Is it cheaper to pay USD 560 to buy elite status than doing MR?
Mar 10, 2019, 10:09 am
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Is it cheaper to pay USD 560 to buy elite status than doing MR?
Found out that a family member has 32700 status miles the past 12 months, and he can either pay USD 560 to buy up to Elite or he can try to see if he can get 8000 miles by MR. So far I can't find anything in this month that's less than that - he is not flexible in just taking a week off to go somewhere.
Any idea?
TIA!
Any idea?
TIA!
Mar 10, 2019, 11:35 am
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Found out that a family member has 32700 status miles the past 12 months, and he can either pay USD 560 to buy up to Elite or he can try to see if he can get 8000 miles by MR. So far I can't find anything in this month that's less than that - he is not flexible in just taking a week off to go somewhere.
Any idea?
TIA!
Any idea?
TIA!
Also did your family member receive a x3 status miles offer on Europe flights. He/she must check his/her inbox.
There are cheaper ways than to pay 560USD to complete those missing miles.
Mar 10, 2019, 11:45 am
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Where are you based and until when do you need to collect the remaining 7300 miles.
Also did your family member receive a x3 status miles offer on Europe flights. He/she must check his/her inbox.
There are cheaper ways than to pay 560USD to complete those missing miles.
Also did your family member receive a x3 status miles offer on Europe flights. He/she must check his/her inbox.
There are cheaper ways than to pay 560USD to complete those missing miles.
Based in CPH, I don't think he has received the email with 3x miles offer. It will have to be by the end of March.
Mar 10, 2019, 11:58 am
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Usually flying TK domestic business out of ISL and back costs €84/$95 return and gives 2000 miles. This is the best way of earning miles on TK if less than 10000 miles are needed.
I have created a mileage run schedule for several people this year, so I could also help you on your specific case.
Mar 10, 2019, 12:27 pm
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Does he have time for a mileage run. If he does how much days and specifically which days? 2 calendar days would be fine in his case.
Usually flying TK domestic business out of ISL and back costs €84/$95 return and gives 2000 miles. This is the best way of earning miles on TK if less than 10000 miles are needed.
I have created a mileage run schedule for several people this year, so I could also help you on your specific case.
Usually flying TK domestic business out of ISL and back costs €84/$95 return and gives 2000 miles. This is the best way of earning miles on TK if less than 10000 miles are needed.
I have created a mileage run schedule for several people this year, so I could also help you on your specific case.
All he has is weekend except the one from March 21-24.
Mar 10, 2019, 1:16 pm
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So 560 USD seems worth the miles for your family members case.
However, I am attaching one of the runs that would be the cheapest for the most miles.
Mar 10, 2019, 3:40 pm
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I thought you could only buy status miles in your second year of your re-qualification cycle, not buy up a level or finish off the lower "year 1" re-qualification requirements.
Mar 10, 2019, 3:47 pm
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Instead of either paying or doing a (pure) MR, I'd suggest a fun trip somewhere one wants to go, perhaps over just a long weekend to minimize time and expenses at the destination. If flights earn 100% miles, getting 8,000 miles from CPH when all routes go through IST should be easy, although it might not be cheap. I'd rather spend more money and get something beyond status in return.
Mar 11, 2019, 5:17 am
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I don't know why but it's possible to buy up to gold - I guess it's because he has been a M&S member for almost 10 years.
Mar 11, 2019, 5:22 am
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Instead of either paying or doing a (pure) MR, I'd suggest a fun trip somewhere one wants to go, perhaps over just a long weekend to minimize time and expenses at the destination. If flights earn 100% miles, getting 8,000 miles from CPH when all routes go through IST should be easy, although it might not be cheap. I'd rather spend more money and get something beyond status in return.
We have a trip in Easter but it will only yield us 6000 miles, so if we do it next month 7000 miles will be gone from the 12 months period and replaced with 6k which I don't think it's worth it.
Mar 11, 2019, 6:44 am
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After your second year of membership, purchase up to 5,000 Status Miles per year to extend your membership, or up to 10,000 to upgrade your membership. The cost for 1,000 Status Miles is $ 70.
Mar 29, 2019, 8:47 am
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Is it possible to BUY STATUS miles to upgrade from Elite to Elite Plus?
This year, I'll be 3.750 miles short to reach Elite Plus (80.000 miles), on TK site, it's possible to buy 5000 Status Miles for USD150.
The page is very clear:
But it does not says if i can buy to upgrade level. Would it be possible?
Thanks!
Steve
This year, I'll be 3.750 miles short to reach Elite Plus (80.000 miles), on TK site, it's possible to buy 5000 Status Miles for USD150.
The page is very clear:
You can buy up to 50,000 Bonus Miles for yourself, friends, or family.
You can also buy 5,000 to 10,000 Status Miles to maintain or protect your card level.
But it does not says if i can buy to upgrade level. Would it be possible?
You can buy up to 50,000 Bonus Miles for yourself, friends, or family.
You can also buy 5,000 to 10,000 Status Miles to maintain or protect your card level.
You can also buy 5,000 to 10,000 Status Miles to maintain or protect your card level.
Thanks!
Steve