Hi fellow FF'ers.
I am seeking advice on how to get my hands on a SAS Eurobonus Gold card.
Currently SAS Silver, I fly 4-5 oneway trips ( segments) a month, mainly on the CPH-DUS route.
In the past I have used AB and SAS roughly 50/50, but for the upcoming summer schedule, my prefered departures have been either canceled or moved forward by 1,5 hours, no longer making it feasible, if I am to come to work on time.
So I am planning switching to an all out SAS strategy, and use their earlier departures. This is where my quest for Gold comes in.
Should I just wait it out, and hopefully reach Gold sometimes in December ( 45 segments, since I have no chance qualifying on miles)? Flying Plus is out of reach, financially
Should I do a hardcore segment run, flying maybe 6 segments a day, if a good offer comes up.? Will the price for this, even be worth it?
Should I make friends with a Diamond member, and pursuade him or her to donate a Gold card to me?
Any advice appriciated, since I am tired of standing in line in the security, especially during the summer rush, and paying for lousy coffee. Not that the lounge coffee is much better, but my favorite meal, is free food...
Thanks,
CommutingATC
PS: My qualifying period begins 1. Mar .17,