Dec 20, 2023, 9:51 am
Last edit by: limey1K
2024 GS Qualification spreadsheet and new easy complete Form!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
Please enter as much data as you have available for prior years too.
Option #2 is an easy to complete Form!!: https://forms.gle/kiy5m2f5cNCkAtEe9
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
Please enter as much data as you have available for prior years too.
Option #2 is an easy to complete Form!!: https://forms.gle/kiy5m2f5cNCkAtEe9
*** 2024 GS Notification Thread*** (including first time qualifiers & challenges)
May 5, 2024, 4:02 am
#961
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air avoiding the Snowflakes
Programs: UA GS 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 6,790
I think LaserSailor point was that the numbers of GS have been significantly reduced on certain routes - the SFO - EWR route is typically GS heavy -- I can confirm the same to / from Tokyo -- but that could just be my flying patterns (mid week - upgraded Y to J mileage tickets)...
May 5, 2024, 4:30 am
#962
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: AADULtArer
Posts: 6,085
I think LaserSailor point was that the numbers of GS have been significantly reduced on certain routes - the SFO - EWR route is typically GS heavy -- I can confirm the same to / from Tokyo -- but that could just be my flying patterns (mid week - upgraded Y to J mileage tickets)...
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May 5, 2024, 5:13 am
#963
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: BOS<>NYC<>BKK
Programs: UA 4.4MM LT-GS; AA1MM; Amtrak SE; MAR LT TITAN; PC Plat; HIL DIA; HYA GLOB
Posts: 4,445
I think LaserSailor point was that the numbers of GS have been significantly reduced on certain routes - the SFO - EWR route is typically GS heavy -- I can confirm the same to / from Tokyo -- but that could just be my flying patterns (mid week - upgraded Y to J mileage tickets)...
May 5, 2024, 5:43 am
#964
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Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: FLL, MEL, SIN, WAS
Programs: UA*Lifetime GS, Hyatt* Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 12,507
May 5, 2024, 9:22 am
#965
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: anywhere and everywhere
Programs: UA GS, AS MVP 100K, DL Diamond, Marriot Lifetime Titanium, AmEx Centurion
Posts: 5,677
I think LaserSailor point was that the numbers of GS have been significantly reduced on certain routes - the SFO - EWR route is typically GS heavy -- I can confirm the same to / from Tokyo -- but that could just be my flying patterns (mid week - upgraded Y to J mileage tickets)...
May 5, 2024, 9:28 am
#967
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: anywhere and everywhere
Programs: UA GS, AS MVP 100K, DL Diamond, Marriot Lifetime Titanium, AmEx Centurion
Posts: 5,677
They've always been pretty quiet, so not sure that would be statistically significant. Nor is pre-boarding, which many GS don't seem to take advantage of preferring to cut things close or have extra lounge/work time.
That said, my general sense in 50+ flights this year so far is that the number of GS seems smaller and 1K seems higher...but that's totally unscientific.
That said, my general sense in 50+ flights this year so far is that the number of GS seems smaller and 1K seems higher...but that's totally unscientific.
May 13, 2024, 11:27 pm
#969
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 32
First year of proper flying for me. Looking at around 40k in spend, based out of small airport - BOI. Only issue here is that most of my domestic fares are in economy - typically B,M or E. I take a few intl J trips, but those are also Z or P. Any chance at all?
May 14, 2024, 1:13 am
#970
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air avoiding the Snowflakes
Programs: UA GS 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 6,790
Up until this year I would have said you might have a shot -- but UA seems to have massively elevated the spend required to achieve GS -- so I think $40k at BOI is not going to make the cut... The only shot would be if UA takes a look at this years GS ranks and decides that they cut too much -- but I wouldn't count on it...
Jun 4, 2024, 7:33 am
#971
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: LAX
Programs: UA GS 1MM, AA Exec Plat., Hilton Honors Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 619
For those of you who have completed the GS challenge- how long does the challenge tracker take to update once you’ve hit the $18k threshold?
Jun 4, 2024, 7:48 am
#972
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: anywhere and everywhere
Programs: UA GS, AS MVP 100K, DL Diamond, Marriot Lifetime Titanium, AmEx Centurion
Posts: 5,677
Jun 4, 2024, 8:36 am
#975
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air avoiding the Snowflakes
Programs: UA GS 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 6,790