After a year of frequent travel I realized in November that I was going to be around 1700 miles short of Premier mileage status. I have been flying without status since I left my job in consulting and it stinks! I always hope for window seats so that I can be in boarding group 2 (versus 4 if you pick an isle).
For many years I was a Premier Executive frequent flyer, even a 1K. I always had a great seat, express security lines and often an upgrade to first class.
One Saturday in early December I secured my fate by flying back and forth in the same day(aka a mileage run) to California so I could secure my airline status.
Well baby…I’m back!
Ok I’ve heard of more people taking trips this year for status more than anything. I travel a ton for work and I STILL don’t have status – I’m so bitter about it cause carrying on any sort of luggage isn’t an option for me when I travel since I can’t board early 🙁
Tabitha it was really worth it, the ticket was cheap and it was “only” my time. I read a book that day which in a way was really relaxing.
It is so worth it.