Originally Posted by
The Lev
Because the 100% bonus miles do not apply retroactively. For someone going from zero to hero, they need to ask themselves how many miles beyond 100K they will accumulate. If it is significant, then yes, the 100% bonus makes sense, but if they are going to end the year at say 120K, may as well gift the E50K and then use their eUpgrades.
Sometimes the 100% is reto. 2 years ago I received the SE bonus in Sept for all the flights I had taken since March. I don't know if that is still the case though. And I don't remember if I just received an additional 50%, or a full 100%. Maybe someone else will have more recent info.