Lessons learned (or, Making plans for 2012)
Nov 23, 2011, 4:23 pm
#106
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sydney
Programs: QFF, Krisflyer, US Air DM, VelocityRewards, Hertz Gold, Hilton Gold, Accor Plat
Posts: 446
There are two types of FF mile hoarders.
1) Those on FT. (lurkers and members)
2)Those who have figured it out on their own and have never heard of FT and think they are doing something that is somehow illegal.
That being said, I'll bet that most people out there are satisfyed plusing their accounts up by a few thousand miles. The vast majority of folks out there don't have the attention span to chase 36 hits.2)Those who have figured it out on their own and have never heard of FT and think they are doing something that is somehow illegal.
Nov 23, 2011, 4:42 pm
#107
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Lafayette, CO, USA
Programs: SPG Lifetime Plat, AA Gold, UA Gold, DL Silver, HH Gold, Vail Epic
Posts: 9,096
8.b. All e-Rewards Currency earned during any Membership Year must be redeemed within thirty (30) days following the end of the Membership Year. (For example: A Member who enrolls on August 21, 2010 is assigned a Membership Year ending on September 30, 2011 and must redeem Currency earned during the Membership Year running from August 21, 2010 to September 30, 2011 by no later than October 30, 2011.)
8.c. Following the end of the thirty (30) day period, as set forth in Section 8.b. above, seventy-five percent (75%) of any unused e-Rewards Currency remaining in a Member's account that was earned during the just-ended Membership Year will expire, and will be removed from the Member's account. The remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of the e-Rewards Currency earned by the Member during the past Membership Year shall be automatically transferred into such Member's account balance for the next Membership Year. For example: At midnight of July 30, 2010, Member has $100 of unredeemed e-Rewards Currency earned in the Membership Year ending June 30, 2010, and $5 of unredeemed e-Rewards Currency earned between July 1 and July 30, 2010, for a total account balance of $105 in e-Rewards Currency. On the morning of July 31, 2010, Member will have a total account balance of $30 in e-Rewards Currency: $5 earned in July 2010, plus $25 (25% of $100) rolled over from the Membership Year ending June 30, 2010.
8.c. Following the end of the thirty (30) day period, as set forth in Section 8.b. above, seventy-five percent (75%) of any unused e-Rewards Currency remaining in a Member's account that was earned during the just-ended Membership Year will expire, and will be removed from the Member's account. The remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of the e-Rewards Currency earned by the Member during the past Membership Year shall be automatically transferred into such Member's account balance for the next Membership Year. For example: At midnight of July 30, 2010, Member has $100 of unredeemed e-Rewards Currency earned in the Membership Year ending June 30, 2010, and $5 of unredeemed e-Rewards Currency earned between July 1 and July 30, 2010, for a total account balance of $105 in e-Rewards Currency. On the morning of July 31, 2010, Member will have a total account balance of $30 in e-Rewards Currency: $5 earned in July 2010, plus $25 (25% of $100) rolled over from the Membership Year ending June 30, 2010.
Nov 23, 2011, 6:14 pm
#108
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sydney
Programs: QFF, Krisflyer, US Air DM, VelocityRewards, Hertz Gold, Hilton Gold, Accor Plat
Posts: 446
But not too early, or else you'll learn another lesson. From the e-Rewards T&Cs:
Nov 23, 2011, 6:27 pm
#109
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, CC Gold, Marriott Gold, HH Gold, DL PM
Posts: 526
If you go to the My Account page At the upper right hand section will tell you the Amount subject to expiration rules. Underneath that will tell you the date and amount that will expire on that date.
Nov 23, 2011, 11:43 pm
#111
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sydney
Programs: QFF, Krisflyer, US Air DM, VelocityRewards, Hertz Gold, Hilton Gold, Accor Plat
Posts: 446
That's is very useful, so mine expire start of Feb 2012, so now looks like I should transfer the points I have out during Jan to one of the Hotel programs to build up my balance there and then set about rebuilding my e-rewards balance.
Nov 24, 2011, 12:15 am
#112
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: aa
Posts: 460
Hotel points redemptions have best value when you redeem at the highest level. If you take a few surveys now, e-rewards will most likely extend the expiry within a week of the end of the membership year which in your case is 31Dec11.
Nov 24, 2011, 3:07 am
#113
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Here today, gone tomorrow
Programs: Nothing shiny :-(
Posts: 2,491
They didn't extend mine when my membership year ended on 30 September. I didn't find out whether they would have been cancelled though as I transferred them out during October.
Nov 24, 2011, 5:24 am
#114
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sydney
Programs: QFF, Krisflyer, US Air DM, VelocityRewards, Hertz Gold, Hilton Gold, Accor Plat
Posts: 446
I guess the question that comes up here is when/how do you know they have extended. I agree higher levels work better but if I'm close to the date and this hasn't happened I rather take what is available than take the risk.
Nov 24, 2011, 6:00 am
#115
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: LGW/MLA
Programs: AX/Accor/IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond, SPG/Carlson Gold, BA Silver, KM Permanent, JJC (Retd)
Posts: 607
Of course it would be nice to receive enough surveys to allow you to make the choice. I see that 3/4 of my points will expire in August, unfortunately they are well below the threshold for even the smallest award to a partner.
At the rate at which I am currently receiving surveys, I might just sneak through, but no guarantees. Perhaps I should change my profile, but I am aware of people being caught out doing so.
At the rate at which I am currently receiving surveys, I might just sneak through, but no guarantees. Perhaps I should change my profile, but I am aware of people being caught out doing so.
Nov 24, 2011, 7:30 am
#116
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: aa
Posts: 460
Nov 30, 2011, 7:25 pm
#117
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Columbia, SC
Programs: AA Plat, SPG/Marriot Gold, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Expl
Posts: 2,363
Of course it would be nice to receive enough surveys to allow you to make the choice. I see that 3/4 of my points will expire in August, unfortunately they are well below the threshold for even the smallest award to a partner.
At the rate at which I am currently receiving surveys, I might just sneak through, but no guarantees. Perhaps I should change my profile, but I am aware of people being caught out doing so.
At the rate at which I am currently receiving surveys, I might just sneak through, but no guarantees. Perhaps I should change my profile, but I am aware of people being caught out doing so.
Dec 1, 2011, 3:11 am
#118
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: LGW/MLA
Programs: AX/Accor/IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond, SPG/Carlson Gold, BA Silver, KM Permanent, JJC (Retd)
Posts: 607
Over the course of the promotion (Sep-Nov), my balance went from 900 points to 1200 (equivalent to $11.25 to $15 in most people's e-rewards (UK-based ones work on points, with 2000 yielding 500 US Airways miles)).
Meanwhile my BA activity was nearly 3 times that.
As I said, I might just about have enough points to make a donation before my rewards year, but can't see a way of getting enough in time for next September.
I obviously need to change my job and lifestyle.
Dec 1, 2011, 10:42 am
#119
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,445
Dec 1, 2011, 1:57 pm
#120
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: LGW/MLA
Programs: AX/Accor/IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond, SPG/Carlson Gold, BA Silver, KM Permanent, JJC (Retd)
Posts: 607
Flying most weekends from MAN-PHL-LAX and back on my own dime was as far as my dedication to US airways went.
Having not flown with them for 7 years, shows my current level of loyalty.
The GS has piqued my interest in using the airline again, but let's take it one step at a time!
Having not flown with them for 7 years, shows my current level of loyalty.
The GS has piqued my interest in using the airline again, but let's take it one step at a time!