Is First Class Flyer a scam?
Oct 19, 2010 | 3:29 pm
#17
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Northwest NJ
Programs: Starwood Platinum,Marriott Platinum, United Silver
Posts: 2,313
I've subscribed for three years and he doesn't owe me a penny!
Seriously, I enjoy the newsletter. We have all types on FT and clearly there are those as knowledgeable as Matthew Bennett, but I like his style and have learned a lot that was useful and helpful.
That said, I've written to give feedback and have not seen a change about the one issue I have with FCF. They sorely need to set up an index for old issues so that when you need information, it is easier to find than scanning the titles of every old issue. And BTW, I think it costs a bit more than $99 per year.
Seriously, I enjoy the newsletter. We have all types on FT and clearly there are those as knowledgeable as Matthew Bennett, but I like his style and have learned a lot that was useful and helpful.
That said, I've written to give feedback and have not seen a change about the one issue I have with FCF. They sorely need to set up an index for old issues so that when you need information, it is easier to find than scanning the titles of every old issue. And BTW, I think it costs a bit more than $99 per year.
Oct 20, 2010 | 2:40 pm
#18
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP>2m, Alaska MVP, Virgin Gold, Delta Gold, Starwood Gold, Cathay Pacific Silver
Posts: 599
It's amazing how time flies. I looked through this thread and found that I responded in 2006. I still subscribe to First Class Flyer and still find it useful. Most of the suggestions in it tend to appear in FT but it's usually after they've come out in FCF. If you travel internationally, if you can be flexible, and if you hate flying coach, then, in my view, this is money well spent. FWIW, there are updates posted on the website in between the monthly issues and they are often time sensitive but useful.
Oct 21, 2010 | 6:18 am
#20
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DCA
Programs: AMC MovieWatcher, Giant BonusCard, Petco PALS Card, Silver Diner Blue Plate Club
Posts: 22,314
Useful for newbies will to pay a premium for premium cabin travel. Everything in it is on Flyertalk but if you don't read it religiously like some of us do, or want it wrapped up in a bow then you may want to pay a premium for Bennett to do the work for you 
If you're a budget traveler or a Flyertalk Evangelist you probably won't pay.
If you're a budget traveler or a Flyertalk Evangelist you probably won't pay.
Oct 21, 2010 | 6:59 am
#21
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New York City
Programs: UA 1K, CX Dia, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Dia
Posts: 385
It's amazing how time flies. I looked through this thread and found that I responded in 2006. I still subscribe to First Class Flyer and still find it useful. Most of the suggestions in it tend to appear in FT but it's usually after they've come out in FCF. If you travel internationally, if you can be flexible, and if you hate flying coach, then, in my view, this is money well spent. FWIW, there are updates posted on the website in between the monthly issues and they are often time sensitive but useful.
Oct 22, 2010 | 11:32 am
#24
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: LAX-TPE-LAX
Programs: No more status...just doing my best in burning my points/miles.
Posts: 2,021