Can we add CSA OK+ to the FFP fora?
Jan 12, 2009, 4:45 pm
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The idea would be that all FFPs relating to one alliance would be under one heading. So you would have an OW grouping, with separate fora for AA, BA, JAL, etc... and "Other OW FFPs" (plus the generic systemic OW forum).
Then a grouping for ST with the same structure (a forum for DL, one for AF, etc...) then one for *A.
Finally you would have a grouping for non-aligned. In that grouping, you would first have the separate fora for each non-aligned carrier warranting their own forum (Airtran, Alaska, ..., El Al, Emirates, ..., Virgin, Virgin America, etc...), then, after that and still within the non-aligned grouping, separate regional-based fora for smaller airlines (Other European FFPs, Other Asian FFPs, etc...).
Then a grouping for ST with the same structure (a forum for DL, one for AF, etc...) then one for *A.
Finally you would have a grouping for non-aligned. In that grouping, you would first have the separate fora for each non-aligned carrier warranting their own forum (Airtran, Alaska, ..., El Al, Emirates, ..., Virgin, Virgin America, etc...), then, after that and still within the non-aligned grouping, separate regional-based fora for smaller airlines (Other European FFPs, Other Asian FFPs, etc...).
Could either of you articulate the whole thing into a proposal with a brand new thread of its own?
Jan 12, 2009, 5:12 pm
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I have to give my independent perspective here:
To throw all airlines (including the big 4 AA, UA, LH & DL) into a big "alliance pot" would create a substantial chaos and will never happen.
Subforums ala "Other XX Alliance Programms" dont sound too bad... but then, what about the programms that are not in one of the alliances ? They would still vanish somewhere in between until there is a request to open a seperate forum for probably 4 individual posters.
I would give each reasonable proposal a chance but a seperate forum for an airline/programm that would generate traffic from a handful of posters and maybe the occasional lurker does sound way too far off... and I am already pretty liberal in these regards
Just my 2 cents.
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To throw all airlines (including the big 4 AA, UA, LH & DL) into a big "alliance pot" would create a substantial chaos and will never happen.
Subforums ala "Other XX Alliance Programms" dont sound too bad... but then, what about the programms that are not in one of the alliances ? They would still vanish somewhere in between until there is a request to open a seperate forum for probably 4 individual posters.
I would give each reasonable proposal a chance but a seperate forum for an airline/programm that would generate traffic from a handful of posters and maybe the occasional lurker does sound way too far off... and I am already pretty liberal in these regards
Just my 2 cents.
Cheers,
Jan 13, 2009, 1:24 am
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It is most definitely not a single alliance forum+sub-fora proposal, which would be a recipe for disaster.
Will try and do sometime today.
Jan 13, 2009, 2:40 am
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I think that you misunderstand what the proposal would be. The proposal is definitely NOT to merge the individual forums of big FFPs into a single one. Rather, it is to break the "Airline programs" section into four different ones (one for each big alliance and one for non-aligned) and keep each big FFP into its own individual forum within each section and then a common forum for the smaller programs within an alliance which are too small to warrant their own individual forum.
But by all means, we are here for you and will discuss any valuable query
Jan 13, 2009, 2:51 am
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The hierarchy I was suggesting might work along the lines as that already demonstrated on the travelingbetter IBB. Unlike FT, it was created after the formation of global airline alliances and I believe there are significant merits to the clarity demonstrated by its forum structure.
I still believe the maintenance factor needs to be considered and at the moment I don't have an answer to this (yet)
Apologies again to graraps for hijacking his original request
I still believe the maintenance factor needs to be considered and at the moment I don't have an answer to this (yet)
Apologies again to graraps for hijacking his original request
Jan 13, 2009, 5:39 am
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Then, I am puzzled by your comment about all airlines being thrown into a big alliance pot. At present, all airlines are thrown together in the same single pot ("airline programs"). The proposal is to have four smaller pots. But, anyway, I'l put the proposal together and put it in another thread, so that we can discuss it there.
Jan 13, 2009, 6:04 am
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Then, I am puzzled by your comment about all airlines being thrown into a big alliance pot. At present, all airlines are thrown together in the same single pot ("airline programs"). The proposal is to have four smaller pots. But, anyway, I'l put the proposal together and put it in another thread, so that we can discuss it there.
Maybe I'm suffering form jetlag and see the point better over there
Jan 14, 2009, 12:46 am
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No, I think it will be split up from DL forums but, it will not to be in Skyteam thread, too. I think its should be considers to create new forums. I can see brand new Czech Airlines. I realize that I will be exist to have agreed of CSA Czech Airlines to have approval. I'll guarantee where proposal to become new airlines forums not included of Skyteam forums. I think they will be trust for Spiff that he will able approval.