Frequent Flyer Lifetime Status
Jul 23, 2010 | 10:40 am
#182
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: PHX and LIH
Programs: AA: 2 MM, HA, VS
Posts: 91,978
No. You don't earn miles of any kind when you fly on an award ticket (unless you're really lucky and if you're really lucky, someone made a mistake).
Jul 23, 2010 | 1:01 pm
#183
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Cary, NC, USA - AA Plt 3mm/DL Dia 2mm, Hil/Dia Life, Bonvoy/Titanium Life, Spire
Posts: 3,261
YMMV,
-outoftown
Jul 23, 2010 | 9:49 pm
#184
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AA EXP2M, DL 1MM DM ext, UA PP <=> HH G/Marr PE/Hyatt G/IHG P FT RA ( Recovering Addict)
Posts: 4,900
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I used my UA miles to upgrade a LH flight cost 30k miles then
I got credit on UA for the flight.
I also got a class of service bonus on UA! so I got back about 3-4000 miles I think.
I paid out only 26k if I am right for a long TATL flight
2
Quite a while ago, I used an award to SIN using US miles on LH
My LH flight was late and I gt rerouted via DXB then EK
I got mileage credit for F on LH to DXB on my US acct!
Lastly, I got an offer to upgrade me from SP to GP for free.
I suspect it was the single flight on LH in F that triggered that free upgrade.
I had no flown miles on any *A that was credited to US except for that flight
I used my UA miles to upgrade a LH flight cost 30k miles then
I got credit on UA for the flight.
I also got a class of service bonus on UA! so I got back about 3-4000 miles I think.
I paid out only 26k if I am right for a long TATL flight
2
Quite a while ago, I used an award to SIN using US miles on LH
My LH flight was late and I gt rerouted via DXB then EK
I got mileage credit for F on LH to DXB on my US acct!
Lastly, I got an offer to upgrade me from SP to GP for free.
I suspect it was the single flight on LH in F that triggered that free upgrade.
I had no flown miles on any *A that was credited to US except for that flight
Last edited by ffI; Aug 14, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Jul 26, 2010 | 7:42 am
#185
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: DC Metro (WAS--DCA/IAD/BWI)
Programs: AA Plat 2MM, OW Sapphire, QF Bronze, Marriott Silver, Starwood Gold; National Emerald
Posts: 2,535
One can make AA lifetime status in a fairly short period of time, if you really make the effort.
Steve32
Steve32
Jul 29, 2010 | 9:14 pm
#186
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AA EXP2M, DL 1MM DM ext, UA PP <=> HH G/Marr PE/Hyatt G/IHG P FT RA ( Recovering Addict)
Posts: 4,900
Yes, the SPG 35% bonuses really help. For 60k spg you got 102 k AA. The only reason to do it is to get free OW lounge access. But then you will use it only when you FLY OW anyway! It is a good backup plan.
Between DL rollover and AA lifetime, you can cover the smaller 2 alliances.
You can then focus on *A with Asiana with 40k Elite miles in 2 years and get 2 more years of lounge access here free.
Between DL rollover and AA lifetime, you can cover the smaller 2 alliances.
You can then focus on *A with Asiana with 40k Elite miles in 2 years and get 2 more years of lounge access here free.
Aug 13, 2010 | 9:30 am
#187
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: YOW
Programs: AC E75K *G
Posts: 7,242
Air Canada is (somewhat quietly) rolling out a lifetime status program, based on status miles on AC/Jazz since 1988.
The details are here:
The details are here:
We've had this program in the works for some time and as a result of your feedback and suggestions to me, my team and the entire company we made the decision to fast track the launch ahead of 2011 renom. There are 3 levels to the program. 1, 2 and 3 million miles flown on AC/Jazz since the start of the status program.
1MM = Lifetime Elite status for member + exclusive benefits/gift unique to this status level
2MM = Lifetime Elite status for member + Lifetime Elite status for a nominated partner + exclusive benefits/gifts unique to this status level
3MM = Lifetime Super Elite status for member + Lifetime Elite status for a nominated partner + exclusive benefits/gifts unique to this status level
Those who have qualified will be receiving their individual personalized packages in the coming weeks. In the coming months we have additional functionality rolling out to facilitate the ability to track your progress toward achieving status in these new programs.
Thanks again for your feedback and continued loyalty.
1MM = Lifetime Elite status for member + exclusive benefits/gift unique to this status level
2MM = Lifetime Elite status for member + Lifetime Elite status for a nominated partner + exclusive benefits/gifts unique to this status level
3MM = Lifetime Super Elite status for member + Lifetime Elite status for a nominated partner + exclusive benefits/gifts unique to this status level
Those who have qualified will be receiving their individual personalized packages in the coming weeks. In the coming months we have additional functionality rolling out to facilitate the ability to track your progress toward achieving status in these new programs.
Thanks again for your feedback and continued loyalty.
Aug 14, 2010 | 4:43 pm
#188
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: DL Diamond, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, ALL Platinum, IHG Platinum
Posts: 30,697
i wish airlines in india had lifetime status....i would have probably earned it on a couple, maybe all 3 of the major airlines by now....i see myself traveling quite a bit for the next couple of years but would want to slow down after that....would be nice to still have status....
