New US Promo: 'Hop, skip and jump' to a higher level of Preferred status
Jul 29, 2010, 12:05 pm
#751
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chicago
Programs: Cards with lots of logos on them
Posts: 591
On a side note, I am on the first half of my H/S/J run and if your looking at doing a one day turn around in MBJ, it is possible but with a little luck and the right factors, it can be done. Essentially you need to be upgraded to 1st class on the early morning flight from CLT-MBJ, walk across the airport, clear immigration (they thought I was crazy for flying down to MBJ for one night just for airline points) clear customs, check back in and try and clear immigration and customs again. At any time if you flight is delayed etc on the incoming or there are a lot of flights all arriving that morning, immigration could slow you down and make you miss the all important MBJ-PHX route.
Good luck to all!
Good luck to all!
Jul 29, 2010, 2:55 pm
#752
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Boston Suburbrs
Programs: AA ExPlat, IHG Spire Amb
Posts: 1,205
Did he have a US account at all before July 7? We might expect an anomaly when the account is created after July 7 and its created as silver. I think the consensus in the thread is that if you get bumped up based on anything that happens to your status after July 7, you're lucky, and YMMV. I just wouldnt count on it.
Jul 29, 2010, 3:13 pm
#753
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: PHL , EWR
Programs: AA Platinum, UA Gold, Hyatt Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 293
Status Updated !
Just wanted to share my experience with a 4 point run I completed Tuesday -
LGA->DCA->CLT->BTR->CLT->LGA
As others have stated it's the same plane that immediately turns around in BTR so the "connection" is no problem. The miles and segments posted early this morning and my status was just updated this afternoon.
LGA->DCA->CLT->BTR->CLT->LGA
As others have stated it's the same plane that immediately turns around in BTR so the "connection" is no problem. The miles and segments posted early this morning and my status was just updated this afternoon.
Jul 29, 2010, 4:32 pm
#754
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: USAirways Dividend Miles
Posts: 126
I thought this would be only 2 pts?
Just wanted to share my experience with a 4 point run I completed Tuesday -
LGA->DCA->CLT->BTR->CLT->LGA
As others have stated it's the same plane that immediately turns around in BTR so the "connection" is no problem. The miles and segments posted early this morning and my status was just updated this afternoon.
LGA->DCA->CLT->BTR->CLT->LGA
As others have stated it's the same plane that immediately turns around in BTR so the "connection" is no problem. The miles and segments posted early this morning and my status was just updated this afternoon.
"Skip" shuttle run of LGA/DCA
"Jump" a new route of CLT/BTR
thanks for clarifying
Jul 29, 2010, 6:44 pm
#756
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Hamburg, NY
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Diamond, Marriott-SPG Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 473
Did he have a US account at all before July 7? We might expect an anomaly when the account is created after July 7 and its created as silver. I think the consensus in the thread is that if you get bumped up based on anything that happens to your status after July 7, you're lucky, and YMMV. I just wouldnt count on it.
I agree it's YMMV, but want to put the data point out there that in at least 1 case, they based the bump on a post 7/7 status change.
Jul 29, 2010, 7:16 pm
#757
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 14
I have a question I hope someone can help me with. If i book a one way flight from ELM to PBG and it has 2 stops...one in PHL and one in BOS...does that count as my new route or does it have to be booked as BOS to PBG only, with the stops not counting?
Jul 29, 2010, 7:22 pm
#758
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Hamburg, NY
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Diamond, Marriott-SPG Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 473
In your example EML-PHL-BOS-PBG could net up to 2 points (east hop, new route jump). If you can swap PHL for DCA or LGA you could potentially get 3 points...
i.e. ELM-LGA-BOS-PBG or ELM-DCA-BOS-PBG since you'd be adding in a shuttle flight for the skip point.
Jul 29, 2010, 7:28 pm
#759
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 14
Thanks Sabre1 for the information. That helps alot.
Jul 29, 2010, 8:14 pm
#760
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 14
Anyone had luck booking the PBG flight to BOS? The connection time is only 25 min. and I cant book on USAir website or Orbitz because the time is not long enough. I read from other posts about booking two one way tickets to get around this problem. Has anyone done this successfully? I really wanted to do this in one day if at all possible.
Jul 30, 2010, 4:14 am
#761
Join Date: May 2009
Location: BOS
Programs: US CP, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 90
I did a quick search of the thread but wasn't able to find anything. If I use a credit from a previously canceled flight from before the promo period to book a new ticket, will I still get credit for the flight under this promo? I'd appreciate hearing from anyone that has experience. Thanks.
Jul 30, 2010, 6:12 am
#762
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 327
best PHL route?
Can someone who has already done the homework suggest the cheapest/most painless 4 pt. mileage run out of PHL? I'm flexible as to weekday vs. weekend, but I probably can't do it until the end of Sept. I am currently SP looking to bump up to GP.
Thanks if you can help!
Thanks if you can help!
Jul 30, 2010, 6:29 am
#763
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: BWIADCA
Posts: 1,902
For you based at PHL the easiest 4 pointer would be:
PHL-LGA
LGA-DCA
DCA-CLT
CLT-BTR
BTR-CLT
CLT-PHL
No overnight stay required and you can do it for around $400. And you have to book it as a multi city on Expedia or Travelocity. You can't book CLT-BTR-CLT on US Airways web page.
PHL-LGA
LGA-DCA
DCA-CLT
CLT-BTR
BTR-CLT
CLT-PHL
No overnight stay required and you can do it for around $400. And you have to book it as a multi city on Expedia or Travelocity. You can't book CLT-BTR-CLT on US Airways web page.
Jul 30, 2010, 6:49 am
#764
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Northeast USA
Programs: UA-Platinum; HHonors-Diamond; Hertz Five Star; Priority Club-Gold
Posts: 30
Just wanted to share my experience with a 4 point run I completed Tuesday -
LGA->DCA->CLT->BTR->CLT->LGA
As others have stated it's the same plane that immediately turns around in BTR so the "connection" is no problem. The miles and segments posted early this morning and my status was just updated this afternoon.
LGA->DCA->CLT->BTR->CLT->LGA
As others have stated it's the same plane that immediately turns around in BTR so the "connection" is no problem. The miles and segments posted early this morning and my status was just updated this afternoon.
I went through CLT and BTR that day, too, but came from BOS and went back through DCA.
My status updated to Platinum too! woo hoo! It says this in the 'Your account' section with the 'Platinum Preferred Dividend Miles' logo and it also says 'Platinum' next to 'Preferred Status' under that.
However, the Gold Preferred logo is still showing at the top right of the page between my name, # of miles and 'Log out'.
Last edited by daterps; Jul 30, 2010 at 8:36 am
Jul 30, 2010, 6:58 am
#765
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: SWA A-List Preferred & Companion Pass, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, Hertz Prez Circle
Posts: 132
I'll be on PHX-MBJ in F tomorrow (7/31) @ 8:50am with a friend. We are are returning Sunday through CLT. Anyone else going to be on any of these flights?
PHX-MBJ-CLT-PHX = 4 Credits!
El Jefe
PHX-MBJ-CLT-PHX = 4 Credits!
El Jefe