The Master "Youngest MP Elite Member" Thread [Merged]
Mar 25, 2005, 9:23 pm
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Originally Posted by wimpypipsqueak
I also like to sneak a look at the manifest so that I know how special I really am. What I can say is that there seem to be far more highers status pax than last year on your average flight.
I'd like to know if there are any young MMers or UGS....You can't get there by doing a few MRs, so would be indicative of some REAL travel.
I'd like to know if there are any young MMers or UGS....You can't get there by doing a few MRs, so would be indicative of some REAL travel.
As I said above, I'm UGS at age 28, but I doubt I'm the youngest, by far. Anyone younger?
Mar 25, 2005, 10:17 pm
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What's the point? I guess some people will believe anything they read on here.
Mar 25, 2005, 10:18 pm
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Originally Posted by izzik
What's the point? I guess some people will believe anything they read on here.
Mar 25, 2005, 10:22 pm
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Originally Posted by izzik
What's the point? I guess some people will believe anything they read on here.
Mar 25, 2005, 10:26 pm
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Originally Posted by wimpypipsqueak
If there is no point, I suggest you pass your time somewhere else!
Mar 25, 2005, 11:59 pm
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Originally Posted by N227UA
I wonder how many minors(young) make their elite status by making money on their own. I assume that they are just lucky to meet wealthy parents and to be born in the country of freedom.
As for the rest of your comments re: being "lucky" enough to have wealthy, divorced parents... that might be true for those who are under 21 (although I don't think earning status on an airline makes up for having divorced parents). I would suspect most flyers over 21 with status have gotten it due to their own (or their company's) money. Most (if not all) of the miles that went toward my 1k status are from business trips.
Regardless of how someone buys the tickets, I think all those hours being delayed in the airport or sitting on the tarmac deserve some recognition.
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Mar 26, 2005, 1:20 am
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Originally Posted by N227UA
I'm not sure the purpose of this discussion, anyhow it seems to me that there are many lucky young elite members. I would say that being both young(minor) and 1K is not something to be pround of because perhaps they(most) fly by their parents' money.
I wonder how many minors(young) make their elite status by making money on their own. I assume that they are just lucky to meet wealthy parents and to be born in the country of freedom.
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I wonder how many minors(young) make their elite status by making money on their own. I assume that they are just lucky to meet wealthy parents and to be born in the country of freedom.
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But, I would probably say that in contrast, the real beauty of living in America is the fact that many opportunities are available here, enabling young people like me, to have the privilege to "make their elite status by making money on their own." I work hard, and I get to choose where I could spend my money. And I'm grateful for this!!
Like you, with school, work, and everything, 1P is great and I'm satisfied, but that 1K status (almost there with 85,000 mi) gives you something to look forward to.
Mar 26, 2005, 4:03 am
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Mar 26, 2005, 4:43 am
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I'm the youngest 1K/AARP Member I think?
I paid the $12.50 annual fee myself too, without any help from my parents.
I paid the $12.50 annual fee myself too, without any help from my parents.
Mar 26, 2005, 6:35 am
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Originally Posted by wimpypipsqueak
If there is no point, I suggest you pass your time somewhere else!
Mar 26, 2005, 6:38 am
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Originally Posted by BenjaminNYC
Huh?
There are babies that have flown more revenue miles that you can shake a stick at. I have seen their passports and they make FA passports look uncluttered/unstamped. Think royalty.
Mar 26, 2005, 6:43 am
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It's kind of revealing how these threads eventually always seem to turn into a "mine is bigger" contest...
Mar 26, 2005, 7:01 am
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Originally Posted by flysurfer
It's kind of revealing how these threads eventually always seem to turn into a "mine is bigger" contest...
Mar 26, 2005, 9:27 am
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FWIW, I'm also 24 and a 1K. I've had some form of status since I was 20 (first AA, now UA), and now I'm addicted My mix was probably 80% lesiure/20% business last year. Needless to say I've gotten very comfortable with the "long weekend" transcontinental experience (it's a shame we don't have more directs from SEA!)...although I think I'm done with redeyes for a while.
My mix was probably 80% lesiure/20% business last year. Needless to say I've gotten very comfortable with the "long weekend" transcontinental experience (it's a shame we don't have more directs from SEA!)...although I think I'm done with redeyes for a while.
Mar 26, 2005, 4:07 pm
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Been a 1K for six years, age 28 now and close to MM -- still having fun flying the friendly skies