Hello, my name is John. I am a long time lurker and occasional poster who after twenty plus years in sales and sales management is now in the aviation industry. This is my first post under my new profile because I want to be forth-coming with the FlyerTalk community about any possible conflicts of interest and do not want to appear to be spamming the forums.

The company I work for has a nearly 50 year history in business and private aviation services and I've been in customer facing positions in high net worth and business to business sales for more years than I like like to divulge. I value the FlyerTalk community and although I will rarely have budget travel offerings through my company, I'll be happy to answer questions on empty legs, one-way pricing and other discounts available in private aviation.

I fly commercial and stay in hotels across North America regularly, and appreciate that the forums help me maximize the dollars I spend, programs I use and reduce the travel headaches we all suffer.

I hope I can be a resource to the forums and foster networking relationships with aviation industry, hospitality and travel professionals. Any concierges in the audience are especially welcome to step up and share tips and strategies for satisfying the most demanding customers. My best wishes to the FlyerTalk community for a happy and safe holiday season.

I'm Paul. I'm a new travel agent with AMEX/Cruise Planners. This is a retirement careeer after 40 years in IT and Software Engineering. Made my way up the chain to run several software companies, then started a consulting company with a few friends 10 years ago. Most of our business was in Europe, Australia and Asia. So I had the opportunity to travel quite a bit. So now I'm on the other side of the travel agent's desk. Look forward to learning about and seeing many parts of the world I haven't experienced yet.

Hello,

My name is Mirko. I am coming from Serbia. I am staying half of my time in Serbia and half of my time worldwide because of my job.

Who am I??
 

I am a writer and travel several times a year often to see grandchildren. I am looking for the best way to get the best fares and make the best use of our credit cards. I'm a bit of a newbie at this so am reading voraciously to learn al the good things you others post.

Newbie looking for mentor to take under their wing for guidance in the Corinth/Lewisville/Lake Dallas area. Father (RIP) retired Continental captain & sadly never wanted to step foot in a airport on his days off/vacation so the gypsy traveler in me is on the roam. Like any newbie I'm overwhelmed, taking baby steps, absorbing like a sponge but cautiously post.

Hi

I work in an international company as a part of a project that's currently implementing SAP all over Europe.

I'm not normally much of a traveller, but becomming a part of that project has changed this rather drastically. This year will take me to 140 travel days or so abroad, while 2013 will probably get me above 200.

Travel is growing on me, especially as the experience takes the edge off the stress factor that is always there when other people have to be trusted to make you reach your destination in time. Lounge access certainly helps as well.

West Coast Dad
 

Nice to join in the discussion and meet you all. I develop bags/wallets/belts and more for luxury brands in European and Asian factories. From creation to presentation, I do it all. Which puts me on the road quite a bit of time.
I am a family guy, and my kids all dream of going to exotic locales for vacation. I know I have instilled in them all the travel bug.
I am dealjunkie by handle because I love getting things for free or outrageous value. Wins started for me as a teenager when I won my first 10 speed bike from a local radio station. Recently I won an iPod Touch which I gave to my daughter.
Now its time to win some family trips. Wish me luck!
I hope to share as much as I get here.

Hallo, I am Alan from China. I used to work for Chinese domestic airlines for several years, I am so passionate about travel and different cultures, currently self employed, with flexible time, I am looking forward to the global travel and meeting international friends.

Happy to be aboard, have been reading for years and learning as I go; looking forward to being able to contribute some, as I'm finally getting to the point where I know some of the answers and can share!

New to Flyer Talk
 

Hi All,

My name is Jeet, and I am new to flyertalk. A friend of mine recommended it. I am from Mississauga, ON. I am 34 years old, am married, and have 2 kids.

Recently I got a letter from Aeroplan saying I have achieved Elite status. I do not fully know what benefits I get from that, I became Elite by flying to China 4 times (for work).

I am interested in the eUpgrades that I see people talking about, but I dont understand how you know how many credits you need to use etc.

Anyways, just wanted to say hi.

Hi Everyone,

I have loved earning miles for status for a little while now, but after reading some of the forums, I have not been smart about it. So I very much look forward of smart mileage running and learning how its truly done.

