Smallest Cushion to Earn 2P, 1P, 1K
Dec 17, 2010, 9:34 am
#46
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum Elite; UA MM
Posts: 325
I'm at 100,124 and that's it for the year.
Now my mileage plus page greets me with a message saying I need 49,876 elite status miles (EQM) to progress toward 2 more systemwide upgrades. Thanks, but no thanks.
Now my mileage plus page greets me with a message saying I need 49,876 elite status miles (EQM) to progress toward 2 more systemwide upgrades. Thanks, but no thanks.
Dec 17, 2010, 10:33 am
#49
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
I made 2P in 2006 with 31 EQS and 26,000 EQMs. That's about as close as I ever want to cut it.
Dec 17, 2010, 10:59 am
#50
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: N. Virginia
Programs: Mileage Plus,Marriott Rewards,Priority Club,Hilton HHonors
Posts: 135
I'm at 19,721 EQM or .5 EQS to 1P, and my last flt of the year will be 8022 EWR to IAD this evening. Gives me 1P with .5 EQS to spare. Missed it by 2 EQS last year even with the DEQS promotion, this year an honest 60 EQS.
Dec 17, 2010, 1:07 pm
#51
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Hiding under the trees in Denver, CO
Programs: UA 1K 2.5MM, Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,306
I am the proud owner of 100,389 EQM. That doesn't cut as close as some others, but it's the closest I've come.
And the game starts all over again in just two short weeks...
And the game starts all over again in just two short weeks...
Dec 17, 2010, 2:00 pm
#52
Moderator, Omni, Omni/PR, Omni/Games, FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Between DCA and IAD
Programs: UA 1K MM; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 67,132
Could be the OP flew a lot of US, which doesn't offer 500-mile minimums even to elites? You still get the full EQS, but can easily clock a bunch of sub-500-EQM segments that way. Or another *A partner who doesn't offer mileage minimums...
Dec 17, 2010, 4:56 pm
#54
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Central Virginia
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 1,231
I also cut it close at 100,213 and my response to the United greeting is the same as your, Thanks, but no thanks.
Dec 17, 2010, 10:07 pm
#55
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: AA ExP
Posts: 170
100,009 EQMs though only ~85k BIS (rest from COS bonuses and chase). First and possibly last year at 1k.
Dec 18, 2010, 4:35 am
#56
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 90
Will hit 1K with exactly 100 EQS this year. 
(and 97,000 miles)
(and 97,000 miles)
Nov 21, 2011, 9:45 pm
#57
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: RDU
Programs: UA 1MM & *A Gold
Posts: 193
How close to 100K are you? I bet I'm closer...
I just did my flight calculations through the end of the year and it looks like I will make 100K this year with exactly......
100,025 miles!
Woohoo, only 25 miles too far. How does that compare with your projected annual total? Are you closer to 100K that I? Or proportionally closer to 50K? One year I made it with 50,005 miles. That was a nice one.
I think there should be a contest on this (now that I am so close).
100,025 miles!
Woohoo, only 25 miles too far. How does that compare with your projected annual total? Are you closer to 100K that I? Or proportionally closer to 50K? One year I made it with 50,005 miles. That was a nice one.
I think there should be a contest on this (now that I am so close).
Nov 21, 2011, 9:53 pm
#58
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,850
I was going to have a similiar number but got rebooked in Y due to irrops so will be earning 250 extra miles.
For reference , it past years some have been even closer (not including those that were short and awarded status)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-2p-1p-1k.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...1k-barely.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ice-right.html
For reference , it past years some have been even closer (not including those that were short and awarded status)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-2p-1p-1k.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...1k-barely.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ice-right.html
Nov 21, 2011, 9:56 pm
#59
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,139