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Canadians get special status extension for 2022
Special :)
Andrew Harrison, CCO Fall update: Your elite status will extend into 2022 Hi, keitherson, I will admit that fall is my favorite time of year. In the Pacific Northwest, the sun still comes out to greet us (well, most of the time), the air feels fresh in the mornings and the leaves start to change color. It’s a time when kids start a new school year and for many of us, we start to set 2022 goals for our businesses. Indeed, life has been very different and challenging for all of us, yet there are still many reasons to be optimistic about the future. As it relates to future travel, we recognize that normal travel habits have been significantly disrupted by this pandemic and there have been very few opportunities for our Canadian elites, like you, to achieve elite status over the last year. The good news? We’ll extend your elite status to December 31, 2022. Look for that to be reflected by the end of the year. In the meantime, there is a lot to look forward to in 2022 with Alaska’s Mileage Plan™ becoming even more rewarding: • NEW REDEMPTION OPTIONS: Now, as part of the oneworld® Alliance, we’ve unlocked a world of travel possibilities to 1,000+ worldwide destinations. Redeem Alaska miles for award travel on our newest redemption partner, Qatar Airways, and treat yourself to the best long-haul business class cabin in the sky: the Qsuite. • NEW SFO LOUNGE: At more than 9,000 square feet, our newest Alaska Lounge is centrally located in SFO’s Terminal 2. On top of all the signature amenities our guests love, new signature features include an SF-inspired sourdough cart, with savory spreads to snack on. Plus, the candy wall has two iconic confectionaries: Ghirardelli and Jelly Belly. • NEW ROUTES: With over 40 new routes, there’s a lot to look forward to, especially as we start flying to Belize in November. • UPGRADED FOOD: Fresh fare is back in the air. We’ve expanded our First Class and Main Cabin meals, snacks and drinks, offering the most comprehensive onboard food and beverage program of any U.S. airlines. Leverage our pre-order option to select meals and snacks before you fly, and store payment for convenient contact-less onboard purchases. We’re also offering a full selection of beverages available in all cabins and on most flights. Most importantly, your safety and the safety of our employees always comes first, and we want you to feel great about booking a flight with us. We continue our commitment to Next-Level Care and maintaining the highest standard of safety throughout your travels. Thank you for choosing to fly with us and being a member of the Alaska family. Andrew Harrison Chief Commercial Officer Alaska Airlines |
AS Extends Elite Status Through April 30, 2022 (Dec. 2022 for Canadians)
Just received an e-mail
As it relates to future travel, we recognize that normal travel habits have been significantly disrupted by this pandemic and you may have concerns about not being able to enjoy the status you once had when your schedule begins to pick back up. We are committed to helping you get back to your status and are pleased to announce we are offering ‘boosts’ to help you get there. • Our Fast Track to Status promotion has just been extended to the end of the year. Fly now through Decem.ber 31, 20.21 and earn 50% more elite-qualifying miles*. No registration necessary—so book and get a boost to your EQMs. • Using your Alaska Airlines Visa® card, you will now earn up to 20,000 elite-qualifying miles. For every $2,500 you spend on purchases with your credit card, you will earn 2,500 elite-qualifying miles (EQMs) up to 20,000 EQMs**. Valid on purchases starting Septem.ber 16, through Novem.ber 15, 202.1. • Finally, if circumstances are such that you have not been able to requalify for your status by year end, we will maintain your 202.0 status through April 30, 202.2. This will give you added opportunity at the start of next year to maintain your status by flying a minimum number of miles January through April. More information to come on that. This seems like a good balance. |
Does the Alaska Business Credit Card Spend Count?
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I'm curious why some people have gotten the credit card language and some haven't. Friends of mine have it in their email and I don't even though everyone has the same Alaska Visa.
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Originally Posted by tomtaylor23
(Post 33573357)
Does the Alaska Business Credit Card Spend Count?
