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Airline Alliance Updates

Author: The Gate, January 31st, 2007

A quick overview on the comings and goings of airline alliance membership. Check out the alliance forums for more details.
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Flyer Talk on Youtube

Author: The Gate, January 30th, 2007

Some FTers have posted their mileage run, do and travel Youtube efforts on this link. Check out the talent.


Sharing costs when paying by points?

Author: The Gate, January 30th, 2007

What would you do if the stay you normally share the costs of is instead paid with your points? Is it right to ask for a contribution? If so how much?


AVOD (audio visual on demand) problems? Some FTers have an interesting theory.

Author: The Gate, January 29th, 2007

Read about it here.


Change Fee Traps for the Unwary

Author: The Gate, January 29th, 2007

An interesting discussion on change fees and ticket restrictions/rules in this thread.


How Did You First Find Out About FlyerTalk?

Author: Brian Cohen, January 28th, 2007

Don’t be shy.

Go ahead - reveal it to the world by posting in this thread.

While you are there, find out how other FlyerTalk members found out about FlyerTalk.


This is Only for Those Who are Older Than 18 Years of Age…

Author: The Gate, January 28th, 2007

…but I am certain that simply posting that title will only attract more people younger than the age of 18.

Anyway, FlyerTalk members seem to be in a frenzy in their pursuit of garnering the prize for searching for adult-oriented material hidden in their hotel room. While some FlyerTalk members have scored with the sought-after prized possession, other FlyerTalk members have found other items - some of them quite odd, to say the least. Condoms, marijuana, money, and even a wallet are among the items that have been found.

To some FlyerTalk members, it is the ultimate scavenger hunt.

The question does remain, however: Why do so many people hide adult-oriented magazines behind drawers in hotel rooms?

Avoid getting caught with your pants down. Do not read that thread unless you are willing to accept the naked truth…


New York City: Were You Impressed Upon Your First Visit?

Author: The Gate, January 26th, 2007

As a native New Yorker, I can vouch that there is no city in the world quite like New York. It is still an impressive city to me, even after living there for greater than a quarter of a century.

Wow - I feel a lot older after typing that!

Anyway, FlyerTalk member adbrite asks the question: Were you very impressed the first time you travelled to NYC?


The Best Food in San Antonio

Author: The Gate, January 26th, 2007

If you ever find yourself in the Texas city that is the home of The Alamo and the Riverwalk, you may want to refer to the Best food in SAT thread.

I would personally be of no assistance here, as I have not been to San Antonio in greater than 23 years.

Perhaps it is time to think about heading back there…


Do You Have Class or No Class?

Author: The Gate, January 26th, 2007

Perhaps you have both class and no class - at least, in regards to your lodging accommodations.

I know that there are many trips where one minute I am in the lap of luxury; the next minute I am in some spartan accommodations - and vice versa.

FlyerTalk member WillTravel asks this thought-provoking question: Do you mind switching between luxe and budget accommodations?