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Currently, there is no paid Premium subscription to eliminate advertising from the FlyerTalk viewing experience, and at this moment (18 Nov 2014) there is no plan for a Premium subscription in the works.
HISTORY: A few years ago, Randy Petersen, owned a number of travel-related products and websites under Frequent Flyer Services (est. 1986), including FlyerTalk, WebFlyer, FlyerGuide (wiki) and Inside Flyer magazine (more recently, MilePoint and Boarding Area).
When the FlyerTalk Premium subscription was instituted, one could subscribe to Inside Flyer magazine and through it, to an advert-free version of FlyerTalk that also included an expanded message box for Private Messaging.
Randy Petersen sold FlyerTalk to Internet Brands March 2007 and Randy Petersen and FlyerTalk went their separate ways in November of 2010.
When Premium subscriptions came up for renewal, for a period of time the Premium subscription could appear to be renewed by paying once again via the Inside Flyer webform. Unfortunately, due to the separation of ownership, this did not extend the Premium FlyerTalk subscription, and previous Premium members were presented with advertising and saw a sudden diminution of their PM message box.
CURRENT STATUS: Admin has been working on a Premium, ad-free membership solution for over two years, but at this moment there is no Premium membership, nor is there any intent for such a product in the near future.
On a case-by-case basis, Administration has extended an ads-free experience with expanded PM message box to those (relatively few) members with a recent Premium subscription due date gratis. If you feel you have cause to request that interim free service because your Premium service expired recently, please post your request here. These should not be expected to be renewed in perpetuity.
Other posts relating to the future of Premium subscriptions and related issues may be posted here as well.
When (and if) the Tech and Admin departments have a Premium subscription solution at hand, it will undoubtedly be advertised or broadcast to all FT members. For now, there's no comprehensive solution.
Thank you for your understanding.
(lower right wiki corner)Currently, there is no paid Premium subscription to eliminate advertising from the FlyerTalk viewing experience, and at this moment (18 Nov 2014) there is no plan for a Premium subscription in the works.
Hi everyone,
As of now, we do not have a solution regarding Premium. What this means is that there is currently no plan for a Premium, ads-free product. It doesn't mean there won't ever be one, but the fact that it's not on the radar means it probably won't be happening any time soon.
Regarding ads, please *do not promote ad-blocking software on FlyerTalk*. I don't know that anyone particularly enjoys seeing advertising. But the fact remains that FlyerTalk is *free* to use, and that's because of advertising revenue. In addition, the use of adblockers causes us (me) no end of headaches, because it interferes with site functionality in such a way as to make it very difficult to determine if there is an issue with flyertalk.com, or with a single user's computer. The complaint comes in and must be researched either way.
Thank you all for your help,
Paul
As of now, we do not have a solution regarding Premium. What this means is that there is currently no plan for a Premium, ads-free product. It doesn't mean there won't ever be one, but the fact that it's not on the radar means it probably won't be happening any time soon.
Regarding ads, please *do not promote ad-blocking software on FlyerTalk*. I don't know that anyone particularly enjoys seeing advertising. But the fact remains that FlyerTalk is *free* to use, and that's because of advertising revenue. In addition, the use of adblockers causes us (me) no end of headaches, because it interferes with site functionality in such a way as to make it very difficult to determine if there is an issue with flyertalk.com, or with a single user's computer. The complaint comes in and must be researched either way.
Thank you all for your help,
Paul
When the FlyerTalk Premium subscription was instituted, one could subscribe to Inside Flyer magazine and through it, to an advert-free version of FlyerTalk that also included an expanded message box for Private Messaging.
Randy Petersen sold FlyerTalk to Internet Brands March 2007 and Randy Petersen and FlyerTalk went their separate ways in November of 2010.
When Premium subscriptions came up for renewal, for a period of time the Premium subscription could appear to be renewed by paying once again via the Inside Flyer webform. Unfortunately, due to the separation of ownership, this did not extend the Premium FlyerTalk subscription, and previous Premium members were presented with advertising and saw a sudden diminution of their PM message box.
CURRENT STATUS: Admin has been working on a Premium, ad-free membership solution for over two years, but at this moment there is no Premium membership, nor is there any intent for such a product in the near future.
