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Old Jan 4, 2020, 1:36 pm
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Originally Posted by IAH-OIL-TRASH
Sitting in SYD ANZ lounge this very moment. The air conditions in Sydney on my departure are no fault of mine...
Australia is my second home with over 350 trips there. It saddens me so much to know what they have been through with these fires. There was smoke all around the airport in Melbourne this morning as well.
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Old Jan 4, 2020, 6:38 pm
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Originally Posted by ua1flyer
...There was smoke all around the airport in Melbourne this morning as well.
...and up into Hunter Valley vineyards. Visited two wineries Friday and both said effect on grapes remain to be seen...
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Old Jan 4, 2020, 9:35 pm
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So I assume you've requalified for at least 1K by now?
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Old Jan 5, 2020, 7:32 am
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Originally Posted by IAH-OIL-TRASH
...and up into Hunter Valley vineyards. Visited two wineries Friday and both said effect on grapes remain to be seen...
I like Lapsang Souchong tea ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapsang_souchong ), provided I don't inhale it too much. I doubt wine folks would acquire that taste...
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Old Jan 5, 2020, 3:32 pm
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Originally Posted by drewguy
So I assume you've requalified for at least 1K by now?
With no more PQM , how do you qualify? BUS? I would have over 100,000 PQM after today.
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Old Jan 5, 2020, 4:04 pm
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Originally Posted by ua1flyer
With no more PQM , how do you qualify? BUS? I would have over 100,000 PQM after today.
It's now based on how many Benjamins you spend. That said, you are lifetime #1 premier / elite at UA, so it's probably not as important a question...
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Old Jan 6, 2020, 3:22 pm
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The annual BIS thread has you at 1.4-1.5 million. To put that in perspective... that's averaging about 8 hr/day at cruising speed, right? (assuming 500mph ground speed). Including boarding, taxi time, takeoff, landing, tarmac delays, waiting for a gate... 9-10 hr/day on a plane?
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Old Jan 7, 2020, 12:26 pm
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Originally Posted by VegasGambler
The annual BIS thread has you at 1.4-1.5 million. To put that in perspective... that's averaging about 8 hr/day at cruising speed, right? (assuming 500mph ground speed). Including boarding, taxi time, takeoff, landing, tarmac delays, waiting for a gate... 9-10 hr/day on a plane?
Yep.......but the scary math is when you take the numbers and multiply it by garlic bread!
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Old Jan 21, 2020, 9:20 am
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Tom,

I just saw this article from British GQ magazine (“Meet the Elvis of air miles”) and thought I’d share with fellow FTs. Apologies, if this is a duplicate post.

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/travel...nited-airlines
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Old Jan 21, 2020, 9:47 am
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Had a nice chat with Tom yesterday at the Polaris Lounge in SFO. He arrived from MEL and I from SIN.
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Old Jan 22, 2020, 1:43 am
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Originally Posted by iluv2fly
Had a nice chat with Tom yesterday at the Polaris Lounge in SFO. He arrived from MEL and I from SIN.
Good to see you . Its been awhile. Congrats on your 5 million, safe travels and say hi to "you know who" when you pass him in the hallway!
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Old Jan 22, 2020, 8:49 pm
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Originally Posted by Kitto
Tom,

I just saw this article from British GQ magazine (“Meet the Elvis of air miles”) and thought I’d share with fellow FTs. Apologies, if this is a duplicate post.

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/travel...nited-airlines
I liked the video and the article. Outside of the nap, any good tips for getting past jet lag? Only 54 (end of the month), and during my trip to London at Christmas, I could never get my body clock right. The six days were rough. Any tips appreciated. Eric
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Old Jan 22, 2020, 10:42 pm
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Originally Posted by iluv2fly
Had a nice chat with Tom yesterday at the Polaris Lounge in SFO. He arrived from MEL and I from SIN.
Darn......just missed you guys again. Left that evening on 863 to Sydney.
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Old Jan 23, 2020, 1:00 pm
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Originally Posted by LAXOGG
Darn......just missed you guys again. Left that evening on 863 to Sydney.
We should hook up! Miss you guys. How is the new house? Going to be in Oahu next week for a few days.
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Old Jan 25, 2020, 12:10 pm
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Tom,
with all the traveling you do, what is your take on the new points system vs mileage?
if you don’t mind sharing - how is it impacting you directly?

-Michael
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