The Top 10 BAEC members have dinner together. True or False?
Mar 20, 2018, 8:52 am
#61
Join Date: Dec 2009
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That's probably down to the type of flying an individual does. If you're cramming in hundreds of TPs in a single trip and are simply getting off one plane to get on to another and not making time to have proper rest or a bed then it's no surprise jet lag will hit you at some point.
The seasoned business traveller will not usually be affected by jet lag. Those who do fly regularly week in, week out become disciplined in their travel. They will know the best times to get their head down on a particular flight, they know when to wake themselves up, they know which flights best suit their work commitments and body clock, they know to avoid alcohol and not to over do it with the food, they know the best time to go to bed and to wake up.They are not getting off one aircraft just to get on to another one, and another one, and another one ...
Jet lag is not something that affects me. Doing two return TATLs in a week is manageable, and without experiencing fatigue or jet lag, I've done it regularly. Even a trip down to SYD and back isn't too taxing if you sleep and wake at the right times. I've just completed 3 quick returns to SIN over a three week period with 18-20 short haul in between. At no point during this period have I felt jet lagged. My wife joined me on the last trip, it has taken her 3-4 days to recover from the jet lag where I was straight back to work.I remained disciplined, she on the other hand slpet when she was tired, woke up when she woke up and enjoyed a few drinks.
I have my wings clipped somewhat at the moment, and I am travelling much less than normal but I am not at surprised at the TP earnings being quoted above. There are quite a number on here who regularly accumulate five-figure TP totals in a Membership Year from purely routine business (and leisure) travel.
The seasoned business traveller will not usually be affected by jet lag. Those who do fly regularly week in, week out become disciplined in their travel. They will know the best times to get their head down on a particular flight, they know when to wake themselves up, they know which flights best suit their work commitments and body clock, they know to avoid alcohol and not to over do it with the food, they know the best time to go to bed and to wake up.They are not getting off one aircraft just to get on to another one, and another one, and another one ...
Jet lag is not something that affects me. Doing two return TATLs in a week is manageable, and without experiencing fatigue or jet lag, I've done it regularly. Even a trip down to SYD and back isn't too taxing if you sleep and wake at the right times. I've just completed 3 quick returns to SIN over a three week period with 18-20 short haul in between. At no point during this period have I felt jet lagged. My wife joined me on the last trip, it has taken her 3-4 days to recover from the jet lag where I was straight back to work.I remained disciplined, she on the other hand slpet when she was tired, woke up when she woke up and enjoyed a few drinks.
I have my wings clipped somewhat at the moment, and I am travelling much less than normal but I am not at surprised at the TP earnings being quoted above. There are quite a number on here who regularly accumulate five-figure TP totals in a Membership Year from purely routine business (and leisure) travel.
Mar 20, 2018, 9:23 am
#62
Join Date: Sep 2013
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I think modern jet travel undoubtedly ranks as one of the most welcome developments of our time, jet-lag or no jet-lag.
But - like so many activities - moderato in omnibus.
The never-to-be-seen epitaph “I wish I’d spent more time at the office” could just as easily be subsituted by “more time on a plane”
But - like so many activities - moderato in omnibus.
The never-to-be-seen epitaph “I wish I’d spent more time at the office” could just as easily be subsituted by “more time on a plane”
Mar 20, 2018, 9:37 am
#63
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For any curious about serious heavy hitting flying there's a thread on the United forum about a member here ua1flyer that has flown more than 19 million miles on United alone, 1.1 million flown miles last year, etc.
ua1flyer - A "Real" Up-In-The-Air GS
At that kind of level I don't actually know how you can do a job, not from a fatigue standpoint but just performing the work. Particularly as this guy seems to train salespeople in the auto industry, something you can't exactly do from a laptop at 38,000ft! I also can't believe there's sufficient demand to fly people (in paid F!) transpacific for a day or two for that kind of role.
ua1flyer - A "Real" Up-In-The-Air GS
At that kind of level I don't actually know how you can do a job, not from a fatigue standpoint but just performing the work. Particularly as this guy seems to train salespeople in the auto industry, something you can't exactly do from a laptop at 38,000ft! I also can't believe there's sufficient demand to fly people (in paid F!) transpacific for a day or two for that kind of role.
Mar 20, 2018, 10:13 am
#64
Join Date: Jun 2015
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Having ever only flown for my own pleasure and my own budget that has afforded silver for a couple years, I am very much keen to take up an offer to do a similar level of flying described above! I’m sure the novelty and honeymoon period would wear off eventually, if not fairly quickly but the idea certainly appeals to me, despite many opinions against this lifestyle. Providing it was all in a premium cabin of course 
Mar 20, 2018, 11:17 am
#65
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I was at a charity breakfast this morning, hosted by the Chairperson of a major international bank.
While their shorthaul flying is done on the company jet, their longhaul is with BA and one other OW airline.
Said Chairperson however, has averaged 2 longhauls in F per week for a great number of years. Once the person realised I was into flying, they showed me their BA account.
As a fellow CCR holder, I felt exceptionally tiny!
M
While their shorthaul flying is done on the company jet, their longhaul is with BA and one other OW airline.
Said Chairperson however, has averaged 2 longhauls in F per week for a great number of years. Once the person realised I was into flying, they showed me their BA account.
As a fellow CCR holder, I felt exceptionally tiny!
M
Mar 20, 2018, 11:32 am
#66
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: London
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I was at a charity breakfast this morning, hosted by the Chairperson of a major international bank.
While their shorthaul flying is done on the company jet, their longhaul is with BA and one other OW airline.
Said Chairperson however, has averaged 2 longhauls in F per week for a great number of years. Once the person realised I was into flying, they showed me their BA account.
As a fellow CCR holder, I felt exceptionally tiny!
M
While their shorthaul flying is done on the company jet, their longhaul is with BA and one other OW airline.
Said Chairperson however, has averaged 2 longhauls in F per week for a great number of years. Once the person realised I was into flying, they showed me their BA account.
As a fellow CCR holder, I felt exceptionally tiny!
M
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Mar 20, 2018, 12:29 pm
#68
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