(There is an exception for flights operated by Turkish Airlines, for which you will receive 25 % of earned award miles
as status miles in all classes.)
Not exact matches
«When a thermonuclear weapon is surrounded with with ordinary cobalt (cobalt - 59) metal,»
as Russia's
Status 6 is rumored to be, «the fast neutrons escaping the explosion will instantly transmute it into radioactive cobalt - 60, which would vaporize, condense, and then fall back to earth tens, hundreds, or thousands of
miles from the site of the explosion.»
Interestingly its target's
status as a planet changed while the spacecraft was already on its five billion
mile journey.
However, the key to the movies
status as a comedy classic is of course, Steve Martin's go - for - broke performance
as the oblivious title character, a fool of galactic proportions who greets every triumph and obstacle with misguided enthusiasm, childlike optimism and a
mile - wide gormless grin.
Its
status as one of the auto industry's only midsize plug - in hybrid sedans makes it a rare and desirable breed, combining 21 -
mile electric - only range with a supple ride, well - built cabin, and three outstanding trim choices.
The only thing I really don't like is that
as the gas tank runs down, it shows dashes in the
status window after a certain number of
miles.
This is unique,
as most airline credit cards simply earn bonus
miles and points that do not go toward any type of elite
status.
The first is that you don't collect many rewards points or
miles,
as the low interest rates and high risk
status of your borrowing situation make it unfeasible for lenders to offer top perks.
However, the benefits are significant
as long
as you continue to travel with that airline, because the perks add up: a free checked bag can save you up to $ 75 - 100 on each flight you book, while soft rewards long - term often include accelerators for racking up
miles and
status,
as well
as elite access to airline lounges and similar VIP treatment.
As a cardholder, you are eligible for a
status miles conversion.
In addition to earning bonus
miles, your membership brings a host of other benefits depending on the
status tier, such
as upgrades, lounge access, and priority check - in.
If you regularly travel for business and earn elite
status, the calculus may change significantly,
as you have additional ways to earn points and
miles, and some of the benefits I tout below may be included.
@Pat — Unfortunately
as of a couple years ago only
miles earned via flying will count toward Million Mile
status with American so these won't help.
That's almost halfway to Silver
status, which comes with some great perks, such
as complimentary upgrades and bonus
miles on flights.
The program allows you to earn elite
status, which lands you ad - vantages such
as bonus
miles and preferred seating, by flying any of more than a dozen air carriers that partner with Alaska, including American and Delta, which are members of the OneWorld and SkyTeam global alliances, respectively.
You will gain the ability to earn
miles and redeem awards,
as well
as work your way up toward elite
status, which we will discuss in the next section.
You'll earn Elite
status much more quickly, but you may not earn
as many award
miles.
As a cardholder, you are eligible for a
status miles conversion.
On the face of it, the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan offers you the same perks that you are likely to find in other airlines» frequent flyer programs such
as earning
miles whenever you book a flight, special privileges for various tiers and unlocking even more reward opportunities by achieving a higher «elite»
status in the frequent flyer program's membership tiers.
Tip # 1:
As we mentioned earlier in the review, elite
status in the AAdvantage loyalty program will help you earn bonus
miles based on your tier: Gold (40 %), Platinum (60 %), or Executive Platinum (120 %).
The
miles you earn with some carriers, such
as American Airlines, can even count toward Alaska Airlines elite
status.
If I can make
as controversial a claim
as is supported by the evidence, even the American Express Delta Platinum credit card, with its $ 195 annual fee and companion ticket awarded on each account anniversary, only makes sense (compared to redeeming Arrival +
miles) if you can consistently redeem the companion ticket for flights costing more than $ 672 — the value of the Arrival +
miles you could manufacture with the same $ 195 in disposable income — or if you can use the Medallion Qualifying
Miles earned with the card to achieve Platinum or Diamond Medallion
status.
The frequent flier
miles earned
as a result of purchases made on American Airlines credit cards are bonus / redeemable
miles and do not count toward attaining elite
status.
As a Star Alliance partner, it's possible to earn
miles with United on this Aegean flight, or to work your way toward
status in Aegean's own program, one of the easiest in which to gain Star Alliance
status quickly.
Members receive benefits such
as bonus
miles, free checked bags, priority boarding, and more depending on membership
status.
As we discussed earlier, the United MileagePlus Elite
status is based on the minimum number of
miles flown (Premier Qualifying
Miles or PQM) and amount spent on flights (Premier Qualifying Dollars or PQD).
