Chasing 1K Status for 2016
Jun 14, 2015, 3:45 pm
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: SNA
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Chasing 1K Status for 2016
I need advice on how to best way to chase 1k status for 2016.
I am 1K for 2015 . Based on my current booking for 2015 my PQM 114K, PQD $9.8K, PQS 94.
I will be short $2.1k in PQD.
Is it worth to do achieve $12k PQD and 1k.
Thanks for your opinions /views/ advice
GreenCal
I am 1K for 2015 . Based on my current booking for 2015 my PQM 114K, PQD $9.8K, PQS 94.
I will be short $2.1k in PQD.
Is it worth to do achieve $12k PQD and 1k.
Thanks for your opinions /views/ advice
GreenCal
Jun 14, 2015, 3:55 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RNO, NV, USA.
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 5,059
I need advice on how to best way to chase 1k status for 2016.
I am 1K for 2015 . Based on my current booking for 2015 my PQM 114K, PQD $9.8K, PQS 94.
I will be short $2.1k in PQD.
Is it worth to do achieve $12k PQD and 1k.
Thanks for your opinions /views/ advice
GreenCal
I am 1K for 2015 . Based on my current booking for 2015 my PQM 114K, PQD $9.8K, PQS 94.
I will be short $2.1k in PQD.
Is it worth to do achieve $12k PQD and 1k.
Thanks for your opinions /views/ advice
GreenCal
Jun 14, 2015, 4:01 pm
#3
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
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can you predict all your travel needs till 12/31/15 yet? Sounds like an early call on whether you make it or not.
Extra GPUs as mentioned but also extra 2 miles per $ for 2016 (assume $10k spent that is 20k miles extra).
Extra GPUs as mentioned but also extra 2 miles per $ for 2016 (assume $10k spent that is 20k miles extra).
Jun 14, 2015, 4:08 pm
#4
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All that plus the intangibles makes it worth the spend.
Jun 14, 2015, 4:32 pm
#5
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I agree with this and all the other comments - here's a thought, maybe consider upfaring one of your longer segments (intl BF, perhaps?) to make the PQD and also achieve other bonuses depending upon what you book into. Possibly save one of your GPUs that way as well.
Jun 14, 2015, 4:37 pm
#6
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: LA
Posts: 1,281
You're going to have to determine what 1K value is to you....personally, would I chase it, no.
Though I can get 2x more miles per $, that wouldn't justify $2k more of spend for me.
GPUs are worthless to me....I'm 0 for 6 this year on using them.
RPUs have been just as hopeless, with being 1 for 10 on trying to use them.
I don't believe in a "1K" desk, and to me, the difference between Plat & 1K is minimal....no difference in IRROPs really, same boarding group, CPUs rate isn't the greatest, etc.
Though I can get 2x more miles per $, that wouldn't justify $2k more of spend for me.
GPUs are worthless to me....I'm 0 for 6 this year on using them.
RPUs have been just as hopeless, with being 1 for 10 on trying to use them.
I don't believe in a "1K" desk, and to me, the difference between Plat & 1K is minimal....no difference in IRROPs really, same boarding group, CPUs rate isn't the greatest, etc.
Jun 14, 2015, 6:55 pm
#7
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Since you are already 1K this is an easy question to answer and is one only you can answer. What incremental value do you attach to currently being a 1K and do you think it is worth $2.1K?
Jun 14, 2015, 7:30 pm
#8
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If the 6 GPUs and 4 RPUs are work $2K (I think they are, if you are able to use them), then upfare a couple of your later in the year trips into BF. One is probably sufficient to generate the needed PQM.
Jun 14, 2015, 7:42 pm
#9
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I disagree. I think RPU and GPU are loosing their value when they do HOD upgrades. I just lost one today when I was no 1 on the list w instrument and they sold or for $200 (I was offered but declined).
Jun 14, 2015, 7:47 pm
#10
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: CLE
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What amazes me is how little people can spend to achieve 100k PQM.
I have easily spent $30-40k this year to get to maybe 70k PQM. All domestic. Most within 5 days of travel, some within 48 hours.
I have easily spent $30-40k this year to get to maybe 70k PQM. All domestic. Most within 5 days of travel, some within 48 hours.
Jun 14, 2015, 7:58 pm
#11
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Of course, I also refuse to give UA any of my premium cabin fares, so that doesn't help.
Jun 14, 2015, 8:06 pm
#12
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: San Jose CA (SFO)
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I used to think GPUs were worth (to me) $1000/each. But being in SFO means my GPUs are clearing less and less. I was on a FRA-SFO flight Friday and all 52 BF seats were sold, not one person cleared from the upgrade list.
The other benefit is the higher earning rate of 1K vs. Platinum.
Jun 14, 2015, 8:15 pm
#13
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Jun 14, 2015, 8:19 pm
#14
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Last year I thought 1K was worth enough to spend another $1000. Depends on how you value the GPUs. I regularly clear. I fly midweek, not from SFO. I'd do it. I won't make 1K this year. $12k too rich for me.
Jun 14, 2015, 8:34 pm
#15
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: San Francisco
Programs: 1K 2.2MM
Posts: 2,352
I have the same question..but will probably spend the $2K myself to get another year as 1K. As a 2MM I get Platinum status, so truly just the GPU as my reward. Looks pretty likely I'll get at least 5 of 6 to clear this year....so guess that's worth the extra bucks...