You know you are a frequent flyer when ...

[NM]

Wouldn't that make you an infrequent flyer?

There is a difference between a Frequent Flyer and an Infrequent Redeemer

 

[JohnK]

Wouldn't that make you an infrequent flyer?

That would depend. Infrequent the past couple of years but starting to pick up again.

Would be nice to be able to use those hard earned points

 

[marki]

Well if you're searching Qantas... What is this mythical thing called reward flights.

True no upgrades to business in the International arena last 2.5 years!

 

[JohnK]

.... when you book one-way flights for wife/daughter to return from Thailand and sitting in VA Lounge this morning bored waiting for flight, start looking at flights to go back and escort them home.

Budget tight but worry about that later. Want to see my house now not April.

 

[JessicaTam]

.... when you book one-way flights for wife/daughter to return from Thailand and sitting in VA Lounge this morning bored waiting for flight, start looking at flights to go back and escort them home.

Budget tight but worry about that later. Want to see my house now not April.

That reminds me of another reminder ...

A friend of mine said she was going to Europe. So I said I would travel to the airport with her. It took her a while to realise I meant SIN, not MEL.

 

[Mattg]

You're walking through an airport and notice they've changed the carpet.

 

[Gremlin]

You're walking through an airport and notice they've changed the carpet.

I'm genuinely OCD about this. It's like I've lost an old friend...

 

[Captain Halliday]

You get annoyed at airports with carpet because it makes your rollercase more difficult to pull along.

Looking at you SIN.

 

[RooFlyer]

I’m a long time two-wheel guy

Care to visit Carry on Luggage and let us know what you use? I'm in the market for a newie.

 

[tdimdad]

Would one sign of a FF be a compulsion to select your seat in advance? You know what works best for you and need to secure that before anyone dares to think of sitting on your spot...

 

[Kiwi_Flyer]

You get annoyed at airports with carpet because it makes your rollercase more difficult to pull along.

Looking at you SIN.

... you know where to walk to get thinner carpet at the airport that doesn't drag your bag as much.

 

[leadman]

I'm taking my two daughters and granddaughter on two separate trips in the next few months, one to Cambodia, and the other to Japan. They are amazed at how I can memorise the airports, hotels, transport, etc., to the point of being blasé. But what I do love about both of them is that "travel adrenaline" which I see/hear in them getting ready for the trips. The excitement of what to pack, where are the markets, and what to buy and see is wonderful. Sadly I lost that 15 years ago.

 

[Catardale]

Based on Skyring's signature: "You know you travel too much when you have a favourite airport trolley", here are some of my (self indulgent and mostly true) experiences:

... you can't remember the last time you bought toiletries, and those you did buy are printed in a foreign language.

... your laptop automatically connects to every airport/hotel lounge wi-fi network you visit.

... you know the airline timetable better than your local train timetable.

... the hotel lounge attendant serves your drink without being asked - even if they are new.

... you don't need to show your FF card to enter the airport lounge.

... your friends don’t ask what you did on the weekend, but where you went.

... your friend, who has a standing order for you to buy duty free alcohol asks you to stop buying it because they have enough.

... the flight attendants recognises you before you recognise them.

What makes you a frequent flyer?

…..you can greet cabin staff by name.

 

[Blackadder]

You don’t book the most direct route, but look for the one that gives you the best points per km return.

 

[Gremlin]

…when the check in staff greet you by name… before you show your ID.

 

[Captain Halliday]

…when the check in staff greet you by name… before you show your ID.

I get this at the hotel I stay at in SYD for work.

It’s equal parts flattering and awkward, especially when I’m with colleagues who don’t get the same acknowledgement.

 

[TheRealTMA]

You don’t book the most direct route, but look for the one that gives you the best points per km return.

 

[Happy Trails]

When you scroll past this ad and momentarily take it for an EF seat map.

 

[MathNerd]

When you "see" airport codes in locations/scenarios that have nothing whatsoever to do with aviation:

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Or car licence/license plate, 1QF3JQ for eg for Vic.