2001 Elite Credentials...
Feb 17, 2001 | 3:16 pm
#31
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Posts: 4,952
Have any Silver status members received kits yet?
Feb 17, 2001 | 5:32 pm
#32
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 7
I just received my Platinum Elite materials this week; not many changes worth noting. When will CO recognize the top Platinums and that "not all Platinums are created equal?" In 2000, I had 159 segments and 152,000 miles. I feel CO should have an Executive Platinum level that recognizes individuals who have qualified on BOTH segments and miles. Perhaps this subset could have a 7-day window on automatic upgrades.
Also, I've noticed that the Y-upgrades are now more costly in many markets because CO has inserted 3-day advance fares at the old Y price level and now charges an extra $50 each way to get to the Y (upgradable) level. This is extortion, in my view, and an insult when many of the 3-day fares RT that I fly are already about $1800.
CO Marketing and Yield Management should not get too cute with their pricing strategies; I can fly coach on any airline.
Thoughts?
Also, I've noticed that the Y-upgrades are now more costly in many markets because CO has inserted 3-day advance fares at the old Y price level and now charges an extra $50 each way to get to the Y (upgradable) level. This is extortion, in my view, and an insult when many of the 3-day fares RT that I fly are already about $1800.
CO Marketing and Yield Management should not get too cute with their pricing strategies; I can fly coach on any airline.
Thoughts?
Feb 18, 2001 | 5:55 am
#33
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Houston, Texas, TEXAS
Posts: 1,510
COPlatElite,
Welcome to the CO forum. Your segs and miles are impressive. However, you are "preaching to the choir" with your threat to fly coach on another airline.
Welcome to the CO forum. Your segs and miles are impressive. However, you are "preaching to the choir" with your threat to fly coach on another airline.
Feb 18, 2001 | 8:53 am
#34
Senior Moderator; Moderator, Flyertalk Cares
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Fulltime travel/mostly Europe
Programs: UA 1.7 MM;; Accor & Marriott Pt; Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 17,927
Tute84 wrote:
This may not be the case. Not all mail is forwarded. It depends on if there are other instructions from the sender on the envelope - such as Do Not Forward.
I moved about a year ago and NONE of my frequent flier materials or hotel program statements were forwarded and I remember reading a Jane Bryant Quinn column once that said frequent flier materials are never forwarded.
To be safe, change your address with the programs you're in as soon as possible.
The USPS has standard forwarding when you change addresses/move for free for a few weeks. Just go to your local post office, ask for a change of address kit, and everything will be all set. Your elite package will be forwarded like any other piece of mail.
I moved about a year ago and NONE of my frequent flier materials or hotel program statements were forwarded and I remember reading a Jane Bryant Quinn column once that said frequent flier materials are never forwarded.
To be safe, change your address with the programs you're in as soon as possible.
Feb 18, 2001 | 9:06 am
#35
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: In protest of Flyertalk's uncalledfor censoring of my point of view, I cancelled my InsideFlyer subscription. So long, and thanks for everything.
Posts: 3,325
Feb 18, 2001 | 11:53 am
#36
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: EWR
Posts: 899
I received my Gold Elite package in the mail last week. I live in Houston, so I assume it got here a little quicker than most other people around the country.
The gold elites only get a $75 gift certificate from Ashford, a "Fast Track" to Hilton HHonors VIP certificate, a Starwood Guest certificate coupon...also buried is 2 presidents club coupons (they are hidden behind a Join the Presidents Club pamphlet)...some of the other platinums may not have noticed it...don't throw it away without looking thru everything carefully.
Also I liked the new Gold luggage tag. Hope this is helpful.
The gold elites only get a $75 gift certificate from Ashford, a "Fast Track" to Hilton HHonors VIP certificate, a Starwood Guest certificate coupon...also buried is 2 presidents club coupons (they are hidden behind a Join the Presidents Club pamphlet)...some of the other platinums may not have noticed it...don't throw it away without looking thru everything carefully.
Also I liked the new Gold luggage tag. Hope this is helpful.
Feb 18, 2001 | 12:04 pm
#37
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Tucson, Southern Arizona, North America, Western Hemisphere, The Earth, a small planet in the solar system. Previously OnePass Infinite Platinum Elite, now over entitled 1K
Posts: 2,293
Elites who are President's Club members don't get the club passes. I guess it's never occured to CO marketing that we might possibly want to offer passes to friends who might be potential future club members. 
