GGL event this Wednesday (19 Oct)
#61
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I've also to wear my Silver card around my neck on a bit of string all night so the GGL'rs can mock me. I think some will like that.
Back on topic, maybe someone attending will post here how it went/what was said etc.
Last edited by PETER01; Oct 17, 2016 at 6:55 am
#62
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#63
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They won't listen, the service will be eroded, costs will be cut.
Cynical, moi?
#64
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#65
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I'm sure they analyse spend, travel patterns and profiles before inviting people to these events. I don't think someone who goes to HNL or OGG a few times a year alongside burning GUFs qualifies. If I was selecting customers I would look for high, organic, spend with a travel pattern that suggested more than just Tier Point Runner, and was connected to companies whom we wanted to start or maintain relationships with / someone who was a high influencer.
Truth hurts.
Truth hurts.
#66
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I'm sure they analyse spend, travel patterns and profiles before inviting people to these events. I don't think someone who goes to HNL or OGG a few times a year alongside burning GUFs qualifies. If I was selecting customers I would look for high, organic, spend with a travel pattern that suggested more than just Tier Point Runner, and was connected to companies whom we wanted to start or maintain relationships with / someone who was a high influencer.
Truth hurts.
Truth hurts.
Oh, and I also wouldn't trust their systems to pick up on spend patterns and changes that much.
I have transferred more than half of my spend away from BA in the past two years as a result of declining service and non-competitive pricing to my destinations. Not sure they have a clue why spend patterns change...
#68
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However in those days for me it was the condition of the 767s to Moscow which were my topics of conversation. In many ways I'd rather go back to those - at least they had legroom!
#69
#70
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Maybe ignored - but the champagne wasn't cheap and the lunch was very good! To be fair, FVdP was very engaged in the meetings - but I guess his wings were starting to be clipped by then.
#71
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If someone would reveal the location and time, we could possibly assemble a group of Gold and Silver protesters with placards, who would then ceremonially burn their BAEC cards [OK, luggage labels] as a gesture of discontent.
Looking forward to reading any feedback on proceedings!
Looking forward to reading any feedback on proceedings!
#72
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#73
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I forgot to ask the organisers - do we expect it to by BoB? In other words do I need to take my credit card with me or can I pay for drinks with avios?
#74
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