Hello fellow FTers
I am hoping you can give me your input on my FQM strategy for 2013/2014. I have 29,000 FQMs and I earned 50,500 EQMs this year. I started a new job recently and am expecting my first child in February, and as a result of both I intend to travel substantially less in 2013. Most likely I will do 1-2 trips SFO-TLV, and perhaps 1-3 SFO-NYC. The SFO-TLV trip(s) may be award tickets (with wife and child). My spending will decrease next year, but it's reasonable to assume I'll earn another 7k FQMs, possibly as much as 10k FQMs.
So once option is to spend 25,000 FQMs now and be Platinum for 2013. Between my remaining 4k FQMs, the additional 7k FQMs, and the 20-30k EQMs, I'll probably only be able to get to Silver for 2014.
My other option is to retain all the FQMs and use them to reach Gold for 2014. There's a small chance I won't fly enough in 2013 that my FQMs + EQMs will not amount to 50k, but I have a feeling I'll make it.
So, Platinum for 2013 and Silver for 2014, or Gold for both? Especially given that my 2013 travel will be minimal and my 2014 travel is too far to guess right now.
Also, I forget what the rules are regarding expiring FQMs. I no I have many that are not subject to expiration and some that are - I just don't know how many of each and how long before they expire. Sadly the UA site does not show this information.
As always, looking for enlightenment - hit me with your thoughts!
I am hoping you can give me your input on my FQM strategy for 2013/2014. I have 29,000 FQMs and I earned 50,500 EQMs this year. I started a new job recently and am expecting my first child in February, and as a result of both I intend to travel substantially less in 2013. Most likely I will do 1-2 trips SFO-TLV, and perhaps 1-3 SFO-NYC. The SFO-TLV trip(s) may be award tickets (with wife and child). My spending will decrease next year, but it's reasonable to assume I'll earn another 7k FQMs, possibly as much as 10k FQMs.
So once option is to spend 25,000 FQMs now and be Platinum for 2013. Between my remaining 4k FQMs, the additional 7k FQMs, and the 20-30k EQMs, I'll probably only be able to get to Silver for 2014.
My other option is to retain all the FQMs and use them to reach Gold for 2014. There's a small chance I won't fly enough in 2013 that my FQMs + EQMs will not amount to 50k, but I have a feeling I'll make it.
So, Platinum for 2013 and Silver for 2014, or Gold for both? Especially given that my 2013 travel will be minimal and my 2014 travel is too far to guess right now.
Also, I forget what the rules are regarding expiring FQMs. I no I have many that are not subject to expiration and some that are - I just don't know how many of each and how long before they expire. Sadly the UA site does not show this information.
As always, looking for enlightenment - hit me with your thoughts!