A-List Challenge
May 2, 2017, 9:31 am
#31
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: WN A+ CP, UA 1MM/*A Gold, Mar LT Tit, IHG Plat, HH Dia
Posts: 6,284
I completed the challenge a few weeks ago. My status changed to A-List as soon as the flight posted, valid through 31 Dec 2017.
Now to see if I can qualify for A-List for next year at a time when my travel has dropped off steeply....
Now to see if I can qualify for A-List for next year at a time when my travel has dropped off steeply....
May 3, 2017, 10:24 am
#32
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 1,868
I'm sort of here too, except my issue is that I have a ton of points and hate spending cash when I have perfectly good points sitting there. They're more valuable on cheap/short flights, but with standby privileges I'm anxious to make sure I retain A-List. A couple good segment runs are probably in order this year =/
May 3, 2017, 5:23 pm
#33
Join Date: Oct 2016
Programs: Southwest Airlines
Posts: 20
I finished the challenge the last week in April. I did a quick BOS-BWI run that last Tuesday of the month for $80 round trip for my third round trip since I really didn't have anywhere else to be before the deadline. My status changed the next day. I had A-list last year with the challenge and thoroughly enjoyed it. Don't think I'll fly enough to keep it after the end of the year though so I'm hoping for another challenge in 2018.
May 3, 2017, 7:48 pm
#34
Moderator: Southwest Airlines, Capital One
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: California
Programs: WN Companion Pass, A-list preferred, Hyatt Globalist; United Club Lietime (sic) Member
Posts: 21,621
I have a ton of points and hate spending cash when I have perfectly good points sitting there. They're more valuable on cheap/short flights, but with standby privileges I'm anxious to make sure I retain A-List. A couple good segment runs are probably in order this year =/
May 3, 2017, 9:57 pm
#35
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: MDW/ORD
Programs: WN A list, UA Gold, AA Gold, Marriott LT Gold, IHG Platinum, National EE, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 526
I have A list on the boarding pass for my flight tomorrow. However, on Southwest web site it still says "Earned Through 4/29/17"
May 4, 2017, 12:37 pm
#36
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,720
I received a fast track promo with the same requirements (3 RT/6 OW) within 90 days to get A-list for a year. This one requires proof of current elite status on another airlines, but in return provides a bump to A-list during the qualification period ^ 
Unfortunately the promo is targeted and tied to our corporate contract, so no link.
Unfortunately the promo is targeted and tied to our corporate contract, so no link.
May 23, 2017, 5:40 pm
#37
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: MDW/ORD
Programs: WN A list, UA Gold, AA Gold, Marriott LT Gold, IHG Platinum, National EE, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 526
May 23, 2017, 11:22 pm
#39
Moderator: Southwest Airlines, Capital One
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: California
Programs: WN Companion Pass, A-list preferred, Hyatt Globalist; United Club Lietime (sic) Member
Posts: 21,621
May 24, 2017, 7:21 am
#41
Moderator: Southwest Airlines, Capital One
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: California
Programs: WN Companion Pass, A-list preferred, Hyatt Globalist; United Club Lietime (sic) Member
Posts: 21,621
The primary traveler earns normal points as if the companion were not present.
Nov 10, 2018, 9:43 pm
#43
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: SFO
Programs: BA Avios, UA MP, AA, Choice, Club Carlson
Posts: 1,096
I got a promo for A-List and it says the following:
We know you’re going to love A-List. To extend your perks through the end of 2019, simply register by November 30. Then, book and fly two revenue round trip flights (or four revenue one-way flights, it’s up to you!), or earn 5,833 tier qualifying points by December 15, 2018.
I guess my question is how literal does SWA get?
- must I book 2 roundtrips or book 4 one ways ONLY?
- or can I still qualify with 1 roundtrip & 2 one ways (4 segments total)
Is their point just travel on 4 paid segments? With rules being so literal just wanted to clarify.
We know you’re going to love A-List. To extend your perks through the end of 2019, simply register by November 30. Then, book and fly two revenue round trip flights (or four revenue one-way flights, it’s up to you!), or earn 5,833 tier qualifying points by December 15, 2018.
I guess my question is how literal does SWA get?
- must I book 2 roundtrips or book 4 one ways ONLY?
- or can I still qualify with 1 roundtrip & 2 one ways (4 segments total)
Is their point just travel on 4 paid segments? With rules being so literal just wanted to clarify.
Nov 11, 2018, 8:40 am
#44
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2000
Location: RDU
Programs: AA LT Gold, DL SM, HY Disc, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 12,505
4 paid segments, but they're trying to tell you that a connecting flight doesn't count as two segments.
So MDW-SDF-MCO, MCO-BWI, BWI-MSY-HOU, HOU-MDW for example would qualify.
So MDW-SDF-MCO, MCO-BWI, BWI-MSY-HOU, HOU-MDW for example would qualify.
Nov 11, 2018, 10:32 am
#45
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: SFO
Programs: BA Avios, UA MP, AA, Choice, Club Carlson
Posts: 1,096
Ah got it thanks Nick. That is what I thought. It didn't make sense to me if you had to choose between only two roundtrips or four one ways without the ability to mix and match. After being on FT for so long I've literally dissected every word of T & C's to the point that I question every word and article. Thanks for the sanity check.