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Originally Posted by AndyKehn
(Post 33573379)
Last year when they ran this promo Alaska business card spend counted and I got 5k eqm for my 5k spend
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Originally Posted by samosa
(Post 33573343)
Just received an e-mail
…• Finally, if circumstances are such that you have not been able to requalify for your status by year end, we will maintain your 202.0 status through April 30, 202.2. This will give you added opportunity at the start of next year to maintain your status by flying a minimum number of miles January through April. More information to come on that. This seems like a good balance. |
Originally Posted by nickohrn
(Post 33573367)
I'm curious why some people have gotten the credit card language and some haven't. Friends of mine have it in their email and I don't even though everyone has the same Alaska Visa.
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Originally Posted by Finkface
(Post 33573425)
Why did I bother?
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No credit card language in my email (I currently have the MBNA MasterCard; have to wait another year to apply again for BoA), so that’s a bummer. I’m 2k EQM away from MVPG, so looks like a short trip down to SFO is in my future.
Edit: Just saw the note about extension through end of 2022 for Canadians. Alaska IT probably thinks I still live in the US... |
Although the cc spend is limited to 20,000 eqm and only two months in duration, I hope this doesn’t become a regular thing. This will lead to a flood of new elites who may barely fly on Alaska.
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Received email 12:58.
Mine also includes information about new Gold 100k coming end of January 2022. Link to AS site with Tiers and their new benefits. 100k gets not as much as some had hoped. 150% bonus miles, 4 lounge passes, drink and snack on flights, early upgrade window and more. Looking up more now. AS does say …..more to come for 100k elites. |
Originally Posted by Finkface
(Post 33573425)
Unless you are Canadian. Then your status is extended until Dec. 31, 2021. This annoys me. I flew a ton this year, all leisure, all my own dime, to earn status for next year and they just give it away to everyone. Why did I bother?
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Originally Posted by Finkface
(Post 33573425)
Unless you are Canadian. Then your status is extended until Dec. 31, 2021. This annoys me. I flew a ton this year, all leisure, all my own dime, to earn status for next year and they just give it away to everyone. Why did I bother?
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My email didn't say anything about the credit card bonus, but I don't have the card now. Are there any T&Cs specifying whether you have to have had the Alaska card already, or could I apply for it now to take advantage of this offer?
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Originally Posted by BookerNYC
(Post 33573590)
My email didn't say anything about the credit card bonus, but I don't have the card now. Are there any T&Cs specifying whether you have to have had the Alaska card already, or could I apply for it now to take advantage of this offer?
**Qualified members can earn 2,500 elite-qualifying miles (maximum of 20,000) that count toward elite status qualification if they make any combination of purchase transactions totaling at least $2,500 (exclusive of any fees, including the annual fee, returns and adjustments) that post to an eligible Alaska Airlines Visa card from Septem.ber 16, 202.1 through Novem.ber 15, 202.1. Purchases from different Alaska Airlines accounts cannot be combined to reach the $2,500 threshold. One individual can only earn a maximum of 20,000 elite-qualifying miles via this campaign, even if they hold multiple Alaska Airlines Visa cards. Elite-qualifying miles will be credited to your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account within the first two billing cycles after qualifying. To qualify for this offer, your credit card account must be open with active charging privileges. Bank of America is not responsible for fulfillment of this elite-qualifying miles offer and posting of miles directly to your Alaska Mileage Plan account. Elite-qualifying miles will not appear on your credit card statement. Elite-qualifying miles count toward elite status qualification only for calendar year 2021, are non-redeemable and cannot be used toward award travel. Members who qualify for MVP Gold 75K status via this offer are not eligible to receive the 50,000 bonus miles awarded to those who earn MVP Gold 75K status. All Mileage Plan terms and conditions apply. This one-time promotion is limited to customers receiving this email. |
Members who qualify for MVP Gold 75K status via this offer are not eligible to receive the 50,000 bonus miles awarded to those who earn MVP Gold 75K status. |
Originally Posted by Finkface
(Post 33573425)
Unless you are Canadian. Then your status is extended until Dec. 31, 2021. This annoys me. I flew a ton this year, all leisure, all my own dime, to earn status for next year and they just give it away to everyone. Why did I bother?
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Originally Posted by jsguyrus
(Post 33573464)
Although the cc spend is limited to 20,000 eqm and only two months in duration, I hope this doesn’t become a regular thing. This will lead to a flood of new elites who may barely fly on Alaska.
