SAS to add new advantages to EuroBonus Diamond
May 16, 2014 | 6:54 pm
#16
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I just guess that it was not so easy to find a metal more precious than gold, and not clashing with the already existing EBP, Eurobonus Pandion. They are not the first star carrier to have a series of metal cards and then end in Diamond. But they may be the second. I don't think you should read much from the naming convention.
May 17, 2014 | 3:18 am
#17
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Platinum would have been the obvious choice, regardless of Pandion existing which also shows as EBG on boarding cards. Typical SAS trying to be clever and missing the boat.
May 17, 2014 | 5:18 am
#18
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I just guess that it was not so easy to find a metal more precious than gold, and not clashing with the already existing EBP, Eurobonus Pandion. They are not the first star carrier to have a series of metal cards and then end in Diamond. But they may be the second. I don't think you should read much from the naming convention.
Probably better that UAs similar level which is (used to be?) known as 1K
May 17, 2014 | 6:28 am
#20
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also if they're going to make EBD show as EBD on boarding cards (eventually), won't they then do the same for Pandion, and then create confusion with 2xEBP?
May 17, 2014 | 6:30 am
#21
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I don't have the link, but I remember having read that SAS actually wanted to call their new level Platinum, but as this term was copyrighted by others (maybe CC companies, I have at least two Platinum cards from banks), they had to find something other than Platinum.
Probably better that UAs similar level which is (used to be?) known as 1K
Probably better that UAs similar level which is (used to be?) known as 1K
May 17, 2014 | 7:22 am
#22
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I do agree but to be honest - I would have preferred something I could actually use like "on top the Opup list" on oversold SK flights (especially long haul), Rollover of points/segments for the next qualification period after hitting the 100.000/100, seatblocking even for EBGs other EBD is load does allow for it, access to exit rows/preferred seats on all flights prior to check-in, EBD dedicated support hotline,...
So things that make my travel experience with SAS better - I don't care about cinema tickets, headphones etc. These are things I can buy for little money but I can't buy e.g. the spot on top of the Opup list or priority access to the good seats on short haul flights - and on top these things won't cost SAS a dime.
So things that make my travel experience with SAS better - I don't care about cinema tickets, headphones etc. These are things I can buy for little money but I can't buy e.g. the spot on top of the Opup list or priority access to the good seats on short haul flights - and on top these things won't cost SAS a dime.
May 17, 2014 | 7:40 am
#23
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As used as a level in a loyalty programme, it surely can get registred as a trade mark. And it is enough for it to be registred as such in one of SK's three main markets to be useless as a level in the program.
May 17, 2014 | 10:03 am
#24
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Finnair has had something similar for many years when you first qualify as platinum. It used to be every time you requalify, but has been changed if memory serves correctly. So, its not like SAS is inventing anything here. Better than nothing, but giving perks offered By the airline would make more sense to me.
May 19, 2014 | 12:54 am
#26
Join Date: Nov 2013
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SAS will soon for the wide public announce new advantages for the EuroBonus Diamond program.
This is a gift shop where you once a year can choose between a number of different gifts. Currently there is 4 to choose from.
The first 4 gifts are:
Quintessentially Lifestyle Concierge Service: ca. 8.0000-9.000,- dkk
Urbanears Marshall Monitor hovedtelefoner: ca. 1.000-1.500,- dkk
EatCard: 495,- dkk
Cinima tickets: ca. 300-400,- dkk
From May 16th there will be added more gifts to the list:
20 rental films at Film2Home (op til 49 dkk. pr. film = 980 dkk)
6 months free audio books from Storytel (99 dkk. pr. mned = 594 dkk)
Free 1 year member card to the amusementpark Tusindfryd (Norge) (799 nok)
DK Link
I think it is a good thing to see that SAS will make a real difference between Gold and Diamond. Interesting to see the next steps they take on the journey to make EuroBonus better.
Br,
Henrik
This is a gift shop where you once a year can choose between a number of different gifts. Currently there is 4 to choose from.
The first 4 gifts are:
Quintessentially Lifestyle Concierge Service: ca. 8.0000-9.000,- dkk
Urbanears Marshall Monitor hovedtelefoner: ca. 1.000-1.500,- dkk
EatCard: 495,- dkk
Cinima tickets: ca. 300-400,- dkk
From May 16th there will be added more gifts to the list:
20 rental films at Film2Home (op til 49 dkk. pr. film = 980 dkk)
6 months free audio books from Storytel (99 dkk. pr. mned = 594 dkk)
Free 1 year member card to the amusementpark Tusindfryd (Norge) (799 nok)
DK Link
I think it is a good thing to see that SAS will make a real difference between Gold and Diamond. Interesting to see the next steps they take on the journey to make EuroBonus better.
Br,
Henrik
Im interested in this, but other than the headphones? seem like the gifts are for Scandinavian residents?
Also i do agree that more "flying" perks would be greatly appreciated. I was recently on a flight CPH-NRT and half business was empty, as it often is, and no op upgrades....and my optiontown one didn't come through either.
May 19, 2014 | 3:27 am
#27
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Hi, I will hit Diamond next month.
Im interested in this, but other than the headphones? seem like the gifts are for Scandinavian residents?
Also i do agree that more "flying" perks would be greatly appreciated. I was recently on a flight CPH-NRT and half business was empty, as it often is, and no op upgrades....and my optiontown one didn't come through either.
Im interested in this, but other than the headphones? seem like the gifts are for Scandinavian residents?
Also i do agree that more "flying" perks would be greatly appreciated. I was recently on a flight CPH-NRT and half business was empty, as it often is, and no op upgrades....and my optiontown one didn't come through either.
But I do agree that the offering is not so broad but it is still nice to see that SAS is doing something different when they most likely are not able to give things such as upgrade vouchers due to IT or other issues internally.
I will most likely also go for the headphones my self - am a bit in doubt but do not see that my need for the concierge service will "earn it self".
Question - how do anyone see the usage of the Quintessentially Lifestyle Concierge Service and which offerings do they give other than a extended booking agency with good connections?
Br,
Henrik
May 19, 2014 | 6:12 am
#28
Join Date: May 2014
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I had something similar on AMEX Platinum and they can help to find a good restaurant, if you need suggestions and can assist with bookings, however, the promise of getting tickets to sold out events or fully booked top restaurants never came through!
So if you often need assistance for restaurant, theatre bookings etc. then the concierge service is handy - otherwise I would opt for the earphones! Mine are being delivered today, so anxious to see whether they are any good.
May 19, 2014 | 7:03 am
#29
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May 19, 2014 | 8:23 am
#30
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