working with LP
Feb 12, 2001 | 5:30 pm
#16
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: OH & NV
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, WN CP, Latin Pass Bonus
Posts: 3,711
ati -
Your bonus miles not posted yet? What is the hang up? A missed rental car or something?
From what I have seen, almost everyone who went on the run and met the conditions have got their bonuses posted - most of the "slow ones" got resolved in the Oct - Nov timeframe.
I would find out what is preventing the posting and follow through with the member car rental, hotel, airline, or whatever directly. There have been some names and phone numbers in LP forum that should help you. Or post a "HELP" message on this board regarding the details of the problem.
Of course, if you did miss a requirement (some were very explicit), you may not get the miles.
But do not just "wait it out". At this point you need to be the one doing the pushing.
Good Luck...
Your bonus miles not posted yet? What is the hang up? A missed rental car or something?
From what I have seen, almost everyone who went on the run and met the conditions have got their bonuses posted - most of the "slow ones" got resolved in the Oct - Nov timeframe.
I would find out what is preventing the posting and follow through with the member car rental, hotel, airline, or whatever directly. There have been some names and phone numbers in LP forum that should help you. Or post a "HELP" message on this board regarding the details of the problem.
Of course, if you did miss a requirement (some were very explicit), you may not get the miles.
But do not just "wait it out". At this point you need to be the one doing the pushing.
Good Luck...
Feb 14, 2001 | 10:07 am
#17
Join Date: Jan 2000
Programs: Latinpass Million Miler. BA Gold.
Posts: 3,544
Sapman and nsp - thanks for your comments - I've just followed up with LP, and everything required has posted - they just need to put the bonus on now. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Perhaps I will be the last one to get the bonus, but it doesn't really matter since I wasn't planning on using the miles in a rush. I still fundamentally believe that LP will survive, and that I will be able to use my miles.
And as most people I thoroughly enjoyed my trip - not my first one to South America, but certainly the most round-about one.
And as most people I thoroughly enjoyed my trip - not my first one to South America, but certainly the most round-about one.
Feb 14, 2001 | 9:11 pm
#18
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Posts: n/a
Ati,
You may not be the last to have your bonus post. Of the 4 women I traveled with, one had her bonus only posted last week, and another is still waiting for her bonus to post. Myself and the other two flyers had our miles post last year.
You may not be the last to have your bonus post. Of the 4 women I traveled with, one had her bonus only posted last week, and another is still waiting for her bonus to post. Myself and the other two flyers had our miles post last year.
Feb 16, 2001 | 11:38 am
#19
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Colorado Springs, CO USA
Posts: 28
In response to (someone's) request for input from silent LP'ers:
My million miles finally posted, 11 months after the fact. I've applied for some award tickets, and how I feel about LP will depend on how they respond to my request.
I'm concerned about 2 things here: 1, LP solvency, and 2, getting something of value for the miles. I'm willing to spread my awards out over 4 years, and to post at least one mileage-earning activity to keep them current. I'm fairly upset about the loss of airlines, since we have lost the only one that flew out of either of my accessible airports so I'll have to buy at least one plane ticket to access LP flights. I don't mind too much that I can't go where I had planned to go with my awards; it's a big world and I just want to see some of it with my family (of 5 people).
I am concerned about the many changes in what we can expect out of this. It's created a sense of panic that leads to scrambling and grabbing whatever you can because it might not be here tomorrow. Mostly I'm concerned about losing the value of these awards. I made the entire mileage run in order to earn the million miles, and spent nearly $4000. I did enjoy the trip, but I'd have done it very differently if I hadn't been trying to meet the million-mile requirements, and would have enjoyed it much more. So I'll definitely feel ripped off if I don't get some significant value out of this, either because LP goes bust or because they change their rules so I can't get anything I can use.
It would help a lot for me if: there were some other airline(s) in the US involved so I could get award tickets out of an accessible airport. It would also help to have a family exemption or a carry-over provision on the 250,000 mile yearly limit. Mostly, it will help if I can actually get the tickets I've applied for, and they actually turn out to be useable.
So that's my 2 cents worth. Thanks, folks, for the ideas and the "group spirit," I do think it'll help us to hang together.
My million miles finally posted, 11 months after the fact. I've applied for some award tickets, and how I feel about LP will depend on how they respond to my request.
I'm concerned about 2 things here: 1, LP solvency, and 2, getting something of value for the miles. I'm willing to spread my awards out over 4 years, and to post at least one mileage-earning activity to keep them current. I'm fairly upset about the loss of airlines, since we have lost the only one that flew out of either of my accessible airports so I'll have to buy at least one plane ticket to access LP flights. I don't mind too much that I can't go where I had planned to go with my awards; it's a big world and I just want to see some of it with my family (of 5 people).
I am concerned about the many changes in what we can expect out of this. It's created a sense of panic that leads to scrambling and grabbing whatever you can because it might not be here tomorrow. Mostly I'm concerned about losing the value of these awards. I made the entire mileage run in order to earn the million miles, and spent nearly $4000. I did enjoy the trip, but I'd have done it very differently if I hadn't been trying to meet the million-mile requirements, and would have enjoyed it much more. So I'll definitely feel ripped off if I don't get some significant value out of this, either because LP goes bust or because they change their rules so I can't get anything I can use.
