New US Promo: 'Hop, skip and jump' to a higher level of Preferred status
Sep 21, 2010, 9:12 pm
#1561
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 3,511
I don't think there's a way to maintain your current status through 2012 with the HSJ promo (unless <4 hop/skip/jump flights give you enough miles to maintain it and that's all you do - i.e. you maintain your status the old fashioned way). Each 4 HSJ points ups your current status by one level.
From the FAQs:
4 to 7 hops, skips, and jumps will move your pre-offer Preferred status up one level.
Chairman's --> Chairman’s Preferred
Chairman's --> Chairman’s Preferred
Sep 22, 2010, 3:12 am
#1562
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: CAE,AGS
Programs: AAExP, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, IHG Spire, Marriott Plat
Posts: 3,124
Sep 22, 2010, 6:24 am
#1563
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 102
This has got to be the most confusing promo ever. 
I'm current a PP, and have 50K EQMs for this plan year. Can I just do the HSJ promo and get CP through 2012? I've already flown several of the needed legs, I think I'd probably just need to fly on one of the new shuttle routes and I'd be set. If that's the case, I'm certainly going to do it, that's a crazy promo (and will, as others pointed out, make for a TON of silvers/golds out there!).
It seems pretty clear that if I do a 4 legs of HSJ right now that I'd be move to CP. However; the bigger question is, when does that status expire?
I'm current a PP, and have 50K EQMs for this plan year. Can I just do the HSJ promo and get CP through 2012? I've already flown several of the needed legs, I think I'd probably just need to fly on one of the new shuttle routes and I'd be set. If that's the case, I'm certainly going to do it, that's a crazy promo (and will, as others pointed out, make for a TON of silvers/golds out there!).
It seems pretty clear that if I do a 4 legs of HSJ right now that I'd be move to CP. However; the bigger question is, when does that status expire?
Sep 22, 2010, 6:25 am
#1564
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: High Point, NC
Programs: None
Posts: 9,171
Sep 22, 2010, 7:00 am
#1565
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Philadephia, PA
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Titanium/Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, UA Silver, Hilton Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 477
Sep 22, 2010, 7:59 am
#1566
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: *G, SPG, OW Sapphire
Posts: 2,565
This has got to be the most confusing promo ever.
I'm current a PP, and have 50K EQMs for this plan year. Can I just do the HSJ promo and get CP through 2012? I've already flown several of the needed legs, I think I'd probably just need to fly on one of the new shuttle routes and I'd be set. If that's the case, I'm certainly going to do it, that's a crazy promo (and will, as others pointed out, make for a TON of silvers/golds out there!).
It seems pretty clear that if I do a 4 legs of HSJ right now that I'd be move to CP. However; the bigger question is, when does that status expire?
I'm current a PP, and have 50K EQMs for this plan year. Can I just do the HSJ promo and get CP through 2012? I've already flown several of the needed legs, I think I'd probably just need to fly on one of the new shuttle routes and I'd be set. If that's the case, I'm certainly going to do it, that's a crazy promo (and will, as others pointed out, make for a TON of silvers/golds out there!).
It seems pretty clear that if I do a 4 legs of HSJ right now that I'd be move to CP. However; the bigger question is, when does that status expire?
Sep 22, 2010, 8:06 am
#1567
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Gold, HHonors Diamond, Avis President's Club
Posts: 386
Another data point on this promotion (probably discussed before, but I can't read all 1500 posts). Both of the others on my HSJ run yesterday had no idea this promotion was even running until they got that email a couple weeks ago telling them how close they were to a status bump. I wonder how many others were prompted to action by that email?
Sep 22, 2010, 8:27 am
#1568
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Philly
Programs: AA Plat
Posts: 200
Another data point on this promotion (probably discussed before, but I can't read all 1500 posts). Both of the others on my HSJ run yesterday had no idea this promotion was even running until they got that email a couple weeks ago telling them how close they were to a status bump. I wonder how many others were prompted to action by that email?
Sep 22, 2010, 9:27 am
#1569
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 102
How long are the upgrade certs good for? Would I have to travel this year (before Jan 1st) to use the ones that I'd get immediately, or will they all roll into next year (so I could take 2 RT flights to HI, for example)?
Sep 22, 2010, 10:23 am
#1570
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Philadephia, PA
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Titanium/Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, UA Silver, Hilton Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 477
I believe you would need to book the upgrade using this year's certs by Feb 28, 2011, but the actual flights don't need to occur by Feb 28. Someone with actual CP experience correct me if I'm wrong.
Sep 22, 2010, 9:14 pm
#1571
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: St Pete Beach, FL
Programs: AA Exec Plat
Posts: 45
Took my first mileage run today. Needed 3 points to go from Gold to Platinum (already had a West hop)
Went DCA-LGA-PHL-BDA-PHL-DCA for $422 AI
Took 12.5 hours and had to book 2 separate tickets, as USAirways.com would not let me book the same day R/T to Bermuda.
The turnaround was easy, although the customs agents couldnt believe that I was only staying on the island for an hour.
Went DCA-LGA-PHL-BDA-PHL-DCA for $422 AI
Took 12.5 hours and had to book 2 separate tickets, as USAirways.com would not let me book the same day R/T to Bermuda.
The turnaround was easy, although the customs agents couldnt believe that I was only staying on the island for an hour.
Sep 22, 2010, 9:36 pm
#1572
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: High Point, NC
Programs: None
Posts: 9,171
** Off topic alert**
How did BDA look after the hurricane?
Jim
How did BDA look after the hurricane?
Jim
Sep 22, 2010, 9:43 pm
#1573
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: St Pete Beach, FL
Programs: AA Exec Plat
Posts: 45
Looked fine flying in. On the ground, I was only outside for 100yds between the arrivals terminal and the departure terminal; but it didnt look like there was any damage at all.
The "Executive Lounge" at BDA is like a Jiffy Lube waiting room with $7 Coronas
The "Executive Lounge" at BDA is like a Jiffy Lube waiting room with $7 Coronas
Sep 22, 2010, 11:21 pm
#1574
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: AA Plat, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 425
Another data point on this promotion (probably discussed before, but I can't read all 1500 posts). Both of the others on my HSJ run yesterday had no idea this promotion was even running until they got that email a couple weeks ago telling them how close they were to a status bump. I wonder how many others were prompted to action by that email?
I also haven't received my welcome to Gold email, though I've been Gold for about 2 weeks. Strange?
Sep 22, 2010, 11:25 pm
#1575
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: US CP, DL GM, AA Plat
Posts: 729
I just finished doing 10 flights in 48 hours for 3 points...so tired