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External Miles and Points Resources
Jul 25, 18, 11:16 am
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Mommy Points => TPG
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4,063
Posted By
Randy Petersen
It's actually not about making a leap or jumping...
It's actually not about making a leap or jumping ship. Summer had the opportunity to sell her website and brand to Red Ventures which owns TPG and thus her content was an acquisition to start a...
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External Miles and Points Resources
Jul 10, 17, 1:45 pm
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The Points Guy: We never accept free flights [merged TPG discussions]
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191,915
Posted By
Randy Petersen
While I can understand that you believe your...
While I can understand that you believe your research is correct and that you are likely an expert on these topics, let me try and help you by pointing out some facts that are in the public domain.
...
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TalkBoard Topics
Nov 17, 16, 1:57 pm
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No TB Elections: TalkBoard Disbands 30 Nov 2016
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16,280
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Randy Petersen
Let me weigh on on this topic if I may.
Let me weigh on on this topic if I may.
Let's look back on the origins of the TalkBoard. The concept originally came about in the late 90s (FlyerTalk officially started in 1995) as a way to open...
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External Miles and Points Resources
Jul 27, 16, 12:48 pm
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[Renés]Delta Points: The "funny" little things you should know [DP discussion merged]
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78,272
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Randy Petersen
Many thanks Carol, i could not agree more. The...
Many thanks Carol, i could not agree more. The original goal of FlyerTalk so many years ago was not this sort of constant haranguing and it is unfortunate that this particular forum has fostered its...
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External Miles and Points Resources
Mar 25, 16, 5:28 pm
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Boarding Area's Fall
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220,445
Posted By
Randy Petersen
You seem to like being informed so I'll add some...
You seem to like being informed so I'll add some additional facts your way. SO, you say it is all about the page views. Here's a few numbers: 53, 145, 50, 72, 268, 89, 178, 323, 192, 65, 97, 70, 243,...
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External Miles and Points Resources
Mar 25, 16, 5:08 pm
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Boarding Area's Fall
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220,445
Posted By
Randy Petersen
I think what others are trying to save is this is...
I think what others are trying to save is this is not about the gospel, it's simply about some facts. As you can see, some actually enjoy finding out the facts, others—not so much. But I'll try. You...
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External Miles and Points Resources
Mar 22, 16, 2:51 pm
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Boarding Area's Fall
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220,445
Posted By
Randy Petersen
A message from a fellow member of FlyerTalk...
A message from a fellow member of FlyerTalk thought that i could update some of the information here. Whether here or on other forums there will always be personal thoughts which isn't a bad thing,...
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Turkish Airlines | Miles&Smiles
Jan 22, 15, 4:19 pm
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Media Interview?
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702
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Randy Petersen
Media Interview?
A major media resource would love to chat with a few FlyerTalkers regarding Turkish Airlines. Must be Elite or Elite Plus with experience in premium class cabins on Turkish. If you have time to...
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External Miles and Points Resources
Jan 4, 15, 11:01 am
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One Mile at a Time [OMaaT] discussions [merged]
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679,198
Posted By
Randy Petersen
I'll stand up for Ben here, the same Ben who...
I'll stand up for Ben here, the same Ben who brought enthusiasm and representation for the membership of FlyerTalk when he was elected to the TalkBoard in the past. Since I've personally known Ben...
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External Miles and Points Resources
Aug 14, 14, 2:24 pm
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Does anyone here also post on Milepoint?
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29,924
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Randy Petersen
Not sure that the exchange here requires such...
Not sure that the exchange here requires such constant negativity but you might be looking at this from an incomplete view. A few things. While you seem to refer to the "guys behind ..." for several...
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External Miles and Points Resources
Apr 29, 14, 12:12 pm
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Freddie Awards 2014
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4,694
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Randy Petersen
For those of you unable to attend the Freddie...
For those of you unable to attend the Freddie Awards, and i realize that many who have commented here with advice have not attended, here's a recap of the recent event from Airline Reporter:...
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External Miles and Points Resources
Apr 29, 14, 12:10 pm
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Want to be a blogger?
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2,607
Posted By
Randy Petersen
As a Senior Moderator, it would behoove you to...
As a Senior Moderator, it would behoove you to read the thread first and then post on topic. The thread started here as i understand it, was about BoardingArea looking to add any bloggers interested...
