Building status on DL as an Alaska 75K
Jul 1, 2013, 4:45 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Hayden Lake, ID
Programs: AS MVPG 75K, DL Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 102
Building status on DL as an Alaska 75K
So, I have flown enough this year to make 75K in a month or so - I end up flying DL quite a bit (only because I have to, terrible delayed flight experience with them) and I will inevitably fly them a lot more this year. Since I will soon be leaving AS flight segments on the table when I make 75K, I would like to try to get some status on DL.
I now book DL with my AS mileage plan number to get seat selection and a faint hope of an upgrade (happened once only). When I do, of course I don't get credit toward status on DL. Is there a way that I can book future DL flights and get seat selection but apply the flights to my Sky Miles - or some other way to go about it?
I now book DL with my AS mileage plan number to get seat selection and a faint hope of an upgrade (happened once only). When I do, of course I don't get credit toward status on DL. Is there a way that I can book future DL flights and get seat selection but apply the flights to my Sky Miles - or some other way to go about it?
Jul 1, 2013, 7:27 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: Previously top-tier everything, now a happy free agent
Posts: 1,003
I know DL offers status match/challenges for elite flyers of UA and AA, but do they offer an (unwritten) program for elite flyers of AS?
My instinct tells me they might not considering AS is one of their "partners" and AA and UA are more direct competitors.
Then again, I use partner very loosely. More like revenue-booster.
My instinct tells me they might not considering AS is one of their "partners" and AA and UA are more direct competitors.
Then again, I use partner very loosely. More like revenue-booster.
Jul 1, 2013, 8:19 pm
#4
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP Gold
Posts: 2,732
So, I have flown enough this year to make 75K in a month or so - I end up flying DL quite a bit (only because I have to, terrible delayed flight experience with them) and I will inevitably fly them a lot more this year. Since I will soon be leaving AS flight segments on the table when I make 75K, I would like to try to get some status on DL.
I now book DL with my AS mileage plan number to get seat selection and a faint hope of an upgrade (happened once only). When I do, of course I don't get credit toward status on DL. Is there a way that I can book future DL flights and get seat selection but apply the flights to my Sky Miles - or some other way to go about it?
I now book DL with my AS mileage plan number to get seat selection and a faint hope of an upgrade (happened once only). When I do, of course I don't get credit toward status on DL. Is there a way that I can book future DL flights and get seat selection but apply the flights to my Sky Miles - or some other way to go about it?
If, on the other hand, you want to accrue to DL SkyMiles, you must include your SkyMiles number and will only be eligible for benefits appropriate to your current Medallion status.
There is no way to mix and match benefits from two programs for a single flight. Even if there were (some people propose asking the GA to change your FF number at the gate after you have checked in), it is against the terms of both programs to do so.
Jul 2, 2013, 2:42 pm
#5
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: SNA
Programs: AA 1MM, AS MVPG, HH Diamond, SPG Gold, Avis Pres Club, Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 297
have you considered asking for a one-time status match? you can email proof to [email protected] and see what they might do for you. That would get you status while you build credit.
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