Basic Elite Maximizer Question
Dec 16, 2011 | 8:25 pm
#31
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: IAH & PHL
Programs: United Premier Silver
Posts: 326
660 miles after your IAH-PHL flight? I wouldn't count on anything being gifted. Look for an elite maximizer and do so quickly, the price is going to skyrocket over the next 2 weeks.
As long as you buy a refundable ticket or cancel within 24 hrs nothing to worry about.
As long as you buy a refundable ticket or cancel within 24 hrs nothing to worry about.
I checked the elite maximizer earlier and it was $398!
I will probably buy it for my return leg...I seem to recall being able to buy the miles at kiosk.
I think on my last PHL-IAH it was $145 for 1324 miles
Last edited by RockyBalboa; Dec 16, 2011 at 8:33 pm
Dec 16, 2011 | 8:39 pm
#32
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: IAD
Programs: UA Gold, Marriott Rewards - LTPP
Posts: 4,242
yes, upon completion of the IAH-PHL/PHL-IAH I will be 660 miles short.
I checked the elite maximizer earlier and it was $398!
I will probably buy it for my return leg...I seem to recall being able to buy the miles at kiosk.
I think on my last PHL-IAH it was $145 for 1324 miles
I checked the elite maximizer earlier and it was $398!
I will probably buy it for my return leg...I seem to recall being able to buy the miles at kiosk.
I think on my last PHL-IAH it was $145 for 1324 miles
Dec 16, 2011 | 11:49 pm
#33
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 4
seeking more information
seeking some more information from the experts.
I currently have 19K EQMs, 1K Flex EQM, and I have a trip coming up frpm PIT-IAH giving me about 1K EQM. Thus I will have about 21K EQM by end of the year. Now, if I buy additional miles on my ticket it costs me $135 for 4,468 (triple) miles. But my return trip is on Jan 2 from IAH to PIT.
1) if I buy these triple miles will I become Silver Elite on Continental for 2012? i.e. will these additional miles get added to my account instantly or will they be added after I complete the trip?
2) Continental is giving me an option to buy additional Elite Maximizer miles for $671. What is this option? Is it giving me a gold status or something?
Would really appreciate any information. Thanks.
I currently have 19K EQMs, 1K Flex EQM, and I have a trip coming up frpm PIT-IAH giving me about 1K EQM. Thus I will have about 21K EQM by end of the year. Now, if I buy additional miles on my ticket it costs me $135 for 4,468 (triple) miles. But my return trip is on Jan 2 from IAH to PIT.
1) if I buy these triple miles will I become Silver Elite on Continental for 2012? i.e. will these additional miles get added to my account instantly or will they be added after I complete the trip?
2) Continental is giving me an option to buy additional Elite Maximizer miles for $671. What is this option? Is it giving me a gold status or something?
Would really appreciate any information. Thanks.
Dec 16, 2011 | 11:57 pm
#34
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
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seeking some more information from the experts.
I currently have 19K EQMs, 1K Flex EQM, and I have a trip coming up frpm PIT-IAH giving me about 1K EQM. Thus I will have about 21K EQM by end of the year. Now, if I buy additional miles on my ticket it costs me $135 for 4,468 (triple) miles. But my return trip is on Jan 2 from IAH to PIT.
1) if I buy these triple miles will I become Silver Elite on Continental for 2012? i.e. will these additional miles get added to my account instantly or will they be added after I complete the trip? ...
I currently have 19K EQMs, 1K Flex EQM, and I have a trip coming up frpm PIT-IAH giving me about 1K EQM. Thus I will have about 21K EQM by end of the year. Now, if I buy additional miles on my ticket it costs me $135 for 4,468 (triple) miles. But my return trip is on Jan 2 from IAH to PIT.
1) if I buy these triple miles will I become Silver Elite on Continental for 2012? i.e. will these additional miles get added to my account instantly or will they be added after I complete the trip? ...
these are the EQMs and added to your 21K EQMs will get you Silver status for 2012.
