Speaking of Targeted Advertising

Um, I guess my online activity fits a profile.

Targeted Facebook Ad

Apology from British Airways

Dear Mr Bussa

We recently wrote to you with information about an Upgrade to First offer.  The email was sent in error, we would like to sincerely apologise for this and any confusion caused.  We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you on board soon. 

I thought an untargeted upgrade offer was strange, but sadly untargeted email is becoming standard business practice (though it is very easy and inexpensive to target emails).  It appears British Airways did intend to target the email to frequent business class flyers.

Sitting In The Back

Free First Class Upgrade Offer

Dear Mr Bussa,

There’s still time to upgrade from Club World to First for free. To enjoy this one-way offer, simply book an eligible Club World return flight before 26 June 2015.

We look forward to welcoming you into the exceptional calm, comfort and dining of First — for free. 

Offer Not Valid on the 787 - No First Class Seats On-board

That's awfully nice of British Airways. It's also sneaky, because they only upgrade half the trip, so you'll have a recent reminder of the perils of business class. In the 80's and 90's, British Airways offered free Concorde upgrades to regular first class flyers. It was an effective program that got people hooked on supersonic transport. This is a modern evolution of that idea, but less fun.

Lufthansa & Boeing 747-8 Video

I love this aircraft.

Four Seasons Private Jet Revealed: An Inside Look at Luxury in the Sky

Wow.

Lockheed Martin Ads

My browsing history or IP address has something interesting associated with it.  Google Adwords gave me an ad for Lockheed Martin Skunk Works.

Lockheed Martin Ad

United Express Picture

Here's a different view of a United Express CRJ-200.

Fun Zoom