Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: SFO; AA Platinum, NW Platinum, UA 100K, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Diamond, Starwood Platinum, Marriott Silver, Hertz President's Circle, Avis First
Posts: 72
Joining Smaller Programs
I'm seeking some advice and counsel from my fellow mileage experts:
I have an upcoming flight on Alaska. I can join MileagePlan and earn approximately 8500 miles as a new member with new member bonues, Internet offers, etc.
OR
I can apply the AS segment to either AA (I'm Platinum) or CO (I'm Gold) where I'll only earn 500 miles plus elite bonus along with 1 segment towards next year's elite.
I have approx 600K in CO and AA each and 200K in DL.
Do the higher mileage benefits of initial start up (and value of Alaska's program in particular) justify the potential creation of future "orphan" miles?
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