send me an e mail with a response to my e mail to them.... it took several days

Bob we need some first class plane tickets to London and Emirate will not accept any of my credit cards. Can you buy 3 tickets for us? First class, departure Feb 12th and returning on Feb 26th. Please choose the flights using the A380 only.

I'll pay you back the next time you're in Bangkok.

Thanks!

lol, Pook!

Pook..If he is buying first class on Emirate and on a A380 I want...no.. NEED to be in that seat!

done... shall i fed ex them to you?? i got the ladies first class but you will have the co-pilot's seat...

While you're at it Bob, book us on that Emirates flight too and add it to my tab. I'll settle for first class - no need to put me in the co-pilot's seat...

Count me in as well!!! Thanks Bob... you're a real gem!

(and you DID say you owe me one for all the stuff I've taken to/brought back from BKK)