WHICH AIRLINES ALLOW A COMPANY TO KEEP THE MILES
Oct 11, 2000 | 11:19 am
#17
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Join Date: Nov 1999
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I apologize if anyone miss understood my intent! Since unfortunatly wars have broken out on these boards over differences of opinion if something is ok or not,I tried to steer clear of the possibility of that occuring. Since many of our members might work for a company that doesn't allow them to keep the miles,I tried to stear clear of such a discussion if it should be allowed or not.
I therefore allow each and everyone to post as they desire,and I REFUSE to answer any posts that wish to attack my comments or support them,I have no ill will against anyone who has responded to my question and maybe due to my ill choice of the proper words,gave the wrong impression. May I ask everyone PLEASE do not place a post in favor of me or against me that was not the reason for the question,otherwise I could have asked for everyones feelings if we should do it or not. Again there is no way to prevent anyone from expressing their feelings but IMHO that will be great if done on another thread,call it the BASHING of CRAZ.
One point of clarification,the people for whom the tickets are purchased ARE NOT PAID OR UNPAID EMPLOYEES(sorry for CAPS just wanted to make sure its seen)they are students who will/are going overseas for an educational learning experience with all costs beared by my org. .That includes flights,housing, food,tours etc. By retaining the miles it will allow us to send X more people per year,since we are budgeted as many orgs and companies are. Sorry for not spelling this out at the onset,I thought I left that impression. Unfortunatly, this is a non solicted student deal,that is private and not open to the general public,so if a person isn't contacted by us there's no way for them to beable to particapate.
Once again,I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR ANY WRONG IMPRESSIONS THAT I MAY HAVE CAUSED and FOR NOT BEING CLEARER. Thanks again,to ALL who have posted responses.
CRAZ
I therefore allow each and everyone to post as they desire,and I REFUSE to answer any posts that wish to attack my comments or support them,I have no ill will against anyone who has responded to my question and maybe due to my ill choice of the proper words,gave the wrong impression. May I ask everyone PLEASE do not place a post in favor of me or against me that was not the reason for the question,otherwise I could have asked for everyones feelings if we should do it or not. Again there is no way to prevent anyone from expressing their feelings but IMHO that will be great if done on another thread,call it the BASHING of CRAZ.
One point of clarification,the people for whom the tickets are purchased ARE NOT PAID OR UNPAID EMPLOYEES(sorry for CAPS just wanted to make sure its seen)they are students who will/are going overseas for an educational learning experience with all costs beared by my org. .That includes flights,housing, food,tours etc. By retaining the miles it will allow us to send X more people per year,since we are budgeted as many orgs and companies are. Sorry for not spelling this out at the onset,I thought I left that impression. Unfortunatly, this is a non solicted student deal,that is private and not open to the general public,so if a person isn't contacted by us there's no way for them to beable to particapate.
Once again,I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR ANY WRONG IMPRESSIONS THAT I MAY HAVE CAUSED and FOR NOT BEING CLEARER. Thanks again,to ALL who have posted responses.
CRAZ
Oct 11, 2000 | 11:35 am
#18
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Southern California - UA1K, Delta GM, Starwood Gold, Hilton Gold, AA Platinum
Posts: 1,456
craz,
Thanks for clarifying. My one comment is that this is a topic that is so close to home with much of the flyers on here. I know the miles and status really help me make the trips more bearable.. (especially since it keeps me from my lovely wife).
Also, United and American, both offer smaller programs that give free flights, gold status, etc... for the members of an organization based on usage. Just some information. I can see how you want to keep those miles to make the organization able to support more students. Good luck!
Thanks for clarifying. My one comment is that this is a topic that is so close to home with much of the flyers on here. I know the miles and status really help me make the trips more bearable.. (especially since it keeps me from my lovely wife).
Also, United and American, both offer smaller programs that give free flights, gold status, etc... for the members of an organization based on usage. Just some information. I can see how you want to keep those miles to make the organization able to support more students. Good luck!
Oct 11, 2000 | 4:50 pm
#19
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Greenville, SC USA
Posts: 868
I certainly did not wish to start a "flaming war" with my earlier post. I support many non-profits and serve as director of a friend's foundation so I can certainly empathize with Craz's situation.
My new advise in light of the clarification is to plan a lunch with your travel agent and their airline sales reps (for the appropriate airline(s) and destinations your student's fly) and determine a plan of action. I'm sure you can work out a plan to benefit everyone.
At the lunch, I would also hit up the airline sales rep for some additional freebies, this is SOP for corporations and if you can show a certain amount of revenue, they should come up with something (do you send org. reps overseas?)go into the meeting with your orgs. flight history (even or especially if on other airlines) and specific requests-chances are they can write this stuff off and might be happy with the goodwill fostered by a big thank you to your airline "partner" in a newsletter.
My new advise in light of the clarification is to plan a lunch with your travel agent and their airline sales reps (for the appropriate airline(s) and destinations your student's fly) and determine a plan of action. I'm sure you can work out a plan to benefit everyone.
At the lunch, I would also hit up the airline sales rep for some additional freebies, this is SOP for corporations and if you can show a certain amount of revenue, they should come up with something (do you send org. reps overseas?)go into the meeting with your orgs. flight history (even or especially if on other airlines) and specific requests-chances are they can write this stuff off and might be happy with the goodwill fostered by a big thank you to your airline "partner" in a newsletter.
