[ScaredOnce]

Originally Posted by TK-421

Tumi? Lol give me a break. Zero Halliburton or go home.

LOL... you either have never travelled for work, or exclusively fly private. I would envy both at this point.


For real... there are different modes where I choose different carry-ons. I've done around the world (15+ destinations) trips in a week or so where I've only carried-on and also will do day domestics or day stops in London where I just take a briefcase. Even then, it's a soft bag. Always a soft bag.

I see the modes as
1- Carry-on only; single day (easy)
2- Carry-on only; multiday
3- Checking; carry-on for work/back-up suit


mode 2 takes the most practice and thought. The rest is easy. I used to go for the best luggage, but now I try to find functional and light bags that I don't mind replacing. Don't get me wrong, it's not the super cheap stuff - but, functional, LIGHT and slick (bc it's gotta look decent if in the back of a meeting room and also survive extreme abuse...)


(I'm *G, 1K and desperately wanting a GS invite! )

Safe Travels!

[M3Bahn]

Originally Posted by ScaredOnce

LOL... you either have never travelled for work, or exclusively fly private. I would envy both at this point.


For real... there are different modes where I choose different carry-ons. I've done around the world (15+ destinations) trips in a week or so where I've only carried-on and also will do day domestics or day stops in London where I just take a briefcase. Even then, it's a soft bag. Always a soft bag.

I see the modes as
1- Carry-on only; single day (easy)
2- Carry-on only; multiday
3- Checking; carry-on for work/back-up suit


mode 2 takes the most practice and thought. The rest is easy. I used to go for the best luggage, but now I try to find functional and light bags that I don't mind replacing. Don't get me wrong, it's not the super cheap stuff - but, functional, LIGHT and slick (bc it's gotta look decent if in the back of a meeting room and also survive extreme abuse...)


(I'm *G, 1K and desperately wanting a GS invite! )

Safe Travels!

Which bags do you use?

What's GS?

[ScaredOnce]

Originally Posted by M3Bahn

Which bags do you use?

What's GS?

I took one of my High Sierra bags to Moscow last week. It worked well, larger than I needed but the wheels were welcome. I also will use a small Dockers brand handbag for this week (spending a night each in Chicago, Warsaw and DC. The High Sierra will fit in the center overheads on most modernly configged B767, B777, A330, A340 and A380 aircraft. Just be a weasel and then have them gate check it for connections.


GS = UA Global Services. Invitation only (usually based on revenue generation or ability to influence flight decisions for your whole large company). I think there's purported to be about 10k-18k reserved spots.

[matthewk]

Originally Posted by ScaredOnce

I took one of my High Sierra bags to Moscow last week. It worked well, larger than I needed but the wheels were welcome. I also will use a small Dockers brand handbag for this week (spending a night each in Chicago, Warsaw and DC. The High Sierra will fit in the center overheads on most modernly configged B767, B777, A330, A340 and A380 aircraft. Just be a weasel and then have them gate check it for connections.


GS = UA Global Services. Invitation only (usually based on revenue generation or ability to influence flight decisions for your whole large company). I think there's purported to be about 10k-18k reserved spots.

GS is based upon your corp UA sales rep making a good case for why you deserve to be part of the program. I only know of one or two GS folks that have done it on flights alone and these are 400k+ annual flyers all full fare first class.

American offers a similar program, which after I was invited, I discovered was predicated by $100k in flight revenue , 60% or more in Y class, and at least 6 countries visited.

[len56]

since this seems to be the bags thread, anybody got any good ideas for a good (well padded) and stylish laptop backpack?

also all this talk of high-class flying is making me extremely jealous

[Blake]

Originally Posted by matthewk

GS is based upon your corp UA sales rep making a good case for why you deserve to be part of the program. I only know of one or two GS folks that have done it on flights alone and these are 400k annual flyers all full fare first class.

American offers a similar program, which after I was invited, I discovered was predicated by $100k in flight revenue , 60% or more in Y class, and at least 6 countries visited.

