Platinum vs. Diamond
#121
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#122
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It is complicated for many. The OP just demonstrated it's pretty common folks have no idea of the priority. Most folks dont follow how the rules work like the average flyer talker.
#123
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#124
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It's not dead simple, but little in this world is.
#125
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#126
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Correct, people make up of all kinds of stuff. I have some funny memories over the years at the gate etc where folks were speculating about their chance of an upgrade etc. I generally dont even bother much anymore in most situations and just buy the instant upgrades. So little over Y it's a no brainier for me.
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#128
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#130
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DYKWIA...
DM overheard me chatting with an associate about how I, as a lowly Silver, was suprised and pleased to have been upgraded on such a full flight. DM walked over, and asked why I thought I "deserved to sit in 1st", while he was going to be in coach. I apologized for the fact that I didn't have control over the situation, and had no idea why I was upgraded ahead of him. He then offered me a whole $50 for my seat. I kindly declined. At this point he decided to direct his frustration at the GA, who clearly did not deserve his wrath.
(during his tantrum is when I was misinformed re: upgrade policy)
I won't go into more detail, but he was clearly very important, and wanted everyone, including the GA, to know that Silvers were only slighty higher life forms than pond scum.
Needless to say, I gave him a raise of my glass (vodka & club) when he boarded. Is that wrong?
(during his tantrum is when I was misinformed re: upgrade policy)
I won't go into more detail, but he was clearly very important, and wanted everyone, including the GA, to know that Silvers were only slighty higher life forms than pond scum.
Needless to say, I gave him a raise of my glass (vodka & club) when he boarded. Is that wrong?
#131
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to the OP;
Depending on when the 250 bonus MQM's are credited, you might not make DM. For example, if the 250 MQM credit is not given until 2013, then your SOL to make Diamond. So, if you get the MQM bonus credited to your account 1/1/13 and beyond then your going to have an almost 50,000 MQM roll over.
Depending on when the 250 bonus MQM's are credited, you might not make DM. For example, if the 250 MQM credit is not given until 2013, then your SOL to make Diamond. So, if you get the MQM bonus credited to your account 1/1/13 and beyond then your going to have an almost 50,000 MQM roll over.
#132
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to the OP;
Depending on when the 250 bonus MQM's are credited, you might not make DM. For example, if the 250 MQM credit is not given until 2013, then your SOL to make Diamond. So, if you get the MQM bonus credited to your account 1/1/13 and beyond then your going to have an almost 50,000 MQM roll over.
Depending on when the 250 bonus MQM's are credited, you might not make DM. For example, if the 250 MQM credit is not given until 2013, then your SOL to make Diamond. So, if you get the MQM bonus credited to your account 1/1/13 and beyond then your going to have an almost 50,000 MQM roll over.
#133
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Diamond vs. Platinum
I've been platinum for many years, and never saw enough value in going for Diamond...
My question is... Do Diamonds get better business class award availability (tickets, not upgrades) at lower levels, as opposed to Platinum?
If so, then it might be worth it........
My question is... Do Diamonds get better business class award availability (tickets, not upgrades) at lower levels, as opposed to Platinum?
If so, then it might be worth it........
#134
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I don't believe any medallion gets better availability on business awards (just coach)
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Correct, the published benefit is better domestic Y availability. Unknown if it is actually better for F/J, but I haven't noticed. Its possible with the new inventory buckets if something is screwed up