Just turned Silver! Suggestions please..
Dec 22, 2000, 6:29 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: BOS
Posts: 254
Just turned Silver! Suggestions please..
I made it to Silver (my first preferred on any airline).. For most of you that is probably long forgotten story.. But any suggestions on using my 'benefits' in the best way..
Thanks..
Thanks..
Dec 22, 2000, 6:40 am
#2
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: TPA
Programs: US Plat, Marriott Gold, HH Gold, Amex Plat
Posts: 793
Congratulations on Silver--your first step to big and better things! Some ideas for your benefits--- Save your system wide for overseas travelAnything on the Airbus in Envoy! If you can use them to go to RomeIts a great trip. You will really enjoy using the Preferred check in line when the regular check in line is wrapped around 5 times in PIT or CLT!!!Purchase upgrade couponsyou can purchase 4 upgrade coupons (800 miles segments) for $120.
Dec 22, 2000, 6:40 am
#3
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: West Seattle, WA
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miles_kay welcome to FT. I think the best benefit of being silver on US is the System Wide Upgrades. The SWUs will upgrade you 1 class of service on any published fare. Most of us FT'ers will suggest in saving them for a trip to Europe (where you can fly in Envoy over the Atlantic).
Dec 22, 2000, 4:47 pm
#6
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Originally posted by Mikey likes it:
When can I expect my kit, including UGs? Is the UG good both directions on an r/t?
When can I expect my kit, including UGs? Is the UG good both directions on an r/t?
There are 2 types of upgrades. The SWUs are used on any published fare and can be confirmed at the time of purchase (one for each way). And the 800 mile certificates which you can clear the day before your flight as a US Silver.
Dec 23, 2000, 9:15 am
#8
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: BOS
Posts: 254
Thanks for all the suggestions... I sure hope that I can use these pointers in the best way..
One more question.. Does the Silver qualifying flight count towards the bonus miles??? (under the 10 segment/6250 miles Silver promo)
Thanks again..
One more question.. Does the Silver qualifying flight count towards the bonus miles??? (under the 10 segment/6250 miles Silver promo)
Thanks again..
Dec 23, 2000, 9:57 am
#9
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Join Date: Nov 1999
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The qualifying flight does not earn the bonus as my friend and other qualifiers under that promotion found out. At least you have the upgrades and status for the nex year and a bit though. The queston is when your upgrade miles start. With the first flight after you qualify?
Dec 24, 2000, 10:01 am
#10
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Join Date: Nov 2000
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Posts: 254
Originally posted by terenz:
The qualifying flight does not earn the bonus as my friend and other qualifiers under that promotion found out. At least you have the upgrades and status for the nex year and a bit though. The queston is when your upgrade miles start. With the first flight after you qualify?
The qualifying flight does not earn the bonus as my friend and other qualifiers under that promotion found out. At least you have the upgrades and status for the nex year and a bit though. The queston is when your upgrade miles start. With the first flight after you qualify?
Dec 24, 2000, 9:00 pm
#11
Join Date: Dec 2000
Posts: 7
Once you have your upgrade certs in hand(North American), be sure to call the silver preferred 1-800 number at 12:01AM Eastern time the the day before your trip.
If you travel on business and don't stay over saturday nights on an unrestricted full fare tix(usually Y or B class), you can upgrade ANY time, so do it as soon as you're ticketed. This has worked nicely for PHL-LAX trips weeks in advance - especially those red-eyes home!
Take full advantage of those preferred check-in lines!
If you travel on business and don't stay over saturday nights on an unrestricted full fare tix(usually Y or B class), you can upgrade ANY time, so do it as soon as you're ticketed. This has worked nicely for PHL-LAX trips weeks in advance - especially those red-eyes home!
Take full advantage of those preferred check-in lines!