earning a companion pass: all points are not qualifying points
Oct 21, 2011, 7:24 am
#76
Join Date: Dec 2010
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This is correct. That's how I earned it about a month ago.
Oct 21, 2011, 1:55 pm
#77
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: PHX
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What's the expiration date on your 2012 CP on southwest.com? (http://www.southwest.com/account/rapidrewards?ss=0, and click on View Details)
Oct 21, 2011, 2:01 pm
#78
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Interesting. Thanks for the confirmation. It's good that this means you can benefit from partner bonuses but its a shame that it renders all 2011 flight bonuses (eg double points for flying in/out of X city) ineligible for a 2012 CP. Understandable that the A+ and BS bonuses are ineligible as that would indeed be a significant double (quadruple even!) dip.
Nov 2, 2011, 7:05 pm
#79
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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It's been a long time since I've posted and perhaps this question was answered in another thread, but the bonus points I got from three double-points Alamo rentals this summer all counted as CP-qualifying points.
This contradicts the wording in the RR2.0 rules as the bonus details and descriptions did NOT state specifically that the partner bonus points earned under the promotion I rented under counted as CP-qualifying.
How have others had their car rental bonues credited?
This contradicts the wording in the RR2.0 rules as the bonus details and descriptions did NOT state specifically that the partner bonus points earned under the promotion I rented under counted as CP-qualifying.
How have others had their car rental bonues credited?
Nov 3, 2011, 8:07 am
#80
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 102
I know that the points from my Credit Card (50,000 bonus) DID count, which is putting me close to CP - But I still need to earn a quick 9,000 more points this calendar year to make it.
Does anyone know a way I can do that? I did get an offer to switch my electricity provider over for a quick 12,000 points which I'd do even temporarily just to get the points, but not if those 12,000 aren't going to qualify towards my CP.
IF not, any other ideas how I can get a quick 9,000 points before the year is over and I miss my shot at CP for next year?
Does anyone know a way I can do that? I did get an offer to switch my electricity provider over for a quick 12,000 points which I'd do even temporarily just to get the points, but not if those 12,000 aren't going to qualify towards my CP.
IF not, any other ideas how I can get a quick 9,000 points before the year is over and I miss my shot at CP for next year?
Nov 3, 2011, 11:55 am
#81
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I know that the points from my Credit Card (50,000 bonus) DID count, which is putting me close to CP - But I still need to earn a quick 9,000 more points this calendar year to make it.
Does anyone know a way I can do that? I did get an offer to switch my electricity provider over for a quick 12,000 points which I'd do even temporarily just to get the points, but not if those 12,000 aren't going to qualify towards my CP.
IF not, any other ideas how I can get a quick 9,000 points before the year is over and I miss my shot at CP for next year?
Does anyone know a way I can do that? I did get an offer to switch my electricity provider over for a quick 12,000 points which I'd do even temporarily just to get the points, but not if those 12,000 aren't going to qualify towards my CP.
IF not, any other ideas how I can get a quick 9,000 points before the year is over and I miss my shot at CP for next year?
Remember of course that any WN partner spend gets you twice the points.
You might find some ideas here:
http://millionmilesecrets.com/2011/0...-requirements/
Nov 4, 2011, 8:32 am
#82
Join Date: Jan 2010
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I have been on the fence on going for CP for a long time.
The closest I got was under RR 1.0 where I hit 70 credits and then was transferred to a location 2.5 hours from a WN airport and stopped going for it.
Just to confirm if I wait until Jan 1 2012 and redeem a travel package for 120K RR 2.0 and 7 nights at a cat 5 would I then get a full 2 years on the CP?
The closest I got was under RR 1.0 where I hit 70 credits and then was transferred to a location 2.5 hours from a WN airport and stopped going for it.
Just to confirm if I wait until Jan 1 2012 and redeem a travel package for 120K RR 2.0 and 7 nights at a cat 5 would I then get a full 2 years on the CP?
Nov 4, 2011, 10:51 am
#83
Join Date: Jan 2011
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I have been on the fence on going for CP for a long time.
The closest I got was under RR 1.0 where I hit 70 credits and then was transferred to a location 2.5 hours from a WN airport and stopped going for it.
Just to confirm if I wait until Jan 1 2012 and redeem a travel package for 120K RR 2.0 and 7 nights at a cat 5 would I then get a full 2 years on the CP?
The closest I got was under RR 1.0 where I hit 70 credits and then was transferred to a location 2.5 hours from a WN airport and stopped going for it.
Just to confirm if I wait until Jan 1 2012 and redeem a travel package for 120K RR 2.0 and 7 nights at a cat 5 would I then get a full 2 years on the CP?
But yes, if you were able to earn 110K RR 2.0 points in January 2012, then your CP would be good for 2 full years.
