Consolidated "I need XXX UA Miles/PQMs for Elite Status" Thread [Archive]
Dec 30, 2013, 8:37 pm
#1561
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
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Maybe yes, maybe no. Just because they can (emphasis added above) doesn't mean they will. Counting on the generosity of a corporation is the shortest path to disappointment.
Dec 30, 2013, 8:52 pm
#1563
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: DEN
Programs: United Premier 1K, Marriott Platinum, Frontier, Delta, Hertz Gold, National Emerald Club
Posts: 928
Keep trying OP. LOTS of threads on FT about Elite Maximizer. NOT an exact science.
Dec 30, 2013, 9:48 pm
#1564
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: Million Miler, 1K - Basically spend a lot of time on planes
Posts: 2,202
Has anyone ever bought an uneven amount ?, or must it be even 1000's. Buying 3000 when you only 2143 not exactly fun. They want $1260 for 3000
Dec 30, 2013, 10:02 pm
#1565
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.997MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,859
OW offers come in 500 mile increments (and usually atleast 3x the base miles) and RTs in 1,000 mile increments. the best you can hope for is 2,500 and that will likely take multiple tries.
Dec 30, 2013, 10:03 pm
#1566
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 75
300 miles short!!!
DH is 300 miles short of platinum status (not 3,000- just 300!!)
can someone help me with some options?
tried buying a premier accelerator but its giving me options for $1818 and 2,160...he only needs 300 miles so thats insane to pay...any ideas??
thanks guys
can someone help me with some options?
tried buying a premier accelerator but its giving me options for $1818 and 2,160...he only needs 300 miles so thats insane to pay...any ideas??
thanks guys
Dec 30, 2013, 10:07 pm
#1567
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.997MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,859
You can try calling and ask if 300 miles short is enough or risk waiting till later to find out.
Dec 30, 2013, 10:21 pm
#1568
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA 1K 25 years/2MM, Honors LT Diamond, AVIS & Hertz Prez Club
Posts: 4,753
No idea what differences it would make, but you could try something like CLD-LAX which is only 86 miles one way - the offer might be lower as a result.
Dec 30, 2013, 10:30 pm
#1569
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
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Posts: 66,859
Base on reports on FT, the base miles (500 mile min for elites) is a factor in the offered miles. So the real short hops don't help (and neither hurt).
Dec 31, 2013, 1:57 pm
#1570
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: DCA/IAD (and, reluctantly, BWI if its cheaper)
Programs: UA 1MM but covet Qatar Q-Suites
Posts: 435
My Accelerator offer came back at $680 for 1500 PQM.
Buy a DCA-EWR run for 12/31 (doesn't matter if you live near the flight endpoints; you're going to refund the ticket anyway). Expect to pay $0.42 per PQM. If you need 300, the minimum you'll be offered is 1000PQM, or $420.
Good luck!
Dec 31, 2013, 10:47 pm
#1571
Moderator: Hawaii-based airlines & Hawai'i forums
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Now that 2014 has arrived (at least on the East Coast), it seems a good time to close this megathread. Members are welcome to start a new one (hopefully, with a wikipost) for the new year.
Thanks,
FlyinHawaiian, Co-Moderator
United MileagePlus Forum
Thanks,
FlyinHawaiian, Co-Moderator
United MileagePlus Forum
