Frequent Flyer Lifetime Status
Jan 26, 2004, 1:48 pm
#46
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by jasons2e:
[B]Can you get close to 1:1 with any points.com trades?</font>
[B]Can you get close to 1:1 with any points.com trades?</font>
I did sign up for Points.com and convert 5 Alaska miles into 1 AAdvantage mile. (Remember that 20-Partners promo?) The lonely little mile posted quickly and correctly, and I was thankful for that.
Jan 26, 2004, 2:07 pm
#47
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by pinniped:
I forget if my TWA miles counted. I only had a few thousand of those actually sitting in my account at the time of the merger so I didn't pay a whole lot of attention.</font>
I forget if my TWA miles counted. I only had a few thousand of those actually sitting in my account at the time of the merger so I didn't pay a whole lot of attention.</font>
-BP
Jan 29, 2004, 8:34 pm
#48
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So, what happens when you hit 1 million miles on AA anyway? Do you get free upgrades? Free drink coupons? Do the angels sing? Do the FA's smile at you more? Or do you just get another plastic card to put in your travel wallet?
Jan 29, 2004, 9:43 pm
#49
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by pinniped:
I forget if my TWA miles counted. I only had a few thousand of those actually sitting in my account at the time of the merger so I didn't pay a whole lot of attention.</font>
I forget if my TWA miles counted. I only had a few thousand of those actually sitting in my account at the time of the merger so I didn't pay a whole lot of attention.</font>
Jan 30, 2004, 2:45 pm
#50
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by pushback:
So, what happens when you hit 1 million miles on AA anyway? Do you get free upgrades? Free drink coupons? Do the angels sing? Do the FA's smile at you more? Or do you just get another plastic card to put in your travel wallet?</font>
So, what happens when you hit 1 million miles on AA anyway? Do you get free upgrades? Free drink coupons? Do the angels sing? Do the FA's smile at you more? Or do you just get another plastic card to put in your travel wallet?</font>
Jan 30, 2004, 5:06 pm
#51
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Only a little off the subject. Hyatt now offers lifetime Diamond status to those who meet the rigorous criteria. In my mind, this is better than my United lifeteme Premiere Executive, as Diamond is their very top tier.
Feb 1, 2004, 6:18 pm
#52
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by pinniped:
Scroll up. Lifetime Gold Status. (Yes, I think that comes with a few bonus domestic e-upgrades as well.)</font>
Scroll up. Lifetime Gold Status. (Yes, I think that comes with a few bonus domestic e-upgrades as well.)</font>
Feb 1, 2004, 7:34 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by rustyr:
I think you get 6 upgrades per year(at least that's what mine says).</font>
I think you get 6 upgrades per year(at least that's what mine says).</font>
really? that's a nice bonus if true. unfortunately i'm about 600k miles short of mm status.
Feb 3, 2004, 12:57 pm
#55
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CX lifetime was withdrawn 6 or 7 years ago. I think they used to give it for five consecutive years of Diamond membership. Someone who's been around longer than me could confirm.
All they have now is an "Invitation" level (like BA Premier) which is equivalent to Diamond / OneWorld Emerald in status but is totally at their whim. Generally I believe it goes to top managers in companies that have a large amount of travel spending that can be directed towards CX.
All they have now is an "Invitation" level (like BA Premier) which is equivalent to Diamond / OneWorld Emerald in status but is totally at their whim. Generally I believe it goes to top managers in companies that have a large amount of travel spending that can be directed towards CX.
Feb 3, 2004, 3:16 pm
#56
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by pushback:
[B](Yes, I know... they go to Russia and Mexico too... but I don't!)
an off-topic correction: Alaska has no scheduled service to Russia anymore (don't know about charters). That service wasn't operational for very long, and stopped a few years ago (in 98 or 99).
[B](Yes, I know... they go to Russia and Mexico too... but I don't!)
an off-topic correction: Alaska has no scheduled service to Russia anymore (don't know about charters). That service wasn't operational for very long, and stopped a few years ago (in 98 or 99).
Feb 5, 2004, 2:44 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by beergut:
KLM are offering lifetime PE status after ten years at that level.
"Complimentary lifetime Platinum Elite membership
KLM’s most loyal customers, Platinum Elite FD members, now can be eligible for a complimentary lifetime Platinum Elite membership after having qualified as a PE member for ten consecutive years.* Lifetime members are entitled to all PE services for the rest of their life without having to qualify for PE membership each year**!
*Threshold options may change annually.
**Eligible PE members currently holding an extended membership will receive their lifetime card on completion thereof "
Nigel
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KLM are offering lifetime PE status after ten years at that level.
"Complimentary lifetime Platinum Elite membership
KLM’s most loyal customers, Platinum Elite FD members, now can be eligible for a complimentary lifetime Platinum Elite membership after having qualified as a PE member for ten consecutive years.* Lifetime members are entitled to all PE services for the rest of their life without having to qualify for PE membership each year**!
*Threshold options may change annually.
**Eligible PE members currently holding an extended membership will receive their lifetime card on completion thereof "
Nigel
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Since the PE status is quit young, that's an easy promise, . Are they going to recognize the years as Royal Wing?
Feb 8, 2004, 2:55 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by cityroamer:
Since the PE status is quit young, that's an easy promise, . Are they going to recognize the years as Royal Wing?</font>
Since the PE status is quit young, that's an easy promise, . Are they going to recognize the years as Royal Wing?</font>
Please see KLM FD reply to johan rebel
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum28/HTML/002261.html
Feb 10, 2004, 7:06 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by divaof travel:
Only a little off the subject. Hyatt now offers lifetime Diamond status to those who meet the rigorous criteria. In my mind, this is better than my United lifeteme Premiere Executive, as Diamond is their very top tier.</font>
Only a little off the subject. Hyatt now offers lifetime Diamond status to those who meet the rigorous criteria. In my mind, this is better than my United lifeteme Premiere Executive, as Diamond is their very top tier.</font>
Where do you get the details on lifetime diamond?
Feb 10, 2004, 5:47 pm
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When I hit 1mm with AA I thought "great-never have to worry about requalifing again!"
Then I read AA's meaning of "lifetime"- it's not MY lifetime but the lifetime of the AAdvantage Gold Program.
Sounds like if it ever suits AA to wipe out the lifetime Gold and/or Platinum benefit, they could simply create new elite tiers-maybe AAdvantage Copper, Silver, and Titanium Executive- and we'd all be back to requalifing yearly or losing the perks.
Would AA ever find it advantageous to do this? I wonder- but the wording reserves that right.
Then I read AA's meaning of "lifetime"- it's not MY lifetime but the lifetime of the AAdvantage Gold Program.
Sounds like if it ever suits AA to wipe out the lifetime Gold and/or Platinum benefit, they could simply create new elite tiers-maybe AAdvantage Copper, Silver, and Titanium Executive- and we'd all be back to requalifing yearly or losing the perks.
Would AA ever find it advantageous to do this? I wonder- but the wording reserves that right.