Flyertalk Luggage Tags WORK! - Encountering Flyertalk Members Unexpectedly
Sep 5, 2018, 6:33 pm
#1351
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Travel Safety/Security & Texas, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: AUS / GRK
Programs: AA, HHonors, Hertz
Posts: 13,485
While stowing my bags in the overhead for my CX HKG-CMB flight last week, one of the flight attendants (a male) came up and asked, "are you on FlyerTalk," as he motioned to the tag on my backpack. I said, "yes."
He then said how he's seen a bunch of people over the past few months...due to the CX sale fare. As we were chatting, a couple seated in the middle, with 2 children (one in a seat the other on a lap) both commented how this was their 2nd time doing this trip.
While looking for my bags at the HGI in HKG, I saw some tags on other bags, but sadly the FT'er wasn't there.
He then said how he's seen a bunch of people over the past few months...due to the CX sale fare. As we were chatting, a couple seated in the middle, with 2 children (one in a seat the other on a lap) both commented how this was their 2nd time doing this trip.
While looking for my bags at the HGI in HKG, I saw some tags on other bags, but sadly the FT'er wasn't there.
Dec 3, 2018, 10:14 pm
#1352
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
Got flagged down by someone as I was walking through SEA C tonight by who noticed the tag and follows FT also. Didn’t get their screen name though.
Also worked several months ago to easily meet up with another FTer. IB- please consider bring these back! They are wonderful community enhancers.
Also worked several months ago to easily meet up with another FTer. IB- please consider bring these back! They are wonderful community enhancers.
Dec 3, 2018, 11:31 pm
#1353
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,141
Got flagged down by someone as I was walking through SEA C tonight by who noticed the tag and follows FT also. Didn’t get their screen name though.
Also worked several months ago to easily meet up with another FTer. IB- please consider bring these back! They are wonderful community enhancers.
Also worked several months ago to easily meet up with another FTer. IB- please consider bring these back! They are wonderful community enhancers.
https://www.cafepress.com/flyertalk.733068051
Dec 3, 2018, 11:52 pm
#1354
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
Programs: AA, AS, Marriott
Posts: 6,060
Dec 4, 2018, 1:11 am
#1355
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New Jersey
Programs: UA GS 1.7MM, Hyatt Lifetime Glob, Marriott Titanium/Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 1,272
As distinctive as the "old" tags are, I haven't been spotted in a number of years...
Dec 30, 2018, 10:58 pm
#1358
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 578
It looks like the tags have been revamped and are now available on the merchandise page: https://www.flyertalk.com/store/
While I like the idea of a more sturdy tag for luggage, I think that the previous laminated versions were perfect for personal bags and backpacks. This new version looks like it could be on the heavier, bulkier side for smaller bags. However, it's hard to tell from just pictures, so I'll see what they're like when they arrive.
While I like the idea of a more sturdy tag for luggage, I think that the previous laminated versions were perfect for personal bags and backpacks. This new version looks like it could be on the heavier, bulkier side for smaller bags. However, it's hard to tell from just pictures, so I'll see what they're like when they arrive.
Dec 31, 2018, 8:44 pm
#1359
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
Programs: AA, AS, Marriott
Posts: 6,060
It looks like the tags have been revamped and are now available on the merchandise page: https://www.flyertalk.com/store/
While I like the idea of a more sturdy tag for luggage, I think that the previous laminated versions were perfect for personal bags and backpacks. This new version looks like it could be on the heavier, bulkier side for smaller bags. However, it's hard to tell from just pictures, so I'll see what they're like when they arrive.
While I like the idea of a more sturdy tag for luggage, I think that the previous laminated versions were perfect for personal bags and backpacks. This new version looks like it could be on the heavier, bulkier side for smaller bags. However, it's hard to tell from just pictures, so I'll see what they're like when they arrive.
Jan 1, 2019, 10:53 am
#1360
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,634
Moderators received these in early November. The new tag has a covered window to hold a business or address card.
Jan 3, 2019, 3:30 pm
#1361
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: California
Posts: 463
It looks like the tags have been revamped and are now available on the merchandise page: https://www.flyertalk.com/store/
While I like the idea of a more sturdy tag for luggage, I think that the previous laminated versions were perfect for personal bags and backpacks. This new version looks like it could be on the heavier, bulkier side for smaller bags. However, it's hard to tell from just pictures, so I'll see what they're like when they arrive.
While I like the idea of a more sturdy tag for luggage, I think that the previous laminated versions were perfect for personal bags and backpacks. This new version looks like it could be on the heavier, bulkier side for smaller bags. However, it's hard to tell from just pictures, so I'll see what they're like when they arrive.
Jan 8, 2019, 9:12 am
#1363
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: GEG/DEN/ATL
Programs: UA 1K, TK E+, AS MVPG, SPG&Marriott Plat, HHD, Hertz PC
Posts: 407
Hey fellow FTers,
My car was broken into and they made away with my carry-on. All the electronics and valuables aside, it is the items with sentimental value that hurt. I ordered the new style FT tags but does anyone possibly have a spare old style FT priority tags laying around that they can ship/sell to me?
My car was broken into and they made away with my carry-on. All the electronics and valuables aside, it is the items with sentimental value that hurt. I ordered the new style FT tags but does anyone possibly have a spare old style FT priority tags laying around that they can ship/sell to me?
Jan 9, 2019, 9:52 am
#1364
Community Director Emerita
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,747
Hey fellow FTers,
My car was broken into and they made away with my carry-on. All the electronics and valuables aside, it is the items with sentimental value that hurt. I ordered the new style FT tags but does anyone possibly have a spare old style FT priority tags laying around that they can ship/sell to me?
My car was broken into and they made away with my carry-on. All the electronics and valuables aside, it is the items with sentimental value that hurt. I ordered the new style FT tags but does anyone possibly have a spare old style FT priority tags laying around that they can ship/sell to me?
Jan 11, 2019, 9:26 am
#1365
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: GEG/DEN/ATL
Programs: UA 1K, TK E+, AS MVPG, SPG&Marriott Plat, HHD, Hertz PC
Posts: 407