# Frequent Flyer on The No Agenda Show

Frequent Flyer comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2008 to July 2017.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** August 2008 – July 2017
- **Related topics:** [Klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), [Air France](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-france.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Compensation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compensation.md), [Denver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denver.md), [Pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [Richard Branson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-branson.md), [Schiphol Airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schiphol-airport.md), [Seatac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seatac.md), [Socialized Medicine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialized-medicine.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### Schiphol Airport Security and Glass Corridor Systems

- **Episode:** [943: Ed Mubarek](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/943-ed-mubarek.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-02
- **Time:** 39:41–42:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/943-ed-mubarek/chapter/schiphol-airport-security-and-glass-corridor-systems.md

Travelers at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport describe a new high-security glass corridor system designed to funnel passengers through one-way gates. The discussion touches on the frustrations of frequent flyer status levels and the physical design of modern airport security checkpoints.

Keywords: [schiphol airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schiphol-airport.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), security infrastructure, [frequent flyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frequent-flyer.md), [klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md)

### TSA Security Challenge, Pre-Check, and Theater

- **Episode:** [639: Tangible Things](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things.md)
- **Published:** 2014-07-31
- **Time:** 2:52:45–2:56:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things/chapter/tsa-security-challenge-pre-check-and-theater.md

The TSA is offering a $15,000 reward for ideas to make security lines move faster at airports like SeaTac. The hosts note that "Pre-check" has shifted from a security screening to a "frequent flyer" perk. Adam's suggestion for the prize is to "build a bigger theater" with spotlights, mocking the performative nature of airport security.

Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), security challenge, [seatac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seatac.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [frequent flyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frequent-flyer.md)

### Airline Loyalty Program Hacks, KLM Kiosks, Sky Priority

- **Episode:** [535: Swivel-Chair Speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/535-swivel-chair-speed.md)
- **Published:** 2013-08-01
- **Time:** 34:23–40:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/535-swivel-chair-speed/chapter/airline-loyalty-program-hacks-klm-kiosks-sky-priority.md

A loophole in airline check-in kiosks is discovered where using an expired gold loyalty card at a standalone terminal can trigger "Sky Priority" status. This occurs because the kiosks may not be fully integrated with the live frequent flyer database, allowing users to access priority lanes and higher baggage allowances. The lack of connectivity in airline IT systems following mergers like Air France-KLM is cited as the likely cause.

Keywords: [klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), sky priority, [frequent flyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frequent-flyer.md), airline kiosks, [air france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-france.md)

### Emergency System Abuse, Frequent Flyers and Lonely Patients

- **Episode:** [432: Felonious Bears](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/432-felonious-bears.md)
- **Published:** 2012-08-05
- **Time:** 4:58–6:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/432-felonious-bears/chapter/emergency-system-abuse-frequent-flyers-and-lonely-patients.md

A Denver firefighter and EMS worker reports widespread abuse of the 911 system by individuals who use emergency services for non-medical tasks, such as retrieving cigarettes. These "frequent flyers" often call for help due to loneliness rather than medical necessity. The discussion extends to how socialized medicine systems often become social outlets for lonely people, a phenomenon also observed by dental hygienists.

Keywords: 911 abuse, emergency medical services, [denver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denver.md), [socialized medicine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialized-medicine.md), dental hygienists, frequent flyers

### Lost Luggage and Richard Branson's Apology

- **Episode:** [43: Almost Live From GitmoNation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/43-almost-live-from-gitmonation.md)
- **Published:** 2008-08-17
- **Time:** 59:51–1:02:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/43-almost-live-from-gitmonation/chapter/lost-luggage-and-richard-branson-s-apology.md

After a bag was delayed on a Virgin Atlantic flight, a host contacted Richard Branson's executive office to complain about the service. The company responded with a formal apology, 10,000 frequent flyer miles, and a 200-pound credit. An anecdote is shared about a flight director offering "pole dancers" as a joke in response to a request for better service.

Keywords: [virgin atlantic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virgin-atlantic.md), lost luggage, [richard branson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-branson.md), [frequent flyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frequent-flyer.md), [compensation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compensation.md)

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