My first post - a big thank you
Jun 18, 2000 | 2:21 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Hoboken, NJ, USA
Posts: 200
My first post - a big thank you
I've been lurking here since last fall; never became a member because I didn't feel I had anything to contribute, since I fly only a few times a year. I've learned a lot from this board and have gotten a lot of miles with very little effort, notably
1. Switching long distance carriers. My husband and I have two lines, one in each of our names, so we each took advantage of the NW/Sprint 25,000 mile offer. We will now be switching regularly.
2. Diners Club renewal bonus. I never would have known about it, and I now have 10,000 extra points that will soon become 10,000 BA miles in their upcoming double redemption.
3. ClickRewards/World Wildlife promotion in April. I was already in ClickRewards, but I never check their web site, and would have missed this if someone hadn't posted about it. Since I contribute to World Wildlife anyhow, this was a great bonus.
4. ClickRewards/Starwood double redemption. Something else I would not have known about without this board. It coincided nicely with the World Wildlife promotion.
The above doesn't even mention the enjoyment I get from reading the posts. To cite just one example, Johna's terrific trip report about his flight on the Concorde has got me plotting to get enough miles for that reward.
Finally I feel ready to jump in (re CO international upgrades - that will be my second post). And since I've gotten so many benefits from this board, it didn't seem right just to start posting without first saying thank you to Randy and all of you who contribute. I'm truly awed by so many of you who fly so many miles in your jobs, yet find time to write so many posts.
Thanks to all.
1. Switching long distance carriers. My husband and I have two lines, one in each of our names, so we each took advantage of the NW/Sprint 25,000 mile offer. We will now be switching regularly.
2. Diners Club renewal bonus. I never would have known about it, and I now have 10,000 extra points that will soon become 10,000 BA miles in their upcoming double redemption.
3. ClickRewards/World Wildlife promotion in April. I was already in ClickRewards, but I never check their web site, and would have missed this if someone hadn't posted about it. Since I contribute to World Wildlife anyhow, this was a great bonus.
4. ClickRewards/Starwood double redemption. Something else I would not have known about without this board. It coincided nicely with the World Wildlife promotion.
The above doesn't even mention the enjoyment I get from reading the posts. To cite just one example, Johna's terrific trip report about his flight on the Concorde has got me plotting to get enough miles for that reward.
Finally I feel ready to jump in (re CO international upgrades - that will be my second post). And since I've gotten so many benefits from this board, it didn't seem right just to start posting without first saying thank you to Randy and all of you who contribute. I'm truly awed by so many of you who fly so many miles in your jobs, yet find time to write so many posts.
Thanks to all.
Jun 18, 2000 | 3:58 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: controlling the internets from an underground bunker
Programs: So l33t that I don't need a wallet full of cards to prove it. Black is the new Gold.
Posts: 3,041
Welcome 
As you've probably figured out, FT is ADDICTIVE! (But in a good way, sorta like caffeine *opens another Pepsi*) I look forward in seeing you in Live Chat, and maybe even in person. I know Catman loves to meet with people up in the NYC area, and we're trying to get an event in Philly for the fall.
Welcome again, and post often!
As you've probably figured out, FT is ADDICTIVE! (But in a good way, sorta like caffeine *opens another Pepsi*) I look forward in seeing you in Live Chat, and maybe even in person. I know Catman loves to meet with people up in the NYC area, and we're trying to get an event in Philly for the fall.
Welcome again, and post often!
Jun 18, 2000 | 7:27 pm
#6
In Memoriam
Join Date: May 1999
Location: San Francisco UA1K; AA Gold
Posts: 937
Welcome to the board, and thanks for the kind word about my Concorde post. You're already well on your way with the best way to build up your BA account - charge everything possible on Diners Club, and redeem for BA miles during the 2-for-1 sale. They had it last summer and are repeating it now, so let's hope next summer as well. In fact, my very first BA Executive Club miles were some from Diners at the end of last summer's sale, before my first flight, even!
Jun 19, 2000 | 3:24 am
#9
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: In protest of Flyertalk's uncalledfor censoring of my point of view, I cancelled my InsideFlyer subscription. So long, and thanks for everything.
Posts: 3,325
Welcome!
Thak makes me curious, and inspires the following thread...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum95/HTML/000413.html
Thak makes me curious, and inspires the following thread...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum95/HTML/000413.html