June 2012

[SeatBackForward]

That's a great idea - and thanks for compiling it.

Why don't we setup a shared Google Docs spreadsheet (or similar) to keep track of where everyone will be? That way everyone can update their own data, rather than one person having to maintain it all.

If the data is presented on these threads in a standard format, then its easy enough to just compile it and re-publish when new posts are made, for the above I would use as headings:

1. NAME
2. DATE
3. AIRPORT CODE
4. ARRIVAL TIME

I've set the table above to include the following, but as it was taking me too long (>1 sec) to transcribe from the previous June 2012 posts, I've just left it out

• LOUNGE DETAILS
• NO. of GUESTS Possible

The lounge details would be where you might put QF T2 F-Lounge etc.

 

[samh004]

I always find it hard to follow these monthly threads to figure out if I'll be in the same area as someone else, so I've taken some initiative and done the following.

It’s good, and the ideal solution is to have some sort of program that lists dates followed by cities alphabetically, with times and member names. There’s a solution on Flyertalk but I don’t think it’s that amazing.

The trouble with creating a list like that and expecting everyone that posts next to copy and paste is that inevitably it’ll break down, people wont follow it or they’ll be on their iPad/iPhone and entering the data will be too time consuming.

If I could program I’d lend a hand, but I can’t. And I don’t think it would be too tricky to have some sort of plugin for AFF that allows such data entry and displays it in an easy to understand format (but then I don’t code so what would I know)

 

[SeatBackForward]

It’s good, and the ideal solution is to have some sort of program that lists dates followed by cities alphabetically, with times and member names. There’s a solution on Flyertalk but I don’t think it’s that amazing.

The trouble with creating a list like that and expecting everyone that posts next to copy and paste is that inevitably it’ll break down, people wont follow it or they’ll be on their iPad/iPhone and entering the data will be too time consuming.

I'm suggesting that posters just put *their* details up, and the combined list be updated for each new post (by myself or anyone else..) as the first post for each month? Its just a basic MS Access output, data can be copied and pasted into one table to produce , as long its presented in each post in the right format.

 

[samh004]

I'm suggesting that posters just put *their* details up, and the combined list be updated for each new post (by myself or anyone else..) as the first post for each month? Its just a basic MS Access output, data can be copied and pasted into one table to produce , as long its presented in each post in the right format.

Only one problem, after a day you can no longer edit your post. You’d be asking a mod to constantly update the first post which may seem like a lot of work

Unless admin can assign special permissions to one post of one thread to allow you to keep editing it past the allowed window?

 

[SeatBackForward]

Only one problem, after a day you can no longer edit your post. You’d be asking a mod to constantly update the first post which may seem like a lot of work

Ah... hmmm.

Unless admin can assign special permissions to one post of one thread to allow you to keep editing it past the allowed window?

That's just as much a pain to the mods. There is a google docs plugin for BBCode forums, not sure if this is used with AFF.

 

[SeatBackForward]

How about as a Blog? that can be editted, and there'd only be one month, that shouldn't hurt the AFF system too much? The thread can continue to be the place to post details and discuss as its used now?

 

[serfty]

I use ba97 ...

ba97.com | Travel Calendar

http://www.ba97.com/ba97/calendar/diary.asp#

 

[JessicaTam]

I wonder if a moderator or Admin could build some sort of data loading facility into a monthly calendar?

 

[boylero]

*A Business Class so can take a guest in

Flight TK8015
Departure Date: Sat 09 Jun 12 at 14:00 BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Code Share: THAI AIRWAYS INTL LTD
Flight TK0069
Departure Date: Sat 09 Jun 12 at 23:30 BANGKOK, THAILAND
Flight TK0784
Departure Date: Sun 10 Jun 12 at 06:45 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Flight TK0789
Departure Date: Tue 12 Jun 12 at 21:20 TEL AVIV TLV, ISRAEL
Flight TK0068
Departure Date: Wed 13 Jun 12 at 00:40 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Flight TK8014
Departure Date: Wed 13 Jun 12 at 23:59 BANGKOK, THAILAND
Code Share: THAI AIRWAYS INTL LTD

 

[wafliron]

Or... we could just go back to my original suggestion of a shared Google Docs spreadsheet, linked to from the first post in each month's thread. Is there any problem with that?

