Awardnesia
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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.