Here is the seventh annual “Who, When, Where, What and How” thread, and for the first time this thread will be done in the Consolidated Thread.
If you are new to FT, here is the drill:
We have been having this thread for the last six years for FTers on United Forum to share travel stories on how status were obtained during the year, what are the flying patterns, why we travel, where we have flown to, etc. It is also a place for newcomer to introduce themselves in the Forum, and old timers to share their travel pattern in the past 12 months. Most important of all, tell us about your travel projection for the upcoming 2013 year.
This is a special year! We have the "new" consolidated CO and UA frequent programs in place. Our beloved airlines have been married for awhile and are still learining to live together. I am sure there will still be bumps, but I am sure there will also be many great years ahead.
Lot’s of interesting events happened in 2012 that may have impacted our flying with CO/UA:
- One single program
- One single website
- inaccurate opening account balance in March 2012
- Computer system problems causing delays and delays and more delays
- Weather related cancellations (Sandy, Winter Storm, etc.)
- Introduction of 787 into the fleet and subsequent mechanical problems
- More M+ awards than PMUA M+
- Delayed mileage postings
The links to the 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 threads are listed below. It is interesting to go back and reflect on what had changed in our travel patterns over the past six years.
The 2012 “Who, When, Where, What and How” thread
The 2011 “Who, When, Where, What and How” thread
The 2010 “Who, When, Where, What and How” thread
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Here we go:
Who: What do you do when you are not on FT? Anything you want to tell FTers about you.
When: When will (did) you make your desired 2012 status?
How: This is a broad category. Include any information on whether you travel for work, personal reasons, MRs, double/triple EQM, M+ Visa EQMs, UA flying, *A flying, $$$ spent to achieve status, how your travel pattern has changed in 2010 from previous years.
Where: Places you have been this year (on your way to your 2012 status).
Why:Why is achieving status/accumulating miles important (or not important) to you? Why do you do Mileage Runs, etc.?
What: What’s your plan to achieve 2014 status, and where will you go? What will be changed in 2013 versus 2012.
Happy Holidays and Safe Travel Everyone!!
