We have been having this thread for the last twelve 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 newcomers to introduce themselves to 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 2018 year.

This has been a different year! We have just experienced cut-back on the Polaris Products, and roll out Basic Economy and Premium Economy cabins. UA is making stride to Polaris Cabin reconfiguration and rollout of Polaris Lounges. Our beloved airlines seemed to be obsessed with meeting Wall Street Bankers' expectations than customer services expectations.

The links to the 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 threads are listed below. It is interesting to go back and reflect on what had changed in our travel patterns over the past eight years.

The 2018 “Who, When, Where, What and How” thread

The 2017 “Who, When, Where, What and How” thread!

The 2016 “Who, When, Where, What and How” thread

The 2015 "Who, When, Where, What and How" Thread

The 2014 “Who, When, Where, What and How” thread

The 2013 “Who, When, Where, What and How” thread

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

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=899373&referrerid=19989

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=759813&referrerid=19989

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=618396&referrerid=19989


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 2018 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 2017 from previous years.
Where: Places you have been this year (on your way to your 2018 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 2018 status, and where will you go? What will likely the change to your UA flying in 2017 versus 2016?

Happy Holidays and Safe Travel Everyone!!