UPDATED : 2008 Elite Program
Jan 16, 2008 | 2:23 pm
#16
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: GSP
Programs: NW-Plat, PC-Gold, SPG Gold, National Exec.
Posts: 142
Jan 16, 2008 | 2:35 pm
#17
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LAX/BOS/HKG/AMS/SFO...hmm, I need a life.
Programs: United1K, AA ExPlAAt, DL MM/Gold, Hilton Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 13,316
Jan 16, 2008 | 2:38 pm
#18
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LAX/BOS/HKG/AMS/SFO...hmm, I need a life.
Programs: United1K, AA ExPlAAt, DL MM/Gold, Hilton Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 13,316
Marketing 101: If you want the RDM's you have to get to 90K and here is a little head start for you to do that. I bet this program was extremely successful in pushing folks to levels they would typically not do.
Jan 16, 2008 | 2:43 pm
#19
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: You have to ask?
Programs: AA EXP 2MM
Posts: 1,102
Jan 16, 2008 | 2:48 pm
#20
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Astoria, NY: LGA, JFK
Programs: Delta PM; Sheraton's Vistana BOD; SPG Gold
Posts: 2,036
As someone who will probably only reach the 60,000 mile award level, I see two benefits...
1. The $100 Vacation Package discount
2. The ability to combine the EQM awards into one calendar year.
1. The $100 Vacation Package discount
2. The ability to combine the EQM awards into one calendar year.
Jan 16, 2008 | 2:51 pm
#21
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LAX/BOS/HKG/AMS/SFO...hmm, I need a life.
Programs: United1K, AA ExPlAAt, DL MM/Gold, Hilton Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 13,316
Jan 16, 2008 | 3:40 pm
#22
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: DTW
Programs: DL 0.22 MM, AA 0.34 MM, PC Plat Amb, Hertz #1 GC 5*
Posts: 7,511
It's totally immaterial to me and probably 99.99999% of NW flyers, but I wonder why the incentives continue until 320,000 miles and then abruptly stop. NW should just say that beginning at 160,000 elite qualifying miles and then for every 40,000 elite qualifying miles thereafter, WorldPerks members will be entitled to a choice of:
* 30,000 Bonus Miles
* One-Year WorldClubs Membership
* 4 One-Way Confirmed Domestic Upgrades
* 2 One-Way, Confirmed System-Wide Upgrades
* 50% Off World Business ClassSM PerkPass Award
* One-Year WorldClubs Membership
* 4 One-Way Confirmed Domestic Upgrades
* 2 One-Way, Confirmed System-Wide Upgrades
* 50% Off World Business ClassSM PerkPass Award
I am glad to see that NW recognizes that pax fly more then 160k EQM, and recognizes those that do.
Steve B.
Jan 16, 2008 | 4:26 pm
#23
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt something
Posts: 34,511
Be a little careful with this discount, as I believe you have to buy at least a $1000 package to be able to apply it.
Jan 16, 2008 | 5:21 pm
#24
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Highland PArk,IL,USA -- AA Lifetime Platinum, IHG Plat, UA Silver, Hilton Gold, Radisson Gold, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,367
Does this mean the 4 Domestic awards can be used for Hawaii?
Jan 16, 2008 | 5:52 pm
#25
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Anywhere but home
Programs: AA EXP, UA Gold/MM, DL Plat/2MM, HH Dia, PC Plat, MR Gold, ALL Sil
Posts: 4,679
Good question -- there is nothing in the T&C that prohibits use to/from Hawaii. I'm guessing this was an oversight 
Certainly would be a great way to use the upgrades!
That raises the question, has anyone tried to use the 4 One-Way Confirmed Domestic Upgrades to/from Hawaii or Alaska from 2007? I don't see anything in the 2007 T&C that says no. Hmmm...
Certainly would be a great way to use the upgrades!That raises the question, has anyone tried to use the 4 One-Way Confirmed Domestic Upgrades to/from Hawaii or Alaska from 2007? I don't see anything in the 2007 T&C that says no. Hmmm...
Last edited by FlytheTail; Jan 16, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Jan 16, 2008 | 10:43 pm
#26
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: DL DM MM (fmr NW Plat), BA GGL/CCR, Aegean Gold, WorldClubs Life, SPG Plat, Hyatt Plat, HHonors Dmnd
Posts: 1,409
Hmm.... I had already worked out my projected bookings to be at least 250k for the year. Now it looks like I will have to stretch it to 320k. Drat... this might require a few B fare purchases 
Why does NW have to do this to me? 
Why does NW have to do this to me?
Jan 16, 2008 | 11:50 pm
#27
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: EAU
Programs: UA 1K, CO Plat, NW Plat, Marriott Premiere Plat, SPG Plat, Priority Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 4,761
They should add a 360k award, where the only option is a wallet-sized picture of something OTHER than the inside of a plane or airport.
Jan 17, 2008 | 1:51 am
#28
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2006
Programs: DL SkyClub Lifer
Posts: 10,000
Jan 17, 2008 | 7:59 am
#29
Company Representative - Northwest Airlines
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: MSP
Programs: NW WorldPerks
Posts: 377
Good question -- there is nothing in the T&C that prohibits use to/from Hawaii. I'm guessing this was an oversight Certainly would be a great way to use the upgrades!
That raises the question, has anyone tried to use the 4 One-Way Confirmed Domestic Upgrades to/from Hawaii or Alaska from 2007? I don't see anything in the 2007 T&C that says no. Hmmm...
Certainly would be a great way to use the upgrades!That raises the question, has anyone tried to use the 4 One-Way Confirmed Domestic Upgrades to/from Hawaii or Alaska from 2007? I don't see anything in the 2007 T&C that says no. Hmmm...
This certificate entitles you to a complimentary one-way First Class upgrade with the purchase of any published fare (including Military/Government fares) for travel with the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, and Costa Rica.
The HI awards were eliminated due to lack of selection in the 2007 program. In level 3 for 2007, the SWU option (which would include HI) was overwhelmingly selected with much greater frequency.
NW scoop
Jan 17, 2008 | 8:07 am
#30
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Japan
Programs: UA 1MM
Posts: 5,611
NWA.com/asia ( Japan ) is still not updated with the 2008 promotion details......Although I don't expect it to be significantly different
than the U.S. version. Maybe the only difference is the 2500 to
5000 miles increase again.
than the U.S. version. Maybe the only difference is the 2500 to
5000 miles increase again.