Flyertalk Luggage Tags WORK! - Encountering Flyertalk Members Unexpectedly
Mar 23, 2011, 9:27 pm
#858
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Mar 24, 2011, 11:25 pm
#859
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Flew UA943, CDG-ORD, on 3/21. Just as we were about to start our take-off roll, I found out that the battery in my DSLR had died, which killed my chance to take photos during our climb-out.. At least I had my iPhone.
After the seatbelt sign was turned off, I grabbed my rollerboard from the overhead, and found a fully charged battery. Just as I was about to put my rollerboard back in the overhead, pfxlax spotted my FT tag. We had a great time chatting about FT, UA, etc on the way back to ORD.
Looking forward to meeting you again
^
After the seatbelt sign was turned off, I grabbed my rollerboard from the overhead, and found a fully charged battery. Just as I was about to put my rollerboard back in the overhead, pfxlax spotted my FT tag. We had a great time chatting about FT, UA, etc on the way back to ORD.
Looking forward to meeting you again
^
Mar 25, 2011, 11:33 am
#860
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After a UA Y flight to DFW last week, my non-priority suitcase was the first out at baggage claim, and the routing barcode sticker had been placed on my FT luggage tag, right over the word "priority." Coincidence?
Mar 26, 2011, 12:47 pm
#861
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When talking with a UA supv-looking kind of guy at SFO about the attitude and misinformation from some of the pre-/pseudo-security people about turning away 1Ks from some lines, FriendlySkies was in tow (and probably other FTers?) and spotted my tag. How it can be such a PITA for 1Ks flying out of SFO, I don't know! Grrrr...
How it can be such a PITA for 1Ks flying out of SFO, I don't know! Grrrr...
Mar 27, 2011, 7:49 am
#862
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Mar 27, 2011, 8:20 pm
#863
Join Date: Feb 2011
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I don't understand the delay in getting these made - there is almost anything you could want (and some pretty obsure stuff) with the Flyertalk logo on it in the store but no luggage tags? Not whining - just honestly don't understand...Oh well, I'll appreciate it all the more when available
Mar 27, 2011, 11:05 pm
#864
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When talking with a UA supv-looking kind of guy at SFO about the attitude and misinformation from some of the pre-/pseudo-security people about turning away 1Ks from some lines, FriendlySkies was in tow (and probably other FTers?) and spotted my tag. How it can be such a PITA for 1Ks flying out of SFO, I don't know! Grrrr...
How it can be such a PITA for 1Ks flying out of SFO, I don't know! Grrrr... 
Glad we were able to help you with the AirServ
employee!
Mar 28, 2011, 1:23 am
#865
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Mar 28, 2011, 4:44 am
#866
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I don't understand the delay in getting these made - there is almost anything you could want (and some pretty obsure stuff) with the Flyertalk logo on it in the store but no luggage tags? Not whining - just honestly don't understand...Oh well, I'll appreciate it all the more when available
Mar 28, 2011, 10:02 am
#867
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I assume the alternate choice - attaching a FlyerTalk thong to the handle- would be a bit too déclassé, eh?
Mar 28, 2011, 10:10 am
#868
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As I waited I noticed a man with longish blonde hair seated on a chair with luggage at his feet sporting long yellow Flyertalk tags. I walked over to him, introduced myself and asked how long had he been part of the Flyertalk community... He said something to the effect of "I'm Randy Peterson....."
Mar 29, 2011, 11:10 am
#869
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Mar 29, 2011, 1:08 pm
#870
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