[Speculation] Discussion the New MVP Gold 100K Tier (2022)
Sep 11, 2021, 11:07 am
#541
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And now we return to our regularly scheduled spekyulashens. As per usual, some spekyulashens come from reliable or quasi-reliable sources, and some come from the vapors coming from the dog poo.
Sep 15, 2021, 9:20 am
#542
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: NYC
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I sure hope Alaska announces their 100K plan soon. It's that time of year to plan all remaining travel through the end of the year and the lack of info (when Alaska has had all year to develop it) is quite disappointing.
Sep 16, 2021, 1:32 am
#544
Join Date: May 2013
Location: west coast best coast
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As much as die-hard FT nerds would love a 100K tier to be announced ASAP, Alaska has to also deal with potential blowback from the optics of encouraging/stimulating discretionary travel in a pandemic and grounded business travelers who may not partake, and just be annoyed. Especially as when other travel brands are giving loyalty extensions to their elites, this would be virtually doing the opposite.
Sep 16, 2021, 1:37 am
#545
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: IAH
Programs: UA1K, AS Gold 75K, HH Diamond, MR Titanium LT Gold, IHG Platinum, HZ PC, CLEAR
Posts: 341
Last night, a MileagePlan phone rep told me to "be on the lookout for an email from us announcing the new 100K tier." She couldn't say when or what benefits would be offered.
I had called about renewing my Boardroom membership and did not ask about 100K.
Going forward, this means more of us will need to book with our AS # when flying SQ, LY, BA, etc. If 100K gives us more benefits with partner airlines, I will be happy.
I had called about renewing my Boardroom membership and did not ask about 100K.
Going forward, this means more of us will need to book with our AS # when flying SQ, LY, BA, etc. If 100K gives us more benefits with partner airlines, I will be happy.
Sep 16, 2021, 2:26 am
#546
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP100K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 3,215
As much as die-hard FT nerds would love a 100K tier to be announced ASAP, Alaska has to also deal with potential blowback from the optics of encouraging/stimulating discretionary travel in a pandemic and grounded business travelers who may not partake, and just be annoyed. Especially as when other travel brands are giving loyalty extensions to their elites, this would be virtually doing the opposite.
Sep 16, 2021, 5:15 am
#547
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: Hyatt Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 646
Folks need to get out of the basement and actually get on an airplane. Every one I'm on domestic and international, every week, every month, are JAM PACKED. Been that way since spring.
Should rename the forum basement talk
Sep 16, 2021, 5:52 am
#548
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP100K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 3,215
You’re preaching to the choir. I’m headed on a long international trip tomorrow after waiting 20 months. Im finally going to be back in my happy place
Sep 16, 2021, 7:39 am
#549
Join Date: Jul 2001
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I respectfully disagree. I don't think there will be bad blowback. Some former 75ks who have been traveling less might leave, but where would they go?
I think people know planes are full and that people are traveling again. The pandemic-era social stigma against travel has worn off, even if the pandemic is still extant.
I think people know planes are full and that people are traveling again. The pandemic-era social stigma against travel has worn off, even if the pandemic is still extant.
Sep 16, 2021, 9:32 am
#551
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Sep 16, 2021, 9:37 am
#552
Join Date: Nov 2016
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I am more of a "Show me" type, not a wide-eyed believer in everything written on the Internet, so, I called AS and...
Gold 75K Mileageplan and Reservations supervisors just told me any possible plan in development to create a new tier would require OW and partner vetting, especially AA. This takes time.
Even after AS chose to join OW, it took months for OW to officially acknowledge Emerald status for Gold 75K, then more months for us to receive complimentary upgrades to F on AA without having to beg a GA.
Gold 75K Mileageplan and Reservations supervisors just told me any possible plan in development to create a new tier would require OW and partner vetting, especially AA. This takes time.
Even after AS chose to join OW, it took months for OW to officially acknowledge Emerald status for Gold 75K, then more months for us to receive complimentary upgrades to F on AA without having to beg a GA.
Last night, a MileagePlan phone rep told me to "be on the lookout for an email from us announcing the new 100K tier." She couldn't say when or what benefits would be offered.
I had called about renewing my Boardroom membership and did not ask about 100K.
Going forward, this means more of us will need to book with our AS # when flying SQ, LY, BA, etc. If 100K gives us more benefits with partner airlines, I will be happy.
I had called about renewing my Boardroom membership and did not ask about 100K.
Going forward, this means more of us will need to book with our AS # when flying SQ, LY, BA, etc. If 100K gives us more benefits with partner airlines, I will be happy.
As for OW benefits, I would expect similar to current 75K benefits as OW Emerald is the top tier already. As for AA benefits.. 🙌🏻.
Sep 16, 2021, 10:23 am
#553
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: AS MVPG75K, HH Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, AGR S+
Posts: 366
I'd expect the email very soon...
But while you're waiting, website has been updated. Kind of underwhelming if you ask me. But a couple other nuggets in there as well.
But while you're waiting, website has been updated. Kind of underwhelming if you ask me. But a couple other nuggets in there as well.
Last edited by SOCguy; Sep 16, 2021 at 10:52 am Reason: website updated with info
Sep 16, 2021, 11:38 am
#554
Moderator: Alaska Mileage Plan
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 12,320
Moderator Note
Since this new tier is now documented on the AS website, I created a new thread to discuss the announced details. I also moved a few pots to that thread.
MVP Gold 100K Tier (2022) - Features and Benefits - FlyerTalk Forums
This thread will stay open until the formal announcement.
dayone, AS Moderator
MVP Gold 100K Tier (2022) - Features and Benefits - FlyerTalk Forums
This thread will stay open until the formal announcement.
dayone, AS Moderator
Last edited by dayone; Sep 16, 2021 at 11:46 am Reason: Add sentence.
Sep 16, 2021, 11:53 am
#555
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: PAE
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K
Posts: 49
Pretty disappointing IMO.
- 25% bonus increase. (hundreds of thousands of miles accumulated getting to status, so another bonus isn't really exciting)
- "higher waitlist priority" (i.e. no change)
- same number of (useless) GGUs
- Two AA International upgrades +1
- Complimentary beverage AND snack in main cabin (not very reassuring for upgrades)
- Same number of lounge passes
Would have been nice to see additional lounge passes, and maybe upgrade to premium from X on solo flights. It would also have been nice to see some type of partnership with Hyatt/Mariott/Hilton/Avis/Hertz for comp status like other airlines do.
That said, one thing that would really tick me off is if they start to status match to 100k. When everyone is top tier, status becomes useless.
- 25% bonus increase. (hundreds of thousands of miles accumulated getting to status, so another bonus isn't really exciting)
- "higher waitlist priority" (i.e. no change)
- same number of (useless) GGUs
- Two AA International upgrades +1
- Complimentary beverage AND snack in main cabin (not very reassuring for upgrades)
- Same number of lounge passes
Would have been nice to see additional lounge passes, and maybe upgrade to premium from X on solo flights. It would also have been nice to see some type of partnership with Hyatt/Mariott/Hilton/Avis/Hertz for comp status like other airlines do.
That said, one thing that would really tick me off is if they start to status match to 100k. When everyone is top tier, status becomes useless.