Since we’re 8 months into the year, I thought it would be a good time to look back \u00a0and see where I stand with my status this year.<\/p>\n
In 2011, I earned Platinum Status with US Airways and decided to Buy Up to Chairman Status. \u00a0For me, it was a great decision because I got system wide upgrades to use on some trips to Europe and what turns out to be the best benefit for me this year, the ability to change frequent flyer tickets without any penalty (you can’t change after you start travel no matter what status you have.)<\/p>\n
In 2012, while I’ve flown a lot, and I do mean a lot. I haven’t earned as many “butt in seat” miles as you would think (or as I would have hoped). \u00a0I’ve twice taken advantage of the US Airways 100% bonus on buying miles and used those purchased miles to ensure first class seats on trips to Asia. \u00a0So for those two trips, I missed out on earning around 25k PQMs each. \u00a0That would have put me at 100k miles already. \u00a0 So, right now, I sit at 65k PQMs earned on US Airways this year. \u00a0While I do have at least one trip to Europe and at least one more trip to Asia this year for which will earn PQMs it will be tight and I may have to Buy Up again.<\/p>\n
As of today, I’ve earned a total of\u00a0454,745 miles on US Airways this year through flights, mile purchases (that accounts for 200,000), purchases made on the Dividend Miles store and debit card earn. \u00a0Ironically, I’ve redeemed 505,000 miles this year (which includes first class tickets for my December vacation).<\/p>\n
In 2011, I earned Platinum Status with Starwood and missed 100 nights by just one. I earned Gold with Marriott and got a status match with IHG to Platinum Status.<\/p>\n
I’ve done much better with hotels this year. \u00a0In 2012, \u00a0I’ve already hit 100 nights with Starwood and still counting. \u00a0I’d love to say I’m going to hit 150 this year with Starwood, but I think I’ll more likely hit 125. \u00a0 I’ve earned 192,693 points with SPG this year and will redeem almost all or all of them!<\/p>\n
I’ve hit 45 nights with Marriott and I’m really trying to find 5 more paid nights to spend at Marriott’s. Not sure if it will happen. \u00a0 To date, I’ve earned 69,898 points with Marriott and a one-night stay from Hong Kong Sky City Marriott hasn’t posted yet (I’ve actually been on the phone with customer service every other day trying to get it posted). Once that posts, I will have stayed enough nights during the most recent MegaBonus to earn an additional 20k points.<\/p>\n
After one miserable stay at a Holiday Inn in Australia, I gave up on IHG (I can’t afford the Intercontinental outside of Bangkok typically) so I earned a mere 149 points with IHG in 2012 and needless to say, won’t be renewing my status with them.<\/p>\n
Unearned hotel status – through special offers, I was able to get Platinum Status with Hyatt and Accor this year. \u00a0I joined MilePoint Premium and got Hyatt Platinum status through Feb 2014 (which will be great as I have a wedding at a Hyatt) \u00a0and got Accor Platinum status through a credit card offer. \u00a0I am thrilled about the Accor status because I have stays at a Pullman in London next month and several nights at Sofitel Sukhumvit in Bangkok in December.<\/p>\n
I’ve had a pretty good earnings this year. Another major source of points comes from credit card spend on my Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and Amex Card. \u00a0 On my Chase card, I’ve earned 151,189 points this year and through Amex I’ve earned almost 30,000 points. \u00a0Since the majority of my travel is international, I’ve been using my Chase card to avoid international transaction fees.<\/p>\n
2012 Earnings<\/p>\n
Total Earned as of 8\/10\/12: \u00a0899,016 ( w\/the 20k Marriott MegaBonus points it will be 919,016)<\/p>\n
I am guessing that by year-end, I’ll have added (and redeemed) just over 1,000,000 miles. \u00a0My earning is pretty cyclical – I usually spend what I earn each year and I’m happy with that pattern. I earn the miles so that I can enjoy them.<\/p>\n
So how’s your year going? \u00a0Have you reached your goals?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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