Originally Posted by
UA2PEK
I think this would create more problems for CO as they will surely PO alot of people that think they deserve this and don't get it.
Much like the existing elite levels, this one is actually pretty easy to define. As for people who think they should get it but don't, I'm not really sure where they are going to come from. Is it going to be the 800K flier that thinks they deserve it because they buy full-fare J tickets or something else? I just don't see the disgruntled population appearing
Originally Posted by
UA2PEK
CO would be MUCH better off to offer a top tier Elite level that has some true benefits even if it takes 100K to 125K to reach it. That would be easy for them and fill in a HUGE void.
Completely different markets. The MM program is for long-term loyalty. The 100/125K benefits are for very high usage in a single year. No reason not to recognize both. CO did grant flex EQMs to their most frequent travellers last year, albeit on a one-time only no guarantee it will ever happen again basis. No SWUs, but those probably aren't coming anyways.