Goodbye Gold...
Jul 6, 2016 | 2:24 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: EK - Silver; Accor - Silver; O6 - Gold; BAEC - Silver; Flying Blue; SPG; Krisflyer
Posts: 506
Goodbye Gold...
After ups & downs for 3 years, I have to finally say goodbye to my Gold status.
With major cost cutting in my company, all flights since 2015 chosen based on cheapest possible (Special).
With major cost cutting in my company, all flights since 2015 chosen based on cheapest possible (Special).
Jul 6, 2016 | 11:04 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,932
Is it worth upgrading your tickets yourself to flex to get the extra miles? If you travel a lot in y from Dxb gold is well worth it.
Jul 7, 2016 | 1:28 am
#5
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: MAN
Programs: EK G̶o̶l̶d̶ S̶i̶l̶v̶e̶r̶ 'boarding zone F', IHG
Posts: 74
I hit Gold in August 2015 and experienced one flight as Gold with no perks because I was already booked in J - haven't had a single flight since... looking likely I'll lose Gold in September without ever experiencing the benefits
Jul 7, 2016 | 2:40 am
#6
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,791
Even if company policy is cheapest I'd argue that they should allow Flex. On my regular out a flex is often just 15usd extra each way for double the miles and easier to change.
Jul 7, 2016 | 4:02 am
#7
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 10,053
I recall from when we met in the DXB lounge a couple of years ago that you travelled for work regularly, and to a variety of destinations. Will you be close to achieving Gold under the new rules? I'm thinking upgrading at your own expense as m3red suggests, or even a mileage run or holiday flight?
on EK?
Jul 7, 2016 | 7:46 am
#11
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,791
Because Plat adds a lot of benefit when travelling in First, right 
Just considering the classic MR if you look in that corner of FT (an odd world indeed) is like 4cpm (cents per mile) while on EK the best I've ever seen is around 8-9 (on flights to/from DME if you're interested, however in Y Flex and Flex+, J and F not as good.)
Just considering the classic MR if you look in that corner of FT (an odd world indeed) is like 4cpm (cents per mile) while on EK the best I've ever seen is around 8-9 (on flights to/from DME if you're interested, however in Y Flex and Flex+, J and F not as good.)
Jul 7, 2016 | 9:00 pm
#12
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sydney (for now), GVA (only in my memories)
Programs: QF Lifetime Silver (big whoop)
Posts: 9,330
If only it were like that on every route. On my regular route, SYD-GVA, flex is A$230 (or 22%) more than saver each way. (That is, it's cheaper to buy saver and eat the change fee if needed.) Flex Plus is 170% of the saver fare. US$15 for more flexibility I could justify to management. 22% more so I can get points, no.
Jul 7, 2016 | 10:27 pm
#13
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,932
Because Plat adds a lot of benefit when travelling in First, right
Just considering the classic MR if you look in that corner of FT (an odd world indeed) is like 4cpm (cents per mile) while on EK the best I've ever seen is around 8-9 (on flights to/from DME if you're interested, however in Y Flex and Flex+, J and F not as good.)
Just considering the classic MR if you look in that corner of FT (an odd world indeed) is like 4cpm (cents per mile) while on EK the best I've ever seen is around 8-9 (on flights to/from DME if you're interested, however in Y Flex and Flex+, J and F not as good.)
Plat is good for getting d class upgrades so quite worth it if I'm close to the 150 mark
Jul 8, 2016 | 12:18 am
#14
Moderator, Emirates
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Where My Heart Is
Programs: BAEC Silver, FB Platinum, KQ Asante Gold, Shebamiles Blue, Emirates Blue
Posts: 3,429
Having just attained Gold I'm looking forward to seeing if there are any differences. One thing I will note is that when I was waiting for my tickets to be re-issued (Y-J), I checked on ExpertFlyer to see what J seats were available on my DXB-PEK A380 flight and there wasn't one window seat showing as available. When the ticket was issued, I went in to MMB and had a few window seats to choose from (unfortunately 23A & K already gone), so, would appear that as Gold more seats are opened up for choice.
Safe & Happy Travels
S
Safe & Happy Travels
S
Jul 8, 2016 | 12:26 am
#15
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 10,053
I'm Gold now, but this has been the case even when I've been lower down the Skywards pecking order.