How did you first find out about Flyertalk? [merged threads]
Aug 12, 2005, 11:14 pm
#31
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 2,055
Lordy, I had been trolling the long dead remains of rec.travel.air for many a moons before Flyertalk came around. Scary to think I've known Sheryl for that long 
And before/during that time on AOL travel boards before they were rendered totally useless.
However, I'm sure I lurked for quite a while here before posting. I even remember everyone talking about going to PIP and thinking that might be fun but I had a new job and couldn't get away and I had no clue about upgrading, so didn't want to be stuck in coach while the swells flew on the upper deck.
And before/during that time on AOL travel boards before they were rendered totally useless.However, I'm sure I lurked for quite a while here before posting. I even remember everyone talking about going to PIP and thinking that might be fun but I had a new job and couldn't get away and I had no clue about upgrading, so didn't want to be stuck in coach while the swells flew on the upper deck.
Aug 13, 2005, 7:35 pm
#32
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: PHL (and sometimes BKK)
Programs: aa/ua gold; mar titanium. SPG till I die.
Posts: 15,648
user "dlombard" told me, he's a friend of mine and another freq flyer.
Like all forums I lurk till I can get a feel for the scene and then participate.
Like all forums I lurk till I can get a feel for the scene and then participate.
Aug 16, 2005, 9:00 pm
#35
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Irvine, CA USA
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Starwood SPG Platinum, Fairmont Premier
Posts: 260
Sat next to an AA EXP from LAX to LHR. As a gold he not only informed me on how to do a Platinum Challenge which made me Plat within 1 month, but also gave me FlyerTalk and Seat Guru...geez, what had I been missing with all of those orphaned miles and such. Now I only do two airline programs, I figured out Starwood Plat on my own but the advice (and help from Starwood Lurker) helped me make plat there as well last year.
Now I make sure I spread the word as well.
Now I make sure I spread the word as well.
Aug 16, 2005, 9:31 pm
#38
Moderator: Hilton Honors forums
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Marietta, Georgia, United States
Posts: 24,997
Originally Posted by rkt10
Hey Canarsie, what is the criterion for being an original member?
Aug 16, 2005, 11:29 pm
#39
Moderator: Delta SkyMiles, Luxury Hotels, TravelBuzz! and Italy
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 26,543
I'm glad that Canarsiehas weighed in. My reasons for joining FT are quite emotional and personal. My buddy, Canarsie has given me the strength to discuss it; perhaps in the morning. Thanks, Canarsie, you always seem to come along at the right time.
Aug 17, 2005, 6:47 am
#40
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Florida and St Thomas
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum
Posts: 129
I found FT in Sept of last year. After 10 years of steady business flying I was finally nearing AAGold and was researching what it would do for me. Boy, did I waste all those years!
Since finding FT I have only sat in the back of the plane once, made Plat by December and have actually started to *enjoy* flying again. I've joined car and hotel loyalty programs and have been treated like royalty when ever I travel.
FT has changed me from self-loading cargo into an efficient and happy traveler.
onelove
Since finding FT I have only sat in the back of the plane once, made Plat by December and have actually started to *enjoy* flying again. I've joined car and hotel loyalty programs and have been treated like royalty when ever I travel.
FT has changed me from self-loading cargo into an efficient and happy traveler.
onelove
Aug 17, 2005, 7:18 am
#41
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: AUS - Formerly MSP, IAD/DCA, SYD, CBR, BNE, JNB
Programs: QF & NW Clubs. Will never buy another ticket on UA or US.
Posts: 1,100
Found FT from a link on Mileageworkshop.com - a site that in its day was excellent but hasn't been updated for years even though it is still up and running (a bit of an enigma really) - Gary Steiger's FreeFrequentFlyerMiles.com has filled the void Mileageworkshop has left in my daily surfing and FT has added hugely - I read every day but don't post as often.
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Aug 17, 2005, 10:21 am
#42
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Maryland
Programs: HH Diamond, Bonvoy Gold, AA Plat
Posts: 210
Originally Posted by ANDREWCX
Found FT from a link on Mileageworkshop.com - a site that in its day was excellent but hasn't been updated for years even though it is still up and running (a bit of an enigma really) - Gary Steiger's FreeFrequentFlyerMiles.com has filled the void Mileageworkshop has left in my daily surfing and FT has added hugely - I read every day but don't post as often.
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Aug 17, 2005, 3:02 pm
#43
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: CBR
Programs: AA Plat, QF PS
Posts: 79
My previous boss is a FTer, and started me off by referring me to MyPoints (ReferAFriend 
). At that time, due to living in a regional area & doing all the relationship/parental things, I hadn't travelled for 18 years ! SInce those dark days, in the last 2 years I've made numerous domestic trips, done 2 long-hauls (US & Europe) and am booked again for SFO in Feb - all recreational
I'm part-way through Galileo/Qantas ticketing certification, all for my own pleasure, and am looking at emigrating to Canada
So FlyerTalk really does make a difference
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). At that time, due to living in a regional area & doing all the relationship/parental things, I hadn't travelled for 18 years ! SInce those dark days, in the last 2 years I've made numerous domestic trips, done 2 long-hauls (US & Europe) and am booked again for SFO in Feb - all recreationalI'm part-way through Galileo/Qantas ticketing certification, all for my own pleasure, and am looking at emigrating to Canada
So FlyerTalk really does make a difference
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Aug 17, 2005, 7:11 pm
#44
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Boston
Programs: UA 1K, SPG Gold, HH Silver
Posts: 102
About two years ago now, I collegue of mine that I was working with on a project that required frequent (or what I thought of as frequent at the time) travel from BOS-SFO and back, pointed me toward Flyertalk and Seatguru.
That year I was able to make UA 2P, This year things have gotten a bit crazy (for me... and if you ask my wife and have qualified for 1k with the help of everyone here.
That year I was able to make UA 2P, This year things have gotten a bit crazy (for me... and if you ask my wife
and have qualified for 1k with the help of everyone here.