Just made Elite Gold

[YK@HKG]

Newbie here....and since most of the ppl at FT have migrated to SQTalk, I think I might as well do the same

As the title suggests, just made Gold after surviving a 15-hr trip back from ORD on E- (UA metal)

I guess after experiencing the Business Class on both SQ and CX metals this year, travelling on Economy for long-haul is painful

[SQFAN]

Welcome to SQTalk YK@HKG and congratulations on achieving Gold status.

[jjpb3]

Congratulations, YK@HKG, and a hearty welcome to SQTalk!

You chose a painful way for achieving the threshold, that's for sure.

[jhm]

YK@HKG, welcome to SQTalk and congratulations on making KF Elite Gold!

I remember when I did the same last August and very pleased I was too!

[YK@HKG]

Congratulations, YK@HKG, and a hearty welcome to SQTalk!

You chose a painful way for achieving the threshold, that's for sure.

Given a choice, I wouldn't have taken UA...but..UA does have the only direct route to ORD

I upgraded to Business (paid US$550) on the way to ORD and have the full row to myself. Too bad, the paid-upgrade on the gate didn't happen on the way back to HKG since Business was all fully-booked.

I was lucky to have an exit row (Row 46) and an empty middle seat. One fat guy supposedly in there decided to move upfront to E+, albeit illegally
Well, I can save the US$550 for the PPS qualification later this month

[KeithMEL]

Welcome onboard, YK@HKG!
And congrats on achieving Gold.
Good luck for the PPS run!

[StarG]

Welcome to SQTalk & congratulations on your Elite Gold, YK@HKG.

[quik!]

Congrats YK@HKG!

[kaysquare]

Welcome to SQT, and congrats on getting EG!