Why I Love FlyerTalk!
 

Thanks to the tips here in the past year I added nearly 9,000 miles to my AA account. All without flying & with just a few boxes of eggos (which I was going to buy anyway). The 5,000 mile bonus that some of u fought for until we got it was the best!

I don't fly AA, so why bother?

Because i also learned how to transfer my AA miles to HH points. For very little effort I get an extra 2 nights free in Europe next year!

Go FlyerTalk.



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doglover

Thanks doglover: Yes, the power of a community when it's all working in the same direction - helping members with information that enriches their miles and points.

Have a wonderful extended time in Europe and pass it (FlyerTalk) along......

Right on doglover! Since finding FT just a little over a year ago, I've added countless miles to both my AA & US accounts as well as a bunch of HHonors points. Also the questions answered and help received when planning our 1st trip to Europe were priceless. A wise man once said "It's amazing what can happen when everyone pulls on the same end of the rope!" http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Mr. Petersen, I just wanted to echo the sentiments of the other posts to this thread, and thank you for providing us with such a valuable website. It's my favorite place on the web. Please keep up the great work. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thumbsup.gif http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thumbsup.gif

I concur -- I can't even begin to list the number of program benefits, bonuses, etc. I was missing out on and that I've gotten since I found FT.

I wanted to add my thanks to Randy also!!!!

I echo those sentiments. Not only do FT participants benefit from the miles, points and tips, but it also puts us in touch with other people who may not think we are totally insane. (Of course, I could be wrong about that. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif )

I'm OK. You're OK. (I think!)

But I agree, Randy, greatest place on the web. Can't begin to count the many many benefits I have received from Flyertalk. (You went to how many Latin American countries in 4 days????)

Djlawman

Randy,

Look at me. I'm nearing 1,500 posts. I think of FlyerTalk when I walk to work. I think of posts to post. I try to spread the word of FT while on planes or in airports. I check FlyerTalk religiously...

Are you sure you're not starting some sort of cult? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

aloha

P.S. Regardless of my comment above, FlyerTalk is the greatest place on earth (well in the wired earth - Hawai'i is the greatest place on earth). Thanks Randy!

I also want to echo everyone's sentiments. A year ago I had no airline miles. In less than a year I was able to gain enough to book 2 first class tickets to Europe for my honeymoon. I absolutely would not have been able to do it without FT. I give 100% credit to the members of this board, and will be forever greatful.

(I also think about FT quite often...I think I'm addicted)

Ditto - this place is great, and so are the members. I wish I'd found it years ago!!

From one Randy to another Randy, many thanks for creating and running FT. Yes it is completely addictive. Maybe not like a cult as some have mentioned but not far off.

I only joined in December and have received free miles on United or free credits on Southwest that I would have never known about. Also the advice I got from friendly FTers helped me plan my MP award trip to Hawaii.

Kudos to the FT community and double kudos to Randy.

Thank you Randy, thank you everyone for all your contributions

I appreciate that FlyerTalk has made me a much smarter traveler. I maximize my miles and points, as well as what they can do for me. Thanks to the tips and good advice I've picked up here, I've found that my stress level when traveling has been greatly reduced; I've been able to save more money; and I've learned how to squeeze the most benefit out of the money I do lay out.

The beauty of it is, I'm taking and eight-night vacation to Napa Valley this summer, and I'm doing it on free airline tickets and free hotel stays -- all I pay for is the rental car and food (and wine!). It definitely shows the power of many smart consumers getting together. That's the way it ought to be.

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In addition to all the above benefits, Flyertalk is a great way to meet like-minded travelers in person. Last week I found myself in the company of 7 others for drinks/dinner in NYC, a very nice evening for one traveling alone. Thanks Randy and fellow Flyertalkers.

Those are my feelings exactly. Thanks Randy and Flyertalkers!



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Without this place I wouldn't fly YYC-YYZ via LHR in J with certs http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/eek.gif (what? doesn't everyone do that?)

thanks to everyone who help out here providing the wonderful insight. It is great to have a place where others don't think you are crazy (or at least they don't judge you for it http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif )

I burned up 680k last year and still have 250k in the bank and we are only 1 month in to this year) God I love this place http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif



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I have to agree. This is the best information station! I visit for advice on point accumulation & spending, excellent restaurant referrals, discounts on rental cars, plane tix and hotels, tips on achieving and maintaining VIP status ( I DO have champagne taste http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif )interesting trip reports and real "neighborhood" viewpoints of a city I might be in for the first time. Add that to the charm and generous nature of most of the people here, willing to welcome a newbie and answer questions; and you can see why it is such a growing and dynamic place!

Ditto http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thumbsup.gif http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thumbsup.gif http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thumbsup.gif

(just watch out for that OMNI place...that's where the weirdos hang out.) http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

It IS a cult, and I'm afraid a semi-addiction. I get miffed when the site is down or I can't get internet access while on the road to see what's happening (afraid I might miss one o' those killer "only good for three hours" MR deals that pop up now and then...). Ahh, Nirvana...where the exchange of ideas and knowledge benefit the entire community as a whole....

FT is a real education in dealing with the airlines. I learn something everyday from reading FT. Some of the FTers have forgotten more about dealing with the airlines, than I will ever know.

Hey! I resemble that! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

And we used to buy Eggo! I've been asleep at the switch, merely charging EVERYTHING to our B.A. Visa card. Our hotel points are pitiful and we haven't gotten a free night yet. Our stays in the U.S. are mainly through Priceline and the hotel desks usually give me a hard time about giving points with P/L so I don't fight for them. This is my favorite site. Thanks, Randy, and everyone else!

Kudos to Randy, the awesome community and all the folks behind the scenes. Finding FlyerTalk has literally made me more happy and sane--there's finally an outlet for all the things I love to obsess about! (-:

Thanks to FT I had an option when CO went HoKeY with their upgrades, learned how to get EXP AND fly around the world in F for under $5,000, went from zero to just over 2MM miles on AA in just over two years (with 1.1MM still in the bank http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif), FINALLY got rid of all those AMEX Membership Rewards points and met some incredible friends all along the way. Randy, thank you VERY much for all this. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif