Originally Posted by
Punki
We all started at the beginning and then built on what we learn.
One of the most important lessons that you have already learned is that flights without points are a waste.
Like
schmare said, quickly join the programs you need to claim miles for the trips you have already taken, but don't let them dictate which program will become you primary program. That needs to be determined by your home city and your most frequent destinations. If you feel comfortable posting your home city and your most frequent destinations, I am sure that lots of folks will be able to offer advice.
Good luck and don't worry too much about becoming an FT junkie. It doesn't really matter that your friends, family and co-workers will all think that you are crazy. You will get lots of support and encouragment on FT. There are lots of seriously addicted travelers here.
Well said Punki, and that was a very encouraging and compassionate post for a new person to enjoy! It is also refreshing to NOT see any blasters, as this forum has one or two of them floating out there somewhere with nothing better to do
Anyway, your first line intrigues me some...
"One of the most important lessons that you have already learned is that flights without points are a waste." Yup, I agree (except, in my case, when flying Olympic or Iceland Airways, where I knew I'd only be on the plane like once in 3 years) but I often wonder to what lengths many of us will go to GET miles? I mean I have posted so many schemes and ideas in here some say I waste MY time, and if time is money then I am losing out! Others have done things to get miles that could end up costing them more in the end, but they need to WIN. I guess the key factor here is ADDICTION.
To all the newbies now embarking onto the wonder that is FT, I hope you are ready for the new ADDICTION!
So it has begun.
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