May 28, 2014, 4:34 pm
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oneworld Sapphire Status
FLYGVA has created a great overview resource for Sapphire Status for each OW airline. It can be found here:
http://www.hotels-and-travel.de/ffp/...w_sapphire.htm
FLYGVA has created a great overview resource for Sapphire Status for each OW airline. It can be found here:
http://www.hotels-and-travel.de/ffp/...w_sapphire.htm
Owerview of Oneworld Sapphire Status
Sep 14, 2008 | 9:23 am
#1
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Moderator: InterContinental Hotels and Germany
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 7,197
Owerview of Oneworld Sapphire Status
Unfortunately much later than expected, I have finally finished the Overview of the oneworld Sapphire status.
I have uploaded the chart on my homepage (Click here).
I have used the same layout for this chart I have used also for the Emerald Overview (FT Thread).
If you have any suggestion or if you find anything wrong, feel free to post is. I am again looking especially for data on Malev and Royal Jordanian, since the information available on their webpages are not the most informative ones.
But any form of feedback is highly appreciated since I am only Blue with BA.
I am also open for suggestion of points I should change or highlight in the overview.
I hope to finish the overview of Ruby in a couple of days.
Jan
I have uploaded the chart on my homepage (Click here).
I have used the same layout for this chart I have used also for the Emerald Overview (FT Thread).
If you have any suggestion or if you find anything wrong, feel free to post is. I am again looking especially for data on Malev and Royal Jordanian, since the information available on their webpages are not the most informative ones.
But any form of feedback is highly appreciated since I am only Blue with BA.
I am also open for suggestion of points I should change or highlight in the overview.
I hope to finish the overview of Ruby in a couple of days.
Jan
Sep 14, 2008 | 9:44 am
#2
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,934
Hi FLYGVA,
Great work following up on Sapphire.
For JMB please find below some comments:
Upgrade international : 3 SWU
Lounge access : Y (no transferable coupons initially provided but are available for 4k mls / 2 coupons)
Validity of points : 36 months
Others : can apply for JGC membership
Great work following up on Sapphire.
For JMB please find below some comments:
Upgrade international : 3 SWU
Lounge access : Y (no transferable coupons initially provided but are available for 4k mls / 2 coupons)
Validity of points : 36 months
Others : can apply for JGC membership
Sep 14, 2008 | 11:08 am
#4
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Europe
Posts: 2,341
FLYGVA, 
^ for your initiative, helpfulness and generosity.
For CX Gold, I would also add among the 'benefits':
^ for your initiative, helpfulness and generosity.For CX Gold, I would also add among the 'benefits':
- Ability to upgrade with miles on BA and AA
- Higher op-up chances on CX than non-CX Emeralds*
- Personal greeting and attention many times from the IFS on CX flights
Last edited by jjpb3; Sep 14, 2008 at 11:19 am
Sep 14, 2008 | 3:47 pm
#5
Join Date: May 2001
Location: South Coast, UK
Programs: BA Silver, QF LTG
Posts: 684
Nice work FLYGVA,
Just one thing I noted on the QF section, The Qantas Club 'open door' policy only applies to QF Platinum (OW Emerald) card holders. QF Gold (OW Sapphire) do need to be flying to access domestic Qantas Clubs.
Otherwise it's a really handy reference, thanks for putting the time into making it happen.
Cheers,
inasmuchas
Just one thing I noted on the QF section, The Qantas Club 'open door' policy only applies to QF Platinum (OW Emerald) card holders. QF Gold (OW Sapphire) do need to be flying to access domestic Qantas Clubs.
Otherwise it's a really handy reference, thanks for putting the time into making it happen.
Cheers,
inasmuchas
Sep 14, 2008 | 8:31 pm
#6
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: SYD
Posts: 3,045
FLYGVA - top effort mate, cheers!