 

[Brettmcg]

03JUN12 QF0006 FRA T2 JAL Sakura 20:30-21:40 CAN GUEST (1)
04JUN12 QF0010 SIN TI QF J 18:00-19:40 CAN GUEST (1)
26JUN12 QF0434 MEL T1 QF J (Dom) 11:00-12:40 NO GUEST
26JUN12 QF0005 SYD T1 QF J 14:45-15:25 CAN GUEST (1)
26JUN12 QF0005 SIN T1 QFJ 22:15-23:00 CAN GUEST (1)

 

[JessicaTam]

Or... we could just go back to my original suggestion of a shared Google Docs spreadsheet, linked to from the first post in each month's thread. Is there any problem with that?

I haven't used Google Docs, but could it be susceptible to malicious attack if it was open to a large number of people to modify?

 

[wafliron]

I haven't used Google Docs, but could it be susceptible to malicious attack if it was open to a large number of people to modify?

It's been a while since I've used it too, but yes, would be susceptible if it's completely open.

That being said, I think it supports versioning, so easy to roll back to an earlier version. Likewise, I think you can password protect it (with password shared here, at least to separate the document and the password to an extent), and/or specifically allow other people access to it.

 

[Heleigh]

I use ba97 ...

ba97.com | Travel Calendar

http://www.ba97.com/ba97/calendar/diary.asp#

I also use this site and have seen a few others from AFF there as well.

 

[infinity]

Sounds like the SC run of the century. How many SC's for that journey?

 

[infinity]

Hi,

My husband and I are on QF 1 on the 5th June in J. We were looking forward to using our complimentary F lounge passes - but unfortunately my husband has lost his! We are heading to France for our first wedding anniversary so would love to start the holiday with lunch in the F lounge. If anyone is at the Sydney F lounge on the 5th and could guest my husband in that would be great!



Cheers
Nicole

Ps Happy to share the love and guest into the business lounge on our travels.
5th June QF1 to LHR, then BA to CDG
29th June QF 2 LHR to Syd

I am on QF 19 SYD/MNL at 12.35pm so would love to find an ivite to F lounge as well

Happy to guest into J lounge for one

B

 

[SilverShadow]

Hi all

I'm new to the forum so please forgive my lack of codes and acronyms. Only got silver membership (turning to gold in June but I do have lounge membership so I can guest)

Flights for June

- 5th June Melbourne to Sydney 630am - 1 guest spot
- 7th June Sydney to Melbourne 8pm - 1 guest spot

That's it for now - I'll post the rest once confirmed with my clients.

PM me for details

 

[simongr]

As ever a quick scan of the dates shows no-one travelling when I am...

31 May QF409 SYD-MEL 06:30 in SYD J lounge
01 Jun QF446 MEL-SYD 15:00 in MEL J lounge
07 Jun QF409 SYD-MEL 06:30 in SYD J lounge
08 Jun QF446 MEL-SYD 15:00 in MEL J lounge
25 Jun Q510 SYD-BNE 07:30 in SYD J lounge
26 Jun QF529 BNE-SYD 12:30 in BNE J lounge
28 Jun QF001 SYD-LHR 14:00 in SYD F lounge

Can guest in all locations

 

[JessicaTam]

As ever a quick scan of the dates shows no-one travelling when I am...

...
01 Jun QF446 MEL-SYD 15:00 in MEL J lounge
...

Can guest in all locations

I will be in MEL QP before my 14:45 QF777 MEL-PER

Meet you in there? (or in J if my WP comes through by then - I am 5 points off and waiting for a JQ flight to credit - yes 5 points!)

 

[simongr]

I will be getting there at 3Pm sadly