Expert Flyer/MR Planner DO?
Oct 28, 2010 | 3:33 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA .75K, AA Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 179
Expert Flyer/MR Planner DO?
I just attended the Chicago October DO and learned enough to be dangerous, but still not confident that I understand the possibilities that are out there with ExpertFlyer (I'm now a subscriber) to book a great mileage run.
So far, I've found a few things with it, but nothing that puts me in the wanaflyforless category. I would really love to harness the power of this tool and figure out the strategies. Anyone else interested in an in-depth training/ strategy session on this topic?
So far, I've found a few things with it, but nothing that puts me in the wanaflyforless category. I would really love to harness the power of this tool and figure out the strategies. Anyone else interested in an in-depth training/ strategy session on this topic?
Oct 29, 2010 | 11:45 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: san jose,calif
Programs: AA explat,Adm Club,Priority Club, and all nonsense in my comic book mind.
Posts: 769
I suspect that there would be numerous folks interested...however they are waiting to see if connections are made with knowledgeable people to present the information. Don't know if someone frm EF would be interested in giving an 'advanced seminar' or someone else feels encouraged to volunteer.
Oct 29, 2010 | 3:10 pm
#3
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA .75K, AA Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 179
I have submitted a request to the folks at ExpertFlyer. If they bite, then I'll talk to some of the FT folks to see if we can get some civilians to teach us how they use it as well. I think this could be of interest to a lot of people in the MR forum if we can make it a go.
Oct 30, 2010 | 8:55 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 106
I just attended the Chicago October DO and learned enough to be dangerous, but still not confident that I understand the possibilities that are out there with ExpertFlyer (I'm now a subscriber) to book a great mileage run.
So far, I've found a few things with it, but nothing that puts me in the wanaflyforless category. I would really love to harness the power of this tool and figure out the strategies. Anyone else interested in an in-depth training/ strategy session on this topic?
So far, I've found a few things with it, but nothing that puts me in the wanaflyforless category. I would really love to harness the power of this tool and figure out the strategies. Anyone else interested in an in-depth training/ strategy session on this topic?
Oct 30, 2010 | 9:25 pm
#5
Company Representative - ExpertFlyer
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,924
We appreciate the thought and while we are happy to support such a forum, and perhaps participate in one with a seminar on EF and its features and how they might be applicable to MRs, we don't consider ourselves experts on the subtleties and tactics of mileage runs and the various resources available. There are others in FT who are far more qualified than us, such as those who have recently run great MR seminars.