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Originally Posted by azepine00
(Post 33573809)
In case someone missed this part like i did on my first pass of that email...
Ok, I missed that. And now I am confused. Does this apply to the credit card EQMs only, or also to the 50% EQM bonus on travel? And if you first qualify for MVP75 via the bonus offer(s) and then later add more EQM from regular flying, is theirs system smart enough to later credit the 50k?
Originally Posted by Eastbay1K
(Post 33573829)
Ouch. I just had an $8K ES payment post yesterday. This would have put me over to 75K sooner rather than later. :mad:
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Originally Posted by azepine00
(Post 33573809)
In case someone missed this part like i did on my first pass of that email...
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I'm US based with Alaska personal and business credit cards, but my email did not mention the credit card EQM - the bullet points were Fast Track and April 2022. I haven't credited a flight to Alaska since February 2020 (no travel during covid).
Any more data points from others that might reveal who is targeted with the credit card spend offer? |
Originally Posted by jsguyrus
(Post 33573464)
Although the cc spend is limited to 20,000 eqm and only two months in duration, I hope this doesn’t become a regular thing. This will lead to a flood of new elites who may barely fly on Alaska.
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Originally Posted by notquiteaff
(Post 33573833)
Ok, I missed that.
And now I am confused. Does this apply to the credit card EQMs only, or also to the 50% EQM bonus on travel? And if you first qualify for MVP75 via the bonus offer(s) and then later add more EQM from regular flying, is theirs system smart enough to later credit the 50k? Same. Need to do the math to see if it is worth it to do Q4 ES and some health insurance spend for MVP 100k |
Originally Posted by IggySD
(Post 33573881)
If they barely fly on Alaska what does it matter? The chances of them impacting you (or anyone else really) are minimal.
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Originally Posted by azepine00
(Post 33573913)
well they are not saying anything about limiting 100K benefits (whatever they are) if you get there with cc spend so hit 80+k traditional way and supplement the rest by cc..
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Originally Posted by jsguyrus
(Post 33573464)
Although the cc spend is limited to 20,000 eqm and only two months in duration, I hope this doesn’t become a regular thing. This will lead to a flood of new elites who may barely fly on Alaska.
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Originally Posted by navydevildoc
(Post 33573609)
Members who qualify for MVP Gold 75K status via this offer are not eligible to receive the 50,000 bonus miles awarded to those who earn MVP Gold 75K status.
Getting a bit aggressive: Fly another 10k in 2021, spend $20k on credit card for 100k status :eek: not sure the incremental bennies (25% more miles, upgrade priority) justify. |
Originally Posted by IggySD
(Post 33573881)
If they barely fly on Alaska what does it matter? The chances of them impacting you (or anyone else really) are minimal.
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Thank you AS!
This Canadian 75K is grateful. Many folks who probably have lost the reason to stay loyal would definitely think twice next year and will more than likely pay all the elite taxes there is to avoid the X fares! A small group, albeit very active on this board, will lose out, but I think a majority of AS elites have breathed a sigh of relief, especially those unfortunate souls from YYC and YEG. Take away all our EQM's, don't let them roll over, it is fine, because next year I am gonna work for 100k from the ground up!* *assuming borders open up and I don't have to take $200PCR tests whenever I go visit my pet moose. |
Wow.. Great timing AS! I had a MR booked to requalify for MVPG this weekend, which I'm now cancelling. Going to apply those funds to hitting the minimum in JAN-APR. Sweet.
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Originally Posted by PaceLaw2012
(Post 33574159)
Wow.. Great timing AS! I had a MR booked to requalify for MVPG this weekend, which I'm now cancelling. Going to apply those funds to hitting the minimum in JAN-APR. Sweet.
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Originally Posted by anteater
(Post 33574165)
The upcoming “maintain your status period in Q1 2022” feels like slap in the face to those who maintained status in 2021. I am all for granting the opportunity for those who were genuinely unable to travel, but there should be an advantage to those who gave AS business for a year.
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Anyone outside North America received extension email?
Wonder whether it will be the same as Canadians. |
There is way too much “more info to come later” in this email. What does it mean for Jan-Apr 2022? As a 75k who’s on track to renew through actual flying in 2021, I’ll be ticked if they have some easy “take a few flights” challenge.
