We want you back - "Challenge" to get MVP G 75K back
#16
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2001
Programs: Alaska Tanzanite 100K
Posts: 3,854
I think I missed it by 18,000 EQM via partner + AS. I missed it by "only" AS miles by close to 40,000. I have a lot of AA & partner flying under my belt.
#17
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Northern Calif./Eastern Ida.
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#18
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SEA
Programs: Hilton/Marriott Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 2,036
Out of curiosity, what would the downsides of AS joining Oneworld be? I can see them having to change elite qualification (i.e., get rid of the lower mileage requirements on AS metal), but how much would partnerships be affected? I'd assume the Skyteam carriers would be out, but the DL relationship is falling apart anyway, but what about the independent partners like FI and EK? AA seems to maintain a decent relationship with EY.
#19
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SEA, but up and down the coast a lot
Programs: Oceanic Airlines Gold Elite
Posts: 20,341
Out of curiosity, what would the downsides of AS joining Oneworld be? I can see them having to change elite qualification (i.e., get rid of the lower mileage requirements on AS metal), but how much would partnerships be affected? I'd assume the Skyteam carriers would be out, but the DL relationship is falling apart anyway, but what about the independent partners like FI and EK? AA seems to maintain a decent relationship with EY.
#21
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
Huh? In this thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alask...a-i-guess.html you said you got your 75k via a status match and only flew about 10k on AS, banking all your AA and BA flights to AA. (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25979181-post11.html). And that AA is the "only place for me".
Sadly i took a MR to get the last 15K to renew my MVPG and they are giving away challenges to those only 1/2 way to the next status level. Then there's those that matched, rarely credited to AS and then want a second chance. That type of person needs to take a hike. You had your chance. Move on, you don't deserve a second chance. Fly the miles like everyone else.
OH LOOK!!!!
How did i know. Your fired
Have: AS MVP Nominations, 4 AS Gold Upgrade, 3 AS BR pass, A3 Upgrade Coupons Want: offers
AS MVP Nomination, 3 AS BR passes, 4 A3 upgrades
At least you were able to sell off the upgrade coupons and MVP status and probably the BR passes in the end.
Have: 2 United Club passes exp 3/31/2017, Alaska board room pass W: other airline passes
Tell us all what your real reason was for the match?
Last edited by CDKing; Jan 16, 2016 at 9:56 am
#22
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: JNU
Programs: HH D, AS MM/MVPG for life/AL, Awesome Wipes VIP Club, NEXUS, Hertz 5-Star Gold
Posts: 2,893
I'm not going to be so polite.
Sadly i took a MR to get the last 15K to renew my MVPG and they are giving away challenges to those only 1/2 way to the next status level. Then there's those that matched, rarely credited to AS and then want a second chance. That type of person needs to take a hike. You had your chance. Move on, you don't deserve a second chance. Fly the miles like everyone else.
OH LOOK!!!!
How did i know. Your fired
Have: AS MVP Nominations, 4 AS Gold Upgrade, 3 AS BR pass, A3 Upgrade Coupons Want: offers
AS MVP Nomination, 3 AS BR passes, 4 A3 upgrades
At least you were able to sell off the upgrade coupons and MVP status and probably the BR passes in the end.
Have: 2 United Club passes exp 3/31/2017, Alaska board room pass W: other airline passes
Tell us all what your real reason was for the match?
Sadly i took a MR to get the last 15K to renew my MVPG and they are giving away challenges to those only 1/2 way to the next status level. Then there's those that matched, rarely credited to AS and then want a second chance. That type of person needs to take a hike. You had your chance. Move on, you don't deserve a second chance. Fly the miles like everyone else.
OH LOOK!!!!
How did i know. Your fired
Have: AS MVP Nominations, 4 AS Gold Upgrade, 3 AS BR pass, A3 Upgrade Coupons Want: offers
AS MVP Nomination, 3 AS BR passes, 4 A3 upgrades
At least you were able to sell off the upgrade coupons and MVP status and probably the BR passes in the end.
Have: 2 United Club passes exp 3/31/2017, Alaska board room pass W: other airline passes
Tell us all what your real reason was for the match?
#23
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
Programs: AS 75k, UA peon, BA Bronze, AC E50k, Marriott Plat, HH Diamond, Fairmont Plat (RIP)
Posts: 7,818
I'm not going to be so polite.
Sadly i took a MR to get the last 15K to renew my MVPG and they are giving away challenges to those only 1/2 way to the next status level. Then there's those that matched, rarely credited to AS and then want a second chance. That type of person needs to take a hike. You had your chance. Move on, you don't deserve a second chance. Fly the miles like everyone else.
OH LOOK!!!!
How did i know. Your fired
Have: AS MVP Nominations, 4 AS Gold Upgrade, 3 AS BR pass, A3 Upgrade Coupons Want: offers
AS MVP Nomination, 3 AS BR passes, 4 A3 upgrades
At least you were able to sell off the upgrade coupons and MVP status and probably the BR passes in the end.
Have: 2 United Club passes exp 3/31/2017, Alaska board room pass W: other airline passes
Tell us all what your real reason was for the match?
Sadly i took a MR to get the last 15K to renew my MVPG and they are giving away challenges to those only 1/2 way to the next status level. Then there's those that matched, rarely credited to AS and then want a second chance. That type of person needs to take a hike. You had your chance. Move on, you don't deserve a second chance. Fly the miles like everyone else.
OH LOOK!!!!
How did i know. Your fired
Have: AS MVP Nominations, 4 AS Gold Upgrade, 3 AS BR pass, A3 Upgrade Coupons Want: offers
AS MVP Nomination, 3 AS BR passes, 4 A3 upgrades
At least you were able to sell off the upgrade coupons and MVP status and probably the BR passes in the end.
Have: 2 United Club passes exp 3/31/2017, Alaska board room pass W: other airline passes
Tell us all what your real reason was for the match?
Oh right, sorry. My bad.
#24
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
I had absolutely no use for the BR passes. I have PP. The GGUs were of no use to me either, with 75k I've gotten upgrade on most flights.
#25
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
#26
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SEA, but up and down the coast a lot
Programs: Oceanic Airlines Gold Elite
Posts: 20,341
Not at all surprising that FT is full of people who figure they'll hop on the gravy train if there's one coming down the tracks with an Eskimo on it. And inevitably if there is too much gravy being taken, AS will shut it down, as inevitably happens to these deals when they are abused.
#27
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
I mean if I'm basically singing baby come back to an airline, it shouldn't be construed as serious. But I get it, the people who take the shortcuts and flood the elite market are getting out of hand especially if they complain about not getting the same benefits as true elites.
#28
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
#29
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat
Posts: 11,500
I still haven't received my 2016 credentials. I went down to MVPG (just wasn't willing to fly the 8k miles needed for 75K). No offer in my e-mail either.
Miles last year on AS were about a 50/50 mix of partner and AS F fares.
Miles last year on AS were about a 50/50 mix of partner and AS F fares.
#30
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,685
OW and EK are not exactly best buddies. It's also likely that AS as a regional airline would have to be sponsored by someone like AA, who could easily make "cut EK" a condition of sponsorship. And having options to get to Europe that don't expose you to BA fuel scamcharges are nice (DL, AF, KL).