US Airways Dividend Miles (Pre-FlightFund Merger) - Am I close enough to keep gold

I am going to finish the year with 59 segments and 49,668 miles. I know it is subject to the airline's whim, but, in everyone's opinion, do you think that will be enough to keep me at gold?
Thanks

My dad has 49,952 miles for the year...

It's funny to look at.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by jel:
I am going to finish the year with 59 segments and 49,668 miles. I know it is subject to the airline's whim, but, in everyone's opinion, do you think that will be enough to keep me at gold?
Thanks </font>

You would be at their mercy. Shuttle flights from DCA are about $130 roundtrip on Saturdays. Fly up to NYC, look at the tree and fly back. That way no worries. Welcome to Flyertalk by the way!


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I have found that it is better to manage your status on your own rather than allowing the airlines to determine it. With this thought in mind, I too would suggest a short 30 minute ride on the shuttle to LGA and back. In fact, on the weekends, you don't have to look at the tree or leave the airport. I took a "turn" and it gave me time to get some reading and project planning done. It just seems that the airline incentives and courtesies were far more forthcoming after 9/11 when people weren't flying but now all of those benefits have dwindled. I even recall a time when UA gave you the first two months of the new year to finish your qualification if you were within 10 segments of obtaining the next level in status. But with the shaky and often times inconsistent policies at US, I'd go ahead and take the trip and thus leave yourself in a stable position that is not contingent upon the kindess of Crystal City.

Wouldn't it be worth first calling and asking for a little help/clarification before you book at mileage run?

Wanted to get some people's opinions before calling. As expected, the answer was: "we do not know at this time what (HQ) will set, but in years past, either 49,000 miles or 59 segments was close enough"
I'll wait a couple more weeks and call again. I want to avoid any out-of-pocket expenses, but I will take a flight if I have to.
Thanks

You will not have a problem. Write a letter to

US Airways
Dividend Miles Service Center
P.O. Box 5
Winston-Salem, NC 27102-0005
USA

I have been at 48,400; 46,500 and 49,300 before and written a letter. I heard back within 4 weeks each time with a positive response.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by MikeM6090:
I have been at 48,400; 46,500 and 49,300 before and written a letter. I heard back within 4 weeks each time with a positive response.</font>

You think they'll bump me up to CP with 54,000? I want to confirm my Envoy upgrades 3 days in advance. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif
--Alex

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ayb1:
You think they'll bump me up to CP with 54,000? I want to confirm my Envoy upgrades 3 days in advance. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif
--Alex</font>

That is an advantage of CP. They called me a bit after 8 this morning to confirm me in row 1 on Friday to LGW.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by jel:
I am going to finish the year with 59 segments and 49,668 miles. I know it is subject to the airline's whim, but, in everyone's opinion, do you think that will be enough to keep me at gold?
Thanks </font>

Look why leave things to chance! Grab an e-saver someplace, take "Sweet Thing" with you for a surprise romantic getaway. You keep Gold and I'll leave the rest of what you get to you. Have fun! Live life! I'm going to AMS just so I can make CP on miles instead of segments, that and I want to go to europe.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by GadgetFreak:
You would be at their mercy. Shuttle flights from DCA are about $130 roundtrip on Saturdays. Fly up to NYC, look at the tree and fly back. That way no worries. Welcome to Flyertalk by the way!


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If you decide to do the shuttle trip and do some Christmas shopping there, you can get 15% off your purchases at Macys.
Got a US email this afternoon that includes the following:


The best of New York awaits with special weekend fares from $98*
roundtrip throughout the month of December. For details visit:

http://www.usairways.com/nycholiday

Plus, we've partnered with Macy's to offer you 15% off** your day's
shopping at their world-famous Herald Square flagship store on 34th
Street.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by GadgetFreak:
Shuttle flights from DCA are about $130 roundtrip on Saturdays.

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Check out this weekend's e-fares...I think you can get up and back for under 100 bucks.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by GadgetFreak:
That is an advantage of CP. They called me a bit after 8 this morning to confirm me in row 1 on Friday to LGW.</font>

What am I doing wrong? I have not been able to secure seats in Row 1 yet, and I only do 330s and ask constantly.. Of course, usually I have the Missus tagging along.. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Do I really need to fly another 46,000 miles before the end of the year?
--Alex


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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ayb1:
What am I doing wrong? I have not been able to secure seats in Row 1 yet, and I only do 330s and ask constantly.. </font>

Luck I guess. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif I think that it can also depend on your booked fare class and which agent you talk to. I've managed to move to Row 1 several times on an upgrade ticket but only on the day of departure and only then because I've known the check in and flight staff.

If you are registered in the UK and fly on a 'J' class fare then you automatically are seated in row 1 as a benefit of being "European Preferred" member. This is valid for Silvers, Golds and Chairmans.

Hmm, this is my 6th transatlantic segment on US A330s this year and all have been on discount tickets and ungraded. All have been confirmed in row 1 at the 3 day window. I have been alone on all however, and that might make a difference.

[This message has been edited by GadgetFreak (edited Dec 04, 2003).]

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by GadgetFreak:
Hmm, this is my 6th transatlantic segment on US A330s this year and all have been on discount tickets and ungraded. All have been confirmed in row 1 at the 3 day window. I have been alone on all however, and that might make a difference.

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Duh, 20 minutes after I typed this I get confirmed for my next transatlantic segment. In row 1? Not http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

Oh well, I should have known better than to say that. Thats okay, the other seats in business are quite nice too, and Im on an aisle at least.