About

The Gate is the official blog of all the valuable information on FlyerTalk.com. With millions of posts, this almost daily synopsis of what is posted there is a worthy read for anyone, whether a member of that travel community or not.

Brian Cohen – He first became a frequent flier in 1988 when he joined the Continental OnePass program, which at that time was shared by both Continental and Eastern Airlines. Shortly thereafter, he caught the fever of the obsession of miles, points and elite status and became a member of numerous frequent traveler loyalty programs — an obsession which still exists today. In 1992, he launched his own company, BRC Associates, Inc.

Kiwi Flyer -Kiwi Flyer is an avid collector of points, miles and status. KF is usually on a plane or at an airport or at a member get-together (a “Do”, and if not will be planning the next trip – with the best possible comfort vs. cost vs. frequent flyer benefits trade-off thanks to FlyerTalk. Kiwi aims to travel to all countries of the globe and currently has visited about 80 of them.