Originally Posted by
notquiteaff
I know, but I don’t think Alaska is going to track segments. They are simply giving you a flat 500 SP for each takeoff and landing. This is different from the segment-based qualification that Alaska and many other carriers used to have where you could qualify by the number of segments as an alternative to qualifying by reaching a certain number of EQMs. Given that we are now having a program where status points are the only thing that matters and where many fliers will have a mix of SP from different sources, I think it is confusing to talk about segment requirements etc. And yes, I know AS started this.
That is a fair assessment! It still holds true for Atmos Members who aren't eligible for Super Loyal Status Credit Cards. How else would you earn SPs?
AS used to have three thresholds to earn status, which ever one you crossed first granted that status.
James