Is CO's OP program worth it?
Jul 18, 2001 | 2:17 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Columbus, OH
Programs: AA-EXP 3MM, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 582
Is CO's OP program worth it?
In my new job I will be travelling rather frequently. I am based out of Columbus OH, so connections will always be a must. I would like to know if One Pass is worth joining over AA or UA? Any insight would be much appreciated.
Jul 18, 2001 | 3:07 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,085
as everyone here will probably also say, 
you really have to take into account the destinations you'll be flying to primarily; are you a segments or a miles person?; how often will you be flying; domestic or international?; It never hurts to join as many airline programs as you like - it's just that you have to strategically concentrate your travel onto only one or two airlines.
CMH is a hub for america west - I'm not a big HP fan right now, but they are a CO partner and perhaps some other HP loyals here can shed light into how their CMH operation is.
you really have to take into account the destinations you'll be flying to primarily; are you a segments or a miles person?; how often will you be flying; domestic or international?; It never hurts to join as many airline programs as you like - it's just that you have to strategically concentrate your travel onto only one or two airlines.
CMH is a hub for america west - I'm not a big HP fan right now, but they are a CO partner and perhaps some other HP loyals here can shed light into how their CMH operation is.
Jul 18, 2001 | 3:28 pm
#3
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Houston, TX , CO PLT
Posts: 189
GeneCMH,
Welcome to FT, and specifically the CO forum.
I believe that when selecting a FF program and 'airline of choice', there are several key items to evaluate:
1)Upgrade policies, specifically international AND domestic, as compared to the amount of international and domestic travel I expect to complete.
2)Location, location, location, and, oh yeah, destination, destination, destination. Where do I live, and where do I expect to be going?
3)How many total status miles per year do I expect to fly (or segments).
I travel strictly US domestic, at least 75k miles per year, on almost exclusively deeply discounted fares, out of Houston, a CO hub. Under those conditions, unless CO were to make significant negative changes to their domestic upgrade policy, I cannot see myself changing loyalties. I haven't flown coach (except with the family) in over a year, and really enjoy the level of customer service I receive from Continental.
As jetsetter pointed out, CMH is a hub for HP, who is currently a partner with CO. In that situation, though, I would probably join CO over HP, as NW is a partner of CO (giving me more options), but NOT a partner of HPs.
Again, I would take into consideration the amount and type of travel. Even being in CMH, if I were going to travel primarily international, I would seriously look at another carrier. But, if I were going to travel at least 50k miles per year, primarily US domestic, it definitely would be CO for me.
Hope that helps.
Mike
[This message has been edited by mws (edited 07-18-2001).]
Welcome to FT, and specifically the CO forum.
I believe that when selecting a FF program and 'airline of choice', there are several key items to evaluate:
1)Upgrade policies, specifically international AND domestic, as compared to the amount of international and domestic travel I expect to complete.
2)Location, location, location, and, oh yeah, destination, destination, destination. Where do I live, and where do I expect to be going?
3)How many total status miles per year do I expect to fly (or segments).
I travel strictly US domestic, at least 75k miles per year, on almost exclusively deeply discounted fares, out of Houston, a CO hub. Under those conditions, unless CO were to make significant negative changes to their domestic upgrade policy, I cannot see myself changing loyalties. I haven't flown coach (except with the family) in over a year, and really enjoy the level of customer service I receive from Continental.
As jetsetter pointed out, CMH is a hub for HP, who is currently a partner with CO. In that situation, though, I would probably join CO over HP, as NW is a partner of CO (giving me more options), but NOT a partner of HPs.
Again, I would take into consideration the amount and type of travel. Even being in CMH, if I were going to travel primarily international, I would seriously look at another carrier. But, if I were going to travel at least 50k miles per year, primarily US domestic, it definitely would be CO for me.
Hope that helps.
Mike
[This message has been edited by mws (edited 07-18-2001).]
Jul 18, 2001 | 3:35 pm
#4
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: New York
Posts: 2,115
As I've said many time before, when looking at features of various program, remember
"you're mileage may vary"
Seriously, I suggest you check out
http://www.webflyer.com/@reviews/
It has reviews of different programs, you can compare features and make an educated decision.
"you're mileage may vary"
Seriously, I suggest you check out
http://www.webflyer.com/@reviews/
It has reviews of different programs, you can compare features and make an educated decision.
Jul 19, 2001 | 11:12 pm
#5
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Sugar Land,Texas USA
Posts: 4,889
I always say that when you are traveling.... always always join Mileage programs.
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