Elite Status Help
Oct 27, 2006 | 11:37 am
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 4
Elite Status Help
After my next and last trip for 2006 I will fall short of the 25k miles required for Elite status this year. I will be traveling alot next both domestic and Internationaly next year and the elite status would be good for the bonus miles and upgrades on the domestic trips (my Company pays for BF on overseas flights).
My question; Is there anything that aside from flying to get elite status when I am this close (~500 miles)? Does Continental ever offer specials where people at 23k or 24k miles get offered elite status or offer their members to pay a fee to get there?
My question; Is there anything that aside from flying to get elite status when I am this close (~500 miles)? Does Continental ever offer specials where people at 23k or 24k miles get offered elite status or offer their members to pay a fee to get there?
Oct 27, 2006 | 11:41 am
#2
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,716
Sometimes they offer EQM's for credit card offers. I'd suggest finding the cheapest short haul possible that will get you the miles. Other than that, you can call them and beg. Having an international trip already booked might help 
Oct 27, 2006 | 12:22 pm
#3
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: CO Gold; SPG Gold***; AvisFirst;
Posts: 3,970
It's been done, but not until after the end of the year, and there are no guarantees. The usual advice is to find a way to get those extra miles before 12/31. For East Coast people, Amtrak is a good way to get 500 EQM. How easy in terms of time or cost depends on where you are (and where you'll be).
Oct 27, 2006 | 12:25 pm
#4
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: CLE
Posts: 9,816
It happens, but rarely and not with any consistency. I have been in this situation before and took a quick mileage run or added segments to a trip. Money well spent in my opinion.
Here in CLE, a quick trip to CHI or BWI would solve your issue pretty quick.
Here in CLE, a quick trip to CHI or BWI would solve your issue pretty quick.
Oct 27, 2006 | 12:47 pm
#5
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 4
Originally Posted by thegeneral
Sometimes they offer EQM's for credit card offers. I'd suggest finding the cheapest short haul possible that will get you the miles. Other than that, you can call them and beg. Having an international trip already booked might help
thanks for the replies