Too early to talk about Freddies?
Dec 10, 2003 | 6:20 pm
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Too early to talk about Freddies?
As the end of this year approaches. I was wondering what everyone is thinking regarding freddie frontrunners.
Alaska seems like a strong competitor this year. I can't see CO coming back to win anything. Maybe NW will take it's place?
So what's your opinion?
Alaska seems like a strong competitor this year. I can't see CO coming back to win anything. Maybe NW will take it's place?
So what's your opinion?
Dec 10, 2003 | 7:00 pm
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I can guarantee that Southwest's Double Credit promotion will not win another Freddie. It ends December 31. 
This year NW will win because they held the line when most others were taking back benefits.
This year NW will win because they held the line when most others were taking back benefits.
Dec 10, 2003 | 7:14 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ByrdluvsAWACO:
As the end of this year approaches. I was wondering what everyone is thinking regarding freddie frontrunners.
Alaska seems like a strong competitor this year. I can't see CO coming back to win anything. Maybe NW will take it's place?
So what's your opinion?</font>
As the end of this year approaches. I was wondering what everyone is thinking regarding freddie frontrunners.
Alaska seems like a strong competitor this year. I can't see CO coming back to win anything. Maybe NW will take it's place?
So what's your opinion?</font>
Dec 10, 2003 | 7:43 pm
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No way does Alaska deserve the recognition they enjoyed last year. They have cut Mileage Plan program benefits big time for 2004 and have severely devalued the AS50 award that won the Freddie last year.
[This message has been edited by flytoeat (edited Dec 10, 2003).]
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ByrdluvsAWACO:
As the end of this year approaches. I was wondering what everyone is thinking regarding freddie frontrunners.
Alaska seems like a strong competitor this year. I can't see CO coming back to win anything. Maybe NW will take it's place?
So what's your opinion?</font>
As the end of this year approaches. I was wondering what everyone is thinking regarding freddie frontrunners.
Alaska seems like a strong competitor this year. I can't see CO coming back to win anything. Maybe NW will take it's place?
So what's your opinion?</font>
[This message has been edited by flytoeat (edited Dec 10, 2003).]
Dec 10, 2003 | 9:58 pm
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I'm with others this year to say that given the way NW stuck with their EQMs, they should at least deserve some recognition by the prestigious Freddies...
Dec 10, 2003 | 10:11 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by slippahs:
I'm with others this year to say that given the way NW stuck with their EQMs, they should at least deserve some recognition by the prestigious Freddies...</font>
I'm with others this year to say that given the way NW stuck with their EQMs, they should at least deserve some recognition by the prestigious Freddies...</font>
[This message has been edited by GadgetFreak (edited Dec 10, 2003).]
Dec 10, 2003 | 11:57 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by flytoeat:
[B]No way does Alaska deserve the recognition they enjoyed last year. They have cut Mileage Plan program benefits big time for 2004 and have severely devalued the AS50 award that won the Freddie last year.
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[B]No way does Alaska deserve the recognition they enjoyed last year. They have cut Mileage Plan program benefits big time for 2004 and have severely devalued the AS50 award that won the Freddie last year.
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I'm with others this year to say that given the way NW stuck with their EQMs, they should at least deserve some recognition by the prestigious Freddies...
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I'm with others this year to say that given the way NW stuck with their EQMs, they should at least deserve some recognition by the prestigious Freddies...
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Dec 13, 2003 | 3:01 pm
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For making positive changes to their program and listening to FTers: UA, which is sure starting to act like an airline that wants FFers to come back!
For refusing to tighten elite requirements to exclude booking through other websites: Hyatt, in the hotel category, still the only chain where (as far as I know), you can work it out so that a free night inexpensively counts towards the NEXT free night.
For refusing to tighten elite requirements to exclude booking through other websites: Hyatt, in the hotel category, still the only chain where (as far as I know), you can work it out so that a free night inexpensively counts towards the NEXT free night.
Dec 13, 2003 | 6:26 pm
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NW and UA: remembering that when times are tough, you increase customer service. Also remembering when time are good you increase the level of customer service.
Based on changes over that last 12 months, CO would come in dead last.....
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CO treats me like a king, Rodney King
Based on changes over that last 12 months, CO would come in dead last.....
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CO treats me like a king, Rodney King
Dec 16, 2003 | 7:05 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ByrdluvsAWACO:
I think AA just showed that they're not down with the DL camp.</font>
I think AA just showed that they're not down with the DL camp.</font>
Jan 16, 2004 | 1:57 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Hilton HHonors - VIP-only awards: These all-inclusive vacation awards included a week's worth of free nights at popular destinations for 100,000 points.</font>
Jan 16, 2004 | 3:15 pm
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I was also surprised to see that listed... and then could not remember if they could be ordered in 2003. If so, then I guess it is appropriate.
William
William