I am based in Boston and mainly travel between here and Europe on a frequent basis. Looking to travel more to Asia and South America in the future. I work for an educational travel company so seeing new places is one of my favorite things to do.

In a typical year I get around 40k miles, but was spoiled last year getting to 80k. I would love to get back up to that level, but wont this year.

Thanks in advance for all the help and knowledge I will learn from this site and all of you!

Hello Everyone,

My name is Nathan and I am from Chicago. I am an Electrical Engineer and 36 yrs old. My biggest passion since I was little has been traveling and im glad that I have met up with some of you guys to give me a inside to the better way of travel. For years I have been everyone's tour guide but now my eyes are open. I've made it to the Argentina do if anyone reading this was there and had a great time. I was the one that seemed kinda quiet. Also I went to the Chicago Seminar. My goal next yr is to make status with united or american and hopefully earn at least 1 million miles. Rode business class to Argentina and since then there is no turning back. Cant wait to make new friends so hit me up if you like.

Hello friends,
My name is sara.I have just joined this forum.I am so glad to meet this community.I am working as an fashion designer .

Hello all!
My name is Pete from Bangkok, Thailand. Recently stumbled upon this forum and decided to join. :)

I'm a tech entrepreneur.

Now I have got to 1067 posts, figured it is time to introduce myself.

Greg. Currently early 40-something. Live in London, UK since 2008. Prior to that, lived (and was originally born in) Toronto, Canada.

I joined Flyertalk back in 2005. I had been travelling for work as a management consultant since 1997, and was collecting points and miles, but without much thought.

In 2005, I joined to help me best plan how to use my points. From there, I started paying attention to how I earned my points.

As a management consultant, have always been a bigger hotel earner than an airline earner (3 or 4 nights a week in hotels, versus only 2 flights a week). I have earned in a lot of programs, but mostly have concentrated on Air Canada Aeroplan, British Airways Avios, and Marriott Rewards.

In 2008, stopped the life of a travelling consultant and instead moved abroad to the the UK to live life as a citizen of a city who (mostly) stayed put. The past few years, no longer travelling for business, I have been working on best using my saved up points (before they expire) and chasing lifetime Marriott status.

As a traveller, I like exploring a place by foot. I eschew directed (and well-explained) tours in favour of uninformed wandering. I like trains. I try and see one Formula One grand prix a year. Every year since 2001, I have (tried to) watch the NFL Superbowl in a different city in the world. I like beer (mostly lager) and chicken wings, but am willing to try whatever the local cuisine is. Most of my travels have been capture in my blog, when I deign to write in it now and again.

I used to travel more, but now am more concentrated on living as a Canadian expat in London. Coming up in 2013, I am applying for my Indefinite Leave to Remain, so am currently studying for my upcoming "Life in the UK Test."

Hello all,
my name is Marissa and I have lived in Paris France for the last three years and before that seven years in Chicago. I am a 36 years old Female that is here to learn how to become miles aware.

Hi,

Adam, 36, from Poland. Reading this forum for two months. Love new Avianca FFP.

With 55 flights on 2012

Dissapointed with miles&more , switching to A3

If you have any questions about my country or LO , just send me PM

hello all
 

i am new of the forum and my names Milonp09. Nice to meet you

I am a Kenyan citizen, currently residing in Nairobi, though often travelling within the African continent.

Karibu sana!

There are a lot of KQ fliers here, as you can see in both the African airline forum and the Flying Blue forum.

Love hearing from everyone, we only hope those who join today are posting a year from now.

Hello Milon,

welcome to the group!!

Hey all! I'm a new reader, sort of. Finally introducing myself!

My name is Jessica. I am a business traveler (Event Coordinator - corporate events). I have been reading flyertalk.com, smoothtraveler.com, mommypoints. My topics of interest are those who travel a LOT with families, too, since I have 2 tots and a hubby of my own!

Good to meet everyone!

Namaskar!!
Ayubowan!!

Yes, I am from India, residing in Sri Lanka..
Most of my life, I have stayed in Mumbai..right now in Colombo.
I don't really fly that much, because of a simple reason; I'm still in school, I will be giving me IGCSE exam in a few months.
I take a huge interest in photography, mostly of airplanes, of course! Music wise, its metal. Heavy Metal.
I won't be lingering around in this forum for too long, just a set of Trip Reports, thats all. I hope to meet many people and get grips with this forum ASAP. Once my exams are done and dusted, I hope to contribute more to this forum.
Lastly, the favourites..
In India, its 9W
Internationally, its EK.
Regards
VTJBS

Reading the blogs for a couple of months now. Time to talk :-)

From Antwerp Belgium
love to travel, love eating and cooking

Hi to all.

