Is CX DM more prestigious than other OWE
Oct 16, 2017, 10:25 pm
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Is CX DM more prestigious than other OWE
CX DM is known to be one of the harder programs to attain top tier status (ie emerald) with higher spend requirements.
and I have heard it does increase your social prestige if you say "I am a CX DM" versus say a "AA (or name whatever other OW program) EXP"?
Why?
and I have heard it does increase your social prestige if you say "I am a CX DM" versus say a "AA (or name whatever other OW program) EXP"?
Why?
Oct 17, 2017, 12:57 am
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I think the only people who really care are CX DMs. Like other OWE statuses, there are benefits the home airline gives only to you. There are no additional benefits that CX DM earns from other OW carriers. So, I think no one, certainly not the airlines, really cares.
Oct 17, 2017, 1:45 am
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Agreed, though in terms of 'secret' tiers DM+ does have a benefit that I would love to have which is accessing lounges regardless of airline flown (though I would never willingly give CX enough of my own money just to reach this).
Oct 17, 2017, 1:57 am
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The above post makes me want to rephrase this question...Is DM1600 more prestigious than DM? Is DMP more prestigious than DM1600? Is IN more prestigious than DMP? 
Oct 17, 2017, 2:00 am
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In reality, for someone that flies CX mostly, being DM will get you a lot of perks that can't be replicated by OWE - much better handling during IRROPS, 3888, upgrades at 1600, clearing and releasing from WL, op up, unpublished milestone/birthday upgrades, pre upgrades during OLCI, event invitations......
Whether this makes it flashy...YMMV I guess
Oct 17, 2017, 2:01 am
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Oct 17, 2017, 2:02 am
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Oct 17, 2017, 2:03 am
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In reality, for someone that flies CX mostly, being DM will get you a lot of perks that can't be replicated by OWE - much better handling during IRROPS, 3888, upgrades at 1600, clearing and releasing from WL, op up, unpublished milestone/birthday upgrades, pre upgrades during OLCI, event invitations......
Whether this makes it flashy...YMMV I guess
Oct 17, 2017, 2:04 am
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Oct 17, 2017, 2:06 am
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