Up to a 250% Holiday Bonus
Dec 1, 2009, 7:36 pm
#91
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Purgatory
Programs: Too many to list. Status is a half dozen.
Posts: 9,235
This is why I'm inclined to wait until later in the month to do this. I think I'll set up the smaller ones, but before pulling the trigger on a big purchase, see if they release their new Star chart. I fully expect them to come close to the CO and UA levels, but one can never be sure with this bunch.
Dec 1, 2009, 8:18 pm
#92
Formerly known as fsa_ea
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Up in the Air
Programs: UA GS/1MM,AS 75k,NK GLD,AA 2MM,DL 2MM,LH FT,AY PLT,IC RA,FMT LT PLT,HYT GLB,HLT DIA,MRT GLD,HRTZ PC
Posts: 2,229
I made my decision assuming they'd inflate awards to match CO and UA plus another 10% (so about 20-33% overall). Even so, this is still a smokin' deal.
If I knew for certain that US Air would be around for many years to come, I'd go for even more.
Last edited by The Mileage Millionaire; Dec 1, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Dec 1, 2009, 8:26 pm
#93
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: long island,ny
Programs: starwood plat 5*elite svo, usair, delta, jetblue, southwest, nwa
Posts: 257
i don't see that all of you are seeing the major potential here.
1-ftd $50
2- barnes and noble $25
3-penneys $50
4-thanks again restaurant certificate $3
5-gift certificates.com $1000
so for $1128 you will get 282,000 miles
i have been on the phone with Usair asking all kinds of questions.
once you are at 5 everything is at 250%.
You can do it again but must be at 5 other stores, can't be the same ones.
still not sure about the sky miles mall if each store would count as part of the 5 or 1 visit to the mall is all.
1-ftd $50
2- barnes and noble $25
3-penneys $50
4-thanks again restaurant certificate $3
5-gift certificates.com $1000
so for $1128 you will get 282,000 miles
i have been on the phone with Usair asking all kinds of questions.
once you are at 5 everything is at 250%.
You can do it again but must be at 5 other stores, can't be the same ones.
still not sure about the sky miles mall if each store would count as part of the 5 or 1 visit to the mall is all.
Dec 1, 2009, 8:34 pm
#94
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,029
i don't see that all of you are seeing the major potential here.
1-ftd $50
2- barnes and noble $25
3-penneys $50
4-thanks again restaurant certificate $3
5-gift certificates.com $1000
so for $1128 you will get 282,000 miles
i have been on the phone with Usair asking all kinds of questions.
once you are at 5 everything is at 250%.
You can do it again but must be at 5 other stores, can't be the same ones.
still not sure about the sky miles mall if each store would count as part of the 5 or 1 visit to the mall is all.
1-ftd $50
2- barnes and noble $25
3-penneys $50
4-thanks again restaurant certificate $3
5-gift certificates.com $1000
so for $1128 you will get 282,000 miles
i have been on the phone with Usair asking all kinds of questions.
once you are at 5 everything is at 250%.
You can do it again but must be at 5 other stores, can't be the same ones.
still not sure about the sky miles mall if each store would count as part of the 5 or 1 visit to the mall is all.
Dec 1, 2009, 8:47 pm
#95
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: long island,ny
Programs: starwood plat 5*elite svo, usair, delta, jetblue, southwest, nwa
Posts: 257
I'm almost afaid to post this, because honestly it's too good to be true. I would implore any Flyertalker reading this thread to not disseminate what I'm about to post beyond this thread because I can't imagine this will last. (Well I know I can't control it, I will be very disappointed in any Flyertalker who disobeys my stated wishes and posts this anywhere beyond this thread).
Folks, this is a BONANZA. Knock out four cheap transactions, say a Gaiam $2 donation through DM mall, cheap item from Bose, cheap item from Barnes & Noble, and a Restaurant.com gift certificate through Thanks Again, you're in for maybe $20.
You can now purchase miles at a rate of approximately 140 miles/dollar from Track-It-Back (40 miles/dollar plus 250% bonus). $300 small business pack from Track-It-Back ... 12,000 miles + 30,000 mile bonus = 42,000 miles. 3 of those small business packs = 126,000 miles, a First Class ticket on Lufthansa to Europe for $900 + taxes/fees.
Folks, this is a BONANZA. Knock out four cheap transactions, say a Gaiam $2 donation through DM mall, cheap item from Bose, cheap item from Barnes & Noble, and a Restaurant.com gift certificate through Thanks Again, you're in for maybe $20.
You can now purchase miles at a rate of approximately 140 miles/dollar from Track-It-Back (40 miles/dollar plus 250% bonus). $300 small business pack from Track-It-Back ... 12,000 miles + 30,000 mile bonus = 42,000 miles. 3 of those small business packs = 126,000 miles, a First Class ticket on Lufthansa to Europe for $900 + taxes/fees.
Dec 1, 2009, 8:59 pm
#96
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: A lovely little town filled with cows
Programs: US2, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,284
Dec 1, 2009, 9:02 pm
#98
Moderator: American AAdvantage & Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: PHX
Programs: American ExPlat; Marriott/SPG Lifetime Plat; Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 8,116
$300 x 250% is 300 x 2.5 = 750
Not 75,000. You are dealing with a percentage, so you have to slide your decimal over two places to multiply the two numbers.
Dec 1, 2009, 9:25 pm
#99
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVP, Hhonors Gold, National Executive, Identity Gold, MLife Gold
Posts: 2,687
Anyway, the point is that it's not the merchant's issue...it would be US Air's.Here's my experience so far:
24 November - Purchased:
GAIAM
Barnes & Noble (via US DM Shopping Mall)
Restaurant.com (via ThanksAgain)
Bose
30 November - Received:
Barnes & Noble
Bose
(GAIAM and Restaurant.com are no/e-delivery, so already received)
01 December - Credited:
ThanksAgain (w/ an 11/26 activity date)
I'm expecting the Bose, GAIAM, and Barnes & Noble purchases to credit around 8 December based on my experience with the recent Grand Slam promo.
