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It is a start. For me however, 120k is going to be a little tough to get to.....
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FINALLY!!! It's great to see some SWUs!!! :D ^
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Originally Posted by rwill11
(Post 7090419)
Agree thats 1 RT trip for two people in wbc. What you will find is they disappear faster than they appear. :) 160k is 85k more than Plat qualification. I guess you have to weigh the cost of 85k EQMs vs just buying a couple of Z fares. OTOH if you fly that much anyway its a good perk. Remember also, this isnt a CHANGE to the WPs program. Its a promo.
Has Platnium points been around for a while? I agree its outside of the "program" but if they keep it around I am good with whatever they call it! Any additions with no subtractions is a win. Now Hilton on the other hand....(charged $20.00 Euro's for an upgrade at the Hilton Schipol last week :(:(:( and did not realize it till this am) |
Having barely made Plat for the first time, I'm only likely to make the 60K tier, but I'm glad the SWU gate has been opened for others. Now I wish I had booked a ton of YYZ-OTP flights this year.
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Who says there won't be anymore glitches this year... at least now you'll be thinking more along the lines of "book it... book it... SWU's!!" vs. "well do I really want to fly that much"
Originally Posted by PaulMSN
(Post 7091076)
Now I wish I had booked a ton of YYZ-OTP flights this year.
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Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP
(Post 7088551)
Keep in mind, registration is required for particpation in Elite ExtraPerks. Don't forget to register if you're Gold or Platinum.
Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP
(Post 7088572)
Question: do you get to select one award from the 60k level when you reach 60k, another award from the 90k level when you reach 90k, yet another award now from the 120k level when you reach 120k, etc.?
If so, :D ^ ^
Originally Posted by Manoa Chris
(Post 7088650)
In addition to the product being superior, these will also be easier to use than UA SWUs. Any paid fare into C class -- very nice.
Just wish the last tier was 150K instead of 160K; might have to do a mileage run to hit it.
Originally Posted by Radiocycle
(Post 7090059)
The last 3 trips to Eagan to meet with Worldperks and NW management Execs both TheZipper and I discussed extensively the need to reward with something tangible, the high EQM elite pax. NW has listened and I am very pleased with the direction that the WP program has taken. The icing on the cake is that this was done during the BK.
Thank you Worldperks! RC
Originally Posted by jjlovecub
(Post 7090161)
Is there anything of real value at the 1st tier? Don't get me wrong I'm NOT complaining. I love it overall and may add MR to hit the 90k threshold. But the 1 level I will hit - I don't want anything on that list. I wonder how many SWUs are going to start showing up on ebay?? Very sad - all the threads to come on "is it safe to buy them" or "nwa closed my account for selling SWUs"
Originally Posted by kb1992
(Post 7090482)
I wonder why people didn't say that earlier..
It is a promotion, like UA's Elite Choice of 2006, not a change to the WP program. Also, you need to be Plat/Gold for 2007 in order to participate. Can we actually agree, that for once, "exciting" is the correct word for this promotion? :) Steve B. |
Originally Posted by sbagdon
(Post 7091177)
Yes, the 2500 EQM. Just figure what it would cost for an itinerary that would net 2500 EQM, and that's a measurable value.
I think it's a great deal overall. I think it will push me to pull the trigger on some more MR's. Heck, I've already calculated how many FNT-FRA runs I can do at $430 just by using my tax return. :D |
Originally Posted by sbagdon
(Post 7091177)
Asia Gold only, correct? I'm seeing this equating to SkyTeam Elite+.
Online registration is required. Only 2007 Gold and Platinum Elite members may register for this promotion.
Originally Posted by sbagdon
(Post 7091177)
Well, I suspect it's not coming out of the C-bucket, but the I-bucket or Z-bucket. And you know how easy it is to turn off that valve...
Upgraded Booking Class - One-Way Confirmed Hawaii Upgrades and One-Way Confirmed Domestic Upgrades will be booked in F class. 2 One-Way Confirmed System-wide Upgrades will be booked in C class. |
The real question, is whether RC will be getting 2 SWUs or 4 SWUs on March 1st. :)
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I like the new choices - much more of an incentive to stick around on NW after I fly my 75K instead of switching over to UA to the other 50K on them. This program, if run successfully, will definitely make me more loyal to NW. Still, 120K for 2 SWU's is still not as good as UA's option of 6 (easily redeemable) SWU's for 100K - the bright side though, is that they're redeemable on anyfare. I would have liked to have seen the option of at least 1 SWU at the 90K mark...
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Or perhaps an all in one reward, save up all your levels, and get a shiny, slightly used DC9. Delivery not included.
When is the first 787 flight on NW? :D |
Originally Posted by Bran28
(Post 7090776)
Even though I am a lowly silver. I am happy for the people who fly the most that they got some extras and incentives to go over that 100,000 mark. From a personal view I just hope my lowly Silver Status doesnt get diluted now as "friends" can now be Silver and Gold. That one bugs me a bit. That and the fact that they couldnt even throw a tiny tiny tiny bone to us lowly Silver's.
that you PE's are finally going to get an incentive to stay with NW after you reach that threshold! Also thanks to RC and theZipper, I am sure without you NW would have happily stayed at status quo! |
Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP
(Post 7091241)
Incorrect.
http://www.nwa.com/offers/eliteextra...usnotification Incorrect...again. ;) http://www.nwa.com/offers/eliteextra...rms.shtml#EP10 I can see why NW would want to keep the SWUs so hard to earn, given how valuable they are. Book a V-fare ticket into C-class... cool! :) Steve B. |
Originally Posted by sbagdon
(Post 7091407)
I can see why NW would want to keep the SWUs so hard to earn, given how valuable they are. Book a V-fare ticket into C-class... cool!
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I guess I will think seriously about changing my flying to Northwest for my india flights now. 4 business class tickets and four B class tickets should put me up at that 120,000 mile mark. Still, it will be a bitter pill to swallow to change from WT+ to coach for those four flights. I guess I should think about consolidating my travel to all NW for international from:
NW- Domestic, AMS travel, Asia Travel CO- EWR travel United- travel to and from Colorado Lufthansa- DTW-FRA, DTW-DEL American- LHR-DEL British- DTW-LHR Right now I'm only getting effectively .5 miles on DTW-LHR-DEL... something to think about. This doesn't have to do with worldperks, but one thing would get me on NW for all my flights- nonstop DTW-DEL service... the number of annual miles I would obtain from that is unbelievable. |
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