Hit goal: UA & AA lifetime midtier
Jun 19, 2006 | 12:29 pm
#1
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Location: FLL. AA PLT 2.7MM, UA Gold MM, Delta Gold Medallion & Lifetime SC, Hilton GVIP, SGP, Hertz 5 Star
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Hit goal: UA & AA lifetime midtier
Oof...oof...oof...need to catch my breath from the ridiculous push to the finish line over the past 2 months...
Well, this weekend I finally reached a longtime goal of mine: 2MM in American's AAdvantage program to go along with my 1MM in United's MileagePlus program. Now I can relax a little with AA Platinum (OW Sapphire) for life and UA Premier Executive (*A Gold) for life.
I've wondered for a while how many of us reach lifetime status in more than one FF program?
I made the conscious decision last year not to go for lifetime Platinum in AF/KL Flying Blue, despite having racked up 4 consecutive years of Plat toward the 10 required. The program just didn't seem worth 6 more years of agony (but I expect those at 7 or 8 years will see it differently).
I do kick myself for having dropped CO 15 years ago when I had 4 consecutive years of Gold... one more year of Gold would have gotten me to Infinite Platinum (under the new scheme), but I moved from NY to Chicago and United was tremendously more convenient for all my flying. Plus, CO looked like it was on the skids around then. Man, I could have had the FF trifecta! (*A-OW-ST)
However, I am very pleased with getting to these levels with UA and AA. Thanks to everyone at FlyerTalk for all the ideas, tips and encouragement it took to get here!
Well, this weekend I finally reached a longtime goal of mine: 2MM in American's AAdvantage program to go along with my 1MM in United's MileagePlus program. Now I can relax a little with AA Platinum (OW Sapphire) for life and UA Premier Executive (*A Gold) for life.
I've wondered for a while how many of us reach lifetime status in more than one FF program?
I made the conscious decision last year not to go for lifetime Platinum in AF/KL Flying Blue, despite having racked up 4 consecutive years of Plat toward the 10 required. The program just didn't seem worth 6 more years of agony (but I expect those at 7 or 8 years will see it differently).
I do kick myself for having dropped CO 15 years ago when I had 4 consecutive years of Gold... one more year of Gold would have gotten me to Infinite Platinum (under the new scheme), but I moved from NY to Chicago and United was tremendously more convenient for all my flying. Plus, CO looked like it was on the skids around then. Man, I could have had the FF trifecta! (*A-OW-ST)
However, I am very pleased with getting to these levels with UA and AA. Thanks to everyone at FlyerTalk for all the ideas, tips and encouragement it took to get here!
Jun 19, 2006 | 6:45 pm
#3
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Congratulations! I crossed both milestones (1MM on UA and 2MM on AA) within a month of each other in the spring of 2004. Thus, I completely relate to satisfaction of the accomplishment.
Last edited by SanDiego1K; Jun 19, 2006 at 9:50 pm
Jun 25, 2006 | 9:39 pm
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Location: FLL. AA PLT 2.7MM, UA Gold MM, Delta Gold Medallion & Lifetime SC, Hilton GVIP, SGP, Hertz 5 Star
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Thanks, team!
Spiff, just this weekend I was enjoying a Calvin & Hobbes books marathon with a friend and enjoyed many a Spaceman Spiff episode. Made me think of one of my favorite moderators.
Spiff, just this weekend I was enjoying a Calvin & Hobbes books marathon with a friend and enjoyed many a Spaceman Spiff episode. Made me think of one of my favorite moderators.
Jul 13, 2006 | 5:32 am
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Originally Posted by Rut Dog
Where is a good summary of lifetime elite programs?
Is AA still the only one that allows non-flying activity to count towards it?
Is AA still the only one that allows non-flying activity to count towards it?