Which jobs require a ton of air travel (long flights)
Feb 27, 2022, 8:54 pm
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Which jobs require a ton of air travel (long flights)
I had this conversation with a friend but interested to see what people here will say.
What jobs are still out there that require a lot of travel - and not like Columbus to Harrisburg but like Dallas to Hong Kong or LA to London?
And in particular in business class or above where the flights are likely to be expensive (and comfortable if the company pays for business class)?
Like George Clooney in Up in the Air.
I've seen some people posting here and there about CK status and significant Transatlantic AA metal first class flights paid for by their company and am jealous.
What jobs are still out there that require a lot of travel - and not like Columbus to Harrisburg but like Dallas to Hong Kong or LA to London?
And in particular in business class or above where the flights are likely to be expensive (and comfortable if the company pays for business class)?
Like George Clooney in Up in the Air.
I've seen some people posting here and there about CK status and significant Transatlantic AA metal first class flights paid for by their company and am jealous.
Feb 27, 2022, 9:12 pm
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I had this conversation with a friend but interested to see what people here will say.
What jobs are still out there that require a lot of travel - and not like Columbus to Harrisburg but like Dallas to Hong Kong or LA to London?
And in particular in business class or above where the flights are likely to be expensive (and comfortable if the company pays for business class)?
Like George Clooney in Up in the Air.
I've seen some people posting here and there about CK status and significant Transatlantic AA metal first class flights paid for by their company and am jealous.
What jobs are still out there that require a lot of travel - and not like Columbus to Harrisburg but like Dallas to Hong Kong or LA to London?
And in particular in business class or above where the flights are likely to be expensive (and comfortable if the company pays for business class)?
Like George Clooney in Up in the Air.
I've seen some people posting here and there about CK status and significant Transatlantic AA metal first class flights paid for by their company and am jealous.
For short haul the most frequent travelers are probably management consultants but that's also probably changed since covid and much more of it will be remote.
Feb 27, 2022, 9:19 pm
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As this topic is not specific to AA nor the AAdvantage forum, let's move this over to TravelBuzz for further discussion. Thanks. /JY1024, TravelBuzz and AAdvantage forum moderator
Feb 27, 2022, 10:23 pm
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A few postings in: Hire a Flyertalker
For instance, see the last post in that thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/34021321-post829.html
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For instance, see the last post in that thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/34021321-post829.html
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Feb 28, 2022, 7:42 am
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I had this conversation with a friend but interested to see what people here will say.
What jobs are still out there that require a lot of travel - and not like Columbus to Harrisburg but like Dallas to Hong Kong or LA to London?
And in particular in business class or above where the flights are likely to be expensive (and comfortable if the company pays for business class)?
Like George Clooney in Up in the Air.
I've seen some people posting here and there about CK status and significant Transatlantic AA metal first class flights paid for by their company and am jealous.
What jobs are still out there that require a lot of travel - and not like Columbus to Harrisburg but like Dallas to Hong Kong or LA to London?
And in particular in business class or above where the flights are likely to be expensive (and comfortable if the company pays for business class)?
Like George Clooney in Up in the Air.
I've seen some people posting here and there about CK status and significant Transatlantic AA metal first class flights paid for by their company and am jealous.
('m also pretty sure all of his travel was domestic - no int'l flying shown in that movie).
Feb 28, 2022, 12:54 pm
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A lot less since Covid it seems. With little real travel in the last 2 years, many businesses seem to have just 'worked round' the problem - irrespective of it's better for the business or not.
(Ok you can fly to USA now, but most of Asia etc is still closed in real terms)
I work for a global company in a tech role dealing with bespoke technology systems, was a lot of travel. Mostly since covid the company has just decided to sweat the assets/pause investment in new technology/infrastructure and so on. Meh, I enjoyed the travel, I imagine there are others in similar roles.
Not helped by what could be an economic slow down round the corner/increase in inflation and so on, makes spending on large capital projects look risky right now.
(Ok you can fly to USA now, but most of Asia etc is still closed in real terms)
I work for a global company in a tech role dealing with bespoke technology systems, was a lot of travel. Mostly since covid the company has just decided to sweat the assets/pause investment in new technology/infrastructure and so on. Meh, I enjoyed the travel, I imagine there are others in similar roles.
Not helped by what could be an economic slow down round the corner/increase in inflation and so on, makes spending on large capital projects look risky right now.
Feb 28, 2022, 12:55 pm
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International sales and/or contract management in the aerospace or defense industries.
Defense in particular is less exposed to the ups and downs of the economy than most other industries, and, conversely, global unrest can actually be good for business.
Defense in particular is less exposed to the ups and downs of the economy than most other industries, and, conversely, global unrest can actually be good for business.
Feb 28, 2022, 1:31 pm
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Feb 28, 2022, 3:06 pm
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Long haul traffic like you mention will primarily be C-level executives and similarly positioned people running their companies. This type of travel has pretty much diminished among most other professions. I have a few banker friends who used to routinely travel to Hong Kong, India, London and other places and now this is all done remotely. Some love that, some miss the travel.
Long haul travel for business like that is not the glamour you may think it is. Sure, they had fun and some dinners, but those trips are really just there and back with business in between.
Work for a travel company (luxury travel ideally
) who sends you to see and vet new places, renovations, etc. Way more fun that way.
Long haul travel for business like that is not the glamour you may think it is. Sure, they had fun and some dinners, but those trips are really just there and back with business in between.
Work for a travel company (luxury travel ideally
) who sends you to see and vet new places, renovations, etc. Way more fun that way.
Feb 28, 2022, 5:53 pm
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I had this conversation with a friend but interested to see what people here will say.
What jobs are still out there that require a lot of travel - and not like Columbus to Harrisburg but like Dallas to Hong Kong or LA to London?
And in particular in business class or above where the flights are likely to be expensive (and comfortable if the company pays for business class)?
Like George Clooney in Up in the Air.
I've seen some people posting here and there about CK status and significant Transatlantic AA metal first class flights paid for by their company and am jealous.
What jobs are still out there that require a lot of travel - and not like Columbus to Harrisburg but like Dallas to Hong Kong or LA to London?
And in particular in business class or above where the flights are likely to be expensive (and comfortable if the company pays for business class)?
Like George Clooney in Up in the Air.
I've seen some people posting here and there about CK status and significant Transatlantic AA metal first class flights paid for by their company and am jealous.
Feb 28, 2022, 6:07 pm
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In the past, there has been some chatter from a few who wanted to become a diplomatic courier for the US State Department. Lots of long haul travel (probably not in C/J) to a wide variety of places around the globe. Couriers baggage allowance is usually taken up with diplomatic pouches so only carry-ons. The hiring process is supposed to be very long with security clearances needed.
Feb 28, 2022, 6:15 pm
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In the past, there has been some chatter from a few who wanted to become a diplomatic courier for the US State Department. Lots of long haul travel (probably not in C/J) to a wide variety of places around the globe. Couriers baggage allowance is usually taken up with diplomatic pouches so only carry-ons. The hiring process is supposed to be very long with security clearances needed.