4 Nights Away from Platinum
Dec 17, 2007, 2:43 am
#17
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Glasgow, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold, Priority Club RA, Lots of other cards
Posts: 3,099
I ended up having to do one last business run for this year for a total of 4 nights! Wonderful and coincidental, no?
Well, my flight was delayed, so when I checked in tonight at 1 am, my 4 nights are now down to 3 and now I'm only 1 night away from Platinum! New question: is it worth it to book a hotel room for that one night?
Also, thanks for all the advice regarding miles vs. points. I didn't realize I'd get more miles if I just stocked up the points. I've changed my profile for next year.
Well, my flight was delayed, so when I checked in tonight at 1 am, my 4 nights are now down to 3 and now I'm only 1 night away from Platinum! New question: is it worth it to book a hotel room for that one night?
Also, thanks for all the advice regarding miles vs. points. I didn't realize I'd get more miles if I just stocked up the points. I've changed my profile for next year.
Hi Skyzy88
Glad your nearly there. Yep do the extra night, at least you will start 2008 with a bonus of 50% more points for every stay which is good.
regards
Dec 17, 2007, 3:02 am
#18
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Princeton, NJ; Lviv Ukraine
Programs: UA 3.6MM, AF/KL Lifetime Plat, BA Gold, AA 1MM, IC Spire RA, Kimpton IC, Marriott Plat, et alia
Posts: 2,732
I ended up having to do one last business run for this year for a total of 4 nights! Wonderful and coincidental, no?
Well, my flight was delayed, so when I checked in tonight at 1 am, my 4 nights are now down to 3 and now I'm only 1 night away from Platinum! New question: is it worth it to book a hotel room for that one night?
Also, thanks for all the advice regarding miles vs. points. I didn't realize I'd get more miles if I just stocked up the points. I've changed my profile for next year.
Well, my flight was delayed, so when I checked in tonight at 1 am, my 4 nights are now down to 3 and now I'm only 1 night away from Platinum! New question: is it worth it to book a hotel room for that one night?
Also, thanks for all the advice regarding miles vs. points. I didn't realize I'd get more miles if I just stocked up the points. I've changed my profile for next year.
But if you are a night short, yes, do a mattress run for a night. And yes, collect points instead of miles. You can transfer points into miles. Make sure you register for the various promotions that can be found on the promotions "sticky" ... nd remember there is usually a major promotion every 3 months (usually something like double or triple points, etc.)
Dec 17, 2007, 3:27 am
#19
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NRT/PDX
Programs: Willamette Valley Cropdusters Silver Elite, National Tent Frequent Stay program, Ed's Rent-a-tractor
Posts: 3,357
Yes, I would also recommend doing that last night if you have any intention of completing at least of modicum of stays at PC properties next year. Plat bonus, an opportunity for a better room, ...and a shiny new Platinum and Blue card for your travel wallet! 