Fall From Grace
Dec 3, 2008 | 6:34 pm
#1
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Join Date: May 2001
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Fall From Grace
I'm currently Platinum elite but lost my job shortly after the beginning of 2008 and have not flown CO this year. Just curious if I will lose elite status altogether or drop to Gold. It's the least of my worries right now, but I have a potential opportunity that will involve alot of travel and was wondering if the first 25,000 miles will all be in coach?!
Dec 3, 2008 | 6:43 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NJ/NYC
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You're TOAST
Dec 3, 2008 | 6:44 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 2007
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I'm currently Platinum elite but lost my job shortly after the beginning of 2008 and have not flown CO this year. Just curious if I will lose elite status altogether or drop to Gold. It's the least of my worries right now, but I have a potential opportunity that will involve alot of travel and was wondering if the first 25,000 miles will all be in coach?!
That said, if you can get to 25,000 miles between now and 12/31 or 1/1 and 3/1 you'll at least maintain silver
Dec 3, 2008 | 6:55 pm
#4
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That's what I thought. Thanks.
Dec 3, 2008 | 7:29 pm
#5
Join Date: Jun 2007
Programs: UA Million Miler
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Have you thought about getting Delta or Northwest to do status match?
Dec 3, 2008 | 7:54 pm
#6
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Houston
Programs: UA: MM
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You also might ask CO for a buy-in. I've bought up to Paltinum a couple of times over the years. I think they base it on total Elite load, but if you explain your circumstances and lay out how much travel on CO this new opportunity will generate, they may accommodate you.
You won't know if you don't ask.
Good Luck
FWIW
DLM
You won't know if you don't ask.
Good Luck
FWIW
DLM
Dec 3, 2008 | 11:22 pm
#7
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Dec 4, 2008 | 6:41 am
#8
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Cypress, TX
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Doesn't he still have from January 1st all the way through the end of February to enjoy the benefits of Platinum, which in those two months if he flies quite a bit, couldn't he reach at least silver, and continue elite status through 2009 non-stop?
Dec 4, 2008 | 6:52 am
#9
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