Can an RA refer themselves?
Jun 12, 2009, 1:20 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 323
Can an RA refer themselves?
Just wondering if it's possible (i.e. whether it's been done before) for an RA to refer themselves for requalification?
E.g. December Ambassador year, receive RA in July (for 6 months) and post in RA referral cert in November.
I'm guessing not, in which case the other option (besides multiple accounts) would be to find someone in a similar situation and refer each other.
E.g. December Ambassador year, receive RA in July (for 6 months) and post in RA referral cert in November.
I'm guessing not, in which case the other option (besides multiple accounts) would be to find someone in a similar situation and refer each other.
Jun 12, 2009, 1:50 am
#2
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Germany
Programs: Lufthansa HON Circle, IC Royal Ambassador, American Express Centurion, Mastercard World Signia
Posts: 153
Yes
Several people have done this before.
It was easy as long as the referrals had no expiration date.
With today's certificates people have to deal between two accounts or two RAs work close together (one refers each other).
If you'll be in the very seldom situation where the RA Service Center asks who referred you just make sure you can mention another RA who confirms this.
It was easy as long as the referrals had no expiration date.
With today's certificates people have to deal between two accounts or two RAs work close together (one refers each other).
If you'll be in the very seldom situation where the RA Service Center asks who referred you just make sure you can mention another RA who confirms this.
Jun 12, 2009, 3:31 am
#3
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA, VS, HH, IHG, MB, MR
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Easiest way is to have 2 accounts (different addresses needed and absolutely no matching details allowed, even stored credit card details, or they spot it). I did this for 4 years until they stopped giving out new certs with referral packages!
Jun 12, 2009, 3:31 am
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 323
Several people have done this before.
It was easy as long as the referrals had no expiration date.
With today's certificates people have to deal between two accounts or two RAs work close together (one refers each other).
If you'll be in the very seldom situation where the RA Service Center asks who referred you just make sure you can mention another RA who confirms this.
It was easy as long as the referrals had no expiration date.
With today's certificates people have to deal between two accounts or two RAs work close together (one refers each other).
If you'll be in the very seldom situation where the RA Service Center asks who referred you just make sure you can mention another RA who confirms this.
Either way, I should requalify on stays this year, but just wanted to check for future reference.
Jun 12, 2009, 11:25 am
#6
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA, FB, LH; PC/IC, HH, MR
Posts: 964
I am SUCH a beginner at this game!!!!! I like your style sir!