Roll Call Thread Part III - Including Maps of Our Locations in 1st Post
Feb 14, 2009, 1:21 pm
#196
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Chicago
Posts: 434
Dale/46/ORD/Chicago, IL
A refresher since I originally posted a long time ago:
Partnered for more than 22 years now -- it has lasted despite Jim not being at all inclined toward FTism. But then he appreciates the judicious flight choices and upgrades to snag "new" international business seats on a domestic flight on UA, etc.
I am a pension actuary by trade, with clients mostly local (at least driveable) to Chicago. As a result, my status is earned from personal flying, usually a few TATL trips each winter weekends.
2009 may see me drop to 2P from 1P on UA. Training for Ironman Louisville on Aug 30 on top of work seems to be putting travel on the back burner this year. (Maybe we can do a mini-Gayla with the SDF crew?) But I did grab one of the good fares to OZ for a March weekend to ensure at least 2P -- need to keep access to E+, though bye-bye exit rows and *G lounges!
Partnered for more than 22 years now -- it has lasted despite Jim not being at all inclined toward FTism. But then he appreciates the judicious flight choices and upgrades to snag "new" international business seats on a domestic flight on UA, etc.
I am a pension actuary by trade, with clients mostly local (at least driveable) to Chicago. As a result, my status is earned from personal flying, usually a few TATL trips each winter weekends.
2009 may see me drop to 2P from 1P on UA. Training for Ironman Louisville on Aug 30 on top of work seems to be putting travel on the back burner this year. (Maybe we can do a mini-Gayla with the SDF crew?) But I did grab one of the good fares to OZ for a March weekend to ensure at least 2P -- need to keep access to E+, though bye-bye exit rows and *G lounges!
Mar 15, 2009, 9:56 pm
#197
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: DL FO, BA, AA
Posts: 1
Hi, Friends,
New to FT (much more of an a.net fan) but trying this out. My BF (pitbrian) loves FT, and I'm excited to see how this all works--especially the Dos! Hope to get to meet some of you in Munich this fall or in NYC beforehand...28, work in finance in Manhattan, travel a bit for work and more for fun...will try to post more soon!
New to FT (much more of an a.net fan) but trying this out. My BF (pitbrian) loves FT, and I'm excited to see how this all works--especially the Dos! Hope to get to meet some of you in Munich this fall or in NYC beforehand...28, work in finance in Manhattan, travel a bit for work and more for fun...will try to post more soon!
Mar 17, 2009, 4:17 am
#198
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Göteborg Sweden
Programs: SPG GOLD / BA GOLD/Club Carlson Gold/AMEX Plat.
Posts: 1,043
Hi, Friends,
New to FT (much more of an a.net fan) but trying this out. My BF (pitbrian) loves FT, and I'm excited to see how this all works--especially the Dos! Hope to get to meet some of you in Munich this fall or in NYC beforehand...28, work in finance in Manhattan, travel a bit for work and more for fun...will try to post more soon!
New to FT (much more of an a.net fan) but trying this out. My BF (pitbrian) loves FT, and I'm excited to see how this all works--especially the Dos! Hope to get to meet some of you in Munich this fall or in NYC beforehand...28, work in finance in Manhattan, travel a bit for work and more for fun...will try to post more soon!
Flyiboy
David Rorke
Mar 19, 2009, 4:01 pm
#201
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Priceline Titanium
Posts: 1,402
Hey Creon (handle tres classique et royal! Just don't go executing anyone, OK?) it was great to meet you at Therapy with Pitbrian a while back. It's nice to see the New York contingent getting social and since several of us live near Therapy, that's great.
And I'll miss you at PSP dfwoods and hope we meet up for a hike or a drink on a future Gayla! Knock 'em dead in Louisville!
And I'll miss you at PSP dfwoods and hope we meet up for a hike or a drink on a future Gayla! Knock 'em dead in Louisville!
Mar 25, 2009, 12:14 pm
#202
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 700
Hi, Friends,
New to FT (much more of an a.net fan) but trying this out. My BF (pitbrian) loves FT, and I'm excited to see how this all works--especially the Dos! Hope to get to meet some of you in Munich this fall or in NYC beforehand...28, work in finance in Manhattan, travel a bit for work and more for fun...will try to post more soon!
New to FT (much more of an a.net fan) but trying this out. My BF (pitbrian) loves FT, and I'm excited to see how this all works--especially the Dos! Hope to get to meet some of you in Munich this fall or in NYC beforehand...28, work in finance in Manhattan, travel a bit for work and more for fun...will try to post more soon!
