No big deal to you, but...i'm a 1st timer Silver!
Sep 3, 2008, 3:26 pm
#31
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haining (1 hr from Shanghai) China
Programs: DL DM, AA Lifetime Plat, IHG SE
Posts: 1,466
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I'm sitting at 67k MQM this year and with my birthday this month (Double MQM promo) will likely make PM with no problem... but if I were sitting at 74,999 in December (baring the leniency we've seen in the past) with no more travel planned, I likely would not expend anything out-of-pocket to push for PM. The most I would consider paying would be $150ish for some quick hop to somewhere like Dayton, OH since I could meet my parents for lunch or something similar. A long MR costing $500+ with the chance of delays and extra costs wouldn't be worth it for me personally. While I'm looking forward to the benefits PM will bring, I can't think of any that would justify out-of-pocket expense over what GM has offered me for the last year.
I'm sitting at 67k MQM this year and with my birthday this month (Double MQM promo) will likely make PM with no problem... but if I were sitting at 74,999 in December (baring the leniency we've seen in the past) with no more travel planned, I likely would not expend anything out-of-pocket to push for PM. The most I would consider paying would be $150ish for some quick hop to somewhere like Dayton, OH since I could meet my parents for lunch or something similar. A long MR costing $500+ with the chance of delays and extra costs wouldn't be worth it for me personally. While I'm looking forward to the benefits PM will bring, I can't think of any that would justify out-of-pocket expense over what GM has offered me for the last year.
But of course YMMV, as everyone has different ways of using their miles --- if you always are planning ahead for just one or two big trips a year with your significant other, there is no fee to waive when booking more than 21 days ahead. Still, if you have to make a change at the last minute, changing 2 people's tickets can add up to a lot of money.
Sep 3, 2008, 6:03 pm
#32
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,298
pooh sez poo!
pooh bear-sez poo! -- silver's no big deal --there's a zillion of them
and gold AND even plats.
it's just a regular lottery who grabs what first, first come, first served... (highest level first, of course with few exceptions)... silver gets leftovers and always LAST before general members ...
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Last edited by Boston_Bulldog; Sep 3, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Sep 3, 2008, 6:46 pm
#33
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: DL Silver, AS MVP, UA Silver, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Plat, SPG Plat, National Exec Elite
Posts: 3,883
Nov 9, 2010, 9:02 am
#34
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: EWR
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 23
Congrats on making Silver - it is a rather nice benefit to have. The big perks are as follows:
-Chance at an upgrade (cleared BOS-JFK this morning, no chance at JFK-SLC right now, a shot at SLC-MSP this afternoon).
-25% bonus miles (every bit helps!)
-Priority check-in/boarding
-Extra baggage allowance (you get 3 free bags, all at 70 lbs. each, regardless of cabin)
-Access to SMS (which is world's better than the India Call Center)
I'm sure more will chime in, but congrats on making Silver. I'll be making Gold on my flight in just a few minutes for the first time (Platinum in November...).
-Chance at an upgrade (cleared BOS-JFK this morning, no chance at JFK-SLC right now, a shot at SLC-MSP this afternoon).
-25% bonus miles (every bit helps!)
-Priority check-in/boarding
-Extra baggage allowance (you get 3 free bags, all at 70 lbs. each, regardless of cabin)
-Access to SMS (which is world's better than the India Call Center)
I'm sure more will chime in, but congrats on making Silver. I'll be making Gold on my flight in just a few minutes for the first time (Platinum in November...).
The biggest advantage of being a Silver Medallion on Delta was the ability to haul 3 bags of 70 lbs each when going to India. But, seems like this has changed
http://www.delta.com/traveling_check...cked/index.jsp
It says that only 2 bags of 70 lbs allowed.
Can someone please confirm this?? What I mean is that if anyone who is a Silver and has flown US-India in the last 6 months or so, can confirm how many checked bags were allowed. I would really appreciate it.
Thanks
Nov 9, 2010, 1:56 pm
#35
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: AMS
Programs: A number, but no status no more
Posts: 3,049
Hi,
Things have changed. Most airlines have reduced the allowance on TATL flights from 2 pieces to 1 ... and thus your status still gets you X+1 pieces.
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Things have changed. Most airlines have reduced the allowance on TATL flights from 2 pieces to 1 ... and thus your status still gets you X+1 pieces.
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Nov 9, 2010, 8:59 pm
#36
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: EWR
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 23
I think you are referring to flights in and out of Europe, in that case, yes, airlines have reduced checked in baggage to just 1 bag.
Again, I would like to ask the elites here if someone can confirm the baggage allowance for sliver and above on USA to India flights..I would really appreciate it..
Nov 9, 2010, 10:14 pm
#37
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: AMS
Programs: A number, but no status no more
Posts: 3,049
Hi,
From the link you provided:
And then continuing on:
So to me, it's quite clearly stated.
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
I am afraid that is not entirely true. Most, if not all, airlines allow two pieces of checked in baggage when flying in/out of USA from/to Asia (especially India). Only difference being, the weight limit is 50lbs. So, elites are still ahead in that they get 70lbs each.
I think you are referring to flights in and out of Europe, in that case, yes, airlines have reduced checked in baggage to just 1 bag.
Again, I would like to ask the elites here if someone can confirm the baggage allowance for sliver and above on USA to India flights..I would really appreciate it..
I think you are referring to flights in and out of Europe, in that case, yes, airlines have reduced checked in baggage to just 1 bag.
Again, I would like to ask the elites here if someone can confirm the baggage allowance for sliver and above on USA to India flights..I would really appreciate it..
For travel between the United States or Canada and Europe:
* First checked bag: No fee applies
* Second checked bag: 50 USD/CAD/EUR* if checked in online or 55 USD/CAD/EUR* at the airport
*CAD or EUR amounts will be charged when exiting Canada or Europe, respectively.
For travel between Europe and India:
* First checked bag: No fee applies
* Second checked bag: 50 EUR if checked in online or 55 EUR at the airport
* First checked bag: No fee applies
* Second checked bag: 50 USD/CAD/EUR* if checked in online or 55 USD/CAD/EUR* at the airport
*CAD or EUR amounts will be charged when exiting Canada or Europe, respectively.
For travel between Europe and India:
* First checked bag: No fee applies
* Second checked bag: 50 EUR if checked in online or 55 EUR at the airport
SkyMiles Medallion® members traveling in Economy may check up to two bags up to 70 lbs each at no charge.
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer