Alaska Conducting Research: Shut up Aviation Geeks
Jul 1, 2016, 8:15 am
#31
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I enjoy travel literature and have read a lot of it over the years - very little of it here at Flyertalk where most reports are a collection of pictures. Myself, as an aficionado of premium class travel, have chosen to focus my FT trip reports on the experience of "getting there" rather than "being there" because quite frankly, travelogues detailing someone's adventures through Austria or Argentina are a dime a dozen. I know all about that. What I don't know about is what's it like to fly in Premium Class aboard Austrian Airlines or Aerolineas Argentinas. Fully accepting that most others could care less about such things, I - and apparently quite a few others like me - really enjoy reading those flight oriented reports/blogs available here at Flyertalk.
When something becomes a passion - like stamp collecting or birding or say, even flying International First Class - its practitioners often transcend the boundaries of normal behavior in pursuit of their interest. You scratch your head over those who choose to use their miles just to fly for awhile in First Class, and - while it is a bit beyond the pale for the average person - amongst those of us who really enjoy premium class transport by whatever means - we're just busy having fun. Try to ignore us.
P.S. I recently spent a bunch of miles on just such a trip. Normally I would never redeem such a large amount of mileage for something so seemingly frivolous but I guess you could call it an embarrassment of riches. I had more miles accrued than I was ever going to rightfully use in the foreseeable future and it seemed like a good way to celebrate flying my 5 millionth mile flown. Feel free to ignore it right here
:ON THE ROAD AGAIN: Breaking Through the 5 Million Mile Threshold in Style
P.P.S. I also agree that while Alaska may be well aware of our mileage accrual activities, it would not be in good taste to come across as boasting about one's methods. Me - I refuse to churn. I earn all my miles the old fashioned way. I fly them.
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Jul 1, 2016, 10:44 am
#32
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As one who has written a few First Class oriented trip reports (No blogs, just trip reports here in the forums of Flyertalk), for some of us travel in that style is in and of itself - truly enjoyable. I can't say I've looked at many of those photo oriented blogs you've referenced as I prefer the written word. That said, I never saw the spirit of those pictures of First Class accommodations and meals as "boasting" so much as shared excitement.
I enjoy travel literature and have read a lot of it over the years - very little of it here at Flyertalk where most reports are a collection of pictures. Myself, as an aficionado of premium class travel, have chosen to focus my FT trip reports on the experience of "getting there" rather than "being there" because quite frankly, travelogues detailing someone's adventures through Austria or Argentina are a dime a dozen. I know all about that. What I don't know about is what's it like to fly in Premium Class aboard Austrian Airlines or Aerolineas Argentinas. Fully accepting that most others could care less about such things, I - and apparently quite a few others like me - really enjoy reading those flight oriented reports/blogs available here at Flyertalk.
When something becomes a passion - like stamp collecting or birding or say, even flying International First Class - its practitioners often go beyond the realm of normal behavior in pursuit of their interest. You scratch your head over those who choose to use their miles just to fly for awhile in First Class, and - while it is a bit beyond the pale for the average person - amongst those of us who really enjoy premium class transport by whatever means - we're busy having fun. Try to ignore us.
P.S. I recently spent a bunch of miles on just such a trip. Normally I would never redeem such a large amount of mileage for something so seemingly frivolous but I guess you could call it an embarrassment of riches. I had more miles accrued that I was ever going to rightfully use in the foreseeable future and it seemed like a good way to celebrate flying my 5 millionth mile flown. Feel free to ignore it right here:
ON THE ROAD AGAIN: Breaking Through the 5 Million Mile Threshold in Style
P.P.S. I also agree that while Alaska may be well aware of our mileage accrual activities, it would not be in good taste to come across as boasting about one's methods. Me - I refuse to churn. I earn all my miles the old fashioned way. I fly them.
I enjoy travel literature and have read a lot of it over the years - very little of it here at Flyertalk where most reports are a collection of pictures. Myself, as an aficionado of premium class travel, have chosen to focus my FT trip reports on the experience of "getting there" rather than "being there" because quite frankly, travelogues detailing someone's adventures through Austria or Argentina are a dime a dozen. I know all about that. What I don't know about is what's it like to fly in Premium Class aboard Austrian Airlines or Aerolineas Argentinas. Fully accepting that most others could care less about such things, I - and apparently quite a few others like me - really enjoy reading those flight oriented reports/blogs available here at Flyertalk.
When something becomes a passion - like stamp collecting or birding or say, even flying International First Class - its practitioners often go beyond the realm of normal behavior in pursuit of their interest. You scratch your head over those who choose to use their miles just to fly for awhile in First Class, and - while it is a bit beyond the pale for the average person - amongst those of us who really enjoy premium class transport by whatever means - we're busy having fun. Try to ignore us.
