Frequent Traveler University (FTU) Events [merged]
Sep 23, 2014, 4:42 am
#46
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Sep 24, 2014, 8:25 pm
#47
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: NYC
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I'll admit part of the reason I also signed up is Amsterdam! I haven't been there since 2002! See you there!
Sep 26, 2014, 9:54 am
#49
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Oh wow, I bet the ATC fire in Chicago and resultant ground stop are going to screw up a lot of attendees' plans.
Wishing you all the best!
Wishing you all the best!
Sep 26, 2014, 10:34 am
#51
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Sep 28, 2014, 11:32 am
#52
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Mega FTU in Arlington, VA December 5 2014
http://ftuniversity.wpengine.com/eve...washington-dc/
Deets:
Program: lots and lots of bloggers (plus Randy), cocktail party, 2 breakfasts and lunches
Date: 12/5/14
Venue: Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Cost $149
Looks like the goal of the organizers is to be 'the biggest frequent flyer gathering in history.'
Deets:
Program: lots and lots of bloggers (plus Randy), cocktail party, 2 breakfasts and lunches
Date: 12/5/14
Venue: Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Cost $149
Looks like the goal of the organizers is to be 'the biggest frequent flyer gathering in history.'
Sep 28, 2014, 1:25 pm
#53
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Fort Worth TX
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Sep 28, 2014, 3:25 pm
#56
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So how'd it go!?
Did the ground stop screw things up much?
Most importantly, any 'secrets' that attendees had to promise not to share that you'd like to share!?
Did the ground stop screw things up much?
Most importantly, any 'secrets' that attendees had to promise not to share that you'd like to share!?
Sep 28, 2014, 4:29 pm
#57
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According to that page, the extra $100 gives you:
The small group setting will allow our experts to delve beyond the basics, and Q&A sessions with each speaker will give all participants an opportunity to engage at a high level to discuss complex issues and address your most difficult questions.
Topics will include the following general areas:
— Award Booking on American Airlines
— Award Booking on United Airlines
— Award Booking on Other Airlines (Delta, Alaska, Avios, etc.)
— Using KVS Tool & Expert Flyer to Search for Fares and Availability (fare construction)
— Maximize your spending (beyond Bluebird)
— Maximizing Hotel Loyalty Programs and Promotions
— Visas, OTAs, Car Rentals, ATMs, and More Tips for International Travel
— Advanced booking techniques for revenue tickets
Topics will include the following general areas:
— Award Booking on American Airlines
— Award Booking on United Airlines
— Award Booking on Other Airlines (Delta, Alaska, Avios, etc.)
— Using KVS Tool & Expert Flyer to Search for Fares and Availability (fare construction)
— Maximize your spending (beyond Bluebird)
— Maximizing Hotel Loyalty Programs and Promotions
— Visas, OTAs, Car Rentals, ATMs, and More Tips for International Travel
— Advanced booking techniques for revenue tickets
Last edited by kokonutz; Sep 28, 2014 at 4:39 pm
Sep 28, 2014, 8:15 pm
#58
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SEA
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I was going to go until I saw that's what $249 got you for advanced. Not that I think I'm going to learn a ton, but I'd like to come away with something, and more importantly, meet other people in the hobby. I'm not going to pay $249 (+flight and hotel) to BS with people and not learn a thing, though.
To be honest with you, I've paid less for 12 hrs of CLE, and we're required to do that.
To be honest with you, I've paid less for 12 hrs of CLE, and we're required to do that.
Sep 29, 2014, 12:13 am
#59
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Indianapolis
Programs: Hilton-Diamond Lifetime Platinum AA UA, WN-CP, SPG Gold.
Posts: 7,377
I learn something every time, and many times it is from someone in the audience.
It is often more about the people you meet.
I have been doing this 30 years, and it just keeps changing,
This was my best year, AA EX,, got, 500,000 and a little help from CVS and Serve..
Almost as good as the mint,
It is often more about the people you meet.
I have been doing this 30 years, and it just keeps changing,
This was my best year, AA EX,, got, 500,000 and a little help from CVS and Serve..
Almost as good as the mint,
Sep 29, 2014, 3:51 am
#60
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYC
Posts: 4,035
As for the level of knowledge at the basic one, it really ranges. Most know a little, some know a lot, but there are also many starting with near to zero knowledge. We have to define CPM and why it matters, we have to explain SDC and why it's often a useful benefit, we have to literally walk people through a CC application. That is obviously annoying for people who know it already, but OTOH, the people trying to learn the basics find it very frustrating if we don't explain everything. It's very hard to cater to such a wide audience; hopefully we'll be able to do it better with the extra speakers and sessions that a larger event allows us to work with.