Dec 17, 2011 | 6:26 am
#35
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 4
Dec 17, 2011 | 6:46 am
#36
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 426
Any reports on the current maximizer rate? Was only 13 cpm last weekend.
Dec 17, 2011 | 6:50 am
#37
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: IAD
Programs: UA Gold, Marriott Rewards - LTPP
Posts: 4,242
Thanks WineCountryUA. So the miles I will buy are regular miles for reward ticket and to get to Elite I need to pay almost $800. So, when people talked about getting a ticket and paying for additional miles and then cancelling the ticket in 24 hours. They mean buying the Elite Maximizer miles that cost so much more. Is this really worth it?
Dec 17, 2011 | 11:33 am
#39
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Dec 18, 2011 | 2:26 am
#40
Join Date: Dec 2011
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thanks all. really appreciate the advice and information.
Looks like I will be letting go of my 21k EQMs this year and hope to be an Elite someday so I can get free upgrades.
BTW based on the costs shown to me it appears that OnePass Maximizer is 3 cpm and Elite Maximizer is additional 15 cpm.
Looks like I will be letting go of my 21k EQMs this year and hope to be an Elite someday so I can get free upgrades.
BTW based on the costs shown to me it appears that OnePass Maximizer is 3 cpm and Elite Maximizer is additional 15 cpm.
Dec 18, 2011 | 7:13 am
#41
Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: UA Premier Exec, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 6
Was able to change my FF # from my UA # to my CO number for an existing flight during check in and was able to purchase the necessary EQMs. As long as the transfer takes place, looks like I'm in for another year. Rate was .18/mile.
Dec 18, 2011 | 2:41 pm
#42
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 426
Are you able to cancel an international ITN within 24 hrs?
Dec 18, 2011 | 2:43 pm
#43
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Dec 26, 2011 | 3:47 pm
#44
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: ORD/MDW
Posts: 23
Current Elite maximizer rate is around $0.13/mile. That puts you at $ 585 for those 4500 EQM and 2 certs. It's your choice whether that is a good value. (( Note: Elite maximizer rate will likelycontinue to increase to the end of the year))
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How to Maximize:
1) Find a flight that ihas a true miage equal to or just over the number of EQM you need. ((A r/t with about 2,250 miles each way))
2) Book the flight. You can either do a fully refundable fare so you have time to subsequently cancel *or* you can be sure to cancel within 24 hours. You are NOT planning on actually flying this flight...so be sure you do this in a way that you don't get hit for any fees....either fully refundable or within 24hours.
3) Now go to your home page and find the flight in your reservation.
4) "View" the flight
5) On this page there will be an option of "buy extra miles for this trip" ... choose that option
6) Click the "purchase double miles" tab. This will produce an additional (invisible until this point) called "add elite maximizer". ...click it.
7) Buy the EQM.
8) The EQM will now shortly appear in your Continental account.
9) Cancel the flight.
...... profit.
Good luck.
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How to Maximize:
1) Find a flight that ihas a true miage equal to or just over the number of EQM you need. ((A r/t with about 2,250 miles each way))
2) Book the flight. You can either do a fully refundable fare so you have time to subsequently cancel *or* you can be sure to cancel within 24 hours. You are NOT planning on actually flying this flight...so be sure you do this in a way that you don't get hit for any fees....either fully refundable or within 24hours.
3) Now go to your home page and find the flight in your reservation.
4) "View" the flight
5) On this page there will be an option of "buy extra miles for this trip" ... choose that option
6) Click the "purchase double miles" tab. This will produce an additional (invisible until this point) called "add elite maximizer". ...click it.
7) Buy the EQM.
8) The EQM will now shortly appear in your Continental account.
9) Cancel the flight.
...... profit.
Good luck.
Dec 26, 2011 | 11:26 pm
#45
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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yes
if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, there is no penalty for cancelling a non-refundable fare.
However to select refundable fares is an advance search option ("Unrestricted Fare") when searching for fares.
if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, there is no penalty for cancelling a non-refundable fare.
However to select refundable fares is an advance search option ("Unrestricted Fare") when searching for fares.