Double eqms
Aug 21, 2006, 7:24 pm
#16
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Originally Posted by troyintn
The EQMs are not that big a deal, but the miles are. I average 20 k a month. 10 - 15 k on NW. Double miles adds up quick.
Aug 21, 2006, 7:51 pm
#17
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: DCA
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It wouldn't surprise me to see a generous promotion if this FA strike comes to fruition.
Aug 21, 2006, 8:01 pm
#18
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: MN
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Originally Posted by MikeMpls
I'll be depressed since I've already bought enough tickets to reach our goals for this year, and most of the domestic runs are on DL. Then again, in a fit of temporary insanity, I might figure my wife should be a Plat, too.
Seriously, I don't see this happening unless bookings are way down or (the reason it happened last year) as a response to a competitor. Traditionally, NW has been very tight with EQM -- their elite levels are a reward for people who fly.
Seriously, I don't see this happening unless bookings are way down or (the reason it happened last year) as a response to a competitor. Traditionally, NW has been very tight with EQM -- their elite levels are a reward for people who fly.
Aug 21, 2006, 8:08 pm
#19
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Detroit
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What may be more likely is the promotion they had later last year where if you were already an elite you could re qualify with x segments in a business fare between y and z dates. One of my family members made elite that way last year.
And despite flying Northwest regularly, my annual mileage has dropped each year over the past couple of years on NW, since I have moved more and more international travel away (if NW brings me the direct international flights I need, I'll go back). I would like a nice promotion that could give me Gold this year.
And despite flying Northwest regularly, my annual mileage has dropped each year over the past couple of years on NW, since I have moved more and more international travel away (if NW brings me the direct international flights I need, I'll go back). I would like a nice promotion that could give me Gold this year.
Aug 21, 2006, 8:21 pm
#20
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Originally Posted by humanoid94
It wouldn't surprise me to see a generous promotion if this FA strike comes to fruition.
Aug 21, 2006, 8:51 pm
#21
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Originally Posted by gldwebs
I have a 50k EQM MR in sept...so I hope so
Aug 21, 2006, 9:38 pm
#22
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Location: Round Lake, IL
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Originally Posted by mnredfox
Ok, I can't be the only FT-er drooling here. C'mon, spit the routing out...
Thats several NW tickets built around the AZ YYZ-LCA fare error that I got changed into YYZ-FCO/MXP-YYZ.
Aug 22, 2006, 6:31 am
#23
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Originally Posted by shiner
Hey, no talking about the FA strike.
Can't we all just get along!!!
Maybe we should discuss the impending CHAOS troubles on the continental or delta forums.
With all the uncertanties about CHAOS, we really need some way to share information as it rolls out.
Last edited by Live4Miles; Aug 22, 2006 at 6:36 am
Aug 22, 2006, 9:05 am
#24
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Originally Posted by Live4Miles
Deleted my sarcastic post to make sure the moderators didn't get mad at me.
Can't we all just get along!!!
Maybe we should discuss the impending CHAOS troubles on the continental or delta forums.
With all the uncertanties about CHAOS, we really need some way to share information as it rolls out.
Can't we all just get along!!!
Maybe we should discuss the impending CHAOS troubles on the continental or delta forums.
With all the uncertanties about CHAOS, we really need some way to share information as it rolls out.
But wow, this has gone completely OT. I clicked here to discuss double EQMs.
And as for double EQMs, I say don't do it. Too dilutive. The barrier to plat is already low at only 75k miles. Many of us are back in Y frequently as it is for DTW-SEA, DTW-SFO, and other elite-heavy routes.
Aug 22, 2006, 10:08 am
#25
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 447
Originally Posted by KtownTraveler
Agreed. We need to be more civil and less confrontational. And we need some form of open commuication about CHAOS and related issues. It would seem as if NWA has forced this FT forum to button its lip until/unless its labor battles are settled. Surely that is not the impression the moderators intended.
But wow, this has gone completely OT. I clicked here to discuss double EQMs.
But wow, this has gone completely OT. I clicked here to discuss double EQMs.
Oh, yes... As much as double EQM may help me personally, I too think it would be unwise to swell the elite ranks like they did last fall.
Aug 22, 2006, 12:03 pm
#26
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I would like to see a double miles, but not a double EQM. I think it diluted the elite pool.
Aug 22, 2006, 3:35 pm
#27
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Originally Posted by gldwebs
ORD-DTW-YYZ-FCO(AZ in C)-AMS-DTW-SEA-HNL-SEA-DTW-ORD-DTW-SEA-HNL-SEA-DTW-AMS-MXP-YYZ(AZ in C)-DTW-ORD
Thats several NW tickets built around the AZ YYZ-LCA fare error that I got changed into YYZ-FCO/MXP-YYZ.
Thats several NW tickets built around the AZ YYZ-LCA fare error that I got changed into YYZ-FCO/MXP-YYZ.
Wow, very impressive. I got tired reading it. Can't imagine flying it. For miles or EQM's?
Aug 22, 2006, 7:14 pm
#28
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Originally Posted by mnredfox
Wow, very impressive. I got tired reading it. Can't imagine flying it. For miles or EQM's?
Aug 22, 2006, 9:21 pm
#29
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Originally Posted by myk
Other than getting you to a MM tier faster, what's the value of additional EQM's to a plat?
(Not being sarcastic, actually looking to learn your reasoning)
(Not being sarcastic, actually looking to learn your reasoning)
100% base miles, 125% elite bons miles, another 100% double eqm promo.
Total 325% flight miles.
There's really no special reason for additional eqm, just more miles.
325% better than 225%.
Other than the MM tier, do other FTers have other reasons to earn more eqms?
Aug 23, 2006, 8:34 pm
#30
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Originally Posted by shiner
Perhaps TravelBuzz would be appropriate since ultimately, the outcome of CHAOS (or lack thereof) could have impact on the industry as a whole. It is too bad that the biggest frequent flyer community isn't allowed to address the one of the biggest issues in the industry - one that affects passengers significantly and one that is key to the survival of a major legacy carrier.
Oh, yes... As much as double EQM may help me personally, I too think it would be unwise to swell the elite ranks like they did last fall.
Oh, yes... As much as double EQM may help me personally, I too think it would be unwise to swell the elite ranks like they did last fall.