Jan 26, 2018, 4:02 pm
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Dec 19, 2018, 11:05 am
#76
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Some have reported 2K minimum offers for SAN-LAX one way mid-January, mid-week
It seems like the offers are completely random . Yesterday, I was being offered 11k miles (RDM & PQM) for ~$1565 or 9k for ~250 less. Today I log into my account and click the same flight itinerary (I'm flying BUR-SFO-ORD) and I'm now getting offered 15k miles for almost $3720 + $300 for the RDMs. ..
I need ~9541 PQM to retain 1K and don't think I have the strength or time to do a MR. Any recommendations? I already have a January booking to go to ATL and through that, I get offers for 6k or 8k miles at $3000 and $2250 respectively! That's a HUGE difference from what it was yesterday. Almost wish I would have just bought the 11k miles. I was hoping a 10k offer would show up 
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....[Consolidated] "I need XXX UA PQD's/PQMs/PQSs in 2018 for Elite Status in 2019"
Dec 19, 2018, 11:39 pm
#77
Join Date: Dec 2018
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Hey Everyone!
I only need 1k more PQM to get status. I have tried the suggested flight as mentioned above from IAD-EWR, I tried DEN-SFO, DEN- SALT LAKE and they all keep bringing up an offer for 5k miles for $575. Also, do I need to keep purchasing tickets to see how many PQMs are being offered? Or is there a way I can do that before checkout, as all I see is options for travel insurance and cabin upgrade before payment details. Does anyone have any more suggestions on how to get a lower offer than the 5k I have been getting? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Sameer
I only need 1k more PQM to get status. I have tried the suggested flight as mentioned above from IAD-EWR, I tried DEN-SFO, DEN- SALT LAKE and they all keep bringing up an offer for 5k miles for $575. Also, do I need to keep purchasing tickets to see how many PQMs are being offered? Or is there a way I can do that before checkout, as all I see is options for travel insurance and cabin upgrade before payment details. Does anyone have any more suggestions on how to get a lower offer than the 5k I have been getting? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Sameer
Dec 19, 2018, 11:55 pm
#78
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Welcome to FT!, Sameer Chopra
A couple of suggestions
- try SAN-LAX, one way, mid-January, mid-week --- some have gotten 2K offers (but offers can change without notice)
- During the purchase process, you should be able to see the Award/Premier Accelerator offers on the same page as the travel Insurance offer.
Therehavebeen some reports the PQM per mile has gotten more expensive in the last couple of days -- which is common although it has been earlier in December in previous years.
... I only need 1k more PQM to get status. I have tried the suggested flight as mentioned above from IAD-EWR, I tried DEN-SFO, DEN- SALT LAKE and they all keep bringing up an offer for 5k miles for $575. Also, do I need to keep purchasing tickets to see how many PQMs are being offered? Or is there a way I can do that before checkout, as all I see is options for travel insurance and cabin upgrade before payment details. Does anyone have any more suggestions on how to get a lower offer than the 5k I have been getting? ...
- try SAN-LAX, one way, mid-January, mid-week --- some have gotten 2K offers (but offers can change without notice)
- During the purchase process, you should be able to see the Award/Premier Accelerator offers on the same page as the travel Insurance offer.
Therehavebeen some reports the PQM per mile has gotten more expensive in the last couple of days -- which is common although it has been earlier in December in previous years.
Dec 20, 2018, 12:26 am
#79
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 5
Welcome to FT!, Sameer Chopra
A couple of suggestions
- try SAN-LAX, one way, mid-January, mid-week --- some have gotten 2K offers (but offers can change without notice)
- During the purchase process, you should be able to see the Award/Premier Accelerator offers on the same page as the travel Insurance offer.
Therehavebeen some reports the PQM per mile has gotten more expensive in the last couple of days -- which is common although it has been earlier in December in previous years.
A couple of suggestions
- try SAN-LAX, one way, mid-January, mid-week --- some have gotten 2K offers (but offers can change without notice)
- During the purchase process, you should be able to see the Award/Premier Accelerator offers on the same page as the travel Insurance offer.
Therehavebeen some reports the PQM per mile has gotten more expensive in the last couple of days -- which is common although it has been earlier in December in previous years.
Thanks for that information! Unfortunately, when I tried SAN-LAX mid January and mid week, I got the same offer
will look to try again tomorrow. I still can't see the offer until I purchase it for some reason, those options are not popping up for me before purchase.Thanks!
Dec 20, 2018, 12:35 am
#80
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Actually, just did Denver to Colorado Springs, selected first class flight and got an option for 1k! So that did the trick for me!
Dec 20, 2018, 12:41 am
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Dec 20, 2018, 12:57 am
#83
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Dec 20, 2018, 7:59 am
#84
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Thank you for the suggestion to use SAN-LAX. Unfortunately, I was still offered 5K or 10K RDMs/PQMs. I can't wrap my head around having to pay for 5K PQMs when I only need 700...
Did you choose one way or return? I just chose one way and was still only offered 5K RDM/PQMs for $575.
Ugh! I chose both one way and return and still was only offered 5K for $575.
Did you choose one way or return? I just chose one way and was still only offered 5K RDM/PQMs for $575.
Ugh! I chose both one way and return and still was only offered 5K for $575.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Dec 21, 2018 at 1:57 am Reason: merging consecutive posts by same member
Dec 20, 2018, 9:02 am
#86
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: NY
Programs: AA: ExPlat & 3MM; UA: 1k; KL: Plat 4 Life; Hyatt: Plat; SPG, Marriott, Hilton: Gold
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What is the typical CPM earlier in year before they increase pricing?
Dec 20, 2018, 1:13 pm
#88
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Dec 20, 2018, 2:33 pm
#89
Join Date: Dec 2015
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Just checked in for my IAH-EWR flight tomorrow and the offer was a little confusing. I think the "Double" and "Triple" miles headers were flipped
Either way it was $125 for 5K and 500 for PQM
Either way it was $125 for 5K and 500 for PQM
Dec 21, 2018, 11:10 am
#90
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Location: Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
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I just got 4k & 2k PQM offers, for $500 & $250 respectively, booking LAX-SAN flights (in either Y or F) for random dates in Jan, Feb & Mar. FWIW, I'm currently MP Gold with 38k PQMs this year so far.
