In the past, FlyerTalkers have been able to effectively "purchase" an ads-free browsing experience, along with a larger PM box, by subscribing to an online magazine unaffiliated with FlyerTalk.

As the existing subscriptions have expired, so too have these FlyerTalk benefits that came with it.

In the coming year, FlyerTalk will be rolling out a brand new array of Premium subscription services to its members; until that time, any members who have a current, up-to-date subscription -- or had their subscription lapse in 2011/12 -- will be offered the ads-free browsing and larger PM box benefits for free.

Again, this only affects FT members with existing or recently lapsed subscriptions; the changes will be made automatically and those users falling into this group will experience the change seamlessly and with no action necessary on their part.

When we begin offering paid Premium services in 2012, this free benefit period will end.

I will have an ETA on this soon; if you fall into this group, most likely you will simply see ads disappear and your PM box increase to its previous size.

Thank you, and we look forward to showing you what's in store for 2012.

Best,

The FlyerTalk Team