Lol looks like I'll never make CK. My cheap ass is always finding cheapest routings and UG's for all my travel. One MR short of EXP right now. I've maybe spent $5k on airfare this year, with maybe 90% success with UG's/EVIPs.

[M3Bahn]

Originally Posted by len56

since this seems to be the bags thread, anybody got any good ideas for a good (well padded) and stylish laptop backpack?

also all this talk of high-class flying is making me extremely jealous

This backpack is great if you also want to bring a DSLR or equivalent with you in addition to a laptop. It hides the DLSR in the bottom portion so no one knows that it's full of camera equipment.

I've taken it all over the world and it still looks new.


http://www.amazon.com/Kata-KT-DR-467.../dp/B000VW6KXS

[TK-421]

Originally Posted by ScaredOnce

LOL... you either have never travelled for work, or exclusively fly private. I would envy both at this point.

LOL I honestly have no idea what I'm talking about. I've never traveled for work but I do travel a lot and use some Samsonite stuff that's at least twice as old as me.

[ScaredOnce]

Originally Posted by TK-421

LOL I honestly have no idea what I'm talking about. I've never traveled for work but I do travel a lot and use some Samsonite stuff that's at least twice as old as me.

haha... i understand. you should've just came back to this thread and bitchslapped me and been like, "I only fly Cessna Citation Xs... until my custom MRJ gets built." But, then you must really love the 3er! ha

[len56]

Originally Posted by M3Bahn

This backpack is great if you also want to bring a DSLR or equivalent with you in addition to a laptop. It hides the DLSR in the bottom portion so no one knows that it's full of camera equipment.

I've taken it all over the world and it still looks new.


http://www.amazon.com/Kata-KT-DR-467.../dp/B000VW6KXS

thanks!

Originally Posted by ScaredOnce

haha... i understand. you should've just came back to this thread and bitchslapped me and been like, "I only fly Cessna Citation Xs... until my custom MRJ gets built." But, then you must really love the 3er! ha

I'd go with a Bombardier Global 8000, you know, being modest

[Blake]

G650 for me please

[matthewk]

Originally Posted by M3Bahn

This backpack is great if you also want to bring a DSLR or equivalent with you in addition to a laptop. It hides the DLSR in the bottom portion so no one knows that it's full of camera equipment.

I've taken it all over the world and it still looks new.


http://www.amazon.com/Kata-KT-DR-467.../dp/B000VW6KXS

I have that bag for my camera gear. It's awesome. Kata, makes some serious gear for photojournalists, oh yeah they make bullet proof vests as well..

[ScaredOnce]

Originally Posted by ScaredOnce

haha... i understand. you should've just came back to this thread and bitchslapped me and been like, "I only fly Cessna Citation Xs... until my custom MRJ gets built." But, then you must really love the 3er! ha

Originally Posted by len56

thanks!



I'd go with a Bombardier Global 8000, you know, being modest

Originally Posted by Blake

G650 for me please

It's awesome that we're joking about owning/operating our our aircraft... someday, I hope we all do! You better be at the next BizAv rally! http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/gener...&channel=busav

[matthewk]

Originally Posted by Blake

Lol looks like I'll never make CK. My cheap ass is always finding cheapest routings and UG's for all my travel. One MR short of EXP right now. I've maybe spent $5k on airfare this year, with maybe 90% success with UG's/EVIPs.

I used to keep my boarding passes a long time ago. found about a years worth in a box one day..

[nightkhan]

try doing a search in this forum:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-products-639/

[Blake]

Originally Posted by nightkhan

try doing a search in this forum:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-products-639/

Pretty sure most of us responding to this thread are FT'ers

[mase]

samsonite has this sweet garment bag that can fit in overhead. It's spacious and looks like it won't fit, so a lot of people ask to make sure it fits in the metal cage thing, which it does. suits and shirts come out with minimal wrinkles