Originally Posted by
Persepolis
I have often wondered what "DO" stands for.
At this point, I have made precisely one return trip on EK, but I am planning more, and it may become one of my two preferred carriers. I have spent years based in North America and just made 1K (roughly speaking, platinum) in the United programme, but there are few entities on the planet that I despise as much as UA. (And as nearly as I can tell, they feel the same way about me.)
I don't know if I will be able to make it, it might depend on timing, but I am based near SIN now, and expect to travel to LON a lot, transitting in DXB if it is on EK. And if it offers any opportunity to improve my rather retarded Arabic language skills, that's a bonus
A "DO" can be a small gathering - some started with as few as 6-7 people. Some events, such as the Star Alliance Mega-DO number into the hundreds. For the most part, they are social gatherings with some structure to them.
For example, tomorrow at the SIN DO, we are having a tour of Changi Airport, being hosted by UA for a tour of their operations and then having a separate tour of the SATS catering complex, including lunch!
The rest of the weekend is eating a lot, drinking some more and catching up with like minded people.
Originally Posted by
ski023
Can we use a 'virtual' do. Perhaps a live chat session, or some frequent/high profile EK FTers on a video feed. I understand that it might not be significantly different than being on FT, but at least it might be more dynamic.
This is a great idea. And I think I have in mind a great "first guest". I just have to see if he/she is open to it. Will keep you posted.