Top-level elite on multiple airlines
Oct 12, 2002 | 1:12 pm
#31
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: UA UGS 1K; US Chairman: AA Platinum: Marriott Platinum Premier; *wood Gold
Posts: 315
For several years I have been 1K on UA and Platinum on America West. Will end the year with about 240 flights and 235k miles. No significant change from prior years. I am considering cutting back on UA next year, due to their program changes, and concentrating even more of my business on America West.
Oct 13, 2002 | 2:15 am
#32
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: MEL
Programs: QF Platypus UA PE MM HH Diamond
Posts: 538
Earned QF Platinum, UA 1K and MH Gold, the top level for each of those three airlines, and probably should be either certified or grounded for doing so.
[Was comped to NZ Gold, part of the hangover from the AN collapse, but that does not count.]
Koala
[Was comped to NZ Gold, part of the hangover from the AN collapse, but that does not count.]
Koala
Oct 14, 2002 | 6:00 am
#35
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Naples FL, Munich DE
Programs: UA MM, AA 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,814
Like Rudi, I earned United 1K (about 150K miles) and LH Senator (about 200K miles) outright, and earned KLM Royal Wing on the challenge (actual miles STR-AMS-IAH and return). Also have scattered miles on Qualiflyer, American, and Delta this year.
[This message has been edited by Counsellor (edited 10-19-2002).]
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Oct 14, 2002 | 6:04 am
#36
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Somewhere...
Programs: AA PLT/3MM, UA GM/1MM, DL DM/1MM, FB Plat, AS MVP Gold, WN AList+
Posts: 1,612
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by TrojanHorse:
...Being IAD based, UA seems to make sense but something makes me lean towards AA. I'd be curious as to what others would think...</font>
...Being IAD based, UA seems to make sense but something makes me lean towards AA. I'd be curious as to what others would think...</font>
OTH there are gobs of 1K's floating around IAD every day...and while I consider my 1K card (re-upped for both it and practically worthless DL PM by the middle of this year) my most 'useful' airline membership, I am REALLY looking forward to finally hitting EXP on AA this year.
I have seen many examples of AA really making a fuss over EXP (especially at small stations) and many UA agents (especially in RCC's) also will 'perk up' a little. I won't even bother discussing 'top tier' at the home of SGB.
Oct 14, 2002 | 8:25 am
#37
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Potomac Falls, VA
Programs: AA Plat 2MM, MR Gold, Avis Pref
Posts: 41,109
CoMooter, thats a good point on AA having a small staff at IAD and getting to know you. The same has already happened for me at IAD with CO, a small staff that I see regularly who seem to help out more often than not. At UA I would be just another number (although all those direct flights out of IAD are tempting) that will be something to put into the equation. Although it is highly unlikely that I would hit EXP, I would make plat on AA if I do go that route. thanks for the input.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by CoMooter:
IAD is about as close to a 'home' airport as I get, and a EXP membership should not be undervalued. The AA staff at IAD is small, and you will very quickly make yourself memorable (and the favors it entails) being an EXP based there.
OTH there are gobs of 1K's floating around IAD every day...and while I consider my 1K card (re-upped for both it and practically worthless DL PM by the middle of this year) my most 'useful' airline membership, I am REALLY looking forward to finally hitting EXP on AA this year.
I have seen many examples of AA really making a fuss over EXP (especially at small stations) and many UA agents (especially in RCC's) also will 'perk up' a little. I won't even bother discussing 'top tier' at the home of SGB.
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IAD is about as close to a 'home' airport as I get, and a EXP membership should not be undervalued. The AA staff at IAD is small, and you will very quickly make yourself memorable (and the favors it entails) being an EXP based there.
OTH there are gobs of 1K's floating around IAD every day...and while I consider my 1K card (re-upped for both it and practically worthless DL PM by the middle of this year) my most 'useful' airline membership, I am REALLY looking forward to finally hitting EXP on AA this year.
I have seen many examples of AA really making a fuss over EXP (especially at small stations) and many UA agents (especially in RCC's) also will 'perk up' a little. I won't even bother discussing 'top tier' at the home of SGB.
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Oct 16, 2002 | 11:22 am
#38
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Jersey City
Posts: 1,321
97 (qualified for next year)
ua premium
98
aa plat
dl plat
99
aa plat
dl gold
ac elite
00
aa exec plat
nw plat
dl silver
us gold
01
aa exec plat
nw plat
dl gold
us silver
co silver
02
aa exec plat
nw plat
dl silver
ua premium
98
aa plat
dl plat
99
aa plat
dl gold
ac elite
00
aa exec plat
nw plat
dl silver
us gold
01
aa exec plat
nw plat
dl gold
us silver
co silver
02
aa exec plat
nw plat
dl silver
Oct 16, 2002 | 12:20 pm
#39
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Potomac Falls, VA
Programs: AA Plat 2MM, MR Gold, Avis Pref
Posts: 41,109
Why would you have CO silver if you had NW Plat.. seems to defeat the purpose!!!
[QUOTE]Originally posted by lonman:
01
aa exec plat
nw plat
dl gold
us silver
co silver
[QUOTE]Originally posted by lonman:
01
aa exec plat
nw plat
dl gold
us silver
co silver
Oct 16, 2002 | 12:26 pm
#40
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Department of Homeland Sincerity
Programs: WN Platinum, UA 1k, AA EP, Marriott Plat
Posts: 12,317
You all have my sincere condolences...
It's hard enough being a top level elite on one airline. May the Schwartz be with you...
It's hard enough being a top level elite on one airline. May the Schwartz be with you...
Oct 16, 2002 | 11:28 pm
#41
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: None any more
Posts: 11,017
in 01 I was holding:
BA Gold
KLM RW
CX Diamond
KA Gold
SPG Platinum
Shangri-La Elite (guaranteed suite, bottle of wine, etc. etc.)
Hilton Gold
But then the job changed and cost cutting killed most travel. Now I am holding
BA Silver
KLM Silver
CX Diamond
AA Plat
KA Blue
SPG Platinum
Shangri-La Executive
Hilton Gold
Next year it will be
CX Diamond
AA Plat
SPG Gold
Hilton Gold
BA Gold
KLM RW
CX Diamond
KA Gold
SPG Platinum
Shangri-La Elite (guaranteed suite, bottle of wine, etc. etc.)
Hilton Gold
But then the job changed and cost cutting killed most travel. Now I am holding
BA Silver
KLM Silver
CX Diamond
AA Plat
KA Blue
SPG Platinum
Shangri-La Executive
Hilton Gold
Next year it will be
CX Diamond
AA Plat
SPG Gold
Hilton Gold