Originally Posted by
MathMusic
Data point: I just paid ~$650 for 21k LPs through BAAH to keep my current status. And you get the miles too, so depending how you value the miles it isn't that bad of a deal. I see it as basically half of what I paid I am getting back in mileage.
Exactly - I have a trip to DFW in early Feb. Right now I am 25k short of PPRO renewal with probably 12k in flights left to fly before end of Feb. I'm adding 20k via RM for ~$650 for two nights in Dallas (that's more than I technically need but just being safe in case of any breakage on what's scheduled to fly).
Relative to OP's original question - is PPRO worth it - IMO less than when stickers were being used. When it was stickers, free upgrades were a real benefit - now that everyone gets free upgrades, less so. Clearly, having PPRO status is better than just Plat in terms of pecking order. For me, as I do a lot of TATL, premium lounge access is great and 3 bags per person sometimes a very welcome benefit. As I am semi-retired and have a lot of flexibility on when I fly, upgrade % is better as I can "bet" which flights to take to max upgrade %. If you can get the 30 segments, the systemwide also has some value. I certainly wouldn't spend $3k for it but I would drop an extra $650 (especially as it's a business expense and I'll get reimbursed for it) for PPRO.