Final* HP flights
Sep 14, 2002 | 6:49 pm
#16
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 445
As long as you have some activity - you can retain HP miles for up to three years - Hotel or rental partner keeps the miles alive
Sep 15, 2002 | 1:54 am
#17
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Between SNA and ONT
Posts: 1,486
freakflyer, maybe you aren't aware of all the possibilities with HP. Any ticket booked online gets a 3,000-mile bonus. So four tickets gets you another 12,000 points. That's 24,000 points total. And on HP, a free domestic-U.S. trip is only 20,000 off-peak. They are the only airline, I believe, that still offers it at that level.
Also, part of my point is that you could make HP your No. 2 carrier or such, and thus maintain status, and probably save your company or clients a lot of money in the process.
But you are free to choose whatever airlines work best for you, and maybe HP doesn't. HP doesn't work best for me, either -- yet -- although I think I will be switching perhaps in the next year. Good travels to you.
Also, part of my point is that you could make HP your No. 2 carrier or such, and thus maintain status, and probably save your company or clients a lot of money in the process.
But you are free to choose whatever airlines work best for you, and maybe HP doesn't. HP doesn't work best for me, either -- yet -- although I think I will be switching perhaps in the next year. Good travels to you.
Sep 15, 2002 | 10:17 pm
#18
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Programs: AAdvantage EXP/1mm/Admirals,United Silver+Club (life),Marriott Titanium,Hilton & Accor Gold
Posts: 5,064
"Any ticket booked online gets a 3,000-mile bonus."
The bonus is slightly more restricted than for "any ticket booked online." Passengers must complete roundtrip flights and travel before 12/31/02.
"And on HP, a free domestic-U.S. trip is only 20,000 off-peak."
Travel within/between the Contiguous 48 US, Alaska (though HP no longer serves Alaska), and Canada is 20,000 miles all year on America West/America West Express. There is no peak/off peak requirement.
"They are the only airline, I believe, that still offers it at that level."
Alaska Airlines still offers a 20,000 mile award level.
US Airways offers a 20,000 mile offpeak award level.
[This message has been edited by TransWorldOne (edited 09-15-2002).]
The bonus is slightly more restricted than for "any ticket booked online." Passengers must complete roundtrip flights and travel before 12/31/02.
"And on HP, a free domestic-U.S. trip is only 20,000 off-peak."
Travel within/between the Contiguous 48 US, Alaska (though HP no longer serves Alaska), and Canada is 20,000 miles all year on America West/America West Express. There is no peak/off peak requirement.
"They are the only airline, I believe, that still offers it at that level."
Alaska Airlines still offers a 20,000 mile award level.
US Airways offers a 20,000 mile offpeak award level.
[This message has been edited by TransWorldOne (edited 09-15-2002).]
Sep 15, 2002 | 10:33 pm
#19
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Austin, TX -- HH Gold, CO Plt, AA Plt, Hertz 5*
Posts: 219
I took the outbound leg of my last HP flight today (AUS-BFL). The ticket agent confirmed that HP would match CO's status, but she thinks it is only until the break-up. Anyone know is this is correct?
I may or may not take it, I still havent decided who gets my non-CO western business.
I may or may not take it, I still havent decided who gets my non-CO western business.
Sep 16, 2002 | 8:09 pm
#20
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Between SNA and ONT
Posts: 1,486
Boy, TW1 sure keeps me straight! I was going to suggest getting together for a beer again sometime soon, but now I'm afraid I might mess up ordering! 
As for the 3,000-mile online booking bonus, it pretty much is an open-ended bonus. Of course, they could end it at the end of the year, but it's already been extended a few times. I think it first started in 2000.
[This message has been edited by motnot (edited 09-16-2002).]
As for the 3,000-mile online booking bonus, it pretty much is an open-ended bonus. Of course, they could end it at the end of the year, but it's already been extended a few times. I think it first started in 2000.
[This message has been edited by motnot (edited 09-16-2002).]
Sep 16, 2002 | 8:46 pm
#21
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: EWR - CO PLAT, Hilton Gold, Marriott Silver, Delta Gold
Posts: 100
In my mind, this was a major mistake for CO. I fly regularly from EWR to CA ...and more often then not use AmericaWest ... simply because they always have reasonable fares ---- usually aroun $500-1000 cheaper.
I will call AW around 12/02 and ask for comp status next year ....
CO is making several major mistakes ... my gut tells me that within 1-2 years they will be engaging in a Sunday Chapter 11 filing.
I will call AW around 12/02 and ask for comp status next year ....
CO is making several major mistakes ... my gut tells me that within 1-2 years they will be engaging in a Sunday Chapter 11 filing.
Sep 16, 2002 | 8:51 pm
#22
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
The last time I was at the America West Club I was asked: "Are you elite on America West or any other airline"
America West has shown little restraint in offering status comps.
Is it any harder to upgrade as a result?
America West has shown little restraint in offering status comps.
Is it any harder to upgrade as a result?
Sep 17, 2002 | 3:36 pm
#23
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Phoenix/Columbus
Programs: Delta Silver Medallion, United Gold, US Airways silver
Posts: 1,748
I was comped to platinum at a Presidents Club when they found out I was a Platinum WorldPerks member. Just got my card last month. I think they are hungry...