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May 13, 2017, 8:40 am
#1472
Join Date: May 2017
Location: CLT
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 9
Hello All!
I stumbled across FT performing a google search for business traveler advice. I began traveling for work 2 years ago and I am beginning to understand frequent travel programs. I do not fly much, but so far for this year (2017) I have driven more than 5,000 miles and have acquired 61 hotel nights. Within the past 2 weeks the knowledge I have gleaned has resulted in a hotel status match to my preferred chain. I'm eager to learn more from seasoned travelers.
I stumbled across FT performing a google search for business traveler advice. I began traveling for work 2 years ago and I am beginning to understand frequent travel programs. I do not fly much, but so far for this year (2017) I have driven more than 5,000 miles and have acquired 61 hotel nights. Within the past 2 weeks the knowledge I have gleaned has resulted in a hotel status match to my preferred chain. I'm eager to learn more from seasoned travelers.
May 14, 2017, 9:23 am
#1474
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 3
Hi, My name's Adam, I have been intersting in airlines and airports all my life. I have now acumulated some points on Virgin Aus which has a simple redemption program. Discovered that could transfer points to SQ. So my research begins. 
I nderstand about finding cheap flights and travel technology very well. Want to find obscure airlines and routes to fly and redeem
I nderstand about finding cheap flights and travel technology very well. Want to find obscure airlines and routes to fly and redeem
Last edited by Albert Hoffman; May 14, 2017 at 9:50 am
May 23, 2017, 7:20 pm
#1475
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 1
I'm New
Hi Everyone I'm new here. In fact so new that I don't even know how I managed to get here to be able to write a post. I just clicked a link I think and here I am! Anyway I want to ask a number of questions but somehow I don't think this is the place that I am suppose to be doing that. Specifically about air travel in the middle east and Africa. Would appreciate any help out there. Looking forward to getting to know how to spend some quality time here!
Cheers,
Marlene
Cheers,
Marlene
May 23, 2017, 7:38 pm
#1476
Moderator: Information Desk, Women Travelers, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Programs: AA Gold
Posts: 15,653
Hi Everyone I'm new here. In fact so new that I don't even know how I managed to get here to be able to write a post. I just clicked a link I think and here I am! Anyway I want to ask a number of questions but somehow I don't think this is the place that I am suppose to be doing that. Specifically about air travel in the middle east and Africa. Would appreciate any help out there. Looking forward to getting to know how to spend some quality time here!
Cheers,
Marlene
Cheers,
Marlene
Or our destination-specific Africa or Middle East forum if you're more interested in the destination or its airports, and less interested in air travel in the region.
chgoeditor
co-moderator, Information Desk
May 24, 2017, 3:43 pm
#1477
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Florida Panhandle
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Delta Platinum
Posts: 20
Hello everyone. I joined a while ago, just now getting around to introductions.
I've started paying more attention to Flyer Talk more for purposes of awareness. I would hope to know about the road ahead, so so speak, before I get there.
About myself, I have been traveling for 40 years or so. The pace varies. Right now I'm a Delta Gold MM and Hilton Diamond member. I'm experienced but not into it, if you know what I mean. As I say, my reason for being a Flyer Talk observer is part of know about "it" before I encounter "it" rather than wondering about "it" after the fact.
Anyway, just letting everyone know I'm here, and I'm happy to be lurking here.
I've started paying more attention to Flyer Talk more for purposes of awareness. I would hope to know about the road ahead, so so speak, before I get there.
About myself, I have been traveling for 40 years or so. The pace varies. Right now I'm a Delta Gold MM and Hilton Diamond member. I'm experienced but not into it, if you know what I mean. As I say, my reason for being a Flyer Talk observer is part of know about "it" before I encounter "it" rather than wondering about "it" after the fact.
Anyway, just letting everyone know I'm here, and I'm happy to be lurking here.
May 24, 2017, 3:53 pm
#1478
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Alaska
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 131
Hi all, recent member here. We recently retired (me-3 years, wife-7 months), and fly out of JNU, which makes SEA our primary hub. Of course, it also means AS is our main choice for flying. Since I retired, I've made MVP the first year and MVPG the subsequent 2 years. DW has been MVP and MVPG. We're both on track to reach Gold status again this year.
Since we're retired, we'll be looking to travel more distantly and hope to use this forum for ideas, travel do's and don'ts. Thanks.
Since we're retired, we'll be looking to travel more distantly and hope to use this forum for ideas, travel do's and don'ts. Thanks.
May 29, 2017, 9:46 pm
#1480
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SEA
Posts: 2,556
May 30, 2017, 11:10 pm
#1481
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, Moderator, Information Desk, Ambassador, Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
Programs: AS MVP Gold100K, AS 1MM, Maika`i Card, AGR, HH Gold, Hertz PC, Marriott Titanium LTG, CO, 7H, BA, 8E
Posts: 42,953
Hi all, recent member here. We recently retired (me-3 years, wife-7 months), and fly out of JNU, which makes SEA our primary hub. Of course, it also means AS is our main choice for flying. Since I retired, I've made MVP the first year and MVPG the subsequent 2 years. DW has been MVP and MVPG. We're both on track to reach Gold status again this year.
Since we're retired, we'll be looking to travel more distantly and hope to use this forum for ideas, travel do's and don'ts. Thanks.
Since we're retired, we'll be looking to travel more distantly and hope to use this forum for ideas, travel do's and don'ts. Thanks.
Had a layover but was able to stay on the a/c. Missed out on Alaskan Brewing Company, but made it home earlier ^
Jun 9, 2017, 3:35 pm
#1484
Join Date: Jun 2017
Programs: Alaska Airlines
Posts: 9
Greetings
Hello all. My name is Dave and I am about to become a FF on the West Coast. I have already started in on the Info Desk Sticky threads and the Alaska threads as well as a few CC threads. So much info to absorb, but I think I will get enough figured out that I won't make dumb mistakes although I know that is inevitable.
Thanks for this place and all the info and what seems like a very active community.
Thanks for this place and all the info and what seems like a very active community.
Jun 10, 2017, 12:04 am
#1485
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 1
Hi, My name's Adam, I have been intersting in airlines and airports all my life. I have now acumulated some points on Virgin Aus which has a simple redemption program. Discovered that could transfer points to SQ. So my research begins. I nderstand about finding cheap flights and travel technology very well. Want to find obscure airlines and routes to fly and redeem
I nderstand about finding cheap flights and travel technology very well. Want to find obscure airlines and routes to fly and redeem