SAS Eurobonus Lifetime Gold
Apr 20, 2017, 2:24 am
#47
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Apr 20, 2017, 2:28 am
#48
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It would seem uncompetitive to not to offer LT top tier status, Finnair Plus, BAEC, FlyingBlue, United, Delta and a few others do have criteria to obtain lifetime top tier status.
Apr 20, 2017, 4:21 am
#49
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But we can see what happens in 7 years when it theoretically could be possible.
The question is also how much of a competitive factor LT status is.... Does The existence of a LT status change your purchase decision?
Apr 21, 2017, 2:19 am
#50
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The existence of a reasonable and achievable LT status certainly does. Like BA's for airlines or SPG's for hotels. Remove the consecutive element and make LT a reward for a boatload of $$$ spend over a "lifetime".
As usual, LT status is useless if you don't end up using it with the companies you received it from. Just like any elite status in any program.
For SK, having EBD LT would equal at least $1mln SEK in spend. Cheap loyalty reward to hand to someone who needs to continue buying your products to enjoy it.
As usual, LT status is useless if you don't end up using it with the companies you received it from. Just like any elite status in any program.
For SK, having EBD LT would equal at least $1mln SEK in spend. Cheap loyalty reward to hand to someone who needs to continue buying your products to enjoy it.
Apr 21, 2017, 5:32 am
#51
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The existence of a reasonable and achievable LT status certainly does. Like BA's for airlines or SPG's for hotels. Remove the consecutive element and make LT a reward for a boatload of $$$ spend over a "lifetime".
As usual, LT status is useless if you don't end up using it with the companies you received it from. Just like any elite status in any program.
For SK, having EBD LT would equal at least $1mln SEK in spend. Cheap loyalty reward to hand to someone who needs to continue buying your products to enjoy it.
As usual, LT status is useless if you don't end up using it with the companies you received it from. Just like any elite status in any program.
For SK, having EBD LT would equal at least $1mln SEK in spend. Cheap loyalty reward to hand to someone who needs to continue buying your products to enjoy it.
For me the existence of LT EBG is fine. I don't think it is needed for anything higher. The *G status for life is sufficient, EBD is after all still only *G.
Apr 22, 2017, 7:28 am
#52
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Apologies for the slow response. "From" = born in 1975. Nine consecutive years for the past nine years.
Apr 22, 2017, 1:44 pm
#53
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For me the existence of LT EBG is fine. I don't think it is needed for anything higher. The *G status for life is sufficient, EBD is after all still only *G.
Apr 22, 2017, 7:41 pm
#54
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If I was to start a frequent flying career for the next 10 years with SK today, it would certainly. However, as most of us have been Gold for many years before Diamond was introduced, I can imagine that for some making purchasing decisions to attain EBD while also LT EBG will not be straight forward.
If I'm going to be EBD for 10 years anyway, I might as well get LT EBD. I don't see a single reason why SAS wouldn't reward elites similarly for both levels. However, I would also support LT EBD though a Million Miler alike concept.
If I'm going to be EBD for 10 years anyway, I might as well get LT EBD. I don't see a single reason why SAS wouldn't reward elites similarly for both levels. However, I would also support LT EBD though a Million Miler alike concept.
On OneWorld, there is big distinction between getting Sapphire for life or Emerald for life, the ground service is different on most airlines. Currently though, I don't accrue with an airline that offers a true lifetime status, and that is not going to change unless my location or flying patterns change to make a different program more attractive.
Apr 26, 2017, 6:45 am
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Apr 26, 2017, 7:02 am
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Since I was talking about lounge and fast track, I am fairly certain there is no difference in the free Coke availability between the two. But yes, flying Go in the air there is a difference between the two....
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Apr 27, 2017, 4:59 am
#58
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Shhh, don't mention it. The Gold lounges are already congested above limits. SK-Gold and LH-Senator-lounges are not worth visiting anymore. Food and drinks might be a Little better, but no seats and filthy carpets everywhere due to heavy loads.