Does anybody here spend time on flyertalk?
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Does anybody here spend time on flyertalk?
I assumed it would be leisure flyers talking about seat size, quality of food and, sotto voce, upgrades.
I had a quick look and it is less well focused than here.
I'm looking for advice on turn up and fly strategies.
I'm BA silver and I've turned up at LHR a couple of times and flown. BA will deal on Y but not on C, I've never tried W.
I really do turn up and ask to fly to the US and if I don't get what I think is a good price get back on the tube and head home.
Anybody know where I can get some advice?
I had a quick look and it is less well focused than here.
I'm looking for advice on turn up and fly strategies.
I'm BA silver and I've turned up at LHR a couple of times and flown. BA will deal on Y but not on C, I've never tried W.
I really do turn up and ask to fly to the US and if I don't get what I think is a good price get back on the tube and head home.
Anybody know where I can get some advice?
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they are obsessed.
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I visit my airline forum occasionally, but less frequently as time goes by. The original purpose of the board was to cater for the interests of "Frequent Flyers" and maximise user benefits from the various airline mileage programs.
The problem, I have found, is that the sense of self-importance of the various users frequently fails to match their actual importance to the airlines.
I have met a number of people who really max the miles: Not just scraping into the top tier every other year, or topping up their points with credit cards and car-hire, but the people who really do fly a lot. Adjectives that I would apply to them include - Courteous, Knowledgeable, Sanguine, Reticent and Unassuming. These are not the same adjectives that I would apply to a majority of the users on FlyerTalk.
That said, the board clearly has its' uses and serves a purpose.
The problem, I have found, is that the sense of self-importance of the various users frequently fails to match their actual importance to the airlines.
I have met a number of people who really max the miles: Not just scraping into the top tier every other year, or topping up their points with credit cards and car-hire, but the people who really do fly a lot. Adjectives that I would apply to them include - Courteous, Knowledgeable, Sanguine, Reticent and Unassuming. These are not the same adjectives that I would apply to a majority of the users on FlyerTalk.
That said, the board clearly has its' uses and serves a purpose.
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The problem, I have found, is that the sense of self-importance of the various users frequently fails to match their actual importance to the airlines.
Yup. For whatever reason, flyertalk has attracted some folk who know everything about everything.
I do think it is worth a visit sometimes as I admit to not knowing much about the clever stuff that the folk there know so much about.
Alternatives such as calling airlines and asking them are no longer possible, unless one has the patience of a Saint, and sub-continent language skills. (Except for Virgin who appear to be able to answer phones)
I do think it is worth a visit sometimes as I admit to not knowing much about the clever stuff that the folk there know so much about.
Alternatives such as calling airlines and asking them are no longer possible, unless one has the patience of a Saint, and sub-continent language skills. (Except for Virgin who appear to be able to answer phones)
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Courteous, Knowledgeable, Sanguine, Reticent and Unassuming. These are not the same adjectives that I would apply to a majority of the users on FlyerTalk.
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TS very observant
. There,s those that talk, and those that do, as any Yorkshirman would say. Enough said.
. There,s those that talk, and those that do, as any Yorkshirman would say. Enough said.
Actually I kinda like flyertalk. I have been given lots of good advice over time there however it certainly is of benefigt when enquiring about best usage of frequent flyer miles, mileage runs, seating and certain promotions. It also helps if you are status card holder.
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I've done very well, incredibly well thanks to Flyertalk over the years, ignore the imbeciles and you'll find some very smart, knowledgeable and helpful people there.
Rather like Pprune............
Rather like Pprune............
