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jackal , Nov 11, 2013 1:07 am
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Welcome!

You will find most current list of Information Desk Resource Links in the Wikipost at the top of the page. If the full wiki is not currently displayed at the top of the page, just look for the Wikipost title bar and click or tap the [+] button in the far right corner of the bar to reveal the contents. Click or tap again on the [-] to hide the wiki contents:



This is a member maintained wiki. Any FTer with at least 90 days and 90 posts is invited to edit the above wiki. Please help us grow our resource library by adding any missing links that would be useful to our members.

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jackal , Nov 15, 2013 9:53 pm
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Lots of sticky threads in this forum now. That means there are lots of resources to help get you started on your FlyerTalk journey!

Some content is probably duplicated or could be merged into other threads to reduce the number of stickies. Please feel free to post in this thread any suggestions you have on how to better organize the content. Also, please feel free to utilize thread wikiposts (either editing existing ones or creating new ones where applicable) to help organize content.

Your efforts to assist us are appreciated!
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NewbieRunner , Nov 17, 2013 3:47 am
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Flame-free threads elsewhere on FlyerTalk
The Information Desk forum is a safe and flame-free place for members (especially newer members) to post questions. It is also a good place for questions which do not easily fit in a single forum. However, if you know which forum on FlyerTalk is best suited for your question but don't want unfriendly responses, there are also a number of flame-free threads for program specific questions. They are often labelled "Newbie Lounge" but everybody is welcome to post questions there.


Airline Programs

Aegean Airlines | Miles&Bonus
Flame-Free Questions on A3 - ask your newbie (and not so newbie) questions here

Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alas...e-new-old.html

American Airlines | AAdvantage
NEWBIE LOUNGE 2024: Ask AA newbie questions here - flame-free thread

Avianca | LifeMiles and Amigo
LM Newbie Lounge: Ask your Questions Here (Flame Free)

Cathay Pacific | Asia Miles]
The Wing-let - a lounge for any questions and discussions [NEWBIE QUESTIONS WELCOME]

EL AL | Matmid
The EL AL FAQ (Newbie Questions Welcome - Flame Free)

Emirates | Skywards
[EK NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (Flame Free) 2024

Japan Airlines | JAL Mileage Bank
[JAL NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (flame free)

Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss, Brussels, LOT and Other Partners | Miles & More
[NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Lufthansa Group Questions Here [2016-]

Qatar Airways | Privilege Club
[NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask your questions here. Flame free

Thai Airways | Royal Orchid Plus
New to Thai Airways? Please post your questions here

Turkish Airlines | Miles&Smiles
The Newbie Zone: ask your questions here

United Airlines | MileagePlus
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2024]


Global Airline Alliances

oneworld
[NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (flame free)


Hotel Programs

Hyatt | Gold Passport
[HYATT NEWBIE LOUNGE - 2016] Ask Your Questions Here (flame/snark free)



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If I have left anything out please let me know and I will update the list.
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aBroadAbroad , Apr 13, 2014 1:54 pm
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Adding location and program information to your profile
Click or tap one of the MyFlyertalk links that appear at the top of every page:



Click or tap the Edit Your Details link in the control panel that appears on the left side of your screen:



Scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your location (airport code, city or country) and program information (if you have status, include that), along with any other details you'd like to share, and click/tap the "Save Changes" button:


You're all set!
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aBroadAbroad , Apr 13, 2015 1:56 pm
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Another new information desk resource!
We've added a http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/infor...ion-about.html thread. It includes a wikipost with a topic index to help you figure out where to find information throughout the FlyerTalk site. It's a work in progress, so if you feel there's something missing, please let us know!
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Oxnardjan , Apr 12, 2016 8:53 pm
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Hi, I am new to this blog, found it referenced on CC. I got hooked on it after 48 hours and then was listening to Judge John Hodgman and there was Jesse and Ty (sp?) and cracked up. Now to my questions, I need to know if there is a list of the acronyms used in the posts. I have figured out some on them but need to know what Y and J and F when posters are referring to the aircraft.
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SanDiego1K , Apr 12, 2016 9:37 pm
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Quote:
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I need to know if there is a list of the acronyms used in the posts.
Here you go:

FlyerTalk Glossary

Y = coach
J = business
F = first
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JuliusPIV , Jan 3, 2017 7:51 am
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Taking it to the Next Level & Local User Group
I wouldn't dare say that I have a handle on the basics but I am very curious about how to take it to 'the next level' in terms of building an appreciable (substantial?) miles/points balance and squeezing the most out of them.

Is there a FlyerTalk Local User Group for the Washington DC area? (Didn't see one here.)
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dm6214 , Jan 4, 2017 9:26 am
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Where does one find out what fare class a ticket is?
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JuliusPIV , Jan 4, 2017 3:52 pm
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Where does one find out what fare class a ticket is?
Does this help?
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jackal , Jan 6, 2017 2:34 am
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Originally Posted by JuliusPIV
I wouldn't dare say that I have a handle on the basics but I am very curious about how to take it to 'the next level' in terms of building an appreciable (substantial?) miles/points balance and squeezing the most out of them.

Is there a FlyerTalk Local User Group for the Washington DC area? (Didn't see one here.)
Those "group" things in the forum software never took off.

DC people do get together regularly. You'll want to keep an eye on CommunityBuzz for talk about meet-ups and things. There's a very active thread in there called the "DC Happy Hour" thread or similar. It's just people meeting usually for dinner, but meeting people in person is one of the best ways to ask questions and pick up tidbits from knowledgeable people all while having a good time over some good food.
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historylover , Jul 22, 2017 10:41 am
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Travel Agent Question
Years ago, a travel agent friend of mine was able to run a search on a friend's name on an international flight and confirm a booking/seat. She placed my seat right next to her as a favor to both of us. If someone has a flight number, is there an interface that a travel agent can use to view the passenger list? Thank you in advance.
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donski101 , Sep 24, 2019 3:39 am
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How do I create my first post/question. I've hunted high and low through the menus and the resources?
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How do I create my first post/question. I've hunted high and low through the menus and the resources?
Just go the sub forum and start a new thread
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles-points-1/
As your profile lists "Programs: Qantas BA"
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...tive-club-446/
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qant...ent-flyer-498/
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PDTDub , Nov 17, 2019 5:47 am
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Getting Started
How do you Submit First Query. I did find info saying go to relevant forum and then New Thread. I did find relevant forum (MCT at airports http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/searc...rt-connections ) But I can't find 'New Thread' within the forum. As you will gather I am a new member. Thanks.
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