LifeMiles allows you to achieve
status which includes recognition from the Star Alliance elite program crediting the majority of your
miles from partner flights, but there is a minimum mileage - flown - with - Avianca requirement for each level
as well.
Also, say goodbye to the traditional mileage run, «
as there's no reason to fly longer distances to earn more
miles unless you're trying to earn Medallion
status and the perks it offers.»
This means a ticket that accrues
miles and elite qualification
miles as well
as being upgrade eligible if you have
status, among other perks.
Minimum spend requirements for elite
status were implemented last year, but in 2015 they have increased 20 %, starting at $ 3,000 for basic silver
status and going
as high
as $ 15,000 for the top tier; these rules are in addition to flying a certain number of
miles.
Status miles are earned to acquire elite status with the airline and give you special travel benefits such as lounge access, free or extra checked bags, and higher award mileage earning rates on paid fl
Status miles are earned to acquire elite
status with the airline and give you special travel benefits such as lounge access, free or extra checked bags, and higher award mileage earning rates on paid fl
status with the airline and give you special travel benefits such
as lounge access, free or extra checked bags, and higher award mileage earning rates on paid flights.
As a quick refresher, elite
status: is based on the number of
miles and dollars you spent in the previous year and is a separate tracking system from the
miles you redeem for free flights (redeemable
miles).
Thanks to flying one million
miles on United, I have Premier Gold
status for life, or at least
as long
as they keep this benefit going.
It resets January 1 of each year and, while you generally get one elite
status mile (on Delta they are known
as Medallion Qualifying Miles, or MQMs) for each
mile you fly.
Earn
miles on qualifying rentals
as defined here Promotional Reference Code Please refer Delta customer service representative to 970224 Promotional Fulfillment Please allow up to eight weeks for
status to be reflected in your Gold Plus Rewards member account All Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Membership and Rental Terms and Conditions apply, including the right to change, limit or modify the Five Star Program or President's Circle Program or portions of the program at any time.
However, we don't recommend doing this if you have Elite
status,
as you will earn more points than
miles in equivalent value.
You'll earn Elite
status much more quickly, but you may not earn
as many award
miles.
You will gain the ability to earn
miles and redeem awards,
as well
as work your way up toward elite
status, which we will discuss in the next section.
As you travel with Gold Medallion
Status, you'll earn even more
miles.
A passenger flying on American will be able to earn
miles and
status points on US Airways and vice versa
as of that day
as well.
Unlike other hotel co-branded credit cards, you won't get Gold
status as a cardmember unless you charge $ 30,000 on your card annually, but the flexibility of the program to cash in your points for airline
miles with a bonus of 5,000
miles for every 20,000 points redeemed makes it more than worth it — even if you don't frequent Starwood properties.
I view this
as essentially the same
as Platinum
status but with a higher upgrade priority and more
miles.
American Airlines announced today several changes that affect its loyalty program, including how it awards
status,
miles, and upgrades,
as well
as how you can redeem your
miles for award flights.
This roundtrip flight would net me 4,670 EQMs plus 2,336 bonus
miles (non EQMs) due to my
status as MVP.
I know what made PointsHound great for me: the chance to earn even more
miles as a repeat customer and «double dip» by earning both airline
miles AND hotel points /
status.
I was sad to see them go since they offered some unique ways to accelerate your path to elite
status as well
as higher earning rates (
as much
as 3X
miles on United purchases).
If you don't fly enough to achieve elite
status, the Citi AAdvantage Visa or Mastercard will get you base - level perks such
as priority boarding, free checked bag, a $ 100 flight discount and up to 10,000 of your redeemed
miles back each year — plus a 30,000 -
mile sign - up bonus.
That leaves people who are loyal to United, but don't care about
miles or
status, order lots of food & drink onboard and travel occasionally abroad and just hate annual fees
as the target audience.
As an example of how one program works, United normally offers its saver award seats in the lower 48 states at 12,500 miles each way, but when a saver award isn't available, those with a United co-branded credit card or United elite status typically can secure an award seat at the 25,000 - mile standard award level each direction, as long as seats are still available for sale with cas
As an example of how one program works, United normally offers its saver award seats in the lower 48 states at 12,500
miles each way, but when a saver award isn't available, those with a United co-branded credit card or United elite
status typically can secure an award seat at the 25,000 -
mile standard award level each direction,
as long as seats are still available for sale with cas
as long
as seats are still available for sale with cas
as seats are still available for sale with cash.
Many frequent business travelers undertake mileage runs, taking flights designed to garner frequent - flyer
miles as opposed to getting you to and from a destination, in order to maintain or upgrade their
status.