thewinchester
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One of the things I've noticed of late is a lot of questions along the lines of "I need X status credits, how do I".
A common problems with these threads is the information provided by the OP is often lacking to give good advice that will actually allow members to help.
To this end, I would like to propose a sticky to cover this question that'll hopefully go some way to assist us in giving better advice to members. The sticky would be something along the following lines (see below).
I'd appreciate everyone's input on if having this sticky would be of use, and if the mix of information is right - or what questions should be added/removed, to deliver the best outcomes.
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Thanks for reading this sticky. It is designed to help members in getting the best advice when they're seeking a specific number of SCs to reach a goal.
Before you post...
Please make an effort to use forum search to find members who have already posed a scenario similar to yours. While they may not be an exact match, these will at the very least help to understand your question better.
Spot a relevant post not following this format?
To save members time and asking the same questions ad naseum, if you spot a post that's not followed this format, use the text below for responding to that thread:
So to assist other forum members in answering your status credits question, we ask that you provide the following basic information in your post:
Answering the following questions will assist further, but this information is optional:
Copying and pasting the following text will assist you in formulating your post:
A common problems with these threads is the information provided by the OP is often lacking to give good advice that will actually allow members to help.
To this end, I would like to propose a sticky to cover this question that'll hopefully go some way to assist us in giving better advice to members. The sticky would be something along the following lines (see below).
I'd appreciate everyone's input on if having this sticky would be of use, and if the mix of information is right - or what questions should be added/removed, to deliver the best outcomes.
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Thanks for reading this sticky. It is designed to help members in getting the best advice when they're seeking a specific number of SCs to reach a goal.
Before you post...
Please make an effort to use forum search to find members who have already posed a scenario similar to yours. While they may not be an exact match, these will at the very least help to understand your question better.
Spot a relevant post not following this format?
To save members time and asking the same questions ad naseum, if you spot a post that's not followed this format, use the text below for responding to that thread:
Minimum informationWe're always ready to help around on AFF, but our members will need some more detail before they can help with your specific circumstances.
Please refer to this thread (link to the relevant sticky around that text), for information on the minimum details needed (a template is available), and update your post accordingly.
Members: Please refrain from further posts until the OP updates the tread with the necessary information.
So to assist other forum members in answering your status credits question, we ask that you provide the following basic information in your post:
- What is your current status. Hint: Use the acronyms for the various QF status levels (found in this thread, link to be added).
- When does your qualifying year end.
- How many status credits have you earned to date this qualifying year?
- Are you eligible and registered for any promotions that increase your status credit earning? Hint: Provide details of the offer either as text, or a link to the relevant AFF thread.
- How often do you fly.
- What booking class do you usually fly (J = Business, Y+ = Premium Economy, Y = Full Economy, Y- = Discount Economy)
- What is your home airport.
- How many points do you currently have (to the nearest thousand), and if you are saving these points for a future planned use.
- What are your frequent flyer goals or intended outcomes from reaching this new status level? Some possible goals could be; using it a stepping stone to another tier, status matching, preferences & privileges when travelling on other alliances, lounge access or enhance points earning for future planned
- What destinations do you visit the most.
Answering the following questions will assist further, but this information is optional:
- How many trips do you have planned/booked between now and the end of your qualifying year.
Copying and pasting the following text will assist you in formulating your post:
- Current status: NB/QPNB/PS/QPPS/SG/WP/WP1
- Qualifying year ends:
- Status credits earned qualifying YTD:
- Registered promotions: (include specific details or link to relevant AFF thread)
- Average number of flights: X per (week/month/year)
- Usual booking class: F/J/Y+/Y/Y-
- Home airport:
- Current points balance:
- Goals:
- Destinations most visited:
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