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Originally Posted by BayAreaTrvler
(Post 33574286)
There is way too much “more info to come later” in this email. What does it mean for Jan-Apr 2022? As a 75k who’s on track to renew through actual flying in 2021, I’ll be ticked if they have some easy “take a few flights” challenge.
ex: https://www.alaskaair.com/promo/AS2170
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Originally Posted by navydevildoc
(Post 33573609)
Legalese at the bottom:
**Qualified members can earn 2,500 elite-qualifying miles (maximum of 20,000) that count toward elite status qualification if they make any combination of purchase transactions totaling at least $2,500 (exclusive of any fees, including the annual fee, returns and adjustments) that post to an eligible Alaska Airlines Visa card from Septem.ber 16, 202.1 through Novem.ber 15, 202.1. Purchases from different Alaska Airlines accounts cannot be combined to reach the $2,500 threshold. One individual can only earn a maximum of 20,000 elite-qualifying miles via this campaign, even if they hold multiple Alaska Airlines Visa cards. Elite-qualifying miles will be credited to your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account within the first two billing cycles after qualifying. To qualify for this offer, your credit card account must be open with active charging privileges. Bank of America is not responsible for fulfillment of this elite-qualifying miles offer and posting of miles directly to your Alaska Mileage Plan account. Elite-qualifying miles will not appear on your credit card statement. Elite-qualifying miles count toward elite status qualification only for calendar year 2021, are non-redeemable and cannot be used toward award travel. Members who qualify for MVP Gold 75K status via this offer are not eligible to receive the 50,000 bonus miles awarded to those who earn MVP Gold 75K status. All Mileage Plan terms and conditions apply. This one-time promotion is limited to customers receiving this email. |
Originally Posted by jsguyrus
(Post 33574110)
It matters because potentially you are flooded with new elites. While a few people not flying often makes no difference, a horde of new elites will make a difference. We are all vying for those two or three FC seats that are available for upgrades.
How many people do you think will qualify this way? I’d be surprised if it was more than 1000. Even if it’s 10k though, that’s got to be a statistically insignificant number of seats per day, especially if they never fly. Like Katya from Drag Race, I didn’t go to school for math but my back of the envelope calculations imply that having an upgrade stolen from a welfare MVP is closer to lottery winning territory than a common occurrence. |
Originally Posted by Finkface
(Post 33573425)
Unless you are Canadian. Then your status is extended until Dec. 31, 2021. This annoys me. I flew a ton this year, all leisure, all my own dime, to earn status for next year and they just give it away to everyone. Why did I bother?
This American-Canadian went 150 km once last summer for a two-night camping trip and otherwise has not been more than 60 km from home since the pandemic started. My home airport, YLW, is closed to international arrivals and not served by AS during the pandemic, so it would be wildly inconvenient for me to fly AS even if I were to fly. I effectively can't travel with my family because my too-young-to-be-vaccinated child would have to miss 14 days of school and I wouldn't be able to physically go to one of my work sites for 14 days if I left Canada (even the 70 km drive south to the border).* Elite status is a marketing tool, the airline trying to convince elites to continue to fly them. AS clearly wants Canadian elites to return to AS when AS resumes useful service to Canada – and anyone who wants to fly AS to Canada should want that too, since it's hard to imagine those routes being viable if AS loses most of their Canadian elites. Therefore, to me, this seems like an obvious and sensible thing for AS to do. In the meantime, the effect on those who are actually flying AS now is minimal. It's not like there are a ton of Canadian AS elites, and when they return to travelling, presumably the AS capacity to Canada (currently nearly non-existant) will also expand to effectively absorb them, so even then the impact on those who continue to fly AS through the pandemic may will be minimal. (Now, I personally lost my status in January 2020 because of reduced travel with a child coming, parental leave, a move, and a job change, so I didn't get status extended in this case. But the logic is the same.) *Whether you agree with these policies – I have some agreements and some disagreements with the details – is irrelevant to their impact on overall travel and travel to Canada on AS in particular. |
SO to confirm ANYONE with CC can get the 20k EQM spend offer? Its not targeted?
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