AS, take me back!
Mar 20, 2003, 12:09 pm
#1
Used to be Sydneysider
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: CPH
Programs: AS MVP/Gold (and 75K aspirant)
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AS, take me back!
Well, with all the changes going on in OneWorld at the moment (BA redemptions trebling, 25% miles for discount coach fares after July 1) it's very nice to return to AS MVP/Gold. Unlimited upgrades, 50K threshold bonus @ 75K flown, and new redemption partner CX!
Hopefully AS won't follow the industry 'lead' with the devaluations of both miles and benefits. In the meantime, thank you Alaska Airlines for a great Mileage Plan!
Hopefully AS won't follow the industry 'lead' with the devaluations of both miles and benefits. In the meantime, thank you Alaska Airlines for a great Mileage Plan!
Mar 20, 2003, 1:23 pm
#2
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
Programs: Jumbo mas
Posts: 38,654
There already were some I believe just over a year ago but they weren't the shockers like other programs. Some of the partner awards had a large % increase for redemption, and upgraded flights no longer get class of service bonus. However, MVP Gold Q miles went down. All in all, I consider my MVP Gold to be very valuable right now.
Mar 20, 2003, 3:11 pm
#3
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Programs: AC 75K, Hertz President’s Circle, Accor Gold, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Eastbay1K:
and upgraded flights no longer get class of service bonus</font>
and upgraded flights no longer get class of service bonus</font>
I agree Mileage Plan is an excellent program and Alaska/Horizon excellent carriers. I feel appreciated by both which is not something I have ever felt with Air Canada (but was appreciated by Canadian - R.I.P.)
Mar 21, 2003, 1:19 am
#4
Used to be Sydneysider
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Eastbay1K:
There already were some I believe just over a year ago but they weren't the shockers like other programs. Some of the partner awards had a large % increase for redemption, and upgraded flights no longer get class of service bonus. However, MVP Gold Q miles went down. All in all, I consider my MVP Gold to be very valuable right now.</font>
There already were some I believe just over a year ago but they weren't the shockers like other programs. Some of the partner awards had a large % increase for redemption, and upgraded flights no longer get class of service bonus. However, MVP Gold Q miles went down. All in all, I consider my MVP Gold to be very valuable right now.</font>
I am just hoping that the BA awards don't go up again (commensurately with BAEC-NA). Right now it's 150K for long-haul F anywhere via LHR. BAEC is now charging in excess of 300K for West Coast-SYD in F.
Mar 22, 2003, 12:29 am
#6
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by aussieinsf:
I wouldn't have thought there would be many takers on BA from West Coast USA to SYD given the trip time approaching 36 hours....</font>
I wouldn't have thought there would be many takers on BA from West Coast USA to SYD given the trip time approaching 36 hours....</font>