On a case-by-case basis, Administration has extended an ads-free experience with expanded PM message box to those (relatively few) members with a recent Premium subscription due date gratis. If you feel you have cause to request that interim free service because your Premium service expired recently, please post your request here. These should not be expected to be renewed in perpetuity.
Other posts relating to the future of Premium subscriptions and related issues may be posted here as well.
When (and if) the Tech and Admin departments have a Premium subscription solution at hand, it will undoubtedly be advertised or broadcast to all FT members. For now, there's no comprehensive solution.
Thank you for your understanding.
No ad / Ads - Premium subscription (master thread)
Aug 23, 2011, 6:31 am
#16
Original Member
Original Poster
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Orange County, CA, USA
Programs: AA (Life Plat), Marriott (Life Titanium) and every other US program
Posts: 6,411
As the OP (one year ago today), I just followed the instructions yesterday to renew my FT subscription to get Premium Access. Nothing told me that it was out of date. Today I am getting ads, even though I followed the instructions and paid. Please either give me ad free access or refund my $12 (digital edition). Thank you.
Aug 24, 2011, 3:22 pm
#18
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Northeast Kansas | Colorado Native
Programs: Amex Gold/Plat, UA *G, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Gold, NEXUS, TSA Disparager Unobtanium
Posts: 21,603
Still has details about signing up for IF...
Enjoy a Premium FlyerTalk Experience and Help Support the Community!
Frequent flyers are nothing if not addicted to upgrades. So we would like to offer you an opportunity to upgrade your FlyerTalk experience.
Introducing FlyerTalk Premium -- everything you love about FlyerTalk with none of the advertisements. When you log in as a FlyerTalk Premium member you will have access to all of the same features and benefits you receive now, and when you are browsing the forums your screen will remain uncluttered for your viewing pleasure.
Getting your FlyerTalk Premium upgrade is easy - all you have to do is subscribe to the online edition of InsideFlyer magazine (a subscription only costs $12/year)!
As you may know, FlyerTalk was launched in 1998 as an online forum for readers of InsideFlyer. As the FlyerTalk community grew, it earned it's own Web address, but over the years InsideFlyer magazine has continued to serve as the one and only sponsor, picking up the tab for this valuable resource. By subscribing to InsideFlyer.com, you are not only gaining access to a premium FlyerTalk experience, you are supporting the organization that started it all.
And on top of all that, you will also gain access to the most useful frequent flyer publication available. With an InsideFlyer.com subscription, you will enjoy features that can be found nowhere else, such as:
Bonus Bulletin - A searchable collection of frequent travel bonuses featuring thousands of bonuses offered by programs worldwide.
Programs & Partners - Need to know who partners with whom? You'll find it here.
Special Awards - A listing of discounted awards.
Best Bets - The editor's monthly list of the top 10 most valuable frequent flyer offers.
InsideFlyer has been relied upon by frequent flyers since 1986 for the best advice when it comes to earning and burning miles. The editors of InsideFlyer have helped readers successfully manage their miles and points through all of the changes the industry has experienced in the past two decades.
Complete the steps below to start enjoying FlyerTalk Premium access today!
Step #1 - Subscribe to InsideFlyer magazine (Already a subscriber? Click here.)
Clicking on the link above will open a subscription page on the InsideFlyer.com Web site. Once you have completed the subscription process, close that window and come back to this page to complete your FlyerTalk Premium registration.
Step #2 - Register for FlyerTalk Premium Access You are logged in as FriendlySkies, to verify premium access for FriendlySkies provide your InsideFlyer.com username and password below:
Frequent flyers are nothing if not addicted to upgrades. So we would like to offer you an opportunity to upgrade your FlyerTalk experience.
Introducing FlyerTalk Premium -- everything you love about FlyerTalk with none of the advertisements. When you log in as a FlyerTalk Premium member you will have access to all of the same features and benefits you receive now, and when you are browsing the forums your screen will remain uncluttered for your viewing pleasure.
Getting your FlyerTalk Premium upgrade is easy - all you have to do is subscribe to the online edition of InsideFlyer magazine (a subscription only costs $12/year)!