24 November - Purchased:
GAIAM
Barnes & Noble (via US DM Shopping Mall)
Restaurant.com (via ThanksAgain)
Bose
30 November - Received:
Barnes & Noble
Bose
(GAIAM and Restaurant.com are no/e-delivery, so already received)
01 December - Credited:
ThanksAgain (w/ an 11/26 activity date)
I'm expecting the Bose, GAIAM, and Barnes & Noble purchases to credit around 8 December based on my experience with the recent Grand Slam promo.
I ordered a B&N gift card too, and I think it was delivered before the shipping confirmation came.
I feel better knowing that someone is in for a lot more money than me. You'll be more interested in raising holy heck if something happens Even if they double the # of miles required for a flight, seems like it's still a great deal. Am I wrong on that? I don't normally follow US Air promos, but 1.5cpm still sounds amazing to me (esp. if you don't have to fly anywhere to get them).
Dec 1, 2009, 9:30 pm
#100
Formerly known as fsa_ea
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Up in the Air
Programs: UA GS/1MM,AS 75k,NK GLD,AA 2MM,DL 2MM,LH FT,AY PLT,IC RA,FMT LT PLT,HYT GLB,HLT DIA,MRT GLD,HRTZ PC
Posts: 2,229
Dec 1, 2009, 9:36 pm
#101
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Purgatory
Programs: Too many to list. Status is a half dozen.
Posts: 9,235
What's #5 you're referring to? Best deal I'm aware of is the 40 miles per $1 for Trackitback. How would you get nearly 80K base miles for $1128 from those 5 merchants?
Last edited by ArizonaGuy; Dec 1, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Dec 1, 2009, 10:54 pm
#102
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: A lovely little town filled with cows
Programs: US2, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,284
Head's up for those considering a Bose purchase:
US has modified the terms for Bose shopping mall credits for this promotion:
Instead of the earlier terms where Bose was simply lumped with "Other participating merchants" and provided 2 miles for every $1 spent, US has now separated them out and added the following note:
1,500 bonus miles when you buy the new QC15 headphones
Given the way the promo page is structured and the verbiage provided for other vendors, I take this to mean that you will receive NO mileage credit from Bose purchases except for the QC15 headphones.
The link US now provides (http://www.skymall.com/usairwaysmile...ose.htm?m=2999) has the following terms and conditions:
I have verified that the link that was provided at the start of this promotion is different from the one now provided, and both have different offers and specific terms and conditions associated with them.
Purchasing anything at Bose other than QC15 headphones would run the risk of giving you no credit towards this promotion.
US has modified the terms for Bose shopping mall credits for this promotion:
Instead of the earlier terms where Bose was simply lumped with "Other participating merchants" and provided 2 miles for every $1 spent, US has now separated them out and added the following note:
1,500 bonus miles when you buy the new QC15 headphones
Given the way the promo page is structured and the verbiage provided for other vendors, I take this to mean that you will receive NO mileage credit from Bose purchases except for the QC15 headphones.
The link US now provides (http://www.skymall.com/usairwaysmile...ose.htm?m=2999) has the following terms and conditions:
Originally Posted by Bose Shopping Mall
Merchant Specific Details and Exclusions:
Please note that miles will be posted within 6 - 8 weeks of purchase. If you have any questions regarding this offer, please contact Bose at 1-800-560-4834. Award offer valid only on above Bose product advertised.
Please note that miles will be posted within 6 - 8 weeks of purchase. If you have any questions regarding this offer, please contact Bose at 1-800-560-4834. Award offer valid only on above Bose product advertised.
Purchasing anything at Bose other than QC15 headphones would run the risk of giving you no credit towards this promotion.
Dec 1, 2009, 11:08 pm
#103
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVP, Hhonors Gold, National Executive, Identity Gold, MLife Gold
Posts: 2,687
Screenshots are important for something like this.
Dec 2, 2009, 7:22 am
#104
Formerly known as fsa_ea
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Up in the Air
Programs: UA GS/1MM,AS 75k,NK GLD,AA 2MM,DL 2MM,LH FT,AY PLT,IC RA,FMT LT PLT,HYT GLB,HLT DIA,MRT GLD,HRTZ PC
Posts: 2,229
I believe these T&Cs have nothing to do with the first 4 transactions, but instead mean that the bonus only applies to the first 10 transactions in the promotion period. Transactions #11 and after get no bonus.
Now that the morons at Wine Insiders have posted my September purchase as 2 transactions dated 11/30 (one for the 4 miles/dollar spent and another for the 1,000 mile sign-up bonus, I'm getting nervous that my TrackItBack purchase could end up being #11. Considering the big bucks I was planning on spending, that would be very, very bad.
Anyone know what TrackItBack's return policy is for unopened/unused merchandise?
Now that the morons at Wine Insiders have posted my September purchase as 2 transactions dated 11/30 (one for the 4 miles/dollar spent and another for the 1,000 mile sign-up bonus, I'm getting nervous that my TrackItBack purchase could end up being #11. Considering the big bucks I was planning on spending, that would be very, very bad.
Anyone know what TrackItBack's return policy is for unopened/unused merchandise?
Anyone think there a chance of getting reliable confirmation from US Airways (with a numerical example) on how this promotion works? I am a nobody on US Air; maybe a Chairman would have better luck obtaining this information?
Dec 2, 2009, 7:39 am
#105
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Finally back in Boston after escaping from New York
Posts: 13,644
You are absolutely insane (in a good way)! 
Yet another
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