Frommer's Frequent Flier Overview
Aug 19, 2002, 3:13 pm
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Frommer's Frequent Flier Overview
Any newbies, like me, might want to check out Frommer's website for a new, comprehensive view of the programs and tips for getting the most out of the programs. It's called, "Sky Hounds: How to Maximize Your Frequent Flier Mileage, Part I and Part II". Just go to their homepage http://www.frommers.com/ and use the search button at the top left hand side of the page. Input: "frequent fliers". I really love their whole site and the magazine, too! I've gotten lots of budget tips here. And even when I can't travel..I can dream. (No, I don't work for them)
Aug 19, 2002, 3:47 pm
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I thought this guy didn't like FF miles. I recall reading one of his opinion pieces on the subject. If I'm not mistaken, he sadi FF are a bunch of fat cat executives and that their FF benefits should be taxed.
Am I confusing him with someone else?
Am I confusing him with someone else?
Aug 19, 2002, 3:56 pm
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Just to make it a little easier:
Sky Hounds: How to Maximize Your Frequent Flier Mileage, Part I
Sky Hounds: How to Maximize Your Frequent Flier Mileage, Part II
Fixed UBB problems.
[This message has been edited by yashan (edited 08-19-2002).]
Sky Hounds: How to Maximize Your Frequent Flier Mileage, Part I
Sky Hounds: How to Maximize Your Frequent Flier Mileage, Part II
Fixed UBB problems.
[This message has been edited by yashan (edited 08-19-2002).]
Aug 20, 2002, 12:03 am
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--you will be better served by WEBFLYER.COM--Randy Peterson-- --reasonable and objective and the first one the media looks to for expertise re: FF programs.--Suggest you subscribe to InsideFlyer. Quite simply--a treasure trove of informed information.--
Aug 20, 2002, 6:38 am
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Oh man, this will be WAY off topic...
>>Sky Hounds: How to Maximize Your Frequent Flier Mileage, Part I
Author: Sascha Segan<<
"Sascha Segan" - that's the name of the hilarious, wise child that was on the old game show "Child's Play" so many years ago!
Little video clips would be played of kids defining words. This kid was absolutely incredible!
Could it be the same guy? Anyone else remember him?!?!
>>Sky Hounds: How to Maximize Your Frequent Flier Mileage, Part I
Author: Sascha Segan<<
"Sascha Segan" - that's the name of the hilarious, wise child that was on the old game show "Child's Play" so many years ago!
Little video clips would be played of kids defining words. This kid was absolutely incredible!
Could it be the same guy? Anyone else remember him?!?!
Aug 20, 2002, 9:21 am
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Aug 20, 2002, 9:59 am
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Also an apology for continuing the off topic part of this thread, but I was astonished by Watchful's recollection of Child's Play and Sasha. My daughter, Lori (now 28) was a long running player on the show at the same time as Sasha. It was a lot of fun for her and she even made a couple of bucks.
Aug 20, 2002, 12:03 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by obscure2k:
--you will be better served by WEBFLYER.COM--Randy Peterson-- --reasonable and objective and the first one the media looks to for expertise re: FF programs.--Suggest you subscribe to InsideFlyer. Quite simply--a treasure trove of informed information.--</font>
--you will be better served by WEBFLYER.COM--Randy Peterson-- --reasonable and objective and the first one the media looks to for expertise re: FF programs.--Suggest you subscribe to InsideFlyer. Quite simply--a treasure trove of informed information.--</font>
AndrewM
Aug 20, 2002, 10:57 pm
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Well, we can all have different opinions. You've been told by two different people that your best source of information regarding FF programs is right here and that which is published by Randy Peterson.
Frommers and Fodors are fine if you're looking to read a book. Just don't use either as a travel guide.
Frommers and Fodors are fine if you're looking to read a book. Just don't use either as a travel guide.
Aug 21, 2002, 8:15 am
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jsmeeker is right. I remember reading Frommer's negative opinion piece on frequent flyer miles. I also thought I read that the website was no longer run by Frommer. I know that I stopped getting the email newsletter some time ago, since the quality had gone downhill.