As you may know, FlyerTalk was launched in 1998 as an online forum for readers of InsideFlyer. As the FlyerTalk community grew, it earned it's own Web address, but over the years InsideFlyer magazine has continued to serve as the one and only sponsor, picking up the tab for this valuable resource. By subscribing to InsideFlyer.com, you are not only gaining access to a premium FlyerTalk experience, you are supporting the organization that started it all.
And on top of all that, you will also gain access to the most useful frequent flyer publication available. With an InsideFlyer.com subscription, you will enjoy features that can be found nowhere else, such as:
Bonus Bulletin - A searchable collection of frequent travel bonuses featuring thousands of bonuses offered by programs worldwide.
Programs & Partners - Need to know who partners with whom? You'll find it here.
Special Awards - A listing of discounted awards.
Best Bets - The editor's monthly list of the top 10 most valuable frequent flyer offers.
InsideFlyer has been relied upon by frequent flyers since 1986 for the best advice when it comes to earning and burning miles. The editors of InsideFlyer have helped readers successfully manage their miles and points through all of the changes the industry has experienced in the past two decades.
Complete the steps below to start enjoying FlyerTalk Premium access today!
Step #1 - Subscribe to InsideFlyer magazine (Already a subscriber? Click here.)
Clicking on the link above will open a subscription page on the InsideFlyer.com Web site. Once you have completed the subscription process, close that window and come back to this page to complete your FlyerTalk Premium registration.
Step #2 - Register for FlyerTalk Premium Access You are logged in as FriendlySkies, to verify premium access for FriendlySkies provide your InsideFlyer.com username and password below:
Sep 28, 2011, 9:06 am
#22
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 16,901
Your FlyerTalk Premium subscription ended today. 
If you still subscribe to InsideFlyer you can renew your FlyerTalk Premium service here.
If you still subscribe to InsideFlyer you can renew your FlyerTalk Premium service here.
Sep 28, 2011, 10:00 am
#23
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Home
Programs: AA, Delta, UA & thanks to FTers for my PC Gold!
Posts: 7,676
Sep 28, 2011, 11:04 am
#24
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Northeast Kansas | Colorado Native
Programs: Amex Gold/Plat, UA *G, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Gold, NEXUS, TSA Disparager Unobtanium
Posts: 21,603
Sep 30, 2011, 2:51 am
#25
Senior Moderator, Moderator: Community Buzz and Ambassador: Miles & More (Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss, and other partners)
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: 150km from MAN
Programs: LH SEN** HH Diamond
Posts: 29,512
Will I suddenly lose saved mail in my PM box?
Oct 4, 2011, 1:43 am
#27
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: UK
Posts: 7,560
Own goal?
Methinks FT has scored a bit of an own goal by getting rid of premium membership before the new scheme was in place.
If, a week ago, I had received an email inviting me to renew my premium subscription I would have done so without giving matters a second thought.
Instead I got an email telling me I will have to put up with ads until the new scheme is in place. I'm now running ....... Plus which achieves exactly the same as the former premium subscription, at no cost.
So - what incentive do I now have to renew my premium subscription, which a week ago I would have been happy to renew?
If, a week ago, I had received an email inviting me to renew my premium subscription I would have done so without giving matters a second thought.
Instead I got an email telling me I will have to put up with ads until the new scheme is in place. I'm now running ....... Plus which achieves exactly the same as the former premium subscription, at no cost.
So - what incentive do I now have to renew my premium subscription, which a week ago I would have been happy to renew?
Oct 4, 2011, 11:03 am
#28
No longer with Internet Brands
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: DL DM 1.6MM, Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 5,343
In addition to ad-free access to the site, the previous Premium service also included, for instance, a much larger PM box.
New Premium services will have this as well as other features, and although we'd have preferred to roll it out prior to your subscription lapsing, we think it will be worth the wait
Paul
New Premium services will have this as well as other features, and although we'd have preferred to roll it out prior to your subscription lapsing, we think it will be worth the wait
Paul
Oct 4, 2011, 11:58 am
#29
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
Posts: 51,050
In addition to ad-free access to the site, the previous Premium service also included, for instance, a much larger PM box.
New Premium services will have this as well as other features, and although we'd have preferred to roll it out prior to your subscription lapsing, we think it will be worth the wait
Paul
New Premium services will have this as well as other features, and although we'd have preferred to roll it out prior to your subscription lapsing, we think it will be worth the wait
Paul