Screwed myself out of A-List by booking with points
#31
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SNA
Programs: Bonvoy LTTE/AMB, AmEx Plat, National EE, WN A-List, CLEAR+, Covid-19
Posts: 4,956
I have CLEAR and Pre so that part doesn't apply, but I'm really starting to agree with you WRT Kiosking it vs. the "Priority" line to the counter- which has on more than one occasion left me standing a lot longer than I'd think you'd want to have your best customers to have to.
#32
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Oakland, CA
Programs: Southwest A; Marriott Platinum
Posts: 308
I always make A list on segments, not miles, and I'm typically close enough to only need to add a segment or two to put me over the top (we've mastered the art of maximizing the fun of the OAK-LAS day trip on one of the first two Saturdays in December!).
#33
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ATL
Programs: DL GM, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,238
For me, not having to remember at T-24 is high value, and once you add same-day standby and boarding after the A group, it's worth it to me. I fly intra-CA primarily and being able to hop on an earlier flight when my day ends earlier is a huge benefit for me. Even for only an hour flight, I appreciate being able to be handed a C boarding pass for a last minute change but still grab an aisle or window when I board after the A group.
I always make A list on segments, not miles, and I'm typically close enough to only need to add a segment or two to put me over the top (we've mastered the art of maximizing the fun of the OAK-LAS day trip on one of the first two Saturdays in December!).
I always make A list on segments, not miles, and I'm typically close enough to only need to add a segment or two to put me over the top (we've mastered the art of maximizing the fun of the OAK-LAS day trip on one of the first two Saturdays in December!).
#34
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Oakland, CA
Programs: Southwest A; Marriott Platinum
Posts: 308
I can highly recommend it! First flight out on Saturday morning, head straight to your favorite brunch buffet and eat / drink till you're stuffed, walk it off all afternoon with whatever Vegas entertainment you love, early dinner, last flight home!
#35
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, AS MVP, UA Silver, WN A-List, Marriott LT Titanium, HH Diamond
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In the U.S., they're often dingy lounges that aren't really worth really paying for, but good for some basic munchies and a couple beers before a flight.
#36
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Nashville -Past DL Plat, FO, WN-CP, various hotel programs
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Yes, we use PP lounges and Amex lounges. The poster earlier mentioned a WN lounge - which there are of course a grand total of ZERO.
#37
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Older thread.. but just wanted to confirm that only flights count towards A-List?
No hotel points which are good for CP?
No referral bonus points, which are good for CP?
Any other way to get points for A- List?
No hotel points which are good for CP?
No referral bonus points, which are good for CP?
Any other way to get points for A- List?
#39
Join Date: Oct 2001
Programs: LTP, PP
Posts: 8,690
The Chase WN card, believe its the $99 version, 1500 TQP for every $10,000 spent to max of 15,000 points. I did the max on one card and some on the business version to get AL+ one year before I just flew BS fares exclusively. It was easier for me due to a business and the CVS Vanilla Reload craze a few years back. It can push you over the edge if necessary.