Missing that nice Mr Hillier
Sep 24, 19, 10:13 am
#1
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Missing that nice Mr Hillier
Back to normal. I got an email from Exec Club today welcoming me to another year of GGL. My current year finishes 8 Mar 2020!!
Sep 24, 19, 10:24 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Originally Posted by morges1
Back to normal. I got an email from Exec Club today welcoming me to another year of GGL. My current year finishes 8 Mar 2020!!
Sep 24, 19, 10:26 am
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Yes - I wasn't overjoyed to be told that I'd "held on" to GGL this year, or to get a letter signed by "Your Executive Club Team".
As a GGLfL, I hope you got different wording...
At least my renewal arrived at the right time...
As a GGLfL, I hope you got different wording...
At least my renewal arrived at the right time...
Sep 24, 19, 1:38 pm
#5
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Originally Posted by AJA_
I noticed that too. Do we think it is the same person?
I was minded to send high life a note as I object to them calling him a “customer” - not exactly full disclosure / what does that say about their editorial bias?
Anyway the inflight WiFi was accidentally working for free, so on learning of his departure I decided to park it. Was probably some sort of farewell treat.
Sep 24, 19, 2:41 pm
#6
Join Date: Apr 2017
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Originally Posted by Rome12xaDay
Yes, I doubt it’s a coincidence.
I was minded to send high life a note as I object to them calling him a “customer” - not exactly full disclosure / what does that say about their editorial bias?
Anyway the inflight WiFi was accidentally working for free, so on learning of his departure I decided to park it. Was probably some sort of farewell treat.
I was minded to send high life a note as I object to them calling him a “customer” - not exactly full disclosure / what does that say about their editorial bias?
Anyway the inflight WiFi was accidentally working for free, so on learning of his departure I decided to park it. Was probably some sort of farewell treat.
Sep 24, 19, 3:03 pm
#7
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Originally Posted by fruitcage
I don't think the editorial bias of Highlife magazine is in doubt or would even be denied by the publisher!
Sep 24, 19, 6:07 pm
#8
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: London/New York
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 234
Originally Posted by ThatT1Feeling
Yes - I wasn't overjoyed to be told that I'd "held on" to GGL this year, or to get a letter signed by "Your Executive Club Team".
Jan 12, 20, 9:12 am
#9
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I got a marketing email this morning flogging add-ons for a future flight to Houston. The first item on it was a cash offer for me to buy access to a lounge in Gatwick.
The email also acknowledged me as a Gold, so whoever sent it failed twice - incorrect departure airport, and then trying to flog lounge access to people who already have it
Doh!
The email also acknowledged me as a Gold, so whoever sent it failed twice - incorrect departure airport, and then trying to flog lounge access to people who already have it
Doh!
Jan 12, 20, 9:17 am
#10
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Originally Posted by deboyzoned
I also saw the photo in Highlife mag and same thought came to mind. Then I thought, First Names and Surnames are not necessarily unique (Mine is by the way) ��. John Smith could have posted the pic. ��
Jan 12, 20, 9:42 am
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Originally Posted by loosehead
I got a marketing email this morning flogging add-ons for a future flight to Houston. The first item on it was a cash offer for me to buy access to a lounge in Gatwick.
The email also acknowledged me as a Gold, so whoever sent it failed twice - incorrect departure airport, and then trying to flog lounge access to people who already have it
Doh!
The email also acknowledged me as a Gold, so whoever sent it failed twice - incorrect departure airport, and then trying to flog lounge access to people who already have it
Doh!
Jan 12, 20, 9:57 am
#12
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BA’s meerkat emails generally go straight into trash. However, I have a faint sensation that they’re not as frequent as in Mr. Hillier’s day.
Jan 12, 20, 10:21 am
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Originally Posted by loosehead
I kid you not - here's that part of the email.
