Should I switch my program?
Nov 6, 2018 | 4:16 am
#16
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: HKG
Programs: A3, TK *G; JL JGC; SPG,Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,952
While I think, it is possible to become OWE with some USD 3.5 - 4K, you certainly will need to be very, very lucky with your bookings.
For example, MH does does every now and then crazy mile earnings. Last month, they did have a week to earn triple miles: Book that week, fly before March 2019 and get triple miles. That way, a LH return in J from an el cheapo origin would earn you some 75K miles. Add some MH SH flights, maybe redirect some CX points there, and you have your OWE.
Though, that is a real exception, it's not that easy ......
For example, MH does does every now and then crazy mile earnings. Last month, they did have a week to earn triple miles: Book that week, fly before March 2019 and get triple miles. That way, a LH return in J from an el cheapo origin would earn you some 75K miles. Add some MH SH flights, maybe redirect some CX points there, and you have your OWE.
Though, that is a real exception, it's not that easy ......
Nov 8, 2018 | 1:22 am
#18
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: AA Plat, MPC Silver, IHG Platinum
Posts: 119
1)Yes. Regardless of status, op-up for ex-US flights are YMMV: route, time and load, only CX knows.
I am MPC Silver and AA gold. I had booked my flights via cathay. I decided to bank those on AA. So, during checking, I requested to put AA FF number instead of MPC number. I checked in inside, at the gate, as I had flown domestically and didn't want to out and do the security again. A while later, they were able to print me the boarding pass and I was upgraded from PE(Y) to Business class (J?).
My flight was LAX-HKG.
Nov 8, 2018 | 2:33 am
#20
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 7,220
Just as a data point:
I am MPC Silver and AA gold. I had booked my flights via cathay. I decided to bank those on AA. So, during checking, I requested to put AA FF number instead of MPC number. I checked in inside, at the gate, as I had flown domestically and didn't want to out and do the security again. A while later, they were able to print me the boarding pass and I was upgraded from PE(Y) to Business class (J?).
My flight was LAX-HKG.
I am MPC Silver and AA gold. I had booked my flights via cathay. I decided to bank those on AA. So, during checking, I requested to put AA FF number instead of MPC number. I checked in inside, at the gate, as I had flown domestically and didn't want to out and do the security again. A while later, they were able to print me the boarding pass and I was upgraded from PE(Y) to Business class (J?).
My flight was LAX-HKG.
Nov 8, 2018 | 3:55 pm
#21
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: AA Plat, MPC Silver, IHG Platinum
Posts: 119
Sorry, I my booking was premium economy 'E', not Y. I have never booked in W yet, I typically get E or R ticket.
Nov 9, 2018 | 11:47 am
#22
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 7,220
Nov 9, 2018 | 2:42 pm
#23
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: New York
Programs: AA, CX, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,484
I agree! Great advice from you as well.
I think BA is really the solution here with relatives in UK and also possible relocation to Europe after 2-3 years. With an achievable program in my budget and convenient outflying flights from YYZ is definitely encouraging. On top of all that I should start building my Lifetime status with BA before I return to MPC, which is a true value there!
My question now is how should I play with my MPC, should I complete my points to renew my SL and put it on holiday mode? Or dump my club points and focus all my contribution to BAEC?
My upcoming flight plans according to BEAC points:
My next 8 flights will be put me right on Gold with the spending of $6664. It's well worth it and I'll be OWE in less than 2 months! Just wow.
Same flight plans towards MPC:
I will be a few points off before GO
I guess the answer is clear, certainly going with BA and see ya later MPC.
I think BA is really the solution here with relatives in UK and also possible relocation to Europe after 2-3 years. With an achievable program in my budget and convenient outflying flights from YYZ is definitely encouraging. On top of all that I should start building my Lifetime status with BA before I return to MPC, which is a true value there!
My question now is how should I play with my MPC, should I complete my points to renew my SL and put it on holiday mode? Or dump my club points and focus all my contribution to BAEC?
My upcoming flight plans according to BEAC points:
My next 8 flights will be put me right on Gold with the spending of $6664. It's well worth it and I'll be OWE in less than 2 months! Just wow.
Same flight plans towards MPC:
I will be a few points off before GO
I guess the answer is clear, certainly going with BA and see ya later MPC.
Just as a data point:
I am MPC Silver and AA gold. I had booked my flights via cathay. I decided to bank those on AA. So, during checking, I requested to put AA FF number instead of MPC number. I checked in inside, at the gate, as I had flown domestically and didn't want to out and do the security again. A while later, they were able to print me the boarding pass and I was upgraded from PE(Y) to Business class (J?).
My flight was LAX-HKG.
I am MPC Silver and AA gold. I had booked my flights via cathay. I decided to bank those on AA. So, during checking, I requested to put AA FF number instead of MPC number. I checked in inside, at the gate, as I had flown domestically and didn't want to out and do the security again. A while later, they were able to print me the boarding pass and I was upgraded from PE(Y) to Business class (J?).
My flight was LAX-HKG.
Nov 9, 2018 | 4:43 pm
#24
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: AA Plat, MPC Silver, IHG Platinum
Posts: 119