TPL Worth It?
May 2, 2009, 4:03 pm
#1
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Location: Israel
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TPL Wort It?
Hello TPLs (I kow at least about 2 here...),
What did you got with your welcome kit when joining the TPL Club ? (Basically beside the free vouchers and the card itself i didnt got anything else, I have heard about a welcome present?)
Also do you find being TPL really help? (I didnt saw any big difference between being a TPL or PL, once you know the system and most of the people in elal...).
(I am checking this, As i got my points for being a PL again in 3 months, and i am thinking on going and concetrate my effort in another program).
Thanks,
Ebzed.
What did you got with your welcome kit when joining the TPL Club ? (Basically beside the free vouchers and the card itself i didnt got anything else, I have heard about a welcome present?)
Also do you find being TPL really help? (I didnt saw any big difference between being a TPL or PL, once you know the system and most of the people in elal...).
(I am checking this, As i got my points for being a PL again in 3 months, and i am thinking on going and concetrate my effort in another program).
Thanks,
Ebzed.
May 3, 2009, 6:16 am
#2
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,556
Hello TPLs (I kow at least about 2 here...),
What did you got with your welcome kit when joining the TPL Club ? (Basically beside the free vouchers and the card itself i didnt got anything else, I have heard about a welcome present?)
Also do you find being TPL really help? (I didnt saw any big difference between being a TPL or PL, once you know the system and most of the people in elal...).
(I am checking this, As i got my points for being a PL again in 3 months, and i am thinking on going and concetrate my effort in another program).
Thanks,
Ebzed.
What did you got with your welcome kit when joining the TPL Club ? (Basically beside the free vouchers and the card itself i didnt got anything else, I have heard about a welcome present?)
Also do you find being TPL really help? (I didnt saw any big difference between being a TPL or PL, once you know the system and most of the people in elal...).
(I am checking this, As i got my points for being a PL again in 3 months, and i am thinking on going and concetrate my effort in another program).
Thanks,
Ebzed.
They sent me a bottle of wine and a Brazilian selection for Pesach - chocolates etc. Quite nice, but the bottle of wine wasn't nearly as good as the one LH sent me for Pesach.
I have had no special recognition on board - everything by the book. Personally I wouldn't make a huge effort. The 2 confirmable upgrade vouchers are quite nice though.
May 3, 2009, 6:51 am
#3
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The pesach gift is not related to joining TPL, i think any TPL/PL get this every year (well at least i do)...
There was supposed to be a welcome gift, but it seems they forgot it...
There was supposed to be a welcome gift, but it seems they forgot it...
May 3, 2009, 10:25 am
#4
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May 3, 2009, 12:23 pm
#6
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I wonder if the difference in treatment may include another factor like the status of the company you work for vis a vis LY. Perhaps those that got bottles of win are PL/TPL AND work for a company that gives $MM of business each your to LY whereas others may work for smaller companies.
May 3, 2009, 1:10 pm
#7
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I am TPL this year, 7 Years TPL, 6 Years GL, and i have to say that i also remember that as a GL i got gifts on Pesach (or even just like that with no holidays) from EL-AL.
I dont think its related to the fact our company does xxx money with EL-AL as i got it also when we did much less or i worked elsewhere...
I also dont think its because i might be ashkenazi as i am not 8-)
I am a loyal flyer of EL-AL, And not only because of the points, and i always
took those gifts as granted and thought everyone get it...
(I estimate each gifs as around 150nis)
LiorM i think you better talk to Kisheri Lekohot rather someone in the airport.
I dont think its related to the fact our company does xxx money with EL-AL as i got it also when we did much less or i worked elsewhere...
I also dont think its because i might be ashkenazi as i am not 8-)
I am a loyal flyer of EL-AL, And not only because of the points, and i always
took those gifts as granted and thought everyone get it...
(I estimate each gifs as around 150nis)
LiorM i think you better talk to Kisheri Lekohot rather someone in the airport.
May 3, 2009, 2:50 pm
#9
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May 3, 2009, 9:59 pm
#10
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Jun 15, 2009, 7:25 am
#11
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I was just given on the flight to JFK by the Purser a nice box of chocolates (Ornat) in a gift packaging with a personal message. I thanked them for the gesture but then I noticed the chocolates were quite past their sell-by date and mentioned it to them. They then added a nice bottle of wine. Really very attentive and excellent service.
Kudos to LY!!!
Kudos to LY!!!
Jun 15, 2009, 11:21 am
#12
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I am a PL for about 7 years now.
Maybe once or twice in that period did I get any recognition on board while sitting in Y.
In years past we used to get wine for Pesach and once they sent a nicely embroiderd bath towel.
Maybe once or twice in that period did I get any recognition on board while sitting in Y.
In years past we used to get wine for Pesach and once they sent a nicely embroiderd bath towel.
Jun 15, 2009, 1:09 pm
#13
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I flew TLV-BKK about 10 days ago or so. I was upgraded and it was the first time ever I have been addressed by name onboard. The flight attendant greeted me by name and asked which selection I'd like from the menu.
Jun 15, 2009, 3:47 pm
#14
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Very interesting reading the last few posts, as I have also been greeted by the purser on recent flights (but only in First, not even in business). But then. I am only a 'lowly PL'
Jun 16, 2009, 3:51 am
#15
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on 90% of my flights i get greeted or have some kind of personal attention,
I think EL-AL is not fully aware how to give good recognition to loyal customers and those are normally "local" intitative.
(On the check in TLV, the agent called sherut shalom to see if there is something special she need to do as i am TPL and was instructed to give
the regular service (which is good in sherut shalom counter)).
Ebzed.