Flyertalk Luggage Tags WORK! - Encountering Flyertalk Members Unexpectedly
Mar 13, 2017, 7:25 pm
#1321
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I have my FT tag somewhere, but it is not on any luggage right now. I was surprised to see an FT tag on the TSA Precheck lane for the D gates at BWI last Wednesday morning. I also noticed that person put their shoes through security, which you don't need to do for Precheck.
FWIW in addition to cases where people know in advance their shoes will trigger, yesterday going through SEA a few people got beeps but apparently not due to random selection and were also instructed to remove their shoes and try again.
May 15, 2017, 7:13 pm
#1322
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Was on the fence @ taking the shuttle to the Hampton Seattle Southcenter two nights ago. Decided to keep my rental, and my tag was spotted. Excellent detective skills nawlins spotting, and nice to meet you. ^
May 24, 2017, 11:29 pm
#1323
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I just got my FlyerTalk luggage tag from Japan Do! #5 in Tokyo. You are more likely to see it at an off-airport location because it is on the shoulder bag which usually contains my laptop computer, which I take with me when travelling to venues in Chicago.
{But you could see it on a flight. I would not check this bag, even were I checking another satchel.}
{But you could see it on a flight. I would not check this bag, even were I checking another satchel.}
Jun 29, 2017, 8:01 am
#1325
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Had the pleasure of running into @s1c3r1a1b3b3l1e1 on our ICN-NRT flight today. Saw my tag on my backpack. Sadly, I was terminating at NRT and could not join him in the F lounge 
Jul 4, 2017, 6:47 pm
#1326
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I have FT tags on nearly all of my bags but rarely have anyone say anything to me.
Last week I was going down the hallway at AUS after a PHL-AUS flight and none other than gleff came and said, "that looks like an old school tag!"
We had met about 6-7 years ago, but hadn't seen each other since. It is always nice to chat with another FT'er.
My tag might actually be from the do where we met back then
Last week I was going down the hallway at AUS after a PHL-AUS flight and none other than gleff came and said, "that looks like an old school tag!"
We had met about 6-7 years ago, but hadn't seen each other since. It is always nice to chat with another FT'er.
My tag might actually be from the do where we met back then
Jul 18, 2017, 11:22 pm
#1327
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I've never seen others, or had anyone spot me yet, despite the obvious bright yellow tags dangling from my case. I did bump into someone at SIN once – we were both browsing the forums on those free computers available between flights.
Was solo on South Molle island in the Whitsundays recently, and was amused at my bag randomly situated on the beach after disembarking a boat transfer. Where else have your FT-tagged-bags ended up?
Was solo on South Molle island in the Whitsundays recently, and was amused at my bag randomly situated on the beach after disembarking a boat transfer. Where else have your FT-tagged-bags ended up?
Jul 24, 2017, 8:28 pm
#1328
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I called my shot.
I just got my FlyerTalk luggage tag from Japan Do! #5 in Tokyo. You are more likely to see it at an off-airport location because it is on the shoulder bag which usually contains my laptop computer, which I take with me when travelling to venues in Chicago.
{But you could see it on a flight. I would not check this bag, even were I checking another satchel.}
{But you could see it on a flight. I would not check this bag, even were I checking another satchel.}
This last Sunday, I was on the Metra trains weekend pass ($8). I went out all the way to Geneva, IL. in Kane County on the Union Pacific West Line. The first venue was Penrose Brwg.
I got there, and eight minutes later, it began raining. Wetness could have wreaked hazard for the cardboard carton holding my pizza from doughocracy.
Turned out that the rain was a squall through Kane Co., so it had actually halted by the time Penrose closed for the night @ 6:00 pm.
As I walked out of Penrose, with my bag over my shoulder, to head for Stockholm's Brew Pub {no link because, honestly, its beers are not good
- but I got another seal for my CCBW Passport}, a voice from a car in its parking lot roars, "Is that a FlyerTalk Luggage Tag?". 
Ohmigawd. It was somebody named Agnes (But not Agnes ~ there are too many Agnes' for me to look all of them up.)(I think. I didn't request a spelling.). I mentioned getting it at Japan Do! #5 in April. He said he wanted to go to it, but he couldn't make it happen. He got my FT nickname.
If anybody considers where you may be spotted with a FlyerTalk Luggage Tag, a brewery taproom scores of miles from a commercial airport is probably not even in your cohesive orbit.
But it happened.
Jul 25, 2017, 10:34 am
#1330
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Aug 3, 2017, 2:24 am
#1331
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I met fellow flyertalker megaloman in MIA last year. I saw the tag on his bag and started talking to him and it turned out that we were doing (almost) the same mileage run.
It would be great, if every ft-er was using these tags.
It would be great, if every ft-er was using these tags.
Oct 20, 2017, 9:10 pm
#1332
Join Date: Jul 2009
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There was a missed connection at SJC today around 5:15 PM. 
I saw a gentleman walking by Gate 14 with an FT tag on his rollaboard suitcase. However, I wasn't in a position to make an introduction. Hello if you happen to be monitoring this thread.
I saw a gentleman walking by Gate 14 with an FT tag on his rollaboard suitcase. However, I wasn't in a position to make an introduction. Hello if you happen to be monitoring this thread.
Nov 24, 2017, 7:37 am
#1333
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I had the pleasure of meeting bhatnasx as I was checking in to the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay on Friday evening. It's the second or third time someone has spotted my tags at this hotel.
Dec 17, 2017, 7:00 pm
#1334
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My tag was spotted by my row mate on UA 225 ORD-IAD tonight. He told me his handle but of course but the time I got here ready to post I'd forgotten it. Nice sitting next to you though!
Mar 14, 2018, 4:42 am
#1335
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Christchurch, New Zealand
My luggage tag was spotted in Christchurch, New Zealand hotel elevator by two discerning FTers from Boston. This was a first spotting of my tags.
Unfortunately, no time for chit-chat as we were rushing off in separate directions
Unfortunately, no time for chit-chat as we were rushing off in separate directions
Last edited by 747FC; Mar 14, 2018 at 5:35 am Reason: added info