Jan 9, 2011 | 1:43 pm
#189
Join Date: Dec 2003
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 2,262
Wow, that was lots of useful info indeed, thanks everyone... I would like to attempt a recap, to see if I got it right - or if not, or where not complete, please correct or add. For purpose of the recap, I am only listing airlines that are in one of the alliances, and whereby life status is f or top tier.
ONE
* AA: After having received 2M "program-to-date" miles (from all sources, including not airlines) over any period of time (even over 20 years), you become AA Platinum (and top tier for One World) for life.
* QF: After having received 14K "status credits" (on airlines only, all OneWorld partners) over any period of time (even over 20 years), you become QF Gold (and top tier for One World) for life.
STAR
* UA: After having received 1M "program-to-date" miles (but only on UA flights, not even other Star members), you become UA Premier Executive (and top tier with Star) for life. [btw, what is Premier Executive 1K then ? that is even more top ?]
* OZ: After having received 1M "program-to-date" miles (from all airline partners), you become OZ Platinum (and top tier with Star) for life.
* LH: Possible but only if aged over 65.
SKY
* AF/KL: After ten consecutive years as Platinum Elite (or former equivalent), you become Platinum Elite (and top tier for Sky Team) for life.
* KE: possible but not clear, someone can complete ?
* DL: possible but not clear, someone can complete ?
* CO: possible but not clear, someone can complete ?
I think the perfect way to correct this, would be for someone to copy and paste this in further posts, with relevant corrections.
ONE
* AA: After having received 2M "program-to-date" miles (from all sources, including not airlines) over any period of time (even over 20 years), you become AA Platinum (and top tier for One World) for life.
* QF: After having received 14K "status credits" (on airlines only, all OneWorld partners) over any period of time (even over 20 years), you become QF Gold (and top tier for One World) for life.
STAR
* UA: After having received 1M "program-to-date" miles (but only on UA flights, not even other Star members), you become UA Premier Executive (and top tier with Star) for life. [btw, what is Premier Executive 1K then ? that is even more top ?]
* OZ: After having received 1M "program-to-date" miles (from all airline partners), you become OZ Platinum (and top tier with Star) for life.
* LH: Possible but only if aged over 65.
SKY
* AF/KL: After ten consecutive years as Platinum Elite (or former equivalent), you become Platinum Elite (and top tier for Sky Team) for life.
* KE: possible but not clear, someone can complete ?
* DL: possible but not clear, someone can complete ?
* CO: possible but not clear, someone can complete ?
I think the perfect way to correct this, would be for someone to copy and paste this in further posts, with relevant corrections.
KE gives lifetime SkyTeam Elite Plus status, which is the top tier in SkyTeam, for half a million or 500K miles earned on all SkyTeam carriers.
Jan 11, 2011 | 9:59 am
#190
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: ORD/MDW
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO, CO Plat, UA 1P, FB Plat, Marriott PLT, PC Plat, HH Diamond, Starwood Gold, Nat'l Exec
Posts: 107
From Delta.com:
Million Miler Status
The Million Miler Program recognizes and rewards those customers who have flown an exceptional amount with us.
Members who reach one million Medallion Qualification Miles are currently awarded complimentary annual Silver Medallion status.
Members who reach two million Medallion Qualification Miles are currently awarded complimentary annual Gold Medallion status.
Members who reach four million plus Medallion Qualification Miles are currently awarded complimentary annual Platinum Medallion status.
Every time you reach a new level of Million Miler status you will have the opportunity to choose an exclusive gift as a token of our appreciation.
Million Miler balances are based on total Medallion Qualification Miles
earned over a members lifetime.
Feb 9, 2011 | 6:00 am
#191
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: EHAM
Programs: KL, UA
Posts: 11
KL/AF FB:
Is the lifetime also for FB Goldmembers after 10-years for platinum only?
I just wonder in going for gold at FB, and hop AMS-LPL-AMS which has good fares mostly to fill up the last flights to get gold, or go for Oneworld (AA). Too bad I choose AY before where I got stuck with 150.000 miles (cant transfer miles to AA), but AY isnt giving you lifetime status
Is the lifetime also for FB Goldmembers after 10-years for platinum only?
I just wonder in going for gold at FB, and hop AMS-LPL-AMS which has good fares mostly to fill up the last flights to get gold, or go for Oneworld (AA). Too bad I choose AY before where I got stuck with 150.000 miles (cant transfer miles to AA), but AY isnt giving you lifetime status
Feb 9, 2011 | 6:14 am
#192
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Miami
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, AA EXP and others
Posts: 4,749
Gold at 1 million
Platinum at 2 million
and that is it! No EXP. But all miles count, unlike most carriers. That is how one can get the status so quickly. I made many of my first two million buying jet fuel at the FBO's AA then owned.
These days Delta has AirElite that can get fast accumulation and status for buying charter flights. Lufthansa has a similar program that operates only in Europe.
So all three alliances give you some unusual, if expensive, ways to get lifetime status quickly.
Feb 9, 2011 | 12:22 pm
#194
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: NL
Programs: FB M&M AA Amex HH SPG and others
Posts: 1,929
(Bolding is a correction in the quote made by me)