US miles as low as 1.1cpm (DM Multiplier promo)
Aug 20, 2012, 1:43 pm
#16
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: ONT
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Aug 20, 2012, 2:27 pm
#17
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: STL
Programs: US Silver, AA Gold
Posts: 509
You don't even need to book a flexible fare. You can cancel any fare within 24 hours, so the cheapest one still works.
Aug 20, 2012, 2:57 pm
#18
Join Date: Dec 2010
Programs: US CP, MR Plat, SPG Plat, HHonors Gold, National X
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Aug 20, 2012, 4:11 pm
#19
formerly RZachSmith
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: U.S.
Posts: 187
Yea, so you can get the 1.6cpm easily, but not the ~1cpm unless you fly
Aug 20, 2012, 5:54 pm
#20
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: PHL
Programs: Former long-time US GP; now AA dirt
Posts: 4,904
So I am about to book an October flight to FCO and I am looking at the multiplier deal. With out the 50% it is 1.6cpm (ho hum). But with the 50% bonus it is 1.05, which is a good enough deal for me to do it.
The T&C states that purchase needs to happen in Aug 12-Sept 12 and I assume the flight can be later, although that is not explicitly stated.
Should I do this?
The T&C states that purchase needs to happen in Aug 12-Sept 12 and I assume the flight can be later, although that is not explicitly stated.
Should I do this?
If I had a use for US miles and could buy them for 1.05 cpm, I'd definitely buy them.
Aug 21, 2012, 1:48 pm
#22
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: Ritz P, HHonors G
Posts: 34
I was about to book an economy flexible ticket from FCO to SFO, but notice on the ticket t&c: You will be charged a USD$222.00 fee per passenger for the cancellation or refund of this itinerary. Am I mistaken? But if I change it from SFO to FCO, the 222 dollar charge disappeared from the t&c, so flight ticket even though flexible, is still subject to a hefty fee if origniated from EU..... I guess
Last edited by StokeFlyer; Aug 21, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Aug 21, 2012, 2:02 pm
#23
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PIT
Programs: Marriott Platinum, USDM Gold, National Exec Elite, IHG Dumped-now Kettle, SPG Platinum
Posts: 1,787
What are your opinions on buying the triple miles on a flight that work is paying for? Since I'm expensing the trip, my miles for the actual trip are effectively 0cpm. I'm doing PIT-CLT-IAH and back. Do I spring for the triple mile upgrade at my own cost?
Aug 21, 2012, 2:50 pm
#24
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: STL
Programs: US Silver, AA Gold
Posts: 509
If your company books your ticket, you can't buy the multiplier. It is only available when you buy the ticket directly from usairways.com. That said, if you buy your ticket and have it reimbursed, and the multiplier seems like a good deal, take it, especially considering the current bonus offer.
Aug 21, 2012, 3:04 pm
#25
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: DCA
Programs: US Silver, UA Plat, HHonors Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 212
If your company books your ticket, you can't buy the multiplier. It is only available when you buy the ticket directly from usairways.com. That said, if you buy your ticket and have it reimbursed, and the multiplier seems like a good deal, take it, especially considering the current bonus offer.
Aug 21, 2012, 3:58 pm
#26
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Tampa, Florida
Programs: SPG PLT
Posts: 238
I just booked a ticket and cancelled. Usually the miles post right away but it hasn't posted yet. Have they caught on and changed it now?
Aug 21, 2012, 4:18 pm
#27
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PIT
Programs: Marriott Platinum, USDM Gold, National Exec Elite, IHG Dumped-now Kettle, SPG Platinum
Posts: 1,787
If your company books your ticket, you can't buy the multiplier. It is only available when you buy the ticket directly from usairways.com. That said, if you buy your ticket and have it reimbursed, and the multiplier seems like a good deal, take it, especially considering the current bonus offer.
Aug 21, 2012, 7:02 pm
#28
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: PHX
Posts: 4,787
The extra miles cost you the same no matter who paid for the trip. They are still 1 to 1.6 cents per mile, depending on which of the strategies you use here. Either that works for you or doesn't.
Aug 21, 2012, 8:49 pm
#29
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PIT
Programs: Marriott Platinum, USDM Gold, National Exec Elite, IHG Dumped-now Kettle, SPG Platinum
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Ah, I was misunderstanding then. I had the impression that using the triple miles bonus + 50% was changing the overall CPM when you included the base fare as well.
Aug 22, 2012, 5:52 am
#30
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: CBR
Programs: QF WP, AC*G
Posts: 1,223
If one were to do this, how quickly does US post the refund to a credit card?