Who we all are
Jan 16, 2015, 4:07 pm
#3106
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: LHR
Programs: AA
Posts: 773
Been lurking for a bit and posting for the last couple of weeks--seems like a really great community, happy to be hanging around it.
I'm SFO-based, I used to do a lot of travel for my job, during which time I racked up a few hundred thousand AA miles, although I wasn't trying to maximize anything, never reached elite status, etc. Now that I've started paying a lot more attention, it happens that I have a job that doesn't call for travel.
But I am in a long-distance relationship and thinking that if I put my mind to it I can probably at least hit AA gold for the first time ever this year. Baby steps!
I'm SFO-based, I used to do a lot of travel for my job, during which time I racked up a few hundred thousand AA miles, although I wasn't trying to maximize anything, never reached elite status, etc. Now that I've started paying a lot more attention, it happens that I have a job that doesn't call for travel.
But I am in a long-distance relationship and thinking that if I put my mind to it I can probably at least hit AA gold for the first time ever this year. Baby steps!
Jan 18, 2015, 9:03 am
#3107
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Sydney Australia.
Programs: Virgin Australia
Posts: 5
Another Aussie
I just joined up this morning (The joy of night shift) etc etc etc. Ive seena few forums relating to aviation but mainly followed the military side of things (Ex Military and yes old habits die hard 
) Thought this might be the place to learn some new things and also a good way to meet people and have fun. 44 years young, traveled most of my life, last holiday was to HK and Vietnam last year with my better half. Vietnam - what an amazing place.
Anyway enough dribble from me and im sure my basic details can already be seen to the left of my name ?
Thanks
) Thought this might be the place to learn some new things and also a good way to meet people and have fun. 44 years young, traveled most of my life, last holiday was to HK and Vietnam last year with my better half. Vietnam - what an amazing place.Anyway enough dribble from me and im sure my basic details can already be seen to the left of my name ?
Thanks
Jan 19, 2015, 2:23 pm
#3108
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 1
Hello everyone,
I just discovered this forum and it seems like a real bible for travelers! I am Romain, 23 y-o, from France and I'm studying international business in a master organized by 4 countries in Europe (Italy, France, Germany and Spain), so I'm glad to combine studies and travel!
About that, I am writing a master thesis and would need a little help to complete it... I know it's not very funny to fill in questionnaires, but your contribution would help me a lot! It's about co-creation in travel services, and of course responses remain anonymous and only used for my work! Link below:
http://www.sphinxonline.net/embs6/co...stionnaire.htm
Thanks a lot in advance and keep travelling (for the curious, my master in called European Master in Business Studies - EMBS)
Romain
I just discovered this forum and it seems like a real bible for travelers! I am Romain, 23 y-o, from France and I'm studying international business in a master organized by 4 countries in Europe (Italy, France, Germany and Spain), so I'm glad to combine studies and travel!
About that, I am writing a master thesis and would need a little help to complete it... I know it's not very funny to fill in questionnaires, but your contribution would help me a lot! It's about co-creation in travel services, and of course responses remain anonymous and only used for my work! Link below:
http://www.sphinxonline.net/embs6/co...stionnaire.htm
Thanks a lot in advance and keep travelling
(for the curious, my master in called European Master in Business Studies - EMBS)Romain
Jan 23, 2015, 8:50 am
#3109
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 32
I've been lurking in the Miles & Points threads for about two years, and finally made an account 6 months ago. I only recently discovered the community threads so here's my "intro."
I'm an attorney living in the D.C. area. I recently switched employment settings and am looking forward to taking advantage of a more flexible schedule by logging several international trips this year. I typically hate flying, but the tips and tricks I've learned here concerning upgrades and lounge access have made flying much more enjoyable.
I'm an attorney living in the D.C. area. I recently switched employment settings and am looking forward to taking advantage of a more flexible schedule by logging several international trips this year. I typically hate flying, but the tips and tricks I've learned here concerning upgrades and lounge access have made flying much more enjoyable.
Jan 24, 2015, 9:32 pm
#3110
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Montreal
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 204
wow, this thread has been here since 1998! I just discovered this community, even though i'm an avid traveler, i'm not that savvy so i stumbled into this site while trying to search for flight deals. I'm from Mexico, living in Canada for the last 6 years. I have lived in many countries and love to learn about other cultures. There is few countries I wouldn't visit since I love adventure!
Jan 27, 2015, 8:56 am
#3111
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: PHL and LAS
Programs: AA PLT Pro, Marriott Lifetime PLT
Posts: 144
Hi there! I'm newish to the forums (lurker for a long while). I'm from Sarasota, FL.
As far as traveling, I'm a piker compared to most of you. We have two kiddos who are getting to the age where they're appreciating seeing different parts of the country. We have aspirations to visit friends on Kauai next year.
It's good to be here and I greatly appreciate everyone sharing their wisdom!
As far as traveling, I'm a piker compared to most of you. We have two kiddos who are getting to the age where they're appreciating seeing different parts of the country. We have aspirations to visit friends on Kauai next year.
It's good to be here and I greatly appreciate everyone sharing their wisdom!
Welcome to FT
Feb 8, 2015, 7:12 am
#3113
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 29
Hi, my name is Mike I run an advertising agency and a Coffeeshop my Hobbies are Travelling and since this year Blogging I have a Video-Blog which is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcND...ayCBCEsKfnKnWS
and a travel blog which is
www.travel-love.org
Mike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcND...ayCBCEsKfnKnWS
and a travel blog which is
www.travel-love.org
Mike
Feb 15, 2015, 12:04 pm
#3116
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 5
Phoenix Area Newbie
Hi All,
I have been a lurker and a member for several years now. As the time is getting closer to retirement
, I am looking to find folks that would like to discuss how they leverage travel deals, both domestic and international, from the Phoenix area and where to start looking. Feel free to reach out and say hello!
I have been a lurker and a member for several years now. As the time is getting closer to retirement
, I am looking to find folks that would like to discuss how they leverage travel deals, both domestic and international, from the Phoenix area and where to start looking. Feel free to reach out and say hello!
Feb 24, 2015, 5:58 am
#3117
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 30
Hello all. I'm a golf professional who used to travel frequently, however, thanks to a broken wrist, I have been grounded the last two years, and lost status. Ugh.
Looking forward to getting back in the air and planning for a trip to Scotland this spring. Came to get some advice on the flight and found this thread! So, hello!
Looking forward to getting back in the air and planning for a trip to Scotland this spring. Came to get some advice on the flight and found this thread! So, hello!
Mar 2, 2015, 3:11 pm
#3118
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: PHC,LOS,CDG,FRA,YYJ
Programs: Aeroplan, Flying Blue
Posts: 5
hi, longtime lurker. Great place to glean info. Fly a lot for work, and have racked up lots of points on two mileage programs. Recently had the need to ask a proper question, so just joined. Thanks for all the great info, and technical jargon speak, for which I use quite regularly against the agents themselves...things they don't want you to know!
Mar 17, 2015, 10:31 am
#3119
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Chicago
Posts: 3
Yikes! The fact that the first post in this thread dates back to 1998 just blew my mind! Amazing! Anyway, a bit about me... I live in Chicago and work for a tech startup. I travel at least twice a year to Nicaragua, my desire is to travel to Europe soon. The big downside besides the expense is the little vacation time I get at work. Hopefully, things will change this year!