When I first joined FlyerTalk, finding great fares was a real treat. Then I hung out too long with folks like QuietLion and PremEx who taught me that I not only had to get a realy great fare, and lot of miles and points, but also needed to snag a fabulous upgrade. I actually turned down a $25.00 fare, SEA/CDG because I didn't have status on the airline and couldn't face the prospect of flying in coach on an international flight.

FlyerTalk has ruined me for life.


[This message has been edited by Punki (edited Feb 05, 2004).]

Do the airlines still have coach class on international flights? I don't recall seeing it for years.

Agree with Punki 100%. I always take a pass on fare glitches for Y tickets which aren't upgradeable.

That great PVR fare in 2003 was booked in D class...

And the cheaper coach ticket was perfectly upgradeable (complimentary, 7 days out) by MX Golds..

I peer back every now and then, but I try to avert my eyes. It exists and it's way scaaaary.

Second THAT.

Joh and I fly out this month to Switzerland, First Class both ways in a 747 for Rudi's birthday with a bunch of other great FT'ers. May do (or watch!) some snow skiing. And then on to Tanzania/Zanzibar for sand skiing. All air tickets totally free due to a superb FT find by ralfkrippner that Rudi alerted us to. I still have 1,250,000 miles from that deal to use. The best deal in FT history without a doubt.

We stay 6 nights at the Basel Hilton. Free courtesy a friendly FT'er. Cost is otherwise $US525 a night. Due to my Gold HH status (also due to FT "loophole") they will probably treat us quite nicely there.

Four years back none of the above was remotely possible for us. We did not dream it was even an option.

So yes, for those who are observant, and share their info, and make and develop close friendships all over the globe FT is a resource like NO other on earth. A well overdue 'Thank You' again from Joh and I to Randy for offering it.

FT has changed MANY lives here, and I think that is no exaggeration.


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~ Glen ~ sipping bubbly from a UA 747-400 exit row 15 near you SOON!

I suppose it is just as well that the plethora of other threads in this forum were locked.

If I understand correctly, FlyerTalk is supposed to pertain to discussion about points and miles � not about FlyerTalk members trying to prove their points in threads that become miles in length as a result...