Comments on: Thoughts on Risk and 808,185 Frequent Flyer Miles

By: Sonicsuns

Sonicsuns — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:01:14 +0000

congrats on a successful hack!

By: Ridlon Kiphart

Ridlon Kiphart — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:15:19 +0000

LOVE it Chris! The miles you’ve created and helped others create are HUGE but the hidden gem here is your commentary on risk. We’ve systematically tried to eliminate risk from our lives – look how many risk management companies and divisions there are out there. But in doing so have missed perhaps our biggest opportunities. First, there is no such thing as risk management – its an illusion and misnomer. Just ask everybody involved in the recent economic meltdown. Secondly, risk – defined as an uncertain outcome – is exactly where creativity and opportunity can create the MOST extraordinary results. The very nature of risking puts us in a position to reap the greatest rewards – as you just amply demonstrated. Way to go.

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:18:38 +0000

Chris I’m really happy that this worked out for you and the other travelers who signed up. Maybe there was no risk in going after those frequent flyer miles but most of us are raised with the belief that if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is and we do this to protect ourselves. Too many scams especially on the Internet. Once again, congratulations on the score but please understand our caution.

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:03:00 +0000

Chris, congrats on the 800K miles! Mucho impressive. I didn’t partake in this hack but I have used your mint coin purchase hack to great effect.

Side note on carbon footprint and travel. I work for GE aircraft engines and I can assure you that we are taking every step possible to design the most efficient engines available. The aerospace industry takes environmental concerns very seriously and through more efficient combustion systems, use of biofuels, and aerodynamic enhancements to airplanes we will continue to forge ahead with greener technology. So don’t go taking a row boat to Madagascar just yet. We got you covered.

By: Cheryl Paris

Cheryl Paris — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:10:53 +0000

Chris this is Great. I am sure you can enjoy lot of travelling in the miles which you have gained and others as well.
Guys have a safe and enjoyable trip.

Bye for now,
Cheryl

By: Ole

Ole — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:10:34 +0000

D**m but it would be nice to live in a country where those deals were on… But happy flying to all of you who do and can

(and since that is just about all I am very unhappy about with my country, I’m largely OK on the balance of things, I should think)

By: Briana - RollGlobal

Briana - RollGlobal — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:01:14 +0000

Great to see the investment paid off. Sadly you made the original travel hacking announcement when I was strapped for cash. Sure would be nice to have now as I am trying to book my flight from SE Asia to Switzerland. How much do you need for lifetime elite status on US Air?

By: Annabel Candy, Get In the Hot Spot

Annabel Candy, Get In the Hot Spot — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:40:41 +0000

Life’s all about taking risks. If you don’t take them you won’t get anywhere. Happy travels everyone:)

By: Dorinda Ivey

Dorinda Ivey — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:14:27 +0000

I remember “scanning” your post last year about the mileage opportunity and thinking “oh, spend $$..maybe get some miles…blah blah blah…
CONGRATULATIONS on quite an impressive end result! And believe me, now I will pay more attention to these opportunities!

By: StacyWash

StacyWash — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:09:38 +0000

I participated in this hack and I was willing to do it, but was very reserved with my approach. Now I am kicking myself! I totally could have gotten a lot more miles had I been a little less reserved. No regrets though, and now I know that this does work, so next time its on !