What was the best thing that you learned on FT in 2000?
Jan 4, 2001 | 10:21 am
#61
Join Date: May 2000
Posts: 66
We learned a lot on FT in 2000 as well:
1) what people like
2) what people don't like
3) FT is a vibrant community of adventurous spirits and open minds
4) it is very rewarding on many levels to be considered a part of that community
Here's to another year of learning.
Jae
1) what people like
2) what people don't like
3) FT is a vibrant community of adventurous spirits and open minds
4) it is very rewarding on many levels to be considered a part of that community
Here's to another year of learning.
Jae
Jan 6, 2001 | 9:52 am
#63
Join Date: May 2000
Location: WAS
Posts: 1,107
Having only thought of ff programs as serving to earn free travel, the best thing I learned on FT (among many great tips on all aspects of travel) was the value of being elite. Having just been upgraded to business class on a cheapo transatlantic ticket on US, I'm very grateful to this board for opening my eyes to this aspect of ff programs.
Looking forward to learning more in the coming year.
Yonatan
Looking forward to learning more in the coming year.
Yonatan
Jan 8, 2001 | 11:19 pm
#66
In Memoriam
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Boca Raton, FL DL FO/MM AA EXP SPG PLT
Posts: 968
1. The great people who are willing to give of their time and knowledge to help others here.
2. RTW fare charts and info.
3. Delta Gold for 12 segments (I wouldn't have made it this year w/o this promo).
2. RTW fare charts and info.
3. Delta Gold for 12 segments (I wouldn't have made it this year w/o this promo).
Jan 9, 2001 | 8:19 am
#67
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: 6E Westbound, 4E Eastbound
Programs: AA EXP & 3MM, Priority Club Plat since 1984
Posts: 6,293
As you can tell by my number of posts, I'm still pretty much a "newbie". I remember the welcome wieshes and pointers on the way to get useful responses. I've also begun to recognize the names of those who are the backbone here. You are all most excellent. Even the occasional flamers.
Like so many, the best was the discovery of this board at all.
Also like so many, I'll be completing an AA platinum challenge this week! One year ago I didn't know what a challenge was.
I remember coupon swaps, promotion registrations, hotel advice and so much more.
I've even begun emailing other s off of the board.
And of course just finding kindred spirits was supportive all by itself.
So thank you all! and most of all FT !!
Thumper
Like so many, the best was the discovery of this board at all.
Also like so many, I'll be completing an AA platinum challenge this week! One year ago I didn't know what a challenge was.
I remember coupon swaps, promotion registrations, hotel advice and so much more.
I've even begun emailing other s off of the board.
And of course just finding kindred spirits was supportive all by itself.
So thank you all! and most of all FT !!
Thumper
Jan 9, 2001 | 11:53 am
#68
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: New York, NY, USA
Programs: BAGold; AA3MMPlat; UA1MMGold; FBGold; MarriottAmb; AccorPlat; HHGold; ICPlatAmb; HyattDiscoverist
Posts: 4,378
Most useful: Even if you're not entitled to it, if you ask for it nicely, you might get it. And if you don't get it on the first try, call back and ask again.
Most heartening: That there are a lot of great people out there who share some of my addictions.
Most heartening: That there are a lot of great people out there who share some of my addictions.
Jan 10, 2001 | 8:59 am
#69
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Marietta
Posts: 3
Originally posted by BillMorrow:
The best thing I learned here this year was a combination of the US Silver>Gold promo last spring along with the double status miles promo at the same time. I became Gold with US and earned 29K status miles for $420 over a 5 day period!
The next best thing I heard about is ongoing new Delta Optima card promo will net me about 80,000 Delta miles for using a different Amex card for about 6 months.
The best thing I learned here this year was a combination of the US Silver>Gold promo last spring along with the double status miles promo at the same time. I became Gold with US and earned 29K status miles for $420 over a 5 day period!
The next best thing I heard about is ongoing new Delta Optima card promo will net me about 80,000 Delta miles for using a different Amex card for about 6 months.
Jan 14, 2001 | 11:53 am
#73
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Sacramento area, CA USA
Programs: UA Gold Million Miler, HH Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,858
I learned what a valuable resource Adam Burke is for HHonors members. And humility - until I met all of you, I was the expert in frequent flyer programs!
Jan 14, 2001 | 2:51 pm
#75
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Minnesota, USA
Posts: 846
By posting a question on this board I got a response from the Starwood Lurker. Question related to being walked at a Starwood hotel. Net result was 9,000 bonus points credited to my account, a special amenity at my next stay at that hotel (yes, I did try it again) and the appointment of a specific Concierge to assist me in the future.