Is basic MVP worth a status run?
Nov 4, 2015, 7:50 pm
#16
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: ANC
Programs: Alaska 100k
Posts: 1,012
Nov 4, 2015, 10:08 pm
#17
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SEA (the REAL Washington); occasionally in the other Washington (DCA area)
Programs: DL PM 1.57MM; AS MVPG 100K
Posts: 21,356
I appreciate all the replies.
I have until tomorrow to make my decision.
I'm leaning toward giving it a try.
I'll fly SAN-BOS once or twice in 2016 and SAN-MCO as well. Both non-stop.
Plus we also have non-stops too all the islands from here and I love the LAX-DCA non-stop.
I have until tomorrow to make my decision.
I'm leaning toward giving it a try.
I'll fly SAN-BOS once or twice in 2016 and SAN-MCO as well. Both non-stop.
Plus we also have non-stops too all the islands from here and I love the LAX-DCA non-stop.
I hit MVP in Jul, Gold last week; most of my travel is WAS<-->SEA, with an occasional SEA<-->LAX/SNA ... thus far I'm 3/3 on SEA-LAX-BWI, 2/2 on LAX<-->SEA, 0/2 on SEA<-->BWI, 1/1 on SEA-SNA, 1/1 on IAD-SEA; even better, all the UGs have cleared at the window rather than going to the gate
Nov 4, 2015, 11:18 pm
#18
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Pacific NW
Programs: AS MVP, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 126
I would absolutely do the run. This is my first year as MVP and did a run to JFK to re-qualify. Traveled SEA to KOA with family, all on award tickets, and all 4 of us got upgraded for the return. Flying to SJC on Friday and got upgraded. As others have said, the best perk is the seat selection, which does apply to all your companions also.
Nov 6, 2015, 8:21 am
#19
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Programs: United MM, Alaska MVP, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Plat
Posts: 561
Well, I'm going for it. Red Eye flight with a same day turn.
If I lived in Seattle I probably wouldn't because I'd be too low on the totem pole. But, I can't imagine there are a lot of business travelers flying out of San Diego on Alaska.
If I lived in Seattle I probably wouldn't because I'd be too low on the totem pole. But, I can't imagine there are a lot of business travelers flying out of San Diego on Alaska.
Nov 6, 2015, 8:51 am
#21
Join Date: May 2012
Location: DCA, lived MCI, SEA/PDX,BUF (born/raised)
Programs: Marriott (Silver/Gold), IHG, Carlson, Best Western, Choice( Gold), AS (MVP), WN, UA
Posts: 8,694
I have MVP status.....
about 50% of my AS metal flights I have gotten FC upgrades.
Since you are in SAN I think you will have a far better shot of a FC upgrade flying SAN-Hawaii or flying up to SJC/OAK and flying out of there than you would going from SEA/PDX.
other benefits...
baggage 2 check free on AS and 1 bag on AA.
Another reason I use Alaska as of now is because you can pool your flights on AS, AA, and DL into one account and get credit. I fly close to 25K/30 seg every year on my own (not business related). pooling them is beneficial.
about 50% of my AS metal flights I have gotten FC upgrades.
Since you are in SAN I think you will have a far better shot of a FC upgrade flying SAN-Hawaii or flying up to SJC/OAK and flying out of there than you would going from SEA/PDX.
other benefits...
baggage 2 check free on AS and 1 bag on AA.
Another reason I use Alaska as of now is because you can pool your flights on AS, AA, and DL into one account and get credit. I fly close to 25K/30 seg every year on my own (not business related). pooling them is beneficial.
Nov 15, 2015, 6:22 pm
#22
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: AS MVP, WN AList
Posts: 66
I've gotten really lucky as an MVP getting upgraded between SAN and SEA. This year I've been 75G, but for next year will only qualify for plain MVP. Hoping to pool across DL/AA/AS next year to get MVPG.
Nov 16, 2015, 11:41 pm
#24
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SEA
Programs: Hilton/Marriott Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 2,036
Dec 16, 2015, 7:39 am
#26
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Programs: United MM, Alaska MVP, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Plat
Posts: 561
Finished it yesterday!
The funny part was flying to Boston and deplaning, going to the bathroom, brushing my teeth and getting right back on the same plane at the same gate back to Seattle.
7200 miles total. My body hurts from all the sitting but everything went as scheduled.
The funny part was flying to Boston and deplaning, going to the bathroom, brushing my teeth and getting right back on the same plane at the same gate back to Seattle.
7200 miles total. My body hurts from all the sitting but everything went as scheduled.
Dec 16, 2015, 10:48 am
#28
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS
Posts: 15,027
Finished it yesterday!
The funny part was flying to Boston and deplaning, going to the bathroom, brushing my teeth and getting right back on the same plane at the same gate back to Seattle.
7200 miles total. My body hurts from all the sitting but everything went as scheduled.
The funny part was flying to Boston and deplaning, going to the bathroom, brushing my teeth and getting right back on the same plane at the same gate back to Seattle.
7200 miles total. My body hurts from all the sitting but everything went as scheduled.
BOS-SAN is my business trip flight and every time I got upgraded as a MVP.
Last time I was sitting next to a AA Plat who told me she used Upgrade Certs to get into F. But even then, she would be below MVPs on the upgrade list (I think).
Dec 16, 2015, 12:17 pm
#29
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Corvallis
Programs: AS MVP, A3 Gold, IHG Spire
Posts: 186
Finished it yesterday!
The funny part was flying to Boston and deplaning, going to the bathroom, brushing my teeth and getting right back on the same plane at the same gate back to Seattle.
7200 miles total. My body hurts from all the sitting but everything went as scheduled.
The funny part was flying to Boston and deplaning, going to the bathroom, brushing my teeth and getting right back on the same plane at the same gate back to Seattle.
7200 miles total. My body hurts from all the sitting but everything went as scheduled.
AA: PDX-PHX, PHX-BOS, Shower in AA lounge, duplicate return. 6600 miles in ~20 hours.
Not the best use of time, but couldn't find a AS flight that would get me there for less than $500.
Monday is going to suck!
Dec 16, 2015, 2:05 pm
#30
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 10,721
Congrats! I'm going on my most stupid MR (Status-Run?) yet to requality for MVP Sunday.
AA: PDX-PHX, PHX-BOS, Shower in AA lounge, duplicate return. 6600 miles in ~20 hours.
Not the best use of time, but couldn't find a AS flight that would get me there for less than $500.
Monday is going to suck!
AA: PDX-PHX, PHX-BOS, Shower in AA lounge, duplicate return. 6600 miles in ~20 hours.
Not the best use of time, but couldn't find a AS flight that would get me there for less than $500.
Monday is going to suck!
