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Nov 29, 2010 | 3:07 am

#46

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ritz

This has to be the most useful, informative post I have ever seen on FlyerTalk. Its a virtual tutorial for a newbie, and should be a must read for any persective FT member before they start posting. Well done, Jackal. Well done.

I agree.

FT never ceases to surprise and inform me. I hadn't expected to, but I found a 'new' website (FC) which I had previously thought to be US-centric but which turns out to have copious international info.

Thank you, jackal.

Oh yes, the CNN clip was interesting, too.

Nov 29, 2010 | 11:17 am

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Originally Posted by BusTrav8yrs

Just saw a news article on CNN with an interview with Randy Peterson and talking about milage runs and FlyerTalk.

Nevermind.. I missed the link earlier

Nov 29, 2010 | 2:00 pm

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Originally Posted by rankourabu

I like how the Delta image came up right when they said "devalued"

Coincidence? I think not....

Dec 2, 2010 | 11:33 pm

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thoroughly

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Originally Posted by jamestyjr

Yes, just joined up with your community after I saw the CNN interview.
Have a lot of issues with airlines, airports but will prtobably post later
after I go thoroughly through the site.

How many life year do you have?

Dec 3, 2010 | 2:08 am

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Dec 3, 2010 | 3:11 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ritz

Another in awe of the concise way in which you help a newbie get the most use of FT.

Dec 3, 2010 | 3:33 am

#52

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Originally Posted by ffI

Another in awe of the concise way in which you help a newbie get the most use of FT.

Honestly, guys, don't thank me! I owe everything I know to others on FlyerTalk.

With that in mind, I'm curious: does anyone else have some tips and tools they'd like to share? I know there are tons more things out there!

Dec 3, 2010 | 4:51 am

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Perhaps appropriately, I was sitting in the lounge at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai when I saw this come on CNN.

Dec 3, 2010 | 8:00 am

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Originally Posted by SpencerHoward

Conversation with my coworker about achieving Gold Elite status this year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFO0HSxJYWM

Welcome to FT Spencer! ^

Dec 3, 2010 | 8:06 am

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Extreme frequent guesting is also a valuable pursuit to accompany all your flights.

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Dec 5, 2010 | 7:20 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jackal

With that in mind, I'm curious: does anyone else have some tips and tools they'd like to share? I know there are tons more things out there!

Yes. And this cannot be stressed enough...if at first you don't get the answer you want, either hang up and call again, or find a different agent (if you're already at the airport) and ask again until you get what you want!