Hat tip to Lucky at One Mile at a Time – But it’s that time of the year – Free beanies for those who want them!!!!
Free Star Alliance Silver for 90 Days with US Airways
Ok it is US Airways, but hear me out, but if you want Star Alliance Silver on the cheap, and a way to avoid luggage fees and have the remote possibility of upgrades for 90 days, US Airways is waiving the $200 Silver Preferred fee.
The key points:
Co-Sponsor: Budget Rent-A-Car
Requirements: Must be a US Airways Dividend Miles Member (free)
Register by: 31/08/09
Valid for: 90 Days
To maintain Status: Fly 10 US Airways Segments or 7500 miles in qualifying fare buckets.
See: http://www.usairways.com/awa/profiles/dmpromotionsregister.aspx?promocode=BG09
For Info: 7500 can be as simple as a Transatlantic return. Low season US Airways fares are very cheap…
Whilst not useful for a lot – it’s better than a poke in the face – it’s also an excellent starting point for Gold which will allow you Star Alliance Gold.
Virgin Atlantic Free Silver!
Virgin are once again tarting Silver status for those who want it. This is good for those who like their travel Red Hot ;). It also throws in 2500 Flying Club miles and 2500 Hilton HHonours Points (thats nice and tidy!). Whilst not the greatest of programs, there are cheap redemptions in Economy for 2000 points, and in Upper Class for 7500. Could be worth a look.
The key points:
Co-Sponsor: Hilton Group
Requirements: None. Existing members need not apply.
Register by: 31/08/09
Valid for: 365 Days (1 Year)
To maintain Status: Maintain Tier Points (10 to maintain silver, 30 for Gold)
See: http://www.virginatlantic.com/corporate/micropage.view.do?id=16513
Whilst it’s not a lot, its a good place to stash spare Star Alliance miles you don’t want to credit for some reason, and again – there are cheapish redemptions out there. Always worth a look.
The Great Alitalia Status Match – Free SkyTeam Status
Oh yes – it’s back again. Cranky’s “Worse Airline in the World Ever” is once again running a status match. But if you need status to avoid luggage fees with the leftover alliance (as well as lounges and all the usual jazz), you can’t go wrong with this.
The key points:
Requirements: Must Hold Elite Membership of another programme (cough.. look above if you DON’T have any status. ;)) and join the AZ FFP.
Register by: 31/10/09
Valid for: 31/12/09(End of the Year)
Bonus: Get 20,000 miles for doing nothing!
To maintain Status at end of year:
- Fly 10,000 qualifying miles for Club Ulisse status
- Fly 25,000 qualifying miles for Freccia Alata status
- Fly 40,000 qualifying miles for Freccia Alata Plus status.
See: http://www.alitalia.com/en_en/millemiglia/offers/volaaltop0709/index.htm
If you have status with any other airline, this is a GOLDEN opportunity to double your Alliance status for nothing. Yes it is AZ… but things might have improved. Well it’s nice to hope eh?