P.S. I recently spent a bunch of miles on just such a trip. Normally I would never redeem such a large amount of mileage for something so seemingly frivolous but I guess you could call it an embarrassment of riches. I had more miles accrued that I was ever going to rightfully use in the foreseeable future and it seemed like a good way to celebrate flying my 5 millionth mile flown. Feel free to ignore it right here
:ON THE ROAD AGAIN: Breaking Through the 5 Million Mile Threshold in Style
P.P.S. I also agree that while Alaska may be well aware of our mileage accrual activities, it would not be in good taste to come across as boasting about one's methods. Me - I refuse to churn. I earn all my miles the old fashioned way. I fly them.
Word.
Jul 1, 2016, 12:33 pm
#33
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As one who has written a few First Class oriented trip reports (No blogs, just trip reports here in the forums of Flyertalk), for some of us travel in that style is in and of itself - truly enjoyable. I can't say I've looked at many of those photo oriented blogs you've referenced as I prefer the written word. That said, I never saw the spirit of those pictures of First Class accommodations and meals as "boasting" so much as shared excitement.
I enjoy travel literature and have read a lot of it over the years - very little of it here at Flyertalk where most reports are a collection of pictures. Myself, as an aficionado of premium class travel, have chosen to focus my FT trip reports on the experience of "getting there" rather than "being there" because quite frankly, travelogues detailing someone's adventures through Austria or Argentina are a dime a dozen. I know all about that. What I don't know about is what's it like to fly in Premium Class aboard Austrian Airlines or Aerolineas Argentinas. Fully accepting that most others could care less about such things, I - and apparently quite a few others like me - really enjoy reading those flight oriented reports/blogs available here at Flyertalk.
When something becomes a passion - like stamp collecting or birding or say, even flying International First Class - its practitioners often go beyond the realm of normal behavior in pursuit of their interest. You scratch your head over those who choose to use their miles just to fly for awhile in First Class, and - while it is a bit beyond the pale for the average person - amongst those of us who really enjoy premium class transport by whatever means - we're busy having fun. Try to ignore us.
P.S. I recently spent a bunch of miles on just such a trip. Normally I would never redeem such a large amount of mileage for something so seemingly frivolous but I guess you could call it an embarrassment of riches. I had more miles accrued that I was ever going to rightfully use in the foreseeable future and it seemed like a good way to celebrate flying my 5 millionth mile flown. Feel free to ignore it right here:
ON THE ROAD AGAIN: Breaking Through the 5 Million Mile Threshold in Style
P.P.S. I also agree that while Alaska may be well aware of our mileage accrual activities, it would not be in good taste to come across as boasting about one's methods. Me - I refuse to churn. I earn all my miles the old fashioned way. I fly them.
I enjoy travel literature and have read a lot of it over the years - very little of it here at Flyertalk where most reports are a collection of pictures. Myself, as an aficionado of premium class travel, have chosen to focus my FT trip reports on the experience of "getting there" rather than "being there" because quite frankly, travelogues detailing someone's adventures through Austria or Argentina are a dime a dozen. I know all about that. What I don't know about is what's it like to fly in Premium Class aboard Austrian Airlines or Aerolineas Argentinas. Fully accepting that most others could care less about such things, I - and apparently quite a few others like me - really enjoy reading those flight oriented reports/blogs available here at Flyertalk.
When something becomes a passion - like stamp collecting or birding or say, even flying International First Class - its practitioners often go beyond the realm of normal behavior in pursuit of their interest. You scratch your head over those who choose to use their miles just to fly for awhile in First Class, and - while it is a bit beyond the pale for the average person - amongst those of us who really enjoy premium class transport by whatever means - we're busy having fun. Try to ignore us.
P.S. I recently spent a bunch of miles on just such a trip. Normally I would never redeem such a large amount of mileage for something so seemingly frivolous but I guess you could call it an embarrassment of riches. I had more miles accrued that I was ever going to rightfully use in the foreseeable future and it seemed like a good way to celebrate flying my 5 millionth mile flown. Feel free to ignore it right here
:ON THE ROAD AGAIN: Breaking Through the 5 Million Mile Threshold in Style
P.P.S. I also agree that while Alaska may be well aware of our mileage accrual activities, it would not be in good taste to come across as boasting about one's methods. Me - I refuse to churn. I earn all my miles the old fashioned way. I fly them.
Jul 1, 2016, 2:41 pm
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When something becomes a passion - like stamp collecting or birding or say, even flying International First Class - its practitioners often go beyond the realm of normal behavior in pursuit of their interest. You scratch your head over those who choose to use their miles just to fly for awhile in First Class, and - while it is a bit beyond the pale for the average person - amongst those of us who really enjoy premium class transport by whatever means - we're busy having fun. Try to ignore us.
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Jul 1, 2016, 11:29 pm
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I have 5 EF F segments booked for October. I need to take some Dom to the shower. I'll remember to ask them to bring some back to the J bar. although don't know how you would smuggle it, I swear the attendant wanted to slap my hand for attempting to self pour from the F bar. Got sent back to my seat in shame to wait 10 min for someone to pour it.
