johndoe123

You can register here:

http://shopping.usairways.com/promot...PromoCode=GS11

You can find a tracking spreadsheet here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/2011-...et-v1-0-a.html

lowfareair

Woot! This will be broken down more by others shortly I'm sure, but right now, this year's tiers and last year's (IIRC):

Looks like except for the first 4 hits, you will earn the same amount or more compared to last year. Up to 5,000 elite qualifying miles instead of 6,000 last year on the first 36 hits, and while there are only 10,000 additional bonus miles on the 40th hit, half are elite qualifying.

EDIT: Misread the chart

maksimfa

So how about some other differences?

I see Lifelock is only good on annual memberships.
USA Today, seems like you can do a trial 4 month subscription?

slocouple

I found USAToday to be an expensive hit last year, as it was something like $27 per month, and you had to keep it for 3 or 4 months to get the hit. I misread it at first and budgeted $27, but it was far more. And I don't like the paper.

fish114

The way I read it, only 5,000 are PQMs (total PQMs = 10,000)

maksimfa

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Nevermind, on the site....

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$60 for the hit.... yeah.....

ArizonaGuy

Last 4 hits just aren't worth the effort unless 10K PQM will actually bump you up.

rob_flies_ua

If only the last 4 hits gave you 10k PQM; if I'm reading the rules correctly, the last 4 hits only give you 5k PQM (it's 10k cumulative if you count the 5k you earn earlier for the lower level hits). Probably easier just to do a mileage run if you need the PQM.

starflyer

The way I read it, you only get 5,000 PQMs on the first 36 hits this year, and 5,000 PQMs more when you reach 40 hits.

mrredskin

what's the confusion with the 40th hit? it shows 10,000 miles from 36-40, with 10,000 of those being PQM, meaning EVERY one of those 10k from 36-40 is 10k, not 5.

if you max out to 40, then you get 17k PQM

edit: i'm probably wrong.

lkar

I think that's correct. It's pretty useless for anyone who already will make CP, and also for someone who is not within striking range of the next tier. If the first 5k of PQM will get you to about 51k for the year, the second 5k doesn't do you much good, and the amount you will spend just for the extra 10k of RDM is not likely worth it.

On the other hand, if you're working toward a level and this will save you a mileage run, it may be worth it. It's hard to find a mileage run that will earn 5k PQM on a *A carrier that credits 100 percent to US from where I live for much less than 4.5 cpm or so, or $225, and I consider that a pretty good find if I can do it on a weekend. Add in that you also get 5k RDM, and don't have fly, and I'd personally value these last 4 hits as worth about $300 (again, if you need to get the 5k PQM). So, if there are $60 to $70 hits still attainable after I get to 36 hits, I may give it a shot.

lkar

I wish you were correct, but I'm virtually certain you're wrong.

It says: 110,000 miles (10,000 of which are Preferred-qualifying miles)

In other words, 10,000 of the total 110,000 are PQM. Of the last 10k for hits 37-40, you'll only get 5k PQM. Just no other way to read it, I'm afraid.

Edit: And, of course, there's this: "The maximum amount each member can earn with this promotion is 110,000 miles (10,000 of which are Preferred-qualifying miles)." Doesn't really seem open to interpretation to me.

ArizonaGuy

Do you know what the best part is about the partners?

No Dividend Miles Wireless - that awful, horrible company. Obviously that's been replaced in general by Tranz Mobile (which is erroneously listed as Verizon Wireless). But the downside - no $5 screen wipes for a hit.

That's OK, I'm up for contract renewal in November so we'll see whether I need it to reach 36 hits.

mrredskin

i read it again about 5x and you're probably right.

that's an absolute horrible 40th hit incentive.

mrredskin

DM Wireless posted the hit last year and for about $10. I'd gladly accept that hit again this year.