Frequent Flyer Lifetime Status
Feb 11, 2006, 6:28 am
#91
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Wenatchee, WA
Programs: Lifetime AA Gold-1MM
Posts: 4,909
Originally Posted by Superd1
No they do not.
I have e-mailed them suggesting that they consider it. If enough people e-mail them maybe they will.
I have e-mailed them suggesting that they consider it. If enough people e-mail them maybe they will.
Feb 11, 2006, 6:32 am
#93
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Wenatchee, WA
Programs: Lifetime AA Gold-1MM
Posts: 4,909
Originally Posted by pushback
Yes, but you only have to fly 2873 segments between SJC and SEA to get it!
(Yes, I know... they go to Russia and Mexico too... but I don't!)
In all fairness, I did ask the question.
Will they comp lifetime gold against AA? That I would love to sea! ;-)
[This message has been edited by pushback (edited Jan 23, 2004).]
(Yes, I know... they go to Russia and Mexico too... but I don't!)
In all fairness, I did ask the question.
Will they comp lifetime gold against AA? That I would love to sea! ;-)
[This message has been edited by pushback (edited Jan 23, 2004).]
Last edited by BLI-Flyer; Feb 11, 2006 at 12:08 pm
Feb 12, 2006, 5:16 am
#97
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saipan, MP 96950 USA (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands = the CNMI)
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Silver. Life: UA .57 MM, United & Admirals Clubs (spousal), Marriott Platinum
Posts: 15,058
Originally Posted by gemac
Flyertalk has a handy search feature.
Here, for example, are the results of a search on this forum for "lifetime elite".
Here, for example, are the results of a search on this forum for "lifetime elite".
But your helpful advice was sound, and is how I found the best threads to bump. For those unaware of it, the "search this forum" button is at the top right corner of the list of threads in a given forum.
Sep 30, 2006, 2:52 pm
#98
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: PMD-ORD-AZO-ILO-NRT
Programs: UA 1K, BD Silver, Amtrak Select, SPG & PCR Plat/ICH Amb, AA, AS, DL, PR
Posts: 744
Philippine Airlines offers lifetime Premier Elite status to MMers. More info can be found at the Mabuhay Miles website.
Sep 30, 2006, 3:49 pm
#99
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA Lifetime Platinum (3MM), QF Lifetime Gold, Bonvoy Lifetime Platinum, Ex-Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 7,541
Originally Posted by shillard
QF really has this sorted, in fact you can buy lifetime lounge access (QF, AA & BA lounges) for either $$$ or points with "Qantas Club Lifetime Membership".
As previously mentioned, QF elites can also qualify for lifetime free membership by obtaining lifetime gold, at 14,000 status credits (the equivalent of 10 cunningly planned F RTW trips).
As previously mentioned, QF elites can also qualify for lifetime free membership by obtaining lifetime gold, at 14,000 status credits (the equivalent of 10 cunningly planned F RTW trips).
Sep 30, 2006, 8:59 pm
#100
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: NYC
Programs: FB Plat/SPG Plat/HH Gold/LHW/SLH/SK Silver
Posts: 681
Skypass members on KE receive membership in their "Lifetime Million Miler Club" after flying 1 million miles with Sky Team. (Miles earned from non-airline partners and promo offers do not qualify).
There is also a "Morning Calm Premium Club" for those who reach 500.000 miles.
Both are treated as ST Elite+.
KE differentiates from other airlines as the lifetime memberships are the ones advertised, there are only three levels (the above two) and the regular Morning Calm Club (fly 50K in 2 years). I assume a lot of flyers would shy away from this program as it takes an extra 450,000 miles to reach mid-tier membership- which for most people would mean flying a few years with the lowest elite level status as opposed to enjoying top tier status on UA/AA immediately after reaching 100K and then probably become eligible for MillionMiler anyway.
I have 4 years left to go with FB after which I am looking forward to a long vacation from AF and NorthWorst.
There is also a "Morning Calm Premium Club" for those who reach 500.000 miles.
Both are treated as ST Elite+.
KE differentiates from other airlines as the lifetime memberships are the ones advertised, there are only three levels (the above two) and the regular Morning Calm Club (fly 50K in 2 years). I assume a lot of flyers would shy away from this program as it takes an extra 450,000 miles to reach mid-tier membership- which for most people would mean flying a few years with the lowest elite level status as opposed to enjoying top tier status on UA/AA immediately after reaching 100K and then probably become eligible for MillionMiler anyway.
I have 4 years left to go with FB after which I am looking forward to a long vacation from AF and NorthWorst.
Sep 30, 2006, 9:54 pm
#101
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: San Francisco (Marin County), CA
Programs: UA Global Services, AA Lifetime ExecPlat, LH HON Circle, SQ PPS Solitaire, Hyatt Courtesy Card
Posts: 3,002
Originally Posted by divaof travel
Lifetime Diamond is earned with 10 consecutive Diamond years and 1M base points.
However, Gold Passport Concierge (i.e. "Hyatt Lurker") recently confirmed in writing on the Hyatt board that you just need 1M points and ten years in the Gold Passport program at any level - there is no requirement that you have had Diamond ever.
Sep 30, 2006, 10:39 pm
#102
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: NYC
Programs: FB Plat/SPG Plat/HH Gold/LHW/SLH/SK Silver
Posts: 681
Air China seems to offer Lifetime Platinum after 1,600,000kms (100,000miles) There are also special gifts involved (I'm clueless).
Don't mean to get off-topic but interestingly mileage redemption in Y and C are not much different ie o/w award ticket US-China is 60,000 km (37,282 miles) and the same ticket in C is 70,000kms (43,495 miles). The same with China-Europe flights, example roundtrip award in Y is 90,000 (55,923) and 100,000 (62,137 miles) in C. So the difference between Y and C for a roundtrip award ticket between Europe and China is only 6000 miles!
Don't mean to get off-topic but interestingly mileage redemption in Y and C are not much different ie o/w award ticket US-China is 60,000 km (37,282 miles) and the same ticket in C is 70,000kms (43,495 miles). The same with China-Europe flights, example roundtrip award in Y is 90,000 (55,923) and 100,000 (62,137 miles) in C. So the difference between Y and C for a roundtrip award ticket between Europe and China is only 6000 miles!
Oct 6, 2006, 12:09 am
#105
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Seattle
Programs: Ephesians 4:31-32
Posts: 10,690
The AS routes have been expanding pretty quickly over the past few years.
They now fly directs from SEA to BOS, EWR, DCA, MCO and MIA, not to mention ORD and DFW.
Unfortunately, since they have so few long flights, such little planes, and so many folks competing, getting upgraded,even with top status, takes way too much work and money,
so we dropped them after many years of enjoying top status.
The only place we fly AS now is SEA/LAS and we have more than enough miles to upgrade our occasional Vegas trips.
They now fly directs from SEA to BOS, EWR, DCA, MCO and MIA, not to mention ORD and DFW.
Unfortunately, since they have so few long flights, such little planes, and so many folks competing, getting upgraded,even with top status, takes way too much work and money,
so we dropped them after many years of enjoying top status. The only place we fly AS now is SEA/LAS and we have more than enough miles to upgrade our occasional Vegas trips.