Originally Posted by
MonThruThurs
I would status match to *A to diversify my options to redeem, even with the spend component to UA's program. Making 75K in ~6 months is more than enough spend to make it worth while.
You already have access to DL, AA, BA, EK, CX... reward inventories through Mileageplan.
Start earning on UA and you'll get access to LH, LX, TG, NG... and have the whole world pretty much covered.
You checked out what UA redemption rates for partner J and F are these days? Ouch.
Originally Posted by
CDKing
Whats the point in having 75K status if you arent going to use it?
50K RDMs + 100% bonus RDMs. If you're pulling in 150K EQM on AS, that's a couple of CX F roundtrips a year, plus extra.
That being said... I'd probably look at BA...
Originally Posted by
koopas
Hi all,
I'm about to requalify for Gold 75K after a trip I'm taking today. What is your mileage-earning strategy after reaching the highest elite tier? Do you keep banking your miles with Alaska's mileage plan (with 100% bonus for Golds) or do you start accruing miles on other programs such as Delta or American to make status there?
The majority of my flying is international on Alaska's Skyteam partners (Delta, Air France, KLM) and British Airways.
I'm interested in your thoughts...
Thanks.
BA allows for Avios upgrades into Y+/J/F
without copays. This is a big one. Avios also work well on AS/shorthaul Y.
BA Gold (if you can pull it off) might be a logical pairing with AS MVPG75K.