Just a correction to the AA status bonus. Apart from flights on BA, flights on the following carriers will similarly not accrue the 100% status bonus:
- Japan Airlines
- Malev
I also got the personal greeting on Cathay flights as an AA elite member (even when traveling as OW SPH). For all my nitpicking, Cathay seems to take their OW commitments more seriously, going above and beyond the published rules for OW elites, than QF or BA. ^
Just a correction to the AA status bonus. Apart from flights on BA, flights on the following carriers will similarly not accrue the 100% status bonus:
- Japan Airlines
- Malev
I also got the personal greeting on Cathay flights as an AA elite member (even when traveling as OW SPH). For all my nitpicking, Cathay seems to take their OW commitments more seriously, going above and beyond the published rules for OW elites, than QF or BA. ^
Last edited by Keith009; Sep 14, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Sep 15, 2008 | 4:17 pm
#7
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold(OWE), QF LTG, MR Plat, IHG Spire, Hertz PC
Posts: 8,156
Sep 15, 2008 | 5:09 pm
#8
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: LAX, TPE
Programs: CI, JL
Posts: 3,445
Please see below:
Should be CX and not CA on the Cathay Pacific section.
Iberia's 6200 points probably has a different acquire time frame? Sorry I don't know the real value, but I don't think that looks right.
Should be CX and not CA on the Cathay Pacific section.
Iberia's 6200 points probably has a different acquire time frame? Sorry I don't know the real value, but I don't think that looks right.
Jan 6, 2009 | 7:52 am
#12
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,934
JMB update
Some updates for JAL Mileage Bank that will become effective come Apr.2009.
A big devaluation from 2008 and even more complexity!
Upgrade domestic / continental / international (one way / one class)
JMB Sapphire / JGC Sapphire
20 upgrade points + 2 upgrade points per 10K fly on points (FOP) OR 10 flights after qualification
*Upgrade points required for:
domestic : 2 points
international : 5 to 12 points depending on class and route
A big devaluation from 2008 and even more complexity!
Upgrade domestic / continental / international (one way / one class)
JMB Sapphire / JGC Sapphire
20 upgrade points + 2 upgrade points per 10K fly on points (FOP) OR 10 flights after qualification
*Upgrade points required for:
domestic : 2 points
international : 5 to 12 points depending on class and route
Last edited by KIXman; Jan 6, 2009 at 8:00 am
Jan 11, 2009 | 8:13 am
#13
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Moderator: InterContinental Hotels and Germany
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 7,197
I have updated the overview.
Since JAL is again very complicated, if might be worth if someone with a deeper knowledge of the programm may doublecheck it.
Just out of curiosity, what happens, if you reach during a year the next membership level? I assume, you will only get the FOP off the highest level reached?
Since JAL is again very complicated, if might be worth if someone with a deeper knowledge of the programm may doublecheck it.
Just out of curiosity, what happens, if you reach during a year the next membership level? I assume, you will only get the FOP off the highest level reached?
Last edited by FLYGVA; Jan 11, 2009 at 8:55 am
Feb 13, 2010 | 7:16 am
#14
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Moderator: InterContinental Hotels and Germany
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 7,197
I have updated the thread with Mexicana and also the news in the AY program (sorry for the delay).
I did not find anything about higher baggage allowances for MX elites like other ow airlines offer for their own elites. And possible hidden benefits for the mid tier are a bit difficult to find
- if there are any.
As everytime, you input is much appreciated, esp. since it took me a bit longer than expected (it was scheduled for November 2009).
Of course, a look at the other program is also much appreciated.
Thanks
I did not find anything about higher baggage allowances for MX elites like other ow airlines offer for their own elites. And possible hidden benefits for the mid tier are a bit difficult to find
- if there are any.As everytime, you input is much appreciated, esp. since it took me a bit longer than expected (it was scheduled for November 2009).
Of course, a look at the other program is also much appreciated.
Thanks
Dec 18, 2010 | 5:53 pm
#15
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,934
Some changes for JAL Mileage Bank Sapphire / JGC Sapphire
Miles / KM / points need for status [Year / 12 Month]
and Miles / KM / Points need for requalification
[ 50 k / 50seg + 15k ] +4 JAL flights
<no need for the text in red in the chart>
%Bonus for Elite
100% - on JAL flights only
<no need for the text in red in the chart>
Lifetime status (for JGC Sapphire)
OW Sapphire (if JGC fees paid)
Miles / KM / points need for status [Year / 12 Month]
and Miles / KM / Points need for requalification
[ 50 k / 50seg + 15k ] +4 JAL flights
<no need for the text in red in the chart>
%Bonus for Elite
100% - on JAL flights only
<no need for the text in red in the chart>
Lifetime status (for JGC Sapphire)
OW Sapphire (if JGC fees paid)