Members being bumped by US to higher elite levels (Consolidated thread)
Feb 1, 2007, 9:57 pm
#61
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: UA 1K, AS MVP 75K, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 241
Here is another thought...how many of us that are getting bumped to a higher tier have some sort of BoA US credit/check card. I find the random nature of these comps to be very confusing (though maybe I shouldn't with upgrades in other places as random as they are). Perhaps this is some sort of strage trial or promotion for cardholders??? The only other thing that I can think of is that US is losing so many FF's that they have to find a way to fill the shrinking FC cabins they have, or they might as well scrap them all together!!
Feb 1, 2007, 10:01 pm
#62
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: DCA
Programs: US Gold, NW Silver, MR Silver, SPG Gold & OpenTable VIP
Posts: 611
I'm not a US credit cardholder......
Feb 1, 2007, 10:05 pm
#63
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: UA 1K, AS MVP 75K, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 241
Feb 1, 2007, 10:05 pm
#64
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Watchlisted by the prejudiced, en route to purgatory
Programs: Just Say No to Fleecing and Blacklisting
Posts: 102,095
Feb 1, 2007, 10:13 pm
#65
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Commuting around the mid-atlantic and rust-belt on any number of RJs
Programs: TSA Random Selectee Platinum, * Gold, SPG/HH/MR mid-tier, and a tiny bag of pretzels.
Posts: 9,255
Not only that, but this stands to piss off the other Star carriers something fierce, as they now have a huge influx of Star Golds.
Unless, of course, Tempe is going to pull that down come 2/28, in which case I'd wait for the fireworks to begin.....
Unless, of course, Tempe is going to pull that down come 2/28, in which case I'd wait for the fireworks to begin.....
Feb 2, 2007, 9:26 am
#66
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: 1 mile from RDU
Programs: SW, AA Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hertz 5*, Avis Presidents
Posts: 506
anyone else remember Feb 05?
Then, the next day, we got another email that said "Please disregard the prior e-mail sent regarding your Dividend Miles Preferred status. Below is the correct information about your Dividend Miles account. We apologize for any confusion it may have caused and have credited you 1,000 bonus miles for the inconvenience.
We are truly sorry that you haven't been able to fly us enough to maintain your status as a Gold Preferred member. As a Silver Preferred member, you will be rewarded with a host of exclusive benefits to make your experience on US Airways and our partners comfortable, convenient and rewarding."
They eventually relented and put me back to Gold. I kept flying and made CP in fall of 05.
So - with a track record of email and website screw-ups, you gotta wonder when the next shoe will drop
Feb 2, 2007, 10:00 am
#67
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS, FLL
Programs: AA, B6, CO, DL, FL, UA, US Gold (only took 10k miles), WN, Amtrak
Posts: 1,299
Dupe message
Feb 2, 2007, 10:03 am
#68
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS, FLL
Programs: AA, B6, CO, DL, FL, UA, US Gold (only took 10k miles), WN, Amtrak
Posts: 1,299
I got the bump in status from Silver to Gold also. Last year I was no where near close to requaling with only about 10k miles flown. OTOH in January I did IAD-LHR-IAD on UA and have a trip to FL booked next weekend. I just hope I keep Gold long enough for my March trip to SIN on SQ JFK-FRA-SIN; lounge access would be a wonderful thing. ^
Anyone think of calling US and asking what is going on; or are we all too afraid to look a gift horse in the mouth?
Anyone think of calling US and asking what is going on; or are we all too afraid to look a gift horse in the mouth?
Feb 2, 2007, 10:11 am
#69
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: PHL
Programs: DL PM/SC, SPG Gold, Hyatt Platinum, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 523
Feb 2, 2007, 10:23 am
#70
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: South Pacific
Programs: UA
Posts: 1,809
Maybe they are bumping status of those that have either been inconvenienced by 2+ hours luggage delays on several occasions or experienced bad services on one of their transatlantic flights; that would explain why most ppl are getting the status upgrade.
Feb 2, 2007, 10:44 am
#71
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: DCA
Programs: US Gold, NW Silver, MR Silver, SPG Gold & OpenTable VIP
Posts: 611
i need to track down the gold elite number now....can someone PM it to me?
Feb 2, 2007, 10:57 am
#72
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Southern NJ
Programs: US Gold
Posts: 29
I had baggage problems in Orlando about two weeks ago. Maybe thats why I got my status up to Gold? Either way once I recieve the card I will be happy.
Feb 2, 2007, 11:50 am
#73
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Travel Safety/Security & Texas, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: AUS / GRK
Programs: AA, HHonors, Hertz
Posts: 13,514
Feb 2, 2007, 1:50 pm
#74
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Posts: 1,615
Feb 3, 2007, 10:48 am
#75
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: NC
Programs: AAConciergeKey/2MM, DL DM/2 MM, UA Gold,Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 12,016
Is it safe to assume that the status now posted on our DM accounts is what we will have throughout 2007 or could this change again by 2/28/07?