7 of Our Favorite Reader Submissions to the #TPG747 Event
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AvGeeks are creative people. When we announced that we were inviting TPG readers to United’s exclusive Family Day in San Francisco to see two of the carrier’s 747s up close and personal, you were quick to put together farewell letters to the Queen of the Skies for a chance to win.
Ultimately, we picked 50 of our favorite responses, meaning 50 readers plus one guest each will come with us to this Sunday’s event at SFO. But we wanted to highlight some of our favorite submissions of AvGeeks expressing why the 747 means so much to them. Here are seven of our favorite missives to the Queen, in no particular order:
1. A Personal Journey
My video love letter to @United‘s #747, which turned me into a points geek. Hope to say goodbye with @ZachHonig and @thepointsguy. #TPG747 pic.twitter.com/vEQxQTUQI2
— Matt Richard (@MattRichard4) September 14, 2017
2. An Acrostic Poem
Here’s to hoping I can attend the special day with my family! Thanks for making these tickets available. #TPG747pic.twitter.com/Auj6V9jkuM
— Eric Forti (@WhereIsForti) September 13, 2017
3. A Farewell Boarding Pass
So glad to have had the chance to ride in a 747! Looking forward to seeing what’s to come in aviation. Thx #TPG747 for fun opportunity! ?✈️ pic.twitter.com/d0sqKY3mBo
— Justin Papa (@justinpapa) September 16, 2017
4. A Video Goodbye
So glad I got to experience one ride with you and with my family. #TPG747 #UpperDeck #United #BigMetalBird #NotBoeingNotGoing pic.twitter.com/5Jhzz4WrGm
— Lorena Jordan (@TheReester) September 18, 2017
5. A Taylor Swift Rendition
to the tune of, “22” by @taylorswift13, @ZachHonig @thepointsguy, I present, “Brand New,” my retirement letter as a “song” for #TPG747. pic.twitter.com/Mphvaj7mEB
— rohan anand (@rohanaanand) September 18, 2017
6. An Original Being Returned
Dear UAL747
In 1977 @ age 16, I stole this card & now 40yrs later would like to return it to you at your retirement.Congratulations! #TPG747 pic.twitter.com/ERRnT2MVau— John Vanderford (@JohnVanderford) September 19, 2017
7. A Goodbye Poem
The only time I’ll ever consider poetry. #TPG747 #RIP @thepointsguy pic.twitter.com/2rS6dp0AcP
— Lan (@lanpaje) September 21, 2017
Keep an eye out on Sunday for more content from SFO and United’s 747 event!
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