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Old Jan 3, 2021, 8:40 am
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Will insure that spouse and kid will requalify for MVPG. Once they both get vaccine then perhaps will,have them join me on some biz trips and make run for 75K (and increase or insure not having non-family member seat mate). They are both starting year with 15K under their belts.
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Old Jan 3, 2021, 8:57 am
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This makes me wonder if it's worth it to go for 75k this year?

Stats: Currently Gold. Wife currently MVP. I have enough flights with this promo already booked to put me at about 48,xxx EQM and wife will easily qualify for MVP again.

I've got $690 in my wallet. Since my wife will already be MVP in 2022 that benefit is negated. Hmmmm
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Old Jan 3, 2021, 12:35 pm
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Originally Posted by buzglyd
This makes me wonder if it's worth it to go for 75k this year?

Stats: Currently Gold. Wife currently MVP. I have enough flights with this promo already booked to put me at about 48,xxx EQM and wife will easily qualify for MVP again.

I've got $690 in my wallet. Since my wife will already be MVP in 2022 that benefit is negated. Hmmmm
50k miles for earned 75k. Only you can decide if it's worth it, but that is a tangible benefit. That being said, maybe you have miles coming out your ears.
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Old Jan 3, 2021, 12:46 pm
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Originally Posted by buzglyd
This makes me wonder if it's worth it to go for 75k this year?

Stats: Currently Gold. Wife currently MVP. I have enough flights with this promo already booked to put me at about 48,xxx EQM and wife will easily qualify for MVP again.

I've got $690 in my wallet. Since my wife will already be MVP in 2022 that benefit is negated. Hmmmm
Originally Posted by eponymous_coward
50k miles for earned 75k. Only you can decide if it's worth it, but that is a tangible benefit. That being said, maybe you have miles coming out your ears.
Additionally, your upgrade waitlist status as a 75k and traveling with your wife is a huge one for you both, not to mention the added RDM you'll be accruing.
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Old Jan 3, 2021, 1:07 pm
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And don't forgot those 1st class lounges you can access on TATL/TPAC flights with OW Emerald later this year...
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Old Jan 3, 2021, 1:26 pm
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Originally Posted by Orwaid
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And don't forgot those 1st class lounges you can access on TATL/TPAC flights with OW Emerald later this year...
0% chance you’d be able to access any of them, either because the world won’t let in Americans or CX/QF/JL won’t be operating them.

MAYBE BA lounge at jfk but it’s such a bad F lounge to begin with
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Old Jan 3, 2021, 1:28 pm
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Originally Posted by TravelingZoomer
0% chance you’d be able to access any of them, either because the world won’t let in Americans or CX/QF/JL won’t be operating them.

MAYBE BA lounge at jfk but it’s such a bad F lounge to begin with
However, the OP is talking about reaching 75k this year, which would give him OWE through 2022. The odds of many of them being open by then are far better.
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Old Jan 3, 2021, 1:35 pm
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Originally Posted by eponymous_coward
50k miles for earned 75k. Only you can decide if it's worth it, but that is a tangible benefit. That being said, maybe you have miles coming out your ears.
Other tangible benefits to consider: Of course "worth" of these additional benefits will be a personal decision.
  • Oneworld Emerald
  • 25% more Elite Bonus RDM (100% - 125%)
  • Selecting Premium at booking, all fare classes except Saver
  • Higher on the upgrade list
  • Upgrades clearing from T-120
  • Nominating someone for MVP status
  • 4 Alaska Lounge Passes
  • 4 additional Gold Guest Upgrade certificates
  • H class eligible for immediate upgrade with U space

For the MVP (who flew 20K+ miles) achieving MVPG flying 26.7K pre-bonus.
  • Oneworld Sapphire
  • .100% more Elite Bonus RDM (50% to 100%)
  • Selecting Premium at booking from K class (also GGU eligible fare) or at T-72 for ineligible fare classes
  • 4 Gold Guest Upgrades
  • Higher on the upgrade list
  • Upgrades clearing from T-72
  • Ability to extend upgrade benefits to a companion on the same PNR.
  • Complimentary Same Day Changes
  • Standby & Waitlist on full flights
  • Complimentary premium drink in Main.

James
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Old Jan 3, 2021, 2:59 pm
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Originally Posted by TravelingZoomer
0% chance you’d be able to access any of them, either because the world won’t let in Americans or CX/QF/JL won’t be operating them.