It would help a lot for me if: there were some other airline(s) in the US involved so I could get award tickets out of an accessible airport. It would also help to have a family exemption or a carry-over provision on the 250,000 mile yearly limit. Mostly, it will help if I can actually get the tickets I've applied for, and they actually turn out to be useable.
So that's my 2 cents worth. Thanks, folks, for the ideas and the "group spirit," I do think it'll help us to hang together.
Mar 23, 2001 | 10:16 am
#20
Join Date: Jan 2000
Programs: Latinpass Million Miler. BA Gold.
Posts: 3,544
Well - I thought it would never happen - but after completing the run in June, dropping off my documentation in Miami in September, and a few calls (I think I called 5 or 6 times over this period) I just had them confirm my 1MM to me!
It's taken a long time, but admittedly no further involvement from me to chase up airlines, car rentals or hotels.
Let's hope I can now enjoy the miles!
It's taken a long time, but admittedly no further involvement from me to chase up airlines, car rentals or hotels.
Let's hope I can now enjoy the miles!
Mar 23, 2001 | 10:31 am
#21
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 1999
Posts: 11,862
The restrictions should definitely allow a family to fly together to any award destination in business class. Be it a family of 3,4 or more.
Mar 23, 2001 | 4:29 pm
#22
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: OH & NV
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, WN CP, Latin Pass Bonus
Posts: 3,711
Good news ati - Too bad you missed the transfers to Marriott and are now on the 250 K limit per year. Hope they continue to stay in business for 4 more years.
I have found LP to be a bit more prompt (or should I say less slow), but still a pain to deal with vs. calling a regualar FF airline and getting "instant" bookings.
Just wish they would do a few things like respond to email effectively, send out statements (I don't think I have seen one in 6 months), etc.
I have found LP to be a bit more prompt (or should I say less slow), but still a pain to deal with vs. calling a regualar FF airline and getting "instant" bookings.
Just wish they would do a few things like respond to email effectively, send out statements (I don't think I have seen one in 6 months), etc.
Mar 23, 2001 | 4:53 pm
#23
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: OH & NV
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, WN CP, Latin Pass Bonus
Posts: 3,711
Good news ati - Too bad you missed the transfers to Marriott and are now on the 250 K limit per year. Hope they continue to stay in business for 4 more years.
I have found LP to be a bit more prompt (or should I say less slow), but still a pain to deal with vs. calling a regualar FF airline and getting "instant" bookings.
Just wish they would do a few things like respond to email effectively, send out statements (I don't think I have seen one in 6 months), etc.
I have found LP to be a bit more prompt (or should I say less slow), but still a pain to deal with vs. calling a regualar FF airline and getting "instant" bookings.
Just wish they would do a few things like respond to email effectively, send out statements (I don't think I have seen one in 6 months), etc.
Mar 23, 2001 | 4:53 pm
#24
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: OH & NV
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, WN CP, Latin Pass Bonus
Posts: 3,711
Good news ati - Too bad you missed the transfers to Marriott and are now on the 250 K limit per year. Hope they continue to stay in business for 4 more years.
I have found LP to be a bit more prompt (or should I say less slow), but still a pain to deal with vs. calling a regualar FF airline and getting "instant" bookings.
Just wish they would do a few things like respond to email effectively, send out statements (I don't think I have seen one in 6 months), etc.
I have found LP to be a bit more prompt (or should I say less slow), but still a pain to deal with vs. calling a regualar FF airline and getting "instant" bookings.
Just wish they would do a few things like respond to email effectively, send out statements (I don't think I have seen one in 6 months), etc.
Mar 23, 2001 | 4:53 pm
#25
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: OH & NV
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, WN CP, Latin Pass Bonus
Posts: 3,711
Good news ati - Too bad you missed the transfers to Marriott and are now on the 250 K limit per year. Hope they continue to stay in business for 4 more years.
I have found LP to be a bit more prompt (or should I say less slow), but still a pain to deal with vs. calling a regualar FF airline and getting "instant" bookings.
Just wish they would do a few things like respond to email effectively, send out statements (I don't think I have seen one in 6 months), etc.
I have found LP to be a bit more prompt (or should I say less slow), but still a pain to deal with vs. calling a regualar FF airline and getting "instant" bookings.
Just wish they would do a few things like respond to email effectively, send out statements (I don't think I have seen one in 6 months), etc.
Mar 26, 2001 | 3:56 pm
#26
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: London, UK and Southern France
Posts: 18,857
Just wondering whether I am the last LP million miler.
I waited for the flux of requests to abate and only got round to send my claim for missing transactions last month. Checked today and the bonus has posted.
We'll have to see whether booking awards will be just as smooth...
I waited for the flux of requests to abate and only got round to send my claim for missing transactions last month. Checked today and the bonus has posted.
We'll have to see whether booking awards will be just as smooth...