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Originally Posted by fozz
(Post 12834090)
I doubt it. I see CO Plat going to 100k.
There just aren't any benefits they can add or take away for a 75k level. Besides, look at how pissed all the Silvers are. |
Originally Posted by MBM3
(Post 12834028)
Honestly, I do not think it will affect us all that much here in Cleveland. EWR is more of an issue as all of the finance folks who used to fly paid F are now toiling in back.
My wife, who is Gold, and I rarely have an issue snagging exit rows at time of purchase. It's the EWR folks who are going to feel it most. :( |
Originally Posted by Hartmann
(Post 12834104)
I don't understand what the Silvers are up in arms about. When I was a Silver, I flew routes that had a chance of upgrades and did alright, but I knew that I wouldn't come close to the front cabin on a lot of routes.
None of that has changed.
Originally Posted by Mackieman
(Post 12834111)
To me, Silver has one real benefit left: ability to upgrade at purchase via Y and B fares. Sure, the occasional completely empty flight might upgrade but those are fairly rare these days.
Sure, a Silver gives business to CO more so than a kettle, but not more so than a Gold and Plat. The business travelers are the ones keeping the airlines alive and people are forgetting that. Honestly, I see within a few years that the 25k tier will go away through the consolidation the industry is likely to face. The 50k and 100k ranks will swell so much that 25k won't even matter. |
Originally Posted by FT Lurker
(Post 12834138)
I agree that CO will re-align to 25/50/100. Hopefully, this means SWU for Plats. CO may also add a fourth, revenue-based, non-published tier called Blanket Services (BS). In addition to being guaranteed a pillow and blanket on their seats, BS members will have their upgrades clear at a T-6 vs T-5 for Plats.
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Originally Posted by belynch
(Post 12834140)
Keep Plat where it is and a 1k CO flier would get higher priority for EUA's, maybe a higher mileage bonus, and a couple SWU's. Compelling to me.
CO should also formalize their version of GS. If CO was to create a 1k tier and leave Plat, than we'll have the same problem we did a few months ago where there was almost no difference between Gold and Plat. It's only logical that Plat goes to 100k. |
Originally Posted by rolov
(Post 12834183)
If they were doing this, they should have announced it today and take all the heat at once.
Today I received an email welcoming me to my new elite level for 2010. Here's the funny thing, yesterday I crossed over into 100k EQM land and I had already been welcomed to Plat. last month. [/conspiracy theories] |
Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter
(Post 12834168)
There's a thread over in BD-land that goes over the latest changes to Diamond Club, which are positive. Miles-for-upgrade on higher fare-buckets, and GUVs are phased out as of today, in favor of e-GUVs that are confirmable 7 days in advance on BD flights. 1 GUV to go Y-Y+, 3 to go Y-C. All Golds will have 4 e-GUVs deposited in their accounts.
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Originally Posted by Hartmann
(Post 12834032)
To be fair, AA's wasn't really E+, it was just more legroom throughout the cabin to try and compete with the LCCs. And it didn't work because they still couldn't match the fares that the LCCs were posting.
Originally Posted by rolov
(Post 12834058)
VX E+ are just bulkhead and emergency rows but they give out free drinks and movies.
Originally Posted by Mackieman
(Post 12834069)
VX doesn't really have E+ so much as they sell exit row and Y bulkhead access at full Y fares before OLCI. B6 has made a lot of money on their EML seating as evidenced by some reporting from sbm12 last year.
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Originally Posted by FT Lurker
(Post 12834242)
Speaking of which, I have 4 paper GUV with an 30 April 2010. If anyone can use them, let me know.
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Originally Posted by fozz
(Post 12834234)
Are you trying to apply US logic on CO?!?!
But, yes, I guess I am. I've gone on record on FT saying the best thing to come out of the HP/US kerfuffle was the creation of the forth tier at the 75k level. It costs them next to nothing, and provides an incentive to capture that extra bit of business from the 80 - 90k / year flier who might defect after hitting 50k to get low status on a back-up airline. |
Originally Posted by Hartmann
(Post 12834156)
IAH-AUS r/t is worth 2k EQMs if you are already an elite.
IAH-AUS o/w is worth 1k EQMs if you are already an elite. Actually, what about this footnote? ***For Elite members who purchased tickets in Y or B fare classes, all accruals will be based on 500 minimum mile earnings. Thanks! ^ |
Originally Posted by FT Lurker
(Post 12834242)
Speaking of which, I have 4 paper GUV with an 30 April 2010. If anyone can use them, let me know.
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Wonder how long this delay will be Stuck
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Originally Posted by MilesDavis
(Post 12834258)
Sweet! Sorry, yes, I meant r/t.
Actually, what about this footnote? ***For Elite members who purchased tickets in Y or B fare classes, all accruals will be based on 500 minimum mile earnings. Thanks! ^ All elites earn the 500 mile minimum and the DEQM doubles that. I just double checked my OP statement and confirmed, I received 500 miles for IAH-AUS + 500 Double Elite Miles. |
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