Originally Posted by
MobileLounger
No surprise given the purge but I did not requal, 43k+ PQP, ~37.5k paid UA metal, out of IAD. GS since 2018 though light during pandemic and ~35k in 2022. I had big BIS this year and was loyal to United, just happened to get some more good Z fares than usual for work and buy personal tix in, gasp, W or the like.
I am currently on an AA instant status pass and will definitely try to take advantage if possible. According to my calculations, 1k + Executive Platinum > 1k.
Sorry to those who should have made it this year but didn’t. It must be extremely frustrating and confounding. But here’s to a 2024 of more freedom and good travels to all!
+1 on buying personal tix in eco. I earn 600k+ points for year, if they expect me to pay personal dollars for personal travel, then dont make the perks include upgradable economy awards. It’s a bit of a double edge sword here. I still dont think it’s as bad as 360 quals (I had a friend with 175k spend and no invite) but personally I’m not interested in forking over my life savings or selling out my employer for first preference in meal choices and short hold times.