Why do Tier miles reset to zero when reaching silver?
Jun 27, 2015, 11:30 am
#16
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 234
Jun 29, 2015, 10:03 pm
#17
Join Date: Sep 2008
Programs: A3 *G, AA exePlat, AS MVP 75k Gold, JL sapphire, UA silver
Posts: 4,035
because i did UA 1k before feb 28. i have one trip tp greece that has 2 segments, those were credited to A3, another domestic round trip SKG ATH SKG for 70 euro. credit NRT SFO LAX (by mistake ) tp A3 (i made up the rest byusing same day confirmed on UA to get 1k with no cost)
got another 3k in 2014 after i requalify for 1k in which my dad paid for a family vacation.
the rest will come from award ticket that book into revenue class (ANA domestic award ticket).
Jul 8, 2015, 4:34 am
#19
Join Date: Sep 2008
Programs: A3 *G, AA exePlat, AS MVP 75k Gold, JL sapphire, UA silver
Posts: 4,035
thanks. i think i may ditch A3 next year. since i can qualify another *A program.. dunno. i am UA1k already. no point to keep 3 *G.
Jul 8, 2015, 4:48 am
#20
Community Director
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Norwich, UK
Programs: A3*G, BA Gold, BD Gold (in memoriam), IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 8,476
We are veering somewhat off-topic, but Optiontown processes paid cabin upgrades for - amongst others - SK. They are not guaranteed to be offered and they might or might not be price competitive against the extra miles (Tier and Award) earned. They are also not guaranteed to be accepted even if offered - it depends how well SK fills the cabin between the offer time and about 24-48 hours before the flight. In the context of this thread, it certainly is not a strategy to rely on for cheap(er) requalification or higher mileage earning ...
Dec 6, 2015, 5:38 am
#21
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: London uk
Programs: *A Gold, BA Silver, Avis President, Hertz President circle
Posts: 2,804
Have a friend who on 24/11 started a year and will by March reach silver, as discussed everything will reset.
Will he have a year from March to March to reach gold, or on 23/11 it will reset again?
Will he have a year from March to March to reach gold, or on 23/11 it will reset again?
Dec 7, 2015, 7:46 am
#22
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: KL Platinum; A3 Gold
Posts: 28,729
Your friend will add new Tier Miles to his account each time he flies, but Tier Miles will be deducted one year from the date they were earned. As long as you understand these parameters, your friend can take as long as he wishes in order to reach Gold, as long as he maintains Silver throughout.
Assuming that he flies enough to maintain Silver, then he just needs to meet the requirements for achieving Gold within any rolling 12 month period.