Chances of Gold status renewal 10 club points short?
Dec 24, 2023 | 6:33 am
#1
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Chances of Gold status renewal 10 club points short?
Cathay has been more than generous with renewing my status the last few years. I find myself 10 club points short of Gold status renewal as of 12/31/2023 (with a flight the very next day as I’m traveling over New Year’s!! And another in 2 months).
What are the chances of Cathay renewing my status yet again? I haven’t actually flown Cathay metal since 2019 but have been flying OneWorld partner flights crediting to Cathay.
Thanks in advance!
What are the chances of Cathay renewing my status yet again? I haven’t actually flown Cathay metal since 2019 but have been flying OneWorld partner flights crediting to Cathay.
Thanks in advance!
Dec 24, 2023 | 3:43 pm
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Cathay has been more than generous with renewing my status the last few years. I find myself 10 club points short of Gold status renewal as of 12/31/2023 (with a flight the very next day as I’m traveling over New Year’s!! And another in 2 months).
What are the chances of Cathay renewing my status yet again? I haven’t actually flown Cathay metal since 2019 but have been flying OneWorld partner flights crediting to Cathay.
Thanks in advance!
What are the chances of Cathay renewing my status yet again? I haven’t actually flown Cathay metal since 2019 but have been flying OneWorld partner flights crediting to Cathay.
Thanks in advance!
Dec 25, 2023 | 6:33 am
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Dec 25, 2023 | 8:32 am
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If you will end the year @590SP it might be worthwhile to look for a short flight to get that 10SP to qualify for this bonus, a "mileage run".
Dec 25, 2023 | 9:58 am
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Thank you, I did! I don’t think I can at this late stage, if only I had paid attention sooner. I have a trip coming up over new year’s, 60 club pts each way so I’ll be at 590 on Dec 31 and 650 Jan 1. Just missing the cut off <facepalm>. My other thought is to start accumulating to QR after Jan 1 since it seems that qualification for QR Gold/One World Sapphire is only 300 Q points. I haven’t looked closely so I’m sure it’s not 1-1 with CX but seems pretty close.
Dec 28, 2023 | 4:55 pm
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thank you! I’m based in NYC and already have a trip planned over new years, the one that would take me to 590 club points. Poor planning on my part! I was more focused on getting to Bonvoy Titanium and wasn’t paying attention to my Cathay situation. My fault 😭😭
Dec 28, 2023 | 8:39 pm
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AA NYC ALBANY RT WOULD NET 10 CX SP to hit the 600
Dec 30, 2023 | 10:52 am
#12
Join Date: Jul 2004
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I was sitting at 570 club points and decided to do a mileage run today (Dec 30) to top it up to 600. However, I just checked my account and saw it is already renewed and balance is reset to zero. Does it mean my effort is futile?
Dec 30, 2023 | 12:40 pm
#13
Join Date: Dec 2023
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Have they renewed your status? If so, you might as well remove FFP at the gates and claim retro credit next week, giving you a boost for ‘24.
Dec 31, 2023 | 12:20 am
#14
Join Date: Mar 2004
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You are fine with 590 to renew Gold as long as you've flown at least one sector with Cathay.