2002 Threshold Bonus Program now BIGGER
Sep 20, 2002 | 1:55 pm
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2002 Threshold Bonus Program now BIGGER
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">On top of the previously announced selection of distinctive 2002 Threshold Bonus Program gifts, you can add the following to the list at the indicated levels:
-At 200,000 Aeroplan Status Miles, you can now choose a gift of 40,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles
-At 250,000 Aeroplan Status Miles, you can now choose a gift of 75,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles
-At 300,000 Aeroplan Status Miles, you can now choose a gift of 150,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles</font>
-At 200,000 Aeroplan Status Miles, you can now choose a gift of 40,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles
-At 250,000 Aeroplan Status Miles, you can now choose a gift of 75,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles
-At 300,000 Aeroplan Status Miles, you can now choose a gift of 150,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles</font>
andrew
Sep 20, 2002 | 2:11 pm
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Never mind... found it online.
There are far better gifts at 250K and 300K Q miles than the Aeroplan miles. I would go for the $2500 Harry Rosen gift certificate at 250K for sure rather than the 75K Aeroplan miles!
There are far better gifts at 250K and 300K Q miles than the Aeroplan miles. I would go for the $2500 Harry Rosen gift certificate at 250K for sure rather than the 75K Aeroplan miles!
Sep 20, 2002 | 8:09 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by wombat:
I agree Empress - I may have to take a last minute milage run, but it will be worth it for the Harry Rosen certificate... </font>
I agree Empress - I may have to take a last minute milage run, but it will be worth it for the Harry Rosen certificate... </font>
Sep 20, 2002 | 8:40 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Empress:
Because the mileage run will get you both the (Q miles & threshold bonuses) AND the Harry Rosen certificate.</font>
Because the mileage run will get you both the (Q miles & threshold bonuses) AND the Harry Rosen certificate.</font>
I guess from a financial point of view, we can translate all the above in $ term and compare which way is more worthy provided our estimation is accurate although in reality, I know what I would do no matter what. Plane ticket cost + hotel cost + time cost + wear and tear on body has to be < Harry Rosen certificte + extra mileage gained. What I am not sure is that HR certificate + extra mileage is and will necessary be the greater of the two.
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Sep 20, 2002 | 9:39 pm
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Hrm. Does anyone think I can get 249,500 status miles for under $2500 ?? (< 1c / mile)...
YYCOllie
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Empress:
Never mind... found it online.
There are far better gifts at 250K and 300K Q miles than the Aeroplan miles. I would go for the $2500 Harry Rosen gift certificate at 250K for sure rather than the 75K Aeroplan miles!</font>
Never mind... found it online.
There are far better gifts at 250K and 300K Q miles than the Aeroplan miles. I would go for the $2500 Harry Rosen gift certificate at 250K for sure rather than the 75K Aeroplan miles!</font>
Sep 22, 2002 | 2:01 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Guava:
but doesn't time and the wear and tear on your body for having to travel intensively in short period of time account for something?
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but doesn't time and the wear and tear on your body for having to travel intensively in short period of time account for something?
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I fly because I have to and would stop if I could (apart from the occasional vacation). Obviously on this board I realise that I'm in a small majority. I must say I enjoy the stories though and as a source for information for the strictly business traveller, the knowledge that you guys have is amazing.
Sep 22, 2002 | 2:32 pm
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In my case I keep thinking that I will use the points for "the wife and I to go somewhere in style". It turns out that it is more enjoyable to give the reward to my adult [unmarried] children.
Daughter is currently in New Zealand and Son will use my 70K award this December to visit 8 airports in 6 days [his choice, plus a chance to ride on JetBlue this trip].
The more miles I rack up the more travelling they can get.
Daughter is currently in New Zealand and Son will use my 70K award this December to visit 8 airports in 6 days [his choice, plus a chance to ride on JetBlue this trip].
The more miles I rack up the more travelling they can get.
Sep 22, 2002 | 2:54 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Tractor Boy:
Never mind just being away from family / home. Personally I couldn't think of any reward / status etc that could tempt me to be away from my kids for a single week-end let alone long enough to rack up tens of thousand of miles.
I fly because I have to and would stop if I could (apart from the occasional vacation). Obviously on this board I realise that I'm in a small majority. I must say I enjoy the stories though and as a source for information for the strictly business traveller, the knowledge that you guys have is amazing.</font>
Never mind just being away from family / home. Personally I couldn't think of any reward / status etc that could tempt me to be away from my kids for a single week-end let alone long enough to rack up tens of thousand of miles.
I fly because I have to and would stop if I could (apart from the occasional vacation). Obviously on this board I realise that I'm in a small majority. I must say I enjoy the stories though and as a source for information for the strictly business traveller, the knowledge that you guys have is amazing.</font>
This is in parts what I try to say as well... I rather spend time with love ones than having to travel all the time. It seems to me my 'mile crazy' attitude has started to fade away when I reached adulthood - as you get mature, you tend to be more rational about life and in some way, 'less crazy'. After all these travellings, there is nothing better than settle down and enjoy living but then for some people, this is their way of living. I am glad however, that I can say I am not one of them.
Sep 22, 2002 | 3:59 pm
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Guess I must be going through my second childhood. I love flying, but mostly hate airports. I don't do mileage runs although I will take some weird creative routings to maximize (or perhaps optimize) my mileage from any given trip. Time is money and it is important to have enough time to look after all parts of your life.