Elevate details?
Apr 29, 2008 | 1:21 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: VX, UA 2P
Posts: 968
We are all still waiting... no (new) details in sight.
checkout this thread: http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=809523
checkout this thread: http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=809523
Apr 29, 2008 | 4:33 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: VX unless destination indicates otherwise (damn hippieanarchistville--EUG--and PHX)
Posts: 577
Why are they waiting so long? to perfect the system? I would prefer a 1/2 launched system with just the basics--including some redeeming--rather than what is avaible now. Maybe they are waiting for the next city opening or anouncement. I said that for SEA and SAN too, right?
May 5, 2008 | 9:11 pm
#5
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL DM, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 9,803
I noticed today that they have beefed up the information in the eleVAte section of the website (including specifying the program's terms and conditions), although there isn't any new information on redemption. Still, I wonder if this means full details are coming soon.
May 5, 2008 | 9:37 pm
#6
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Portland
Posts: 11,687
Point Expiration Policy
Your points are easy to redeem but they do expire. You will have up to 18 months to use them after they post to your account and they expire on the last day of the month. There's plenty of time to use them, as they do not begin to expire until 2010, 18 months after the start of Reward redemption.
Your points are easy to redeem but they do expire. You will have up to 18 months to use them after they post to your account and they expire on the last day of the month. There's plenty of time to use them, as they do not begin to expire until 2010, 18 months after the start of Reward redemption.
May 7, 2008 | 9:31 am
#8
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 268
There's a bunch of little changes to the eleVAte section as they prepare to release more info on the program. You now see your eleVAte number when you sign in, and the My Account page now has a bit more information/options on it.
In addition to beefing up the terms & conditions page, there's a Member Guide link at the bottom of the My Account page, which gives no! new! details! at all.
The Member Guide is a template, at least, for more info coming.
In addition to beefing up the terms & conditions page, there's a Member Guide link at the bottom of the My Account page, which gives no! new! details! at all.
The Member Guide is a template, at least, for more info coming.
Last edited by articos; May 7, 2008 at 11:39 am
May 7, 2008 | 11:21 am
#9
Moderator: Luxury Hotels and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Palo Alto, California,USA
Posts: 18,245
The quote above pretty much states that the 18 month expiration is not for account inactivity but that points expire 18 months after being EARNED. That is going to make this a loyalty program only for their most frequent customers, which may be their intent. But it won't work for me, as even an expanded VX has too limited a route structure to be my regular domestic carrier.
May 7, 2008 | 11:48 am
#10
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: VX, UA 2P
Posts: 968
The quote above pretty much states that the 18 month expiration is not for account inactivity but that points expire 18 months after being EARNED. That is going to make this a loyalty program only for their most frequent customers, which may be their intent. But it won't work for me, as even an expanded VX has too limited a route structure to be my regular domestic carrier.
May 7, 2008 | 1:16 pm
#11
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Portland
Posts: 11,687
The quote above pretty much states that the 18 month expiration is not for account inactivity but that points expire 18 months after being EARNED. That is going to make this a loyalty program only for their most frequent customers, which may be their intent. But it won't work for me, as even an expanded VX has too limited a route structure to be my regular domestic carrier.
May 7, 2008 | 2:55 pm
#12
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SEA, but up and down the coast a lot
Programs: Oceanic Airlines Gold Elite
Posts: 21,271
That is going to make this a loyalty program only for their most frequent customers, which may be their intent.
Seriously, why would I sign up for a VX-branded credit card, where the points expire in 18 months anyway?
May 7, 2008 | 3:30 pm
#13
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: VX, UA 2P
Posts: 968
I have a Virgin Credit Card from AU and the rate is very competitive. I don't use it to earn points, but I could earn Velocity points if I was still in Oz. This may be worthwhile when V Australia starts flying and I have to make trips back home. Even more so if the Virgin brands join forces.
Jun 2, 2008 | 6:38 am
#14
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Seattle & Seoul.... and now, Maastricht....
Programs: UA Mileage Plus, NWA WorldPerks deserter, Alaska Airlines Something-er-Other...
Posts: 1,951
If the miles/points expire 18 months after being earned, do they plan to "start the clock" on our miles when they finally offer awards, or do the 18 months start from flights that we may already have taken?
Am I missing something on the website?
Are there any awards listed yet?
I don't get it.....
How can there be an expiration date if there are no awards to 'buy' yet??
Am I missing something on the website?
Are there any awards listed yet?
I don't get it.....
How can there be an expiration date if there are no awards to 'buy' yet??
Jun 2, 2008 | 2:09 pm
#15
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL DM, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 9,803
If the miles/points expire 18 months after being earned, do they plan to "start the clock" on our miles when they finally offer awards, or do the 18 months start from flights that we may already have taken?
Am I missing something on the website?
Are there any awards listed yet?
I don't get it.....
How can there be an expiration date if there are no awards to 'buy' yet??
Am I missing something on the website?
Are there any awards listed yet?
I don't get it.....
How can there be an expiration date if there are no awards to 'buy' yet??
Just want to add that I am very surprised we still do not have more details about eleVAte, given that it is already June.