2006 program changes?
 

I could be just having a senior moment, but were 2006 program changes announced? I'm trying to decide my plans for 2006, and am wishing (not really expecting) there might be something to keep me with NW.

Steve

Not yet, except Korean Air will accrue less miles for certain fare travel, and Diners Club US will leave Worldperks.

Jiburi

Russ said during the chat that not much would change. I suspect that some information will be posted soon.

Probably some small enhancement to keep us happy...

"enhancement"
 

it all depends on what the meaning of "enhancement" is :D

I think we as FTers know of a few changes already:

* access to CRCs without a DL BP

* more competition for elite upgrades (especially for the first 2 months of '06)

* less EUAs / more battlefield UGs

Lets keep this mature. :rolleyes: Not a WP issue.Nothing new.An issue for a few, not for many of us.

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* more competition for elite upgrades (especially for the first 2 months of '06)
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= What does this mean?

-A.

more competition for elite upgrades (especially for the first 2 months of '06
 

[QUOTE=abrelosojos]There is increased competition for EUAs (and will remain through the remainder of the program year) due to the combination of reduced capacity and an increased number of elite flyers. The reduced capacity issue is the result of the removal of flights from the schedule to increase revenue and simply fewer flights on the winter schedule. There are more elite flyers from the WP promotions ("complementary" elite status for the remainder of the program year) discussed in this forum ad nauseum.

This is/will be a real program change negotiated between DL & NW. I view the overall package, not WP vs. WC.

Mike in Mpls.

Apologist at Large

Please explain the immaturity of my post?

The CRC access affects all WP members, some to a higher degree than others, but it affects everyone. The increased competition is a fact, as stated earlier. Decreased service, increased elite members...i don't think attrition will cover the increased elites (and "elite lights"). And the EUAs have not been processing on time for many elites, Plats included. I expect that even Plats will be finding EUAs come less often and will be getting battlefield UGs more often than they're used to.

So, where's the immaturity in that? Nice post, BTW. Anything useful to the conversation that you wanted to add? :rolleyes:

CRC only affects those who have purchased a WC membership. Nothing to do with the WP except that Elites get a discount.

Please, document the "increase elite" statement. It is assumed that there is an increased number but I suspect that increased attrition will even this out. No one here can demonstrate an increase in Elite numbers right now. But if someone does not get an upgrade, then it's because of "elite dilution". Give me a break.

The upgrade issue is a repeating theme on FT. Nothing new, just some folks who like to complain. Happening now, happened earlier in the year, last year, the year before...

My contribution to this thread has already been made. You have brought nothing yet...

This will be a downgrade of DL elite status in the long run. Little will change for most WP users. The OP is asking about WP changes.

I'd say getting upgrades, whether EUA or battlefield, is an issue of premium importance to all NW elites. And given that EUA is becoming somewhat less common, I don't see how this affects "a few of us."

DirtyMSP FWIIW, I agree with you. This is one of the reasons that I dont post too often in the NW forum.

Too much nit picking and then things get contentious.

Every one of your points are valid and, in one way or another, affect everyone of us.

He is right -- there was nothing immature sounding to me.