Mar 14, 2017, 10:43 pm
Last edit by: jayman
flyquiet has graciously commenced with a compilation of recent data points with regard to the most recent targeted status buy up offer.
Your contributions to this wiki are greatly appreciated!
Please post your data point offer below, as per the headings, and the comma delimiter.
If someone would like to improve the formatting style, be my guest.
* Note that the first version of this wiki is based on flyquiet's post, #250.
* if you are not eligible to contribute to the wiki, just say so you in your post and we will do it for you.
- yyznomad
Your contributions to this wiki are greatly appreciated!
Please post your data point offer below, as per the headings, and the comma delimiter.
If someone would like to improve the formatting style, be my guest.
* Note that the first version of this wiki is based on flyquiet's post, #250.
* if you are not eligible to contribute to the wiki, just say so you in your post and we will do it for you.
- yyznomad
Code:
From AQM AQS AQD Offer Post#
Code:
75k105% uns 88% 2499 N/A
Code:
75K 70% 79% 125% no 238 75K 76% uns 55% no 229 75K 105% uns 53% no 210 75K 116% uns 75% no 252 75K 84% uns 47% no 254 75K (unclear if given 50K or 75K, 64%, uns, 126%, no, 255 75K uns 89% 85% 1599 129/162 75K 81% 48% 92% 1299 151/160 75k 83% uns 81% no 295 50K 62% 88% 100% no 319 50K 73% 41% 116% no 289 50K 96% 74% 106% 899 266 50K 80% uns 178% no 232 50K uns uns uns 899 193 35K 93% 46% 160% 899 125 35K 88% 46% 133% 899 230 35K 99% uns "enough", 799, 253 35K 72% 31% 100% no --- 35K 70% uns 100% no 181 35K 61% 88% 264% 899 309 25K 91% uns 150% 599 287 25K uns 94% uns 599 123 25K 71% 74% 200% no 195 AC*A uns uns uns 499 127 AC*A 79% 16% 104% 499 257 AC*A 92% uns 87% 144 AC*A 41% 8% 191% 399 258
AC to allow status buy-up
Dec 6, 2016, 3:18 pm
#61
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: YYT
Programs: AC E35k, HHonors Silver
Posts: 743
I received the offer as 'was nearly at E35" to buy E35k status for $599. This was based on my AQM at 30th Nov. Since then I've reached 35781 AQM so the offer is redundant. Interestingly, clicking through the buy link it would seem to let me go through the whole transaction even though I already have enough AQM for E35k next year. So AC won't stop someone being stupid if it means they can take some $$?
Sadly I don't think they'll offer me a buy up to E50k (which I'll lose on Mar 1 next year) and even if they did the price is probably too much to pay. In general I think that spending money to attain a status without the bother of mileage runs - and actually using seats that AC can sell to actual travelers - is a reasonably smart move. As ever, the devil is in the detail and implementation & thats where I suspect it'll fall apart.
Sadly I don't think they'll offer me a buy up to E50k (which I'll lose on Mar 1 next year) and even if they did the price is probably too much to pay. In general I think that spending money to attain a status without the bother of mileage runs - and actually using seats that AC can sell to actual travelers - is a reasonably smart move. As ever, the devil is in the detail and implementation & thats where I suspect it'll fall apart.
Dec 6, 2016, 4:06 pm
#62
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
It'd make no sense if AC don't re-run the checks to offer late E35s the chance to buy up to E50.
It does make sense from a business viewpoint and for some it can be helpful. Especially at this time of year it's not just the cost that most people need to consider, it's how much time one can get off work. Clicking buttons is much more temping to many that cramming into 5 Dash8's over two days a week before Christmas.
Given they list no refunds, and we're dealing with AC IT, the fact that it'll let you buy it even when you already qualify is no surprise.
It does make sense from a business viewpoint and for some it can be helpful. Especially at this time of year it's not just the cost that most people need to consider, it's how much time one can get off work. Clicking buttons is much more temping to many that cramming into 5 Dash8's over two days a week before Christmas.
Given they list no refunds, and we're dealing with AC IT, the fact that it'll let you buy it even when you already qualify is no surprise.
