US miles as low as 1.1cpm (DM Multiplier promo)

 
Old Aug 28, 2012, 9:56 am
  #46  
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AA Gold, FB Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 3,293
My experience to date:

--On flights during the interval, booked prior to the interval, I was not offered the bonus multiplier.

--And I now know this because, having just booked a flight (booked during the interval, but to be flown outside the interval), I did get the bonus multiplier offer.
Biggie Fries is offline  
Old Aug 28, 2012, 10:22 am
  #47  
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: STL
Programs: US Silver, AA Gold
Posts: 509
Originally Posted by *A Flyer
Thought I might ask this again. Does anyone have any advice on this?
My refunds posted in 4-5 days.
gwar69 is offline  
Old Aug 28, 2012, 11:49 am
  #48  
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PIT
Programs: Marriott Platinum, USDM Gold, National Exec Elite, IHG Dumped-now Kettle, SPG Platinum
Posts: 1,787
Originally Posted by pjs91015
I bought my ticket with the mileage multiplier 6 days ago and the mileage has not posted yet. It seems to everyone else that it posted immediately. Anyone else have a delay?

I'm seeing a delay with the ones I bought as well.
oldsmoboi is offline  
Old Aug 28, 2012, 10:02 pm
  #49  
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: PHX
Programs: Hilton Diamond; Choice Plat; US Airways CP
Posts: 115
I spoke to someone at the Chairmans line today... She said the policy has changed and miles purchased through the "multiplier" program has changed and will post in 5 to 7 business days vs. the old instant posting.

I checked my reciepts and bank accounts and were charged for all purchases.

I called as I am waiting on at least 12K to post that I had recently purcahsed.
Nutzz is offline  
Old Aug 29, 2012, 9:33 am
  #50  
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: State College, PA
Programs: US Airways CP, UA 1K, DL Plat, Marriott Gold, SPG Plat
Posts: 286
Bought the ticket with the multiplier on August 21st, multiplier miles showed up on August 28.
pjs91015 is offline  
Old Aug 30, 2012, 12:22 am
  #51  
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: USA
Programs: UA MP( 1k; 1MM); Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 263
I am flying US on Fri. I got an email about this multiplier promo for check in.
Will this be offered for all members in party?

Also, I really want to use my UA # to get Mileage Plus miles to help Qlfy for *G.
Should I check in as usual, change the FF# to UA at the gate? If multiplier shows up great, if not, still not a bad deal.
Additional data: We are a family of 3 on the US mastercard $99 tickets, if it matters
HJsimpson is offline  
Old Aug 30, 2012, 1:30 am
  #52  
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Programs: US CP, MR Plat, SPG Plat, HHonors Gold, National X
Posts: 917
Originally Posted by HJsimpson
I am flying US on Fri. I got an email about this multiplier promo for check in.
Will this be offered for all members in party?

Also, I really want to use my UA # to get Mileage Plus miles to help Qlfy for *G.
Should I check in as usual, change the FF# to UA at the gate? If multiplier shows up great, if not, still not a bad deal.
Additional data: We are a family of 3 on the US mastercard $99 tickets, if it matters
These tickets are supposed to earn only US DMs, even thought i have experience of the contrary!

Too many red flags, i wouldn't do it!! If you do it, please let us know how it turns out!!
Nikolaos is offline  
Old Aug 30, 2012, 7:18 am
  #53  
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Charlotte
Programs: US CP
Posts: 224
Originally Posted by *A Flyer
Thought I might ask this again. Does anyone have any advice on this?
I've had them post by the end of the week. But I've also had it take 3 weeks.
Heels05 is offline  
Old Aug 30, 2012, 7:54 am
  #54  
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Československ socialistick republika
Posts: 375
Don't the T&C specifically state that if you cancel, you don't get the bonus miles???

Anyone, successfully bought a ticket, canceled it and still got the bonus miles???

Bonus miles are awarded 1-2 weeks after completion of travel.

Bonus is calculated at the time of Multiplier purchase and is not affected by changes to your itinerary, however miles are forfeited if you cancel or otherwise dont complete your reservation.
http://www.usairways.com/en-US/divid...ultiplier.html
jrmcrm is offline  
Old Aug 30, 2012, 8:15 am
  #55  
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Toronto
Posts: 426
Let's say I book a RT flight to China on US Air, and then cancel it, how many miles would I get and what would my cost be?
spideysense is offline  
Old Aug 30, 2012, 8:25 am
  #56  
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BGM/ PHL
Programs: US (Silver, *A Silver), AA, Starbucks (Gold)
Posts: 2,242
Originally Posted by spideysense
Let's say I book a RT flight to China on US Air, and then cancel it, how many miles would I get and what would my cost be?
US doesn't fly to China (yet... that might change once we get the 358's in a few years). I'm fairly sure DMM is only for flights on US Metal.
thomwithanh is offline  
Old Aug 30, 2012, 8:52 am
  #57  
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: *G, SPG, OW Sapphire
Posts: 2,565
I wouldn't recommend buying then canceling:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17823409-post8.html

Originally Posted by chewy3
I did this and my account got audited and never got to keep the multiplier miles. Had to dispute with my cc...

big YMMV on this one.
johndeere19 is offline  
Old Aug 30, 2012, 8:54 am
  #58  
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: DEN
Programs: DL PM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,816
so is the only way to get a good deal on this having status? Trying to diversify my miles and i have no status with US, the SFO-TLV was pricing out at 1.8 per mile for me....seems that the bonus miles you get from status is where the meat of this is?
apolloms is offline  
Old Aug 30, 2012, 9:08 am
  #59  
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: AUS
Programs: Mileage Hoarding Anonymous
Posts: 90
If you were comfortable floating $7k for a few months (or whatever it costs to sink into a ticket), you could just book something really far out (march / april of next year), snag the DMMs, book an award, then cancel the original reservation.

Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately for people who are using this honestly) I don't have that kind of spare change.

EDIT - disregard this post! I misunderstood the promotion. DMM miles can be obtained regardless of cancellation, but the 50% bonus miles are not awarded until after travel. No risk in losing DMM miles from cancelling a refundable flight, but there's no way you're getting the 50% bonus without flying.

Last edited by jcazes; Aug 30, 2012 at 10:10 am
jcazes is offline  
Old Aug 30, 2012, 5:08 pm
  #60  
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 6,384
What's the rush? Won't the MM still be available after the bonus? So for those who want to buy refundable fares get miles for 1.2cpm, can't they do it later when there is less controversy? I mean theoretically you can get 100k miles for 1198 dollars, and then spend like a 100 bucks more and then go first class to north asia from na by doing this? What's hindering everyone and what's with the fuss about the 50% bonus, for those who are not actually flying?
yerffej201 is offline  

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.