Nov 5, 2011, 7:25 am
#84
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http://www.marriott.com/rewards/usepoints/morepack.mi
Should work for CP, though I have seen no 100% verification. Depending how you value the CP and what hotel redemption you can find, this is a primo redemption.
hindukid reported his dad got a WN CP solely through Choice point transfer to WN. Some of the minor hotel programs like Wyndham bear watching. They have lucrative offers sometimes for points that can transfer.
All WN points (of which I am aware) obtained by transfer from hotel and CC programs (like Diners) have so far counted at CPQPs. Would very much appreciate being informed of exceptions. I intend to track this.
Last edited by toomanybooks; Nov 5, 2011 at 7:35 am
Nov 5, 2011, 12:23 pm
#85
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I really dont want to be the guinea pig on this one.
Also with all of the recent slashing in Marriott (EEO TBD, and the AI packages) I am really scared they are going to drop the Travel packages all together.
The Marriott travel package is 120K miles, or 120,000 RR points, and 7 nights in a cat 5 for 270,000 points.
I really would have a hard time using the CP because I move around and sometimes either dont have a companion or a southwest airport. I figure this would be well used by my parents or friend.
Also with all of the recent slashing in Marriott (EEO TBD, and the AI packages) I am really scared they are going to drop the Travel packages all together.
The Marriott travel package is 120K miles, or 120,000 RR points, and 7 nights in a cat 5 for 270,000 points.
I really would have a hard time using the CP because I move around and sometimes either dont have a companion or a southwest airport. I figure this would be well used by my parents or friend.
Marriott Travel Packages
http://www.marriott.com/rewards/usepoints/morepack.mi
Should work for CP, though I have seen no 100% verification. Depending how you value the CP and what hotel redemption you can find, this is a primo redemption.
hindukid reported his dad got a WN CP solely through Choice point transfer to WN. Some of the minor hotel programs like Wyndham bear watching. They have lucrative offers sometimes for points that can transfer.
All WN points (of which I am aware) obtained by transfer from hotel and CC programs (like Diners) have so far counted at CPQPs. Would very much appreciate being informed of exceptions. I intend to track this.
http://www.marriott.com/rewards/usepoints/morepack.mi
Should work for CP, though I have seen no 100% verification. Depending how you value the CP and what hotel redemption you can find, this is a primo redemption.
hindukid reported his dad got a WN CP solely through Choice point transfer to WN. Some of the minor hotel programs like Wyndham bear watching. They have lucrative offers sometimes for points that can transfer.
All WN points (of which I am aware) obtained by transfer from hotel and CC programs (like Diners) have so far counted at CPQPs. Would very much appreciate being informed of exceptions. I intend to track this.
Nov 5, 2011, 1:29 pm
#86
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Nov 6, 2011, 8:45 pm
#87
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Nov 7, 2011, 7:20 am
#88
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: IND
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I really dont want to be the guinea pig on this one.
Also with all of the recent slashing in Marriott (EEO TBD, and the AI packages) I am really scared they are going to drop the Travel packages all together.
The Marriott travel package is 120K miles, or 120,000 RR points, and 7 nights in a cat 5 for 270,000 points.
I really would have a hard time using the CP because I move around and sometimes either dont have a companion or a southwest airport. I figure this would be well used by my parents or friend.
Also with all of the recent slashing in Marriott (EEO TBD, and the AI packages) I am really scared they are going to drop the Travel packages all together.
The Marriott travel package is 120K miles, or 120,000 RR points, and 7 nights in a cat 5 for 270,000 points.
I really would have a hard time using the CP because I move around and sometimes either dont have a companion or a southwest airport. I figure this would be well used by my parents or friend.
You will not be a guinea pig. This process absolutely works.
There is some risk that something changes in the partnership between Southwest and Marriott to modify the number of points gained through travel package redemption, Marriott modifies the travel package award unilaterally, or Southwest changes CP qualification standards. Year end would seem the most likely time to do one of these changes, but who knows whether changes are in the works or not...
Nov 7, 2011, 7:29 am
#89
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FWIW, most devaluations of hotel to RR transfers have occurred at seemingly random times, not at the end of the year. The end of a month is often chosen, but it has not tended to be December.
Nov 7, 2011, 9:14 am
#90
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 368
I am going to go for a CP starting in 2012, got approved for the personal and biz cards, so just need to get the extra 10,000 fast through cc spend and hotel transfers. My question is, can I book a flight for myself now for spring break (April) and then add my companion once I've qualified for the CP? I'm afraid that if I wait to book my flight until I've earned the CP that prices will go up, as spring break gets to be a busy time. I just didn't know if you could add a companion to an existing reservation. TIA!