Should I change Programs? SA-Gold
Jul 31, 2010 | 7:25 am
#1
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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Should I change Programs? SA-Gold
Looking for an opinion -
I just achieved GOLD status with US Air, which makes me SA Gold. BUT - i'm flying almost only UNITED now, which has few benefits to SA Gold members. So the question is -
Do I stay with US Air and try for Chairman/100k Status? or
Do I start booking miles to try to get to 25/50K status on United, which will give me upgrades, etc. on the airline i'm flying?
Thoughts? - (Thanks in advance for some sage advice!)
I just achieved GOLD status with US Air, which makes me SA Gold. BUT - i'm flying almost only UNITED now, which has few benefits to SA Gold members. So the question is -
Do I stay with US Air and try for Chairman/100k Status? or
Do I start booking miles to try to get to 25/50K status on United, which will give me upgrades, etc. on the airline i'm flying?
Thoughts? - (Thanks in advance for some sage advice!)
Jul 31, 2010 | 3:30 pm
#2
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
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Welcome to FT, Overtime!
If you're not flying US, becoming Chairman will not really be a benefit. Gaining status on UA sounds like a better option for you. Defintely shoot for 1P (Premier Executive) at 50K so you can get the 100% mileage bonus and other perks until you can commit a complete year to achieving 1K.
If you're not flying US, becoming Chairman will not really be a benefit. Gaining status on UA sounds like a better option for you. Defintely shoot for 1P (Premier Executive) at 50K so you can get the 100% mileage bonus and other perks until you can commit a complete year to achieving 1K.