InsideFlyer Research - Please Answer!
Dec 20, 2006 | 12:56 pm
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InsideFlyer Research - Please Answer!
InsideFlyer magazine is going to publish an article on elite programs in our next issue and we would like your answers to the following four questions. You can either answer here, or email [email protected]. Thank you!
1. In how many frequent flyer programs (not hotel programs) are you an elite-level member?
2. What one benefit do you appreciate the most in your elite program? (Early boarding, Lounge access, Elite flight bonuses, Exclusive awards, Upgrades)
3. Have you achieved life-time elite status in any program? (Yes, No)
4. Have you successfully asked a frequent flyer program to match your elite status in another program? (Yes, No, Haven't tried)
1. In how many frequent flyer programs (not hotel programs) are you an elite-level member?
2. What one benefit do you appreciate the most in your elite program? (Early boarding, Lounge access, Elite flight bonuses, Exclusive awards, Upgrades)
3. Have you achieved life-time elite status in any program? (Yes, No)
4. Have you successfully asked a frequent flyer program to match your elite status in another program? (Yes, No, Haven't tried)
Dec 20, 2006 | 1:02 pm
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1. 7 airlines have sent me a card this year for being an elite member in their frequent flyer program.
2. Bonus miles for elite status is the most valued perk, but I also value the premium check-in, lounge access, priority boarding and other such perks too.
3. Yes I do have lifetime status in my favorite frequent flyer program.
4. Yes, I've received status matches before.
2. Bonus miles for elite status is the most valued perk, but I also value the premium check-in, lounge access, priority boarding and other such perks too.
3. Yes I do have lifetime status in my favorite frequent flyer program.
4. Yes, I've received status matches before.
Dec 20, 2006 | 1:04 pm
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1. In how many frequent flyer programs (not hotel programs) are you an elite-level member? Elite in 1 program
2. What one benefit do you appreciate the most in your elite program? (Early boarding, Lounge access, Elite flight bonuses, Exclusive awards, Upgrades) Early Boarding (but upgrades are a close second)
3. Have you achieved life-time elite status in any program? (Yes, No) No
4. Have you successfully asked a frequent flyer program to match your elite status in another program? (Yes, No, Haven't tried) Yes
2. What one benefit do you appreciate the most in your elite program? (Early boarding, Lounge access, Elite flight bonuses, Exclusive awards, Upgrades) Early Boarding (but upgrades are a close second)
3. Have you achieved life-time elite status in any program? (Yes, No) No
4. Have you successfully asked a frequent flyer program to match your elite status in another program? (Yes, No, Haven't tried) Yes
Dec 20, 2006 | 1:05 pm
#4
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1. Elite in two airline programs: American Platinum, Virgin Atlantic Gold
2. Most valuable benefit is mileage bonus
3. Lifetime American Platinum
4. Have not requested status match.
2. Most valuable benefit is mileage bonus
3. Lifetime American Platinum
4. Have not requested status match.
Dec 20, 2006 | 1:10 pm
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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1. 2
2. Systemwide Upgrades (However, I usually fly Int'l C which gives you some elite benefits by the nature of the ticket. If I flew Y more often, I'd probably value the elite checkin and fast track through the ever-burgeoning security lines more)
3. No.
4. Haven't tried.
2. Systemwide Upgrades (However, I usually fly Int'l C which gives you some elite benefits by the nature of the ticket. If I flew Y more often, I'd probably value the elite checkin and fast track through the ever-burgeoning security lines more)
3. No.
4. Haven't tried.
Dec 20, 2006 | 1:42 pm
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1. In how many frequent flyer programs (not hotel programs) are you an elite-level member? 3 (BAEC Gold, Aeroplan Elite but not for much longer, Flying Blue Silver - which isn't very elite as eliteness goes but better than nothing)
2. What one benefit do you appreciate the most in your elite program? (Early boarding, Lounge access, Elite flight bonuses, Exclusive awards, Upgrades) Something you haven't listed: business/first class check-in. The next most important benefit to me is lounge access.
3. Have you achieved life-time elite status in any program? (Yes, No) No
4. Have you successfully asked a frequent flyer program to match your elite status in another program? Haven't tried.
2. What one benefit do you appreciate the most in your elite program? (Early boarding, Lounge access, Elite flight bonuses, Exclusive awards, Upgrades) Something you haven't listed: business/first class check-in. The next most important benefit to me is lounge access.
3. Have you achieved life-time elite status in any program? (Yes, No) No
4. Have you successfully asked a frequent flyer program to match your elite status in another program? Haven't tried.
Dec 20, 2006 | 1:53 pm
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InsideFlyer magazine is going to publish an article on elite programs in our next issue and we would like your answers to the following four questions. You can either answer here, or email [email protected]. Thank you!
1. In how many frequent flyer programs (not hotel programs) are you an elite-level member?
2. What one benefit do you appreciate the most in your elite program? (Early boarding, Lounge access, Elite flight bonuses, Exclusive awards, Upgrades)
3. Have you achieved life-time elite status in any program? (Yes, No)
4. Have you successfully asked a frequent flyer program to match your elite status in another program? (Yes, No, Haven't tried)
1. In how many frequent flyer programs (not hotel programs) are you an elite-level member?
2. What one benefit do you appreciate the most in your elite program? (Early boarding, Lounge access, Elite flight bonuses, Exclusive awards, Upgrades)
3. Have you achieved life-time elite status in any program? (Yes, No)
4. Have you successfully asked a frequent flyer program to match your elite status in another program? (Yes, No, Haven't tried)
2-upgrades but followed closely by "being taken care of" if need be, choice of seating with no restrictions and priority boarding
3-no but goalie-dad has
4-not for me but i got ua to match goalie-dad's status
Last edited by goalie; Dec 20, 2006 at 4:56 pm
Dec 20, 2006 | 2:02 pm
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Atlntida, Canelones, Uruguay (MVD) and rarely GNV
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1. Two (UA and NW).
2. Elite Flight bonuses. I like the fact that I'm bagging some great personal travel with the RDMs I'm earning from 100% elite bonues on business travel. Sure, upgrades are nice, but I have no problem with coach for up to about 12 hours, and most of my travel is domestic. So I'm in it for the RDMs.
3. No.
4. Yes.
(NW matched earned UA low-tier status. Then I earned mid-tier on NW, and next year UA matched me up from earned low-tier to mid-tier based on NW. Game falls apart next year where only earned low-tier NW, mid-tier UA so that's all I'll be.)
I wouldn't have had a clue that status-matching was possible except for FlyerTalk.
2. Elite Flight bonuses. I like the fact that I'm bagging some great personal travel with the RDMs I'm earning from 100% elite bonues on business travel. Sure, upgrades are nice, but I have no problem with coach for up to about 12 hours, and most of my travel is domestic. So I'm in it for the RDMs.
3. No.
4. Yes.
(NW matched earned UA low-tier status. Then I earned mid-tier on NW, and next year UA matched me up from earned low-tier to mid-tier based on NW. Game falls apart next year where only earned low-tier NW, mid-tier UA so that's all I'll be.)
I wouldn't have had a clue that status-matching was possible except for FlyerTalk.
Dec 20, 2006 | 2:07 pm
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1. 3 programs - UA US CO
2. Shorter check-in lines (domestic and overseas), double miles, bragging rights.
3. No.
4. Yes. America West morphed into USAir; and CO.
2. Shorter check-in lines (domestic and overseas), double miles, bragging rights.
3. No.
4. Yes. America West morphed into USAir; and CO.