Originally Posted by
jack55
I sometimes internalize and wonder am I flying for the love of it, or has the imperative of seeking premium status taken over. I am going to ANC, not because I want to, but because I have to achieve EXP on AA soon. Am I a frequent flyer or a status attainer ? Can someone help me in my philosophical dilemma.
For me, the payoff is when I do long-haul F with my spouse. I always feel a bit sorry for the people who are sitting rich and alone in the first class cabins, the caviar and champagne so very much better with a partner. Personally, I could sit in coach all the time when I am alone, I really don't care, but the spouse LOVES international F (and The Wing HKG and Qantas F lounge SYD!)
I also do a lot of international travel (alone) where the payoff to being OWE is huge no matter what class of cabin.