MAYBE BA lounge at jfk but it’s such a bad F lounge to begin with
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Old Jan 3, 2021, 6:42 pm
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Originally Posted by Flying for Fun
Other tangible benefits to consider: Of course "worth" of these additional benefits will be a personal decision.
  • Oneworld Emerald
  • 25% more Elite Bonus RDM (100% - 125%)
  • Selecting Premium at booking, all fare classes except Saver
  • Higher on the upgrade list
  • Upgrades clearing from T-120
  • Nominating someone for MVP status
  • 4 Alaska Lounge Passes
  • 4 additional Gold Guest Upgrade certificates
  • H class eligible for immediate upgrade with U space

For the MVP (who flew 20K+ miles) achieving MVPG flying 26.7K pre-bonus.
  • Oneworld Sapphire
  • .100% more Elite Bonus RDM (50% to 100%)
  • Selecting Premium at booking from K class (also GGU eligible fare) or at T-72 for ineligible fare classes
  • 4 Gold Guest Upgrades
  • Higher on the upgrade list
  • Upgrades clearing from T-72
  • Ability to extend upgrade benefits to a companion on the same PNR.
  • Complimentary Same Day Changes
  • Standby & Waitlist on full flights
  • Complimentary premium drink in Main.

James
I started looking closely at things and it's starting to look worth it, given the small price difference between Y and F for probably most of this year, and that I'll probably start having biz travel in the fall, and for sure next year. Only a little stretch to hit 75K by buying F tickets for my normal travel and getting the two multipliers half the year, then get the benefits all next year when I'm doing more transcons and maybe international. Extra bonus is that on the RJ75s I can then get a single seat at booking for the distancing, even when AS stops.
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Old Jan 3, 2021, 6:57 pm
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Originally Posted by chrisl137
I started looking closely at things and it's starting to look worth it, given the small price difference between Y and F for probably most of this year, and that I'll probably start having biz travel in the fall, and for sure next year. Only a little stretch to hit 75K by buying F tickets for my normal travel and getting the two multipliers half the year, then get the benefits all next year when I'm doing more transcons and maybe international. Extra bonus is that on the RJ75s I can then get a single seat at booking for the distancing, even when AS stops.

If the F fare is less than 75% more than Main, your cost per EQM will be lower for the First Class purchase, bonus or no bonus. Of course that totally dicounts the larger seat, inflight experience, 2 checked bags, lounge access and the PDXPremier cookie.

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Old Jan 3, 2021, 7:02 pm
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Originally Posted by Flying for Fun
If the F fare is less than 75% more than Main, your cost per EQM will be lower for the First Class purchase, bonus or no bonus. Of course that totally dicounts the larger seat, inflight experience, 2 checked bags, lounge access and the PDXPremier cookie.

James
The only catch being that I've been rolling in upgrades at the Y prices, so all it does is guarantee the non-EQM F perks for the ~10% that I'd miss, plus the EQM to get me perks next year.
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Old Jan 3, 2021, 8:12 pm
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Originally Posted by chrisl137
The only catch being that I've been rolling in upgrades at the Y prices, so all it does is guarantee the non-EQM F perks for the ~10% that I'd miss, plus the EQM to get me perks next year.
While the upgrades are nice, it doesn't change the math! On a Main fare, no lounge access is granted on an upgrade and an upgrade earns EQM on the underlying fare class booked. You will have to enjoy your upgrades on a few extra flights to earn the requisite EQM at a total outlay higher than purchasing F on fewer flights if the differential is less than 75%.

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Old Jan 3, 2021, 8:18 pm
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Originally Posted by Flying for Fun
While the upgrades are nice, it doesn't change the math! On a Main fare, no lounge access is granted on an upgrade and an upgrade earns EQM on the underlying fare class booked. You will have to enjoy your upgrades on a few extra flights to earn the requisite EQM at a total outlay higher than purchasing F on fewer flights if the differential is less than 75%.
It doesn't change the math, but a lot of the perks aren't there, even if I pay for F - it really is mostly about the upgrades for next year, plus the 50K mile bonus that will cover much of the cost difference, and the MVP status for my partner who will be more likely to fly next year. I often fly out of BUR or ONT, where there's no lounge, and from PDX I tend to take the last flight of the day, so the lounge is either closing or closed, and both LAX and PDX have been letting people into the lounge with PP again, so I've been able to get in when it's open, even on an R fare.
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Old Jan 3, 2021, 9:17 pm
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Originally Posted by chrisl137
It doesn't change the math, but a lot of the perks aren't there, even if I pay for F - it really is mostly about the upgrades for next year, plus the 50K mile bonus that will cover much of the cost difference, and the MVP status for my partner who will be more likely to fly next year. I often fly out of BUR or ONT, where there's no lounge, and from PDX I tend to take the last flight of the day, so the lounge is either closing or closed, and both LAX and PDX have been letting people into the lounge with PP again, so I've been able to get in when it's open, even on an R fare.
Fair analysis for thyself.

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