Buying elite qualifying miles [threads merged]
Sep 7, 2010, 7:59 am
#91
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FWIW
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Sep 7, 2010, 8:55 am
#92
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What is RDM?
Sep 7, 2010, 10:04 am
#93
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ok. Maybe I'm thick. I'm on the preview site playing around and don't see the offer. Obviously, I don't want to go to far and purchase by mistake so how far to I have to go to see the offer and still not go through with the transaction.
And if you already have a purchased ticket giving 150% EQMS, can you still do this and if so, what amount are they offering? I'm flying EWR-TXL in October.
And does this work on CO metal only? My return flight from TXL is though FRA on LH.
And if you already have a purchased ticket giving 150% EQMS, can you still do this and if so, what amount are they offering? I'm flying EWR-TXL in October.
And does this work on CO metal only? My return flight from TXL is though FRA on LH.
Last edited by hughw; Sep 7, 2010 at 10:13 am
Sep 7, 2010, 10:41 am
#94
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Is that tied to a specific card?
Sep 7, 2010, 10:41 am
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Sep 7, 2010, 10:44 am
#96
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ok. Maybe I'm thick. I'm on the preview site playing around and don't see the offer. Obviously, I don't want to go to far and purchase by mistake so how far to I have to go to see the offer and still not go through with the transaction.
And if you already have a purchased ticket giving 150% EQMS, can you still do this and if so, what amount are they offering? I'm flying EWR-TXL in October.
And does this work on CO metal only? My return flight from TXL is though FRA on LH.
And if you already have a purchased ticket giving 150% EQMS, can you still do this and if so, what amount are they offering? I'm flying EWR-TXL in October.
And does this work on CO metal only? My return flight from TXL is though FRA on LH.
I believe that as long as the tkt is booked on CO -- the offer will come up -- but I don't have any personal experience with this scenario!
So far, I am seeing 'double' or 'triple' RDM/EQM offers -- & I believe that the offer will come up with any fare class, irrespective of fare class/status bonuses.
Last edited by mnmag; Sep 7, 2010 at 10:46 am Reason: add
Sep 7, 2010, 11:17 am
#97
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YMMV
I have one reservation that is "not ticketed" and one that is "e-ticketed and confirmed".
The reservation that is "not ticketed" has NO upgrade options (miles or dollar) or purchase mile options(RDM or EQM). This is true on the preview or regular site.
The reservation that is "e-ticketed and confirmed" displays differently on the two sites. On the regular site, the ticketed reservation offers upgrade options (miles and dollars) only. On the preview site, its offers both upgrade options as well as 2X and 3X RDMS only.
The reservation that is "not ticketed" has NO upgrade options (miles or dollar) or purchase mile options(RDM or EQM). This is true on the preview or regular site.
The reservation that is "e-ticketed and confirmed" displays differently on the two sites. On the regular site, the ticketed reservation offers upgrade options (miles and dollars) only. On the preview site, its offers both upgrade options as well as 2X and 3X RDMS only.
Sep 7, 2010, 11:19 am
#98
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Sep 7, 2010, 12:13 pm
#99
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For what it's worth--on a DXB-LAX r/t I'm being offered 7500 RDM for $203 Elite Maximizer for +$450; 30,000 RDM for $810 Elite Maximizer for +$1800. I also seem to remember it being $1200 last week when I checked.
Sep 7, 2010, 1:43 pm
#100
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Any data on the B/Y/F bonus being multiplied. That is, if you are on a Y fare is the 3X deal equal to the actual mileage x3 OR (actual mileage x 1.5)x3?
That might make for some interesting upgrade math.
Or it could just make my brain hurt...
Also, the fine print says the miles post within 24 hours of purchase. Anyone actually pull the trigger? It would be interesting to see if you could buy the miles (RDM and EQM), get them posted and then cancel the trip.
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That might make for some interesting upgrade math.
Or it could just make my brain hurt...
Also, the fine print says the miles post within 24 hours of purchase. Anyone actually pull the trigger? It would be interesting to see if you could buy the miles (RDM and EQM), get them posted and then cancel the trip.
FWIW
DLM
Last edited by dmunz; Sep 7, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Sep 7, 2010, 2:11 pm
#101
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checked for EWR-SFO flights. EQM price is ~9.7 cpm.
Might be short up to 5k miles this year. Need your advise.
What could I expect if I need to do a one day MR from EWR? Most likely will be looking for a cheapest possible trip over a weekend (towards end of the year and with maybe 10-14 day advance purchase) to give me 3-5k miles? Any routes that also would be less elite heavy (to score an upgrade)?
Might be short up to 5k miles this year. Need your advise.
What could I expect if I need to do a one day MR from EWR? Most likely will be looking for a cheapest possible trip over a weekend (towards end of the year and with maybe 10-14 day advance purchase) to give me 3-5k miles? Any routes that also would be less elite heavy (to score an upgrade)?
Sep 7, 2010, 2:29 pm
#102
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I did not have an easy time finding this offer on the preview site. When I finally found it, I wanted to see how much they were going to charge for 2X and 3X EQM's but I was afraid to click too far and accidentally trigger a credit card charge.
I like the concept and the versatility of being able to purchase either 2X or 3X EQM's. What I don't like is having to buy both the RDM's and the EQM's. I think that the marketing gurus on Smith Street will need to tweak this a bit in order to maximize the revenue potential. The way the process is set up now, they are not only leaving money on the table, but they risk annoying customers who tend not to read the fine print.
I like the concept and the versatility of being able to purchase either 2X or 3X EQM's. What I don't like is having to buy both the RDM's and the EQM's. I think that the marketing gurus on Smith Street will need to tweak this a bit in order to maximize the revenue potential. The way the process is set up now, they are not only leaving money on the table, but they risk annoying customers who tend not to read the fine print.
Sep 7, 2010, 2:58 pm
#103
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checked for EWR-SFO flights. EQM price is ~9.7 cpm.
Might be short up to 5k miles this year. Need your advise.
What could I expect if I need to do a one day MR from EWR? Most likely will be looking for a cheapest possible trip over a weekend (towards end of the year and with maybe 10-14 day advance purchase) to give me 3-5k miles? Any routes that also would be less elite heavy (to score an upgrade)?
Might be short up to 5k miles this year. Need your advise.
What could I expect if I need to do a one day MR from EWR? Most likely will be looking for a cheapest possible trip over a weekend (towards end of the year and with maybe 10-14 day advance purchase) to give me 3-5k miles? Any routes that also would be less elite heavy (to score an upgrade)?
Sep 7, 2010, 2:59 pm
#104
Join Date: Jan 2009
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does anyone know if the minimum 500-miles for elites applies to this offer? this may factor into how I would retain silver (goodbye Gold!) for next year if my end-of-the-year trip falls through.
Sep 7, 2010, 3:34 pm
#105
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I wonder if the Elite Maximizer/EQM feature is for Plat only? I and Gold and ggot offer fr RDM but not EQM. Perhaps it will be available as I get closer to my 9/17 departure date.
I am doing EWR-SFO and got offer for 2X RDM of $154.00 or 3X RDM of $308.00.
I am doing EWR-SFO and got offer for 2X RDM of $154.00 or 3X RDM of $308.00.
Last edited by milesmilesmiles; Sep 7, 2010 at 3:53 pm