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Jun 11, 2018, 2:41 pm

#255

KDCAflyer

Join Date: May 2015

Location: DCA

Programs: AA EXP, DL FO, Marriott Titanium

Posts: 6,712

Quote:

Originally Posted by flychobo

ORD-DTW every Sunday @ around 5pm
DTW-ORD every Thursday @ around 8pm

Just a data point: FO for the last month and a half, never upgraded to FC rarely even C+. Always 2X out of 2X (sometimes 3X). Sunday fares are cheaper tix while Thursday fares are usually one of YBM. Don't expect FC upgrades for these flights on these days. Also, extremely painful to get status because of the short flights. Anyone have experience getting bonus perks for having high MQD but low MQM/MQS?

Sadly no. This is one area where elite programs fall short. There has to be some way to reward high-spend customers who don't fly great distances/don't fly a ton of segments.