Feb 18, 2001 | 1:58 pm
#38
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: FLL -> Where The Boyars Are
Programs: AA EXP 1.7 M, Hilton Gold, Hertz 5*, AARP Sophomore, 14-time Croix de Candlestick
Posts: 18,669
Reading from the USPS Mover's Guide: Mail Forwarding Facts:
The following mail will be forwarded at no charge for the period indicated:
First Class (also Priority & Express): 12 months
Newspapers and magazines: 60 days
Packages over 16 ounces: 12 months locally, charges apply out of the local area (you can ask that this class of mail not be forwarded).
NOTE: Circulars, books, catalogues and advertising mail under 16 ounces will NOT be forwarded unless requested by the mailer.
Most frequent flyer materials are sent PRESORT STANDARD (the USPS's cute name for bulk/junk mail). The official change-of-address card that the consumer sends to the postmaster does not have a place to make the above-mentioned request for bulk forwarding, so I would guess very few people take the time to personally go into their local Postal Service office to request the special forwarding.
The following mail will be forwarded at no charge for the period indicated:
First Class (also Priority & Express): 12 months
Newspapers and magazines: 60 days
Packages over 16 ounces: 12 months locally, charges apply out of the local area (you can ask that this class of mail not be forwarded).
NOTE: Circulars, books, catalogues and advertising mail under 16 ounces will NOT be forwarded unless requested by the mailer.
Most frequent flyer materials are sent PRESORT STANDARD (the USPS's cute name for bulk/junk mail). The official change-of-address card that the consumer sends to the postmaster does not have a place to make the above-mentioned request for bulk forwarding, so I would guess very few people take the time to personally go into their local Postal Service office to request the special forwarding.
Feb 18, 2001 | 6:45 pm
#39
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Houston, TX , CO PLT
Posts: 189
Old Gold,
Finally joined P Club late last year, after trying to survive on passes for the past few years. Lo and behold, I DID still receive the 2 passes in this years package.
Not sure if there is an extremely long delay in getting the info over from PClub to OP, and that is why I got them, but............
Finally joined P Club late last year, after trying to survive on passes for the past few years. Lo and behold, I DID still receive the 2 passes in this years package.
Not sure if there is an extremely long delay in getting the info over from PClub to OP, and that is why I got them, but............
Feb 19, 2001 | 7:36 pm
#40
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Posts: 182
I live in Houston and still haven't gotten my Gold Elite package (still living off the Silver card from last year after achieving Gold in December)...
My husband is wondering why I keep asking him if I have gotten anything in the mail from CO...he doesn't realize that we're all reporting our goodies to each other!
FF
My husband is wondering why I keep asking him if I have gotten anything in the mail from CO...he doesn't realize that we're all reporting our goodies to each other!
FF
Feb 19, 2001 | 8:27 pm
#41
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Tucson, Southern Arizona, North America, Western Hemisphere, The Earth, a small planet in the solar system. Previously OnePass Infinite Platinum Elite, now over entitled 1K
Posts: 2,293
I take it you haven't told your husband that you're a flyerTalker, FemaleFlyer, ...... ......that's OK, I didn't tell my wife for a long time, she thought it was a little strange at first, but now that she's met a number of the people, and thinks it's OK. 
[This message has been edited by Old Gold (edited 02-19-2001).]
......that's OK, I didn't tell my wife for a long time, she thought it was a little strange at first, but now that she's met a number of the people, and thinks it's OK. [This message has been edited by Old Gold (edited 02-19-2001).]
Feb 20, 2001 | 11:02 am
#42
Join Date: Apr 1999
Posts: 3,709
... too bad because they're good "boss-butter-uppers"
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Feb 20, 2001 | 12:02 pm
#43
Join Date: May 1999
Location: Central New Jersey
Programs: UA-Platimum 2 MM, HH-Gold, MR-Lifetime Gold, Hyatt-Discoverist
Posts: 6,238
Just got my Platinum Package yesterday, and I must say the Ashford gift certificate was a pleasant surprise. I agree, it would be a good marketing idea to give PC passes to those who are members already, to be able to pass along to 'future members'.
Feb 20, 2001 | 12:54 pm
#44
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Northeast MA, USA.
Programs: HHonors Diamond, DL Silver, TSA Harassee
Posts: 3,657
They must have found out I know Jaws! I still do not have my kit yet.
Old Gold,
After meeting me, your wife still thinks we are OK?
Old Gold,
After meeting me, your wife still thinks we are OK?
Feb 20, 2001 | 2:07 pm
#45
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Houston, TX , CO PLT
Posts: 189
I suspect it was the suave, smooth, handsome JAWS, who Mrs. Old Gold met in Houston, that led her to believe that we are all wonderful gentlemen and ladies. 