HON question
Nov 13, 2008, 2:21 pm
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HON question
I have a question that I was asked by a friend of mine but I couldn't provide the right answer and I look for your help.
If you make in first year 550K HON miles and then in the first 2 months you completed the 50K HON miles and you qualify to become a HON as of march 1 then will you be a HON for the rest of the year plus 2 more years ( march 1-Dec 31 plus the next 2 years 2 yeras and 10 months ) or you will be only a HON for 2 years starting from March ?
If you make in first year 550K HON miles and then in the first 2 months you completed the 50K HON miles and you qualify to become a HON as of march 1 then will you be a HON for the rest of the year plus 2 more years ( march 1-Dec 31 plus the next 2 years 2 yeras and 10 months ) or you will be only a HON for 2 years starting from March ?
Nov 13, 2008, 2:28 pm
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We had a bit of a dispute about this some time ago in a different thread: At least on the question if you become HON before the end of February.
My theory is that it is better to qualify for HON AFTER March 1st of the following year.
TFM disagreed to this statement though....
Paging Flamboyant1 ! (He has it in writing from LH!)
My theory is that it is better to qualify for HON AFTER March 1st of the following year.
TFM disagreed to this statement though....
Paging Flamboyant1 ! (He has it in writing from LH!)
Nov 13, 2008, 2:40 pm
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If you qualify on or before 28/29 February in year X your HON status will be valid until 28/29 February in year X+2.
If you qualify on or after 1 March in year X your HON status will be valid until 28/29 February in year X+3.
Better to qualify after March 1st as Rambuster says.
Regards
If you qualify on or after 1 March in year X your HON status will be valid until 28/29 February in year X+3.
Better to qualify after March 1st as Rambuster says.
Regards
Nov 14, 2008, 1:52 am
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Oops! I must be careful then no to renew to quickly! At current pattern I'll most probably requalify somewheren in January 2009.
Maybe time to "strategically" fly on AF a lot until March, thus renew my AF Platinum status, switch back to LH after that and reach requalification after March 1st.
But then, on second thoughts, not sure I want to go through the AF hell all too often either...
Maybe time to "strategically" fly on AF a lot until March, thus renew my AF Platinum status, switch back to LH after that and reach requalification after March 1st.
But then, on second thoughts, not sure I want to go through the AF hell all too often either...
Nov 14, 2008, 1:57 am
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Oops! I must be careful then no to renew to quickly! At current pattern I'll most probably requalify somewheren in January 2009.
Maybe time to "strategically" fly on AF a lot until March, thus renew my AF Platinum status, switch back to LH after that and reach requalification after March 1st.
But then, on second thoughts, not sure I want to go through the AF hell all too often either...
Maybe time to "strategically" fly on AF a lot until March, thus renew my AF Platinum status, switch back to LH after that and reach requalification after March 1st.
But then, on second thoughts, not sure I want to go through the AF hell all too often either...
Nov 14, 2008, 2:38 am
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Well, there is always the option of flying LH, but crediting to another FFP (e.g. BD, while it lasts). This way, you can also still use your HON card to access the F benefits.
Nov 14, 2008, 2:52 am
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Hi
Another idea:
Just fly in Jan. and Feb. without adding your MM Number to the booking. Then get the status in March. As soon as you are confirmed for the longer status make a miles credit claim on the flights you flew in Jan. and Feb.
Another idea:
Just fly in Jan. and Feb. without adding your MM Number to the booking. Then get the status in March. As soon as you are confirmed for the longer status make a miles credit claim on the flights you flew in Jan. and Feb.
Nov 14, 2008, 3:02 am
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Crediting them to BD would still make more sense unless you have too many miles anyway.
Nov 14, 2008, 3:23 am
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We had a bit of a dispute about this some time ago in a different thread: At least on the question if you become HON before the end of February.
My theory is that it is better to qualify for HON AFTER March 1st of the following year.
TFM disagreed to this statement though....
Paging Flamboyant1 ! (He has it in writing from LH!)
My theory is that it is better to qualify for HON AFTER March 1st of the following year.
TFM disagreed to this statement though....
Paging Flamboyant1 ! (He has it in writing from LH!)
But didn't we always suspect that HON's are a discriminated species
Nov 14, 2008, 3:49 am
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Nov 14, 2008, 3:55 am
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Nov 14, 2008, 4:20 am
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Nov 14, 2008, 6:48 am
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I have a question that I was asked by a friend of mine but I couldn't provide the right answer and I look for your help.
If you make in first year 550K HON miles and then in the first 2 months you completed the 50K HON miles and you qualify to become a HON as of march 1 then will you be a HON for the rest of the year plus 2 more years ( march 1-Dec 31 plus the next 2 years 2 yeras and 10 months ) or you will be only a HON for 2 years starting from March ?
If you make in first year 550K HON miles and then in the first 2 months you completed the 50K HON miles and you qualify to become a HON as of march 1 then will you be a HON for the rest of the year plus 2 more years ( march 1-Dec 31 plus the next 2 years 2 yeras and 10 months ) or you will be only a HON for 2 years starting from March ?