2010 OnePass Program Changes
Sep 10, 2009 | 6:32 am
#16
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NY
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As usual I am impressed! Thank you CO Insider.
I am intrigued most by this:
I am intrigued most by this:
There’s more goodness to come, but this is all we can talk about for now.
Sep 10, 2009 | 6:32 am
#17
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NYC: UA 1K, DL Platinum, AAirpass, Avis PC
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no surprise the new reward chart looks remarkably like uniteds in format and for the most part numbers.
good to see virgin/emirates redrmption remains
plat exemptions much appreciated
no surprise the new reward chart looks remarkably like uniteds in format and for the most part numbers.
good to see virgin/emirates redrmption remains
plat exemptions much appreciated
Sep 10, 2009 | 6:34 am
#18
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Moreland Hills (CLE)
Programs: Over-entitled UA 1.3MM Gold, AA Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott L-T Plat, Hertz PC
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IMHO, very positive changes
Same-Day Change fees will be waived for Platinum Elite members.
Full Elite Qualification is back.
Better Elite bonuses on short-haul flights. Effective Oct. 27, Elite bonuses will be based on the 500 minimum mileage earned instead of the actual miles flown. This falls into the “every little bit counts” category
Saturday night stay eliminated for all OnePass rewards.
Full Elite Qualification is back.
Better Elite bonuses on short-haul flights. Effective Oct. 27, Elite bonuses will be based on the 500 minimum mileage earned instead of the actual miles flown. This falls into the “every little bit counts” category
Saturday night stay eliminated for all OnePass rewards.
Excellent ^
Excellent ^
Excellent ^
Wonder what that could mean????????????
Sep 10, 2009 | 6:35 am
#19
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Marriott LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,920
Question:
I have a RT Reward ticket to Germany for next May/June 2010.
Outbound on AF to MUC, then MUC to TXL on AF (via CDG), then return from TXL to USA on CO. This was a 50K reward, with one stopover.
The new chart shows 55K for USA-Europe Saverpass.
If I wanted to change a segment - say MUC to TXL on a nonstop LH - do I have to completely reticket and pay the 5k extra miles? Same if I want to change the IAD-CDG-MUC on AF to a non-stop IAD-MUC on LH or UA?
I have a RT Reward ticket to Germany for next May/June 2010.
Outbound on AF to MUC, then MUC to TXL on AF (via CDG), then return from TXL to USA on CO. This was a 50K reward, with one stopover.
The new chart shows 55K for USA-Europe Saverpass.
If I wanted to change a segment - say MUC to TXL on a nonstop LH - do I have to completely reticket and pay the 5k extra miles? Same if I want to change the IAD-CDG-MUC on AF to a non-stop IAD-MUC on LH or UA?
Last edited by cova; Sep 10, 2009 at 6:43 am
Sep 10, 2009 | 6:38 am
#20
Join Date: Oct 2003
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More questions:
1. What is BF considered (First or Business)? I assume Business.
2. What is the time frame for confirming Platinum Elite same day ticket changes for no fee? 24 hours before, anytime before travel? Does same fare class need to be available?
1. What is BF considered (First or Business)? I assume Business.
2. What is the time frame for confirming Platinum Elite same day ticket changes for no fee? 24 hours before, anytime before travel? Does same fare class need to be available?
Last edited by cova; Sep 10, 2009 at 7:02 am
Sep 10, 2009 | 6:50 am
#21
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Wow -- that looks good! What happened with Amtrak? There will be no more EQM earning opportunities, but it looks like RDM earning will remain. Will there be any changes to the codeshare arrangements and/or mileage redemption with Amtrak? One could ask similar questions about US Helicopter.
Sep 10, 2009 | 7:02 am
#22
Join Date: May 2007
Location: CLE
Programs: OnePass Platinum, Starwood Platinum, Avis First, Hilton Silver, Marriott Platinum
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Thanks, Scott! These are good changes, and are greatly appreciated... especially the 100% EQM for corporate travel. Thank you, thank you!!!
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Sep 10, 2009 | 7:05 am
#23
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Sep 10, 2009 | 7:07 am
#24
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Thanks for sharing! Much appreciated.
Sorry to see that EQ points will drop to 1.5 for Y fares. This will certainly make it harder to requalify plat on points. What will happen to the B fares?
Waiving same day change fees is very nice indeed -thanks- but CO Gold/Plat = Star Gold does reduce the incentive to go for plat again next year....
Sorry to see that EQ points will drop to 1.5 for Y fares. This will certainly make it harder to requalify plat on points. What will happen to the B fares?
Waiving same day change fees is very nice indeed -thanks- but CO Gold/Plat = Star Gold does reduce the incentive to go for plat again next year....
Effective Jan. 1, 2010:
• All members worldwide will earn 125% base miles on F, C, J and D fare classes.
• All members worldwide will earn 1.5 Elite Qualification Points when they purchase and fly in fare classes F, C, J, D, Z, Y and B on flights operated by Continental.
Sep 10, 2009 | 7:10 am
#25
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With the loss of earning on EK, does that mean that redemptions are going away as well?
Sep 10, 2009 | 7:12 am
#26
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SAF
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FINALLY an actual awards chart all on one page ^^
Thanks for sharing this and keeping us informed.
Thanks for sharing this and keeping us informed.
Sep 10, 2009 | 7:13 am
#27
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[*]Front cabin earning changes. Effective Jan. 1, 2010, members will earn 125% base miles on F, C, J and D fares (instead of 150%). Also on this date the Elite Qualification Points earned for F, C, J, D, Z and Y will be 1.5 (instead of 2). These changes will apply to all OnePass members worldwide
EDITED TO CORRECT: I'm not sure whether I read it wrong or it changed above, but RDM will now be 125% and EQM remains at 150%... except for the "worldwide" which takes 50% EQM from those in certain special programs CO ran for those who live outside the US...
Last edited by Xyzzy; Sep 10, 2009 at 10:49 am
Sep 10, 2009 | 7:13 am
#28
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 552
In the definition of the classes, the reward chart states:
Business Class (includes First Class on two-cabin aircraft)
First Class (applies only to Star Alliance partner flights that offer both a Business Class and First Class cabin)
So, yes, it sounds like BF is Business.
Sep 10, 2009 | 7:14 am
#29
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NYC, NJ, Long Island
Programs: DL DM, 1.6MM, UA Silver, NEXUS, SkyClub & AdmiralsClub Lifetime, Bonvoy Titanium
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Wow, I'm very positively impressed. #2 & #6 are the most meaningful to me.
Scott, the only unanswered question is confirmation that the earning levels will remain the same (25 EQM/30 EQP, 50 EQM/60 EQP, 75 EQM/90 EQP).
Scott, the only unanswered question is confirmation that the earning levels will remain the same (25 EQM/30 EQP, 50 EQM/60 EQP, 75 EQM/90 EQP).
Sep 10, 2009 | 7:15 am
#30
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: IND
Posts: 2,046
Good to hear that there's no more complicated chart with redemption miles based on which airline I take. Now like many other mileage programs, CO has single mile regardless of airline. Great.