Chose Your Reward for 150k EQMs Email Today (2 Dec 2019)
Dec 2, 2019, 4:30 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,511
Chose Your Reward for 150k EQMs Email Today (2 Dec 2019)
I thought you just got 2 additional SWUs @ 150k EQMS. But I just got an email telling me I had to choose a reward for crossing this threshold.
Is this new?
Is this new?
Dec 2, 2019, 4:41 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: CLT
Programs: AA EXP, 2 Million Miler
Posts: 821
Dec 2, 2019, 4:57 pm
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,511
Dec 6, 2019, 3:34 pm
#4
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: UA 1K and PP, AA PPro (3MM, former CK), Marriott Ambassador and LTT, Uber One
Posts: 1,348
It is true you have a year to decide, but note that the gift of status ends at the same time no matter when you make the choice -- so if you plan to select that option, you should probably do so as soon as possible.
Dec 6, 2019, 3:46 pm
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,511
I would only choose either the SWUs or the miles.
I need to figure out my vacations first.
Dec 7, 2019, 11:05 am
#6
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,904
Advice on EXP Loyalty Gift
There is probably a thread but I can't locate it.
Just made 150,000 EQM for the year.
I'm not gifting anyone Gold.
Should I take 40,000 or 2 systemwides?
I find systemwides pretty useless most of the time unless I'm incredibly flexible on date and destination and by that I mean let's pick when and where we can use our systemwide upgrades to Europe and plan our trip around that.
It never seems to be available when there is a school holiday so we never get to take advantage of a low fare ticket with an upgrade at time of booking.
That said, I've never not cleared though I don't enjoy/appreciate waiting until 72 hours or less to clear the waitlist.
I do use my miles for partner redemptions in premium cabins - at least I try to - on QF/CX and avoid the BA taxes. I don't object to AA business but their availability is quite limited unless one is extremely lucky.
Just made 150,000 EQM for the year.
I'm not gifting anyone Gold.
Should I take 40,000 or 2 systemwides?
I find systemwides pretty useless most of the time unless I'm incredibly flexible on date and destination and by that I mean let's pick when and where we can use our systemwide upgrades to Europe and plan our trip around that.
It never seems to be available when there is a school holiday so we never get to take advantage of a low fare ticket with an upgrade at time of booking.
That said, I've never not cleared though I don't enjoy/appreciate waiting until 72 hours or less to clear the waitlist.
I do use my miles for partner redemptions in premium cabins - at least I try to - on QF/CX and avoid the BA taxes. I don't object to AA business but their availability is quite limited unless one is extremely lucky.
Dec 7, 2019, 12:21 pm
#7
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: KHOU/KIAH
Programs: AA EXP | Marriott Bonvoy Titanium| Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 11,252
True, except by having time, one can wait until their plans shake out and flex. If the opportunity comes up to use 2 more SWUs, then pick that or otherwise one can grab the miles as a fallback.
Dec 7, 2019, 7:24 pm
#8
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,413
Miles don't expire but the SWUs do, so that would be something to consider later in the year.