Going to fall short of Preferred...HELP!
Nov 29, 1999 | 7:05 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Charlotte, NC USA
Programs: AA EXP; Marriott Lifetime / Annual Titanium; Massively Missing Starwood
Posts: 5,445
Going to fall short of Preferred...HELP!
I just realized I'm going to fall about 3,500 miles short of preferred on USAir this year unless I think fast. I live in Charlotte, so it's pretty easy to get some flights.
Do I have until 12/31/99 or 2/28/00 to hit preferred?
Also, anyone have any ideas on how to make up the miles quick? Do efares earn miles?
Do I have until 12/31/99 or 2/28/00 to hit preferred?
Also, anyone have any ideas on how to make up the miles quick? Do efares earn miles?
Nov 29, 1999 | 8:23 pm
#3
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Kirkland, WA
Posts: 6,932
You could do a mileage run to the west coast for around $300. If you do it on one of the holidays you can go there and back without a minimum stay. For example, you could fly CLT-SEA-CLT on Dec. 24 or Dec. 25 for $301.75 including taxes. Use the Travelocity Best Fare Finder to see your options.
Dec 3, 1999 | 7:51 pm
#5
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Charlotte, NC USA
Programs: AA EXP; Marriott Lifetime / Annual Titanium; Massively Missing Starwood
Posts: 5,445
Problem solved.
There is an Esaver to San Fran from Charlotte. There is also a winery in Napa that I love, but they won't ship wine to NC and you can't buy it in stores.
Two problems solved! Now, I just have to convince my wife that I'm not totally insane.
There is an Esaver to San Fran from Charlotte. There is also a winery in Napa that I love, but they won't ship wine to NC and you can't buy it in stores.
Two problems solved! Now, I just have to convince my wife that I'm not totally insane.
Dec 3, 1999 | 8:26 pm
#6
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Homosassa, FL & Ringwood, NJ -UA-G(Lifetime); SPG-Plat (Lifetime)
Posts: 6,122
Don't even try to convince your wife that you are NOT insane. I gave up long ago. She KNOWS my FF habits are insane and didn't even blink when I told her I was doing PHL-SAN-PHL on Dec 18/19 as a mileage run. They get used to it and accept it.
