What It Is
The inability to remember how an award ticket was successfully booked after a sufficient amount of time has passed.
What It Really Means
past-you was a genius. present-you needs notes.
Deep Notes
symptoms include:
- staring at a confirmation email in confusion
- forgetting which transfer partner was used
- being unable to reconstruct the routing
- wondering why you connected through three countries
why it happens: Many award bookings involve:
- multiple loyalty programs
- transfer partners
- routing rules
- stopovers
- one-time opportunities
behavioral insight: The more brilliant the booking, the more likely Awardnesia becomes.
cultural impact: A common condition among experienced travelers who spend months researching a redemption and then completely forget how they did it.
pro tip: Take screenshots. Future-you will thank you.