I dunno, I'm surprised that this thread keeps staying on top, but I guess people like to dwell on negativity.

Here are my opinions -- as a nonsilver, non-gold, nonzillion miler: WorldPerks works. I've never had a problem from their end with airline flights being posted (NWA, KLM, CAL, or Midway). I've never had a problem making reservations for free flights online; I've never had a problem when talking to people at the 800 #, although after they severely discounted the number of miles needed to fly in November to Europe, they did hang up on me a few times... but that didn't really bother me. I've also never had a problem with anything at their end.

I have had problems with the flower club and those 500 miles for eating out three times with dining for miles back in June or July (I forget which), but those are not that important to me.

I think that if people don't want to fly any given airline, then they shouldn't--maybe they should make a post about it, but unless somethign was certiflibly unsafe or dangerous about it, why dwell on it? I mean, there are airlines I won't fly for various reasons, but I don't spend my time bashing them in their forums, 'cause I know some people happen to really like them. Ultimately, it's not worth the time and effort to me to do bash them.

I find it hard to believe there is a "LARGE" contingent of people who fly 2+ times "WEEKLY" to Asia. I'd imagine there are a good number who fly bi-weekly or maybe even weekly. But a "LARGE" number flying 2+ times weekly? Perhaps we define "LARGE" differently.

You're right-- few would likely do twice weekly (how my Dad did it, I'll never know...) But in my discussions with several NW Intl. FAs and Elite Service phone reps., I was indicated to me that there is a substantial pool of VFF Platinums (300K+ miles/year) who use NW flights to Asia (esp. NRT) as a "virtual shuttle".

This is my first reply to a post. Why do you think that NW should comp you status when you did not earn it? This is what is wrong with this world today.

Welcome to FlyerTalk Fairway911 GRR.
I am sure that you will make all the other GRR posters pleased that they have another member from that area.
As to the answer for your question from only my perspective it appears that some people in the world feel they are owed a living. Of course my answer to that is the same as my Daddy used to say to me "I would rather owe it to you than cheat you out of it." http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

I am the first one that likes rules - but let's be consistent. Rules are for all to follow, not just the majority!

As to the remark what does NW owe me – nothing!

You talk about business, what kind of business am I in?

Apparently you do not have very good business sense. Businesses all over the world have specials and give a ways – right?

Now why would any idiot businessperson give something away? For the short sited people let me explain.

Businesses have sales and specials for a variety of reasons, but the underlying reason is to attract more customers. Yes it is – more customers and loyalty. All I was asking for is NW to use the same logic – yes the same logic they use for other people. Don’t even try to tell me that they haven’t matched or comp anyone before, or that they will not do it again.

Now, why is the reason this thread started? Point Blank – some knucklehead working in NW Perks, failed to use common judgment, and match a status, or some how provide something to attract a new customer. With that said, if they had they would have received business. Don’t get me wrong, I am no big shot, and certainly will not affect NW bottom line, but get 100 of us that spread work that NW has a good program and it all adds up. Like I said before if they had just kept me a Silver, which they gave me through Feb 02, I would not be here. As to the question if United will get some of my business – Yes, just booked flight for the end of Dec.

Again – NW Perks needs to retrain their people on common sense business procedures.

YOu obviously don't work for a big corp but you wannabe one of them. I can understand. How much revenue have you given them this year? Is that why they wouldn't comp you? Use your common sense you f#$%ing moron. Maybe you should ask them to make a contract for your company. Whooopsss you have no idea what I'm talking about. I understand that you have very low business knowledge in the business world
You are dead RIGHT!!!!! Common sense from lossing money and getting scam by people like you.
Sure they had, but at least they have some sense not to comp you. What's the point of comping a person that going to fly with you twice a year? lmfao.

If I go and stay at Marriott Timesquare, ny. Never been there before, I ask for upgrade to suite and told them that I would be spending 50k over the next 6 months. Do you think the manager will comp me?

Get some clue before you speak. If you don't like what NW's doing to you. Then tough luck. READ THE RULE, THEY CAN DO WHAT EVER THE F$% <IMG SRC="http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thumbsup.gif"> THEY WANT WITH YOUR WP MEMBERSHIP.

PS; I decides to sent them a letter as well.
Told them that I will be spending over $100 million over the next year and wonder if they could comp me with 747-400 of my own.



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ROFLMAO
still ROFLMAO
now my wife wants to know whats so funny so I show her and we both are ROFLOAO

LOL, indeed!

I defy anyone to pick sides in this spat. It is a war without the possibility of a whiner-- ooops! I mean winner.

If United were to comp you because you'll take one flight with them (which I suspect you have to fly with United as the route may not be available or convenient with AA or DL), it would be a lousy deal for United and a lousy deal for the existing United Premier Executive members. Airlines have to worry about dilution of elite benefits. Indiscriminate comping dilutes the benefits of existing elite members. Can you honestly say that you will fly 50K flight miles or 60 segments in the coming calendar year with United? You mention that next year you will spend $50,000 on DL tickets. How much on AA tickets? And how much on United tickets?

In retrospect it looks like NW did the right thing.

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Well, most of the common sense people here are right when it comes to united. I was pressed into a corner and was trying to get some status with another airline. I asked NW and they basically acted like idiots. Now Delta came through with flying colors. The problem with this is United, actually being smaller and replying back days after Delta lost the request. You are right – the first one that I will look at is AA, but to be honest Delta is almost tied, maybe second just be a hair. United is really in 3rd but is still in the pack. If United sent me a letter and degraded me (if they are still around) then I can understand that, but with AA and Delta in the fore front I see top level with both.

Now, to deal with the idiot called liketofly – his comments are so intelligent I must bag for his forgiveness. How can I match such ignorance and proper use of language. Please for give me for asking for some special treatment in return for business. How dare I ask a business for a break. I must remember next time there are sales or poor customer service not to bend to temptation and ask for something. I should always pay full price for everything.

You mean you ask a them super stupid question but they were smart enough to figure out that you are a scam artist who don't have $ to buyF class tix but wanna sit in F class for free? Hey, maybe you should ask UPS or Fedex for those deal. I'm sure they'll
ship you in a comfy box. Might be a little tight than Y class but at least they give you gold card. lmfao Now, that a good deal!!!! You'll like it.

Like I said before, enjoy DL. Leave those who actually earn status alone and go away.

As a follow up, I finally got through at NW to a supervisor, and she was helpful. They noted my account so it finally shows "silver."