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I'd add a criteria d): you truly enjoy flying. I know a person who does this and the thing that makes it work for him is that he truly just loves the experience

by qq66 11y ago

I'd add a criteria d): you truly enjoy flying. I know a person who does this and the thing that makes it work for him is that he truly just loves the experience of being in an airplane, and looking down and marveling at the incredulity of the experience. If you don't feel that way about flying, then the whole hobby becomes more of an unpaid job.

saryant 11y ago
When I redeem points, the flight is part of it, but it's really about the destination. A year ago I used my points to fly first class to attend ScalaDays in Berlin. Last November, Tokyo, Taipei and Hong Kong over two weeks. Earlier this year, five weeks in Southeast Asia. I would say you have to enjoy travel. If you don't like flying and don't care for international travel, yeah, it's not a hobby you'd enjoy.
- qq66 11y ago
  Oh, I was talking about the activity of flying to a destination and immediately returning, just for the miles.
  - saryant 11y ago
    Yeah, I find that nuts. I don't do mileage runs personally, I just don't have time. Plus they're not nearly as profitable anymore.