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Old Apr 3, 2019, 10:28 am
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davistev
 
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Philippines
Programs: CebGo 5J, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Alaska 100K
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Originally Posted by Flying for Fun
Can you please explain how this promotion makes attaining AS Elite Status cheaper? The bonus miles "do not count towards Elite Status."

The bonus miles are RDM only!

James on AS30

Sure! In my world, RDM is considered as part of my cost of purchasing tickets.I factor it in every time I buy a ticket. Hence a QF trans-Pacific ticket is now even cheaper to purchase in order to attain/retain Elite Status because my CPM is lower.
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