You know you are a former frequent flyer when...

[Matt_01]

the Travel Bank works far better and is innately less restrictive than Qantas' 'Voucher' system.

I cannot disagree with that however the Travel Bank ensures your money remains with the Bank of VA. With some creativity the QF voucher system can be used to get your money returned and not locked into the Bank of QF.

As a 'former frequent flyer' I was happy to leave my funds in the airlines banks as these would be used with regularity.

 

[drron]

Today I hit a new low.When I go back to Tasmania I have asked for the JQ flight as my preferred option.
I am off to the naughty corner.

 

[AIRwin]

I no longer see the usual suspects (myself included) post on the Lounge Meetups thread:

Lounge Meetups

While our members are constantly on the move there is always time to meet for a beer or a coffee at an airport lounge. Check this forum to see who you will bump into next time you travel.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[Tiki]

When you leave your points in Flybuys instead of transferring to VA.

 

[Vic]

when you forget where you put your frequent flyer card holder, and wonder if you'll be able to get into the lounge without a card.

 

[Solid]

When you book your holiday destinations based on not crossing a state border.

 

[VPS]

When you book your holiday destinations based on not crossing a state border.

OMG that is so true

 

[Matt_01]

When you receive your new membership year FF card and you notice the expiry date has already past and the first thing that comes to mind is 'who cares'.


Yes, I received this earlier in the week.

 

[AIRwin]

When you receive your new membership year FF card and you notice the expiry date has already past and the first thing that comes to mind is 'who cares'.

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Yes, I received this earlier in the week.

I never peel off the action required sticker even if my card has not expired...

 

[Seat0B]

Instead of cackling with laughter when a points store or auction email arrives before deleting it, you actually click on the link.

Again, I think this one probably belongs in the AFF Hall of Shame thread!!

 

[Seat0B]

Today I hit a new low.When I go back to Tasmania I have asked for the JQ flight as my preferred option.
I am off to the naughty corner.

Oh no @drron, how low the pandemic has brought you

 

[Matt_01]

I never peel off the action required sticker even if my card has not expired...

OT, why is that. I hate those stickers and they are the first thing I pull off. I generally dislike stickers on anything, my OCD tendencies also leade me to dislike people who leave branding labels that are loosely stitched to out side cuffs (normally left side) on suit jackets and overcoats.

 

[flyingfan]

Again, I think this one probably belongs in the AFF Hall of Shame thread!!

I'd say there's overlap between the two threads - what used to be shameful is now our reality. Eg. 'Why fly direct when you can connect' is risky - my strict reading of the rules says transits even in red zones are ok but I'm not willing to risk being forced into quarantine or 'refused entry' (even when I'm just transiting), or trying to explain what a status run is to authorities.

I suppose I could think of some other things to know you're a former FF...
- you start to forget the name/face of the lounge angel/CSM and instead discover your neighbour's name for the first time
- you're withdrawing more from rather than depositing into the bank of accumulated toiletries
- your driver hasn't picked you up for so long they text saying they hope you'll be back soon
- for once your pockets aren't filled with old boarding passes
- you have to take out your own bins for once (and have no idea what week it is)
- you're using the Dan Murphy's and Uber Eats apps more than those for QF/VA
- you're watching more press conferences than safety videos
- you preempt the premiers/CHOs' words more than the script in the safety videos

 

[AIRwin]

OT, why is that. I hate those stickers and they are the first thing I pull off.

I hardly use the card, even before the pandemic...

 

[Seat0B]

I'd say there's overlap between the two threads - what used to be shameful is now our reality. Eg. 'Why fly direct when you can connect' is risky - my strict reading of the rules says transits even in red zones are ok but I'm not willing to risk being forced into quarantine or 'refused entry' (even when I'm just transiting), or trying to explain what a status run is to authorities.

I suppose I could think of some other things to know you're a former FF...
- you start to forget the name/face of the lounge angel/CSM and instead discover your neighbour's name for the first time
- you're withdrawing more from rather than depositing into the bank of accumulated toiletries
- your driver hasn't picked you up for so long they text saying they hope you'll be back soon
- for once your pockets aren't filled with old boarding passes
- you have to take out your own bins for once (and have no idea what week it is)
- you're using the Dan Murphy's and Uber Eats apps more than those for QF/VA
- you're watching more press conferences than safety videos
- you preempt the premiers/CHOs' words more than the script in the safety videos

Oh yes @flying fan - every single one of those.

The pandemic has brought me low too.

Sitting on a fat 90 SC at the halfway mark of my year and not even planning a status run. And not even caring.

Noticing a flight passing overhead instead of ignoring it.

Noticing the beauty of the contrail.

Making 80% of my flight sectors this year in a Grumman Tiger. Knowing where the toilets are at many small airfields rather than in the major terminals. Mr Seat0A being the baggage weigher and handler. Me providing the inflight rations and entertainment by asking really dumb GA questions and refusing to take the controls.

 

[jonboixxx]

... in my final moments, asking my wife that she remembers to never reveal that I'm gone until the points/status run out and she knows where the passwords are.

 

[TonyHancock]

...you check luggage for an international flight.

I hang my head in shame, I am on a 10 week trip with checked luggage - first time in more than a decade.

 

[cambriamarsh]

...you check luggage for an international flight.

I hang my head in shame, I am on a 10 week trip with checked luggage - first time in more than a decade.

Out of practice TH?

 

[TonyHancock]

Out of practice TH?

Desperately, although in my defence I am traveling with a Blue Yeti mic, lighting, fan and and enough cables to charge a gigafactory.

 

[cambriamarsh]

Desperately, although in my defence I am traveling wit a Blue Yeti mic, lighting, fan and and enough cables to charge a gigafactory.

You're certainly not the only one. I think it would take me a day now to sort things out if / when NZ borders reopen.