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Marriott | Rewards
Mar 14, 14, 11:34 am
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False Rumor: Marriott Rewards Insiders Speculating About Changes Coming
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12,751
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Randy Petersen
Rumor Busted
The InsideFlyer blog busts the rumor as well:
http://insideflyer.boardingarea.com/rumorbuster-marriott-rewards-changes/
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Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Feb 25, 14, 11:08 pm
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Delta introduces new revenue program for earn, one-way awards
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108,993
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Randy Petersen
Delta introduces new revenue program for earn, one-way awards
The new InsideFlyer blog has the scoop on a HUGE Delta Skymiles change. Adds one-way awards, miles + cash and a whole new award chart with up to five tiers.
...
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External Miles and Points Resources
Feb 17, 14, 2:59 pm
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Freddie Awards 2014
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4,694
Posted By
Randy Petersen
NO ... thank you, you were the perfect guest. And...
NO ... thank you, you were the perfect guest. And if ever it works for you again, please let me know, no invite ... or black tie required.
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External Miles and Points Resources
Feb 17, 14, 2:56 pm
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Freddie Awards 2014
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4,694
Posted By
Randy Petersen
Koko, you and I share the same goal for...
Koko, you and I share the same goal for FlyerTalk—trying to ensure that the correct information is posted for which members can make decisions from. Less inaccurate info, fewer words to correct. It...
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External Miles and Points Resources
Feb 17, 14, 12:19 pm
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Freddie Awards 2014
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4,694
Posted By
Randy Petersen
Always a pleasure to hear from a member of...
Always a pleasure to hear from a member of FlyerTalk interested in attending the Freddies. It's actually pretty easy, simply send me a note: r a n d y [a t] f l y e r t a l k [d o t] c o m.
Also,...
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External Miles and Points Resources
Dec 16, 13, 2:07 pm
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285
Does anyone here also post on Milepoint?
Views:
29,924
Posted By
Randy Petersen
There really is nothing to discuss. I have...
There really is nothing to discuss.
I have reduced my posting on FlyerTalk based exactly on the type of post you are quoting. I don't believe there was any reason whatsoever to bring my posting...
Forum:
External Miles and Points Resources
Dec 3, 13, 6:13 pm
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285
Does anyone here also post on Milepoint?
Views:
29,924
Posted By
Randy Petersen
Still not sure why the fascination with others....
Still not sure why the fascination with others. Nice work on the numbers here though not sure of the purpose. Actually it seems to indicate that members on Milepoint are happily adjusted to social...
Forum:
CommunityBuzz
Oct 17, 13, 7:13 am
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R.I.P. chemist661
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8,526
Posted By
Randy Petersen
RIP to one of my favorite members through the...
RIP to one of my favorite members through the years. The number of email exchanges and chats at various events always brighten my day. Tim represented the perfect member, always interested in...
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External Miles and Points Resources
Jun 3, 13, 6:02 pm
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285
Does anyone here also post on Milepoint?
Views:
29,924
Posted By
Randy Petersen
freeloader: Interesting perspective here and...
freeloader:
Interesting perspective here and thought I'd provide a little other perspective for you as I note you likely were not around during the early days of FlyerTalk (freeloader). I tend to...
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External Miles and Points Resources
Jun 3, 13, 6:00 pm
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285
Does anyone here also post on Milepoint?
Views:
29,924
Posted By
Randy Petersen
Kinda curious. When it started I grabbed an...
Kinda curious. When it started I grabbed an account to try to win an ipad... I occasionally pop in and it seems like a ghost town except for their version if OMNI. I did find it funny while looking...
Forum:
External Miles and Points Resources
Apr 17, 13, 8:58 am
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4
UK blogs/sites about MilezBuzz?
Views:
1,315
Posted By
Randy Petersen
Addition to the above, this might help: ...
Addition to the above, this might help:
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/milesfromblighty/
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/pointstobemade/
http://invol-upgrade.com/
...
Forum:
External Miles and Points Resources
Mar 31, 13, 11:10 pm
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10
Be My Guest @ the Freddie Awards 2013
Views:
1,694
Posted By
Randy Petersen
Be My Guest @ the Freddie Awards 2013
Every year that I've been involved with the Freddie Awards, I try to invite frequent flyers to share in the results and the fun at the annual Freddie Awards banquet. This year we have a different...
Forum:
CommunityBuzz
Feb 8, 13, 12:54 pm
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12
First ever post/thread on FT
Views:
893
Posted By
Randy Petersen
Deja Vu?
There's two things quite interesting about this as one of the early posts on FlyerTalk:
1) The topic is about American and US Airways and merging accounts for redemption ... gee, FlyerTalk was...
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