Originally Posted by
Budley
As a UA 1K, 2MM, QF and EK Gold flyer I know a little bit about achieving status. Anyone that doesn't do sensible research on minimising costs (if that's what they want to do) can't really complain IMHO.
All of my flying (and everything else in life) comes out of my own pocket. I am not employed and am not in business, so I have no sympathy whatsoever for people whose fares are paid by their employer complaining.
And BTW, I have renewed my QF Gold membership for approx AUD 2,500 and my EK Gold for less than AUD 5,000 this year.
I know that this will annoy many people on this board, such as ELITEGOLDTRAVELLER, but that's life.
Just my point of view.
Hi Mate,
I am indeed happy for you to being able to renew your status with EK.
On a personal note I do not share a liking for those people who Status Match for just having a go for some upcoming flights & then look for a soft landing
All revenue renewers are always more than welcome. Its your/our business that keep FT & the airline FTQ business on track.
BTW no one pays for me too but unfortunately I do have to work. Call it freaking destiny or kind off a burden that some how I got on my small butt (its bigger now) & I do have to pay for 1278 people also & this is only the offical figure
About the rest. Well then we would need some silica & a LOT of hard liquid in an indecent sorrounding at illegal hours to talk over. Don't forget I need to work at the legal hours.
Safe Flying
EGT