Mileathon Question
Sep 18, 2006 | 7:56 am
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Mileathon Question
I did a search but could not find an answer this.
I was fortunate enough to get targeted for Mileathon this time around. Here is the question I have. The "race" is from Oct 1-Jan 31. So, does that mean if I book a ticket today for travel Oct 4-6, that trip does not count? Or, if I book a ticket Oct 1 for travel next March, that trip does not count? Do I have to both book and fly within the Oct 1-Jan 31 time frame?
I have currently have 5 booked trips between those dates already, so I am hoping they count. Otherwise, I wil have to get busy flying some more!
I was fortunate enough to get targeted for Mileathon this time around. Here is the question I have. The "race" is from Oct 1-Jan 31. So, does that mean if I book a ticket today for travel Oct 4-6, that trip does not count? Or, if I book a ticket Oct 1 for travel next March, that trip does not count? Do I have to both book and fly within the Oct 1-Jan 31 time frame?
I have currently have 5 booked trips between those dates already, so I am hoping they count. Otherwise, I wil have to get busy flying some more!
Sep 18, 2006 | 8:33 am
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I emailed the exact question to CO yesterday. I'll post their reply when I get it. I've got several trips planned for October and would like to book them now, though I'm willing to wait until 10/1 to "purchase" them if that's what it has to be, but it does seem silly. Everything says the credit will post after the flights are flown, which leads me to believe they're not keeping up with the actual purchase date. We shall see....
Sep 18, 2006 | 9:43 am
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Originally Posted by COmciUA
I was fortunate enough to get targeted for Mileathon this time around. Here is the question I have. The "race" is from Oct 1-Jan 31. So, does that mean if I book a ticket today for travel Oct 4-6, that trip does not count? Or, if I book a ticket Oct 1 for travel next March, that trip does not count? Do I have to both book and fly within the Oct 1-Jan 31 time frame?
Sep 18, 2006 | 9:52 am
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Originally Posted by CO Insider
Thanks for your question, COmciUA...As long as your travel is completed within this timeframe, there will be no issue with your Mileathon credit. This is regardless of when your tickets were actually purchased.
I've got a few "full fare" flights over the next few months (booked before the 10/1 start date)
Sep 18, 2006 | 9:56 am
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Originally Posted by CO Insider
Thanks for your question, COmciUA. The Oct 1-Jan 31 Mileathon validity period applies to your dates of travel. As long as your travel is completed within this timeframe, there will be no issue with your Mileathon credit. This is regardless of when your tickets were actually purchased.
Thanks Scott!
Sep 18, 2006 | 11:36 am
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This is great news. I have a few trips planned for this fall that I already purchased tickets for.
Another question.
One of those tickets is a combined discounted Y and discounted BF (z). How many points will I get for that?
Another question.
One of those tickets is a combined discounted Y and discounted BF (z). How many points will I get for that?
Sep 18, 2006 | 2:06 pm
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Originally Posted by CO Insider
Thanks for your question, COmciUA. The Oct 1-Jan 31 Mileathon validity period applies to your dates of travel. As long as your travel is completed within this timeframe, there will be no issue with your Mileathon credit. This is regardless of when your tickets were actually purchased.
Sep 18, 2006 | 2:11 pm
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That's good news...now how do I get targeted for this promotion? 
Sep 18, 2006 | 2:40 pm
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Originally Posted by Mary2e
This is great news. I have a few trips planned for this fall that I already purchased tickets for.
Another question.
One of those tickets is a combined discounted Y and discounted BF (z). How many points will I get for that?
Another question.
One of those tickets is a combined discounted Y and discounted BF (z). How many points will I get for that?
Sep 18, 2006 | 2:59 pm
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One Pass Select Bias?
I didn't get the mileathon promotion invitation but my fiancee did, with the same mailing address. I'm Plat for 2007 already but she's only Gold and unlikely to make Plat next year. I assume they're trying to get her to fly more.
I wonder if you're already registered for OnePass Select they would disqualify you for Mileathon? Too much potential for double dipping on points.
I wonder if you're already registered for OnePass Select they would disqualify you for Mileathon? Too much potential for double dipping on points.
Sep 19, 2006 | 7:51 am
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Originally Posted by CO Insider
Good question, Mary2e. For roundtrip tickets booked in multiple classes of service, you'll actually earn the credit amount for the highest paid class of service in that reservation. This means in your example (discounted coach in one direction, Z Class in the other), you'll earn the D/Z Class credit, which is 10 credits for your first activity and 6 credits for each repetition.
Sep 19, 2006 | 8:33 pm
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okay, so my Mileathon says 200 credits = 100K miles or $2000 credit in the continental shopping.
anyone figured out how to spend $2000 to get 200 credits??
what is the cheapeast domestic A fare on CO?
anyone figured out how to spend $2000 to get 200 credits??
what is the cheapeast domestic A fare on CO?
Sep 19, 2006 | 8:34 pm
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Originally Posted by MilesToGoBeforeISleep
okay, so my Mileathon says 200 credits = 100K miles or $2000 credit in the continental shopping.
anyone figured out how to spend $2000 to get 200 credits??
what is the cheapeast domestic A/J/D fare on CO?
anyone figured out how to spend $2000 to get 200 credits??
what is the cheapeast domestic A/J/D fare on CO?
Sep 19, 2006 | 8:43 pm
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Originally Posted by MilesToGoBeforeISleep
okay, so my Mileathon says 200 credits = 100K miles or $2000 credit in the continental shopping.
anyone figured out how to spend $2000 to get 200 credits??
what is the cheapeast domestic A fare on CO?
anyone figured out how to spend $2000 to get 200 credits??
what is the cheapeast domestic A fare on CO?
Anyone got any of those dirt cheap HSV-ANC H fares to use with this?
Sep 19, 2006 | 9:37 pm
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no mileathon for me, again 