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Mar 22, 2023 | 4:02 am

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PiperAtGatesofDawn

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Originally Posted by Wandering_Indian

I am currently CV Plat fully earned via BIS. I know that program qualification/requalification requirements went up but that is not a concern given how much I fly. I will easily make Gold which is all that I require for my needs.

However my concern comes from the AI-Vistara merger where they say they will sunset the Vistara brand and it will be one single airline under the AI brand by March 2024. While there are no statements yet on their loyalty program Club Vistara, it only makes sense that it will be merged into the much inferior AI Flying Returns program. I am already *G and may not make sense for me to go the AI FR route.

Given the fact that status earned in 2023 may not even last a full year in 2024 does it make sense to even pursue CV Gold for next year?

Is there any clarity on CV elites will be treated post merger?

I doubt if AI or UK have finalized any plans on what to do with their Elite. I assume UK elite will get *G elite status of some kind through the merger but thats all conjecture and speculation right now.

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