I'm a fresh-faced graduate, itching to travel but limited by broke@$$ means. Hopefully I can find some great deals here on FT within my post-student budget, and also be kept accountable to my travel goals before I turn grey!

:)

New to posting.
 

Hi,
Name is Stephen. Passion is random travel. Just looking for more cost effective tips and safe places to visit. Live in Ottawa, Canada and travels a lot to Asia.

Welcome thread
 

Hello all, I am new here (just joined today actually after a few hours of searching/browsing).

I just wanted to introduce myself.
I am Jim, I rarely fly so no points, no miles, no special perks, however my company likes to fly me from Portland to Cleveland once or twice a year to give me face time with the rest of the team.

So, Hi! :)

Hello,

Early 20's Business Development/Sales staffing consultant working for the biggest company in Canada for its field. Only travel within the city now, turned down another position which would have me flying a lot :(

pros & cons SKYEG, pros & cons.


To the recent posters, Welcome to Flyertalk !

Willie

First Post
 

Looking for a place to make my first post and figured this was a good spot.

I am super excited about finding this forum. My wife is getting mad b/c i'm spending all my free time reading threads on here. She will be happy when I get her to europe this summer on miles though!

I am just trying to decide which cards to start with. I have good credit but haven't been making it work for me up till now.

Any suggestions on threads where I can find info on which cards I should start with?

Thanks!

Hi,

I just signed up. I'm a 20 year old student from Britain and I took my first flights as a solo traveller with British Airways and American Airlines in December to Mexico and I expect to be taking many more flights in the future so I came across this forum when looking to find how to attain status in British Airways' executive club and thought it would be a good idea to sign up.

I look forward to chatting with you all in the future.

Stuart

start by looking in the credit card forum here on Flyertalk: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...-programs-599/

Welcome !

Hello all - a new member introduces himself
 

Good evening ladies and gentlemen,

after having read for weeks on this board I decided to take the plunge and become an 'official member' of this website and community. A few words about myself.

I'm reasonably young with 31 and recently started flying. Please don't laugh but up until a few years ago I'd rather watched planes and did some spotting rather than flying. I've always thought I'd panic.

However, 6 years ago I definitely had to fly and ever since then things changed. I don't have to travel for business and am doing this only for the love of flying itself or to cityhop during the weekends. My biggest thrill for me was a longhaul flight with Emirates to Dubai which was the very first time in a widebody aircraft for me! I still remember the excitement when I boarded the plane. On the way down it was an A340-300 which felt like it didn't have enough power and needed a cliff to get the final lift. On the way back it was my 'dreamliner'. The T7 was simply amazing!

Anyway after having completed some short distance hops and the longhaul I finally decided to travel further and more often to places around the globe and found that this forum with the incredible amount of expertise was the place to go.

I'll certainly have some questions but so far most of them have already been answered. I hope that one day I'll be able to contribute to this community as well.

So far happy and save travels!

Crisdean

Hello all - a new member introduces himself
 

Hello, Crisdean, welcome. Soon we will initiate you into the world of free upgrades, circuitous routings, and mileage runs.

Welcome!! We are happy to have you!

don't be a stranger!

New Member
 

Good evening
Another new member here. Live in Des Moines, Delta is preferred Airline. Fly only 8-10 times a years so the information gathered here is priceless. Thanks to all you for the great information provided.

Terry

I suppose I'll join the fray. I rarely post. I mostly lurk. Too many of you have much more knowledge than I do and exhibit cleverness much better than I could with regards to flying or general travel. I first flew when I was 5, which was back when Pan Am and TWA still existed. I began traveling regularly for my job in Nebraska in 1987. I typically have 65+ legs on United, because quite frankly you can't get there from here on a direct flight. I sell software and travel to colleges across North America.

Welcome! Hooray for jobs that pay you to travel!

I am a student from Nepal who loves to travel to the nooks and corner of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.