Dec 6, 2016, 5:01 pm
#64
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MLL / AC Cafe
Programs: It's hard to get status when the website won't let me book flights.
Posts: 5,706
There is (as many have said) nothing being offered for 75k or 100k, or at least nothing is showing in AWS at this time.
Dec 6, 2016, 5:42 pm
#65
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 114
I also got the same offer and have about the same mileage/AQD that you have, but I don't have any future travel plans this year.
Can't see me paying $599 for E35--if anyone thinks it is worth it , let me know. My 2017 flying will likely be about the same, maybe a bit more.
Can't see me paying $599 for E35--if anyone thinks it is worth it , let me know. My 2017 flying will likely be about the same, maybe a bit more.
I'd seriously consider it given the extra luggage allowance at 35k. I'm an archaeologist so most of my summer flights involve me using all three checked piece and all of them are near the max weight. I'd be spending a decent bit of change just on luggage without being minimum 35k.
Other than that, I'm not sure what value 35k offers that would drive me to buy the up.
Dec 6, 2016, 5:49 pm
#66
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: YOW
Programs: AC SE, FOTSG Platinum
Posts: 5,726
Otherwise, the main differences between 25 and 35 are:
- Domestic / Transborder lounge access
- 10 extra eUps (and a longer booking window)
- Zone 2 boarding
Those items will have different value for everyone.
Dec 6, 2016, 5:59 pm
#67
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 114
Very true. I forgot there was no lounge access at 25k. That would also be a big draw for me given my connections at YYC or YVR going between LAX and YEG.
Dec 6, 2016, 5:59 pm
#68
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: YHZ | YYZ | YHM
Programs: AC 50K (*G), Hilton Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 636
Don't forget the priority security clearance. Thats gotta be my favourite one.
Dec 6, 2016, 6:06 pm
#69
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
Awww, some PeeverSkeptics here must be in shock. 
I'm sure there will be more naysayers the next time he posts something fakey fake.
Sean has many processors so he can process things fast. He never encounters a lock condition.
I also thought that this was good idea by AC. ^
I'm sure there will be more naysayers the next time he posts something fakey fake.
Sean has many processors so he can process things fast. He never encounters a lock condition.
I also thought that this was good idea by AC. ^
Dec 6, 2016, 6:32 pm
#70
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 2,494
So it seems like you can only buy up one level from your current status, P25K for 399$, E35K for 599$, E50K for 799$.
Should I bet on E75K being 999$ and SE100K being 1199$?
I would expect SE100K to be more than that though, based on the huge difference in benefits between god-like SE status and mere mortal E75K.
Should I bet on E75K being 999$ and SE100K being 1199$?
I would expect SE100K to be more than that though, based on the huge difference in benefits between god-like SE status and mere mortal E75K.
Dec 6, 2016, 6:34 pm
#71
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: YOW
Programs: AC SE, FOTSG Platinum
Posts: 5,726
Sean Peever: Wrong About 747s, Wrong For America.
Dec 6, 2016, 6:38 pm
#72
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,951
I wish AC would do this sooner.
We had the AQM required but was $200-300 short AQD off SE, Why dont they just let us pay them 200 as opposed to incur cost for AQD runs lol.
Also IDK why they would send it out now, January 3rd would make more sense once the dust settles.
We had the AQM required but was $200-300 short AQD off SE, Why dont they just let us pay them 200 as opposed to incur cost for AQD runs lol.
Also IDK why they would send it out now, January 3rd would make more sense once the dust settles.
Dec 6, 2016, 6:38 pm
#73
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: YHZ | YYZ | YHM
Programs: AC 50K (*G), Hilton Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 636
Dec 6, 2016, 6:47 pm
#74
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MLL / AC Cafe
Programs: It's hard to get status when the website won't let me book flights.
Posts: 5,706
Awww, some PeeverSkeptics here must be in shock.
I'm sure there will be more naysayers the next time he posts something fakey fake.
Sean has many processors so he can process things fast. He never encounters a lock condition.
I also thought that this was good idea by AC. ^
I'm sure there will be more naysayers the next time he posts something fakey fake.
Sean has many processors so he can process things fast. He never encounters a lock condition.
I also thought that this was good idea by AC. ^