Glad to see you posting, welcome and don't forget to come here more often!
Mar 26, 2009, 9:40 am
#203
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Göteborg Sweden
Programs: SPG GOLD / BA GOLD/Club Carlson Gold/AMEX Plat.
Posts: 1,043
Best seats on Af
Need some help my friends..
Flying AF on 16 Aug CDG-IAD 777-200. What is the best seat to get in biz?
The return on a A340 with the 7th row of biz..
Thanks
David
Flying AF on 16 Aug CDG-IAD 777-200. What is the best seat to get in biz?
The return on a A340 with the 7th row of biz..
Thanks
David
Mar 26, 2009, 11:53 am
#204
Moderator: GLBT Travelers & Hyatt Gold Passport
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: CVG
Posts: 15,300
Apr 2, 2009, 11:50 am
#206
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
Hi Everyone,
My name is Mike and I am 25 and living in Tokyo. I have been on FT for a few months and recognize some names from other forums like Hyatt, but this is my first post here.
My boyfriend lives in Bangkok and I just returned from my first visit there where we had a great time together. We will both be traveling between NRT and BKK as often as we can now.
Anyway, just thought I would say hello and also join this Forum.
-Mike
My name is Mike and I am 25 and living in Tokyo. I have been on FT for a few months and recognize some names from other forums like Hyatt, but this is my first post here.
My boyfriend lives in Bangkok and I just returned from my first visit there where we had a great time together. We will both be traveling between NRT and BKK as often as we can now.
Anyway, just thought I would say hello and also join this Forum.
-Mike
Apr 2, 2009, 12:02 pm
#207
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
I like the middle row of that cabin, which I see from the seat map is row four. My personal choice is middles section aisle seat, as there is a reduced chance someone will be crossing over your seat to get up and move around.
On 777s with three middle seats in C class, there is also a relatively high likelihood of finding the middle seat to be empty if the aircraft is not full- because it`s usually an undesirable seat unless a group of three wants to sit together- when the middle seat is empty, an aisle seat in the middle section has best personal space and aisle access.
If traveling with someone window and aisle together of course is best!
Sorry never been on an AF A340.
-Mike
Apr 3, 2009, 4:18 am
#209
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Göteborg Sweden
Programs: SPG GOLD / BA GOLD/Club Carlson Gold/AMEX Plat.
Posts: 1,043
On the 777-200 the business cabin is divided by a lavatory/galley area in the middle. I prefer to sit in the front "mini" cabin because it feels smaller and is also closer to the exit which is handy for getting out the door quickly so you can get through customs fast (VERY important arriving at NRT where they use the 777-200 as well)
I like the middle row of that cabin, which I see from the seat map is row four. My personal choice is middles section aisle seat, as there is a reduced chance someone will be crossing over your seat to get up and move around.
On 777s with three middle seats in C class, there is also a relatively high likelihood of finding the middle seat to be empty if the aircraft is not full- because it`s usually an undesirable seat unless a group of three wants to sit together- when the middle seat is empty, an aisle seat in the middle section has best personal space and aisle access.
If traveling with someone window and aisle together of course is best!
Sorry never been on an AF A340.
-Mike
I like the middle row of that cabin, which I see from the seat map is row four. My personal choice is middles section aisle seat, as there is a reduced chance someone will be crossing over your seat to get up and move around.
On 777s with three middle seats in C class, there is also a relatively high likelihood of finding the middle seat to be empty if the aircraft is not full- because it`s usually an undesirable seat unless a group of three wants to sit together- when the middle seat is empty, an aisle seat in the middle section has best personal space and aisle access.
If traveling with someone window and aisle together of course is best!
Sorry never been on an AF A340.
-Mike
Mike,
Thanks for the information...welcome....catch me on Facebook
David Rorke
Apr 21, 2009, 9:13 pm
#210
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Seat 15B UA; 77B DL; 3B AA
Programs: United 1K; AA EXP; Delta Plat Medallion; Starwood Plat
Posts: 333
Been on Flyertalk for awhile but spend most of my time in the Mileage Run Forum, coming up with ways to circle the globe on weekends. Didn't realise until recently that there was a GLBT Forum. Spend part of my time in CMH and part in HNL. Anyone traveling to Australia in May? Doing a quick trip to Melbourne over Memorial weekend and another to Sydney in Sept.