Question about missing Platinum
Dec 18, 2006 | 8:21 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2006
Location: ATL
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 57
Question about missing Platinum
As it stands right now I will be missing platinum by 2529 EQM. I have no projects scheduled for the end of the year (vaction) so it looks like I won't be getting it.
Would it be worth it to do one quick end of year mileage run?
What about challenging for plat? I had quite a few Y fare tickets this year. Everything I do is booked last minute.
Hello from a lurker, BTW. I read here quite often.
Would it be worth it to do one quick end of year mileage run?
What about challenging for plat? I had quite a few Y fare tickets this year. Everything I do is booked last minute.
Hello from a lurker, BTW. I read here quite often.
Dec 18, 2006 | 9:31 am
#2
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: MSP - Lake of the Isles
Programs: NW Plat
Posts: 124
New Year's Eve in Hawaii? Fly in on the 31st, back on the 2nd or something? It might cost you but should be fun.
Dec 18, 2006 | 9:37 am
#3
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 8,884
How much flying on NW (or SkyTeam) do you expect to do next year?
Dec 18, 2006 | 10:17 am
#4
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: MSP
Programs: DL DM MM, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, National Exec
Posts: 473
Go for PE
The only way to 'get it' is to fly the miles. From DTW, should be easy to find a good fare to the West Coast or LAS you could do in a few hours.
You will enjoy those FC upgrades coming in 5 days ahead for the next year!
You will enjoy those FC upgrades coming in 5 days ahead for the next year!
Dec 18, 2006 | 11:01 am
#5
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Astoria, NY: LGA, JFK
Programs: Delta PM; Sheraton's Vistana BOD; SPG Gold
Posts: 2,036
Dec 18, 2006 | 11:15 am
#6
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: MSP
Programs: Hilton Gold, SPG PLAT, NWA Plat
Posts: 645
DTW-LAX or SEA is generally a $340 turn around.
It depends on how much you will be flying next year. If you are goiing to be on a plane for more then 50K miles it is worth it for FC seating tha 3-8 extra times.
It depends on how much you will be flying next year. If you are goiing to be on a plane for more then 50K miles it is worth it for FC seating tha 3-8 extra times.
Dec 19, 2006 | 8:43 am
#7
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: ATL
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 57
I will be flying even more next year than I did this year. I am looking to find a cheap mile run to make before year end. ^
Thanks guys.
Haha, I was just in Hawaii last week. And actually spent new years on Oahu two years ago.
Thanks guys.
Haha, I was just in Hawaii last week. And actually spent new years on Oahu two years ago.
Dec 19, 2006 | 4:16 pm
#8
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: NW PE, UA 1P, AA PLA, AMEX Plat MR, Hertz 5 Star
Posts: 339
I agree - go for it. Especially as a MSP flier. I can tell you first hand that my experience w/NW on all levels improved significantly when I went from GE to PE. Personally, based on my GE experience (not good), if I ever drop to GE again, I'll be looking to switch carriers. Granted, that is mainly because I fly heavy PE routes for 90%+ of my travel. Not that I'd get FC more often on another carrier, but their Y product is better.
Dec 19, 2006 | 5:31 pm
#9
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As it stands right now I will be missing platinum by 2529 EQM. I have no projects scheduled for the end of the year (vaction) so it looks like I won't be getting it.
Would it be worth it to do one quick end of year mileage run?
What about challenging for plat? I had quite a few Y fare tickets this year. Everything I do is booked last minute.
Hello from a lurker, BTW. I read here quite often.
Would it be worth it to do one quick end of year mileage run?
What about challenging for plat? I had quite a few Y fare tickets this year. Everything I do is booked last minute.
Hello from a lurker, BTW. I read here quite often.
Dec 19, 2006 | 6:02 pm
#10
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: seattle
Programs: UNITED 2K HILTON DIAMOND
Posts: 2,774
12-31 dtw-fll $353 all in same day turn double check the mileage NWs doesnt match great circle mapper
Dec 20, 2006 | 9:17 am
#11
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: NW Plat, UAL 1K
Posts: 71
Gotta do it, plenty of cheap flights still out there, just avoid the weather.