LP level question - advice needed
Mar 24, 2024, 10:47 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AA EXP2M, DL 1MM DM ext, UA PP <=> HH G/Marr PE/Hyatt G/IHG P FT RA ( Recovering Addict)
Posts: 4,596
LP level question - advice needed
I hit 250k LPs with some judicious spend pushing me over.
Options - 2 SWUs or 30k milex x2 choices = 4 SWUs / 60k miles / 2 choices of Gold
I signed up for the Alaska challenge as a DM on Delta - I have 6 upgrades on AS (which can be used on AS/AA)
I already have 2 SWUs from 175k
How easy are SWU to use ?- Should I just take the miles and run?
I have been on DL and UA more recently though I do go cross country on AA as well if upgrade space is open
DL has made it easy to confirm my GUCs and RUCs at booking even with a 1 stop (I find via DTW better than ATL)
US almost always wait lists my plus points (and when I run out I have a friend who gives me more)
Options - 2 SWUs or 30k milex x2 choices = 4 SWUs / 60k miles / 2 choices of Gold
I signed up for the Alaska challenge as a DM on Delta - I have 6 upgrades on AS (which can be used on AS/AA)
I already have 2 SWUs from 175k
How easy are SWU to use ?- Should I just take the miles and run?
I have been on DL and UA more recently though I do go cross country on AA as well if upgrade space is open
DL has made it easy to confirm my GUCs and RUCs at booking even with a 1 stop (I find via DTW better than ATL)
US almost always wait lists my plus points (and when I run out I have a friend who gives me more)
Mar 24, 2024, 11:42 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: Bonvoy ambassador - lifetime plat / Hilton diamond / hyatt globalist / AA CK baby!
Posts: 896
I have had dozens of SWU over the years. My first time using them i made the mistake of just booking any flight and then applying the swu. i got lucky and it was confirmed at boarding. The thing is once you have SWU in your wallet you can see what inventory is confirmable at booking for a SWU. if you have flexibility on your travel dates, then this is the way to go. I NEVER ONCE missed using a SWU this way. so now the issue is how do you fly? If you fly a lot to europe as an example (or other expensive tickets) you can buy $500 of $1000 tickets in coach and confirm in business at the time of booking. thats a value of $3k easily. SWU are a no brainer.
Mar 24, 2024, 11:46 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: JFK/LGA
Programs: AA EXP/5 MM, BA Blue Bayou, HH LT Diamond
Posts: 5,828
I took the SWUs. I cant recall a time where i wanted to use one and was unable. And in >20 years of playing this game only once did I have some leftover that were going to expire (which i donated on here.)
Mar 24, 2024, 3:46 pm
#4
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 538
I NEVER ONCE missed using a SWU this way. so now the issue is how do you fly? If you fly a lot to europe as an example (or other expensive tickets) you can buy $500 of $1000 tickets in coach and confirm in business at the time of booking. thats a value of $3k easily. SWU are a no brainer.
