Partner PS to SG, is it worth it?

[paul.s]

Hi Guys,

Long time lurker, second time poster and very appreciative of the wealth of information and willingness to assist from the AFF community.

After a number of years as SG and due partly to the double status credits promo, I will qualify for WP for the first time before my year ends in March 2012. My wife is currently PS & QC and needs 240 SC to achieve SG before her year ends 31 Oct 2011. We are looking at a RTW reward redemption for two adults and three ferals somewhere towards the end of 2012 or early 2013.

I have a BNE NAN run coming up and am considering taking SWMBO with me via SYD in J so that she can realise SG. The extra coin for this is circa $1,500 and given that she's already QC, would there be any advantage in having a WP and SG together when looking for award tickets?

Other than the small increase in FFP for status, are there any other pro's or would we be better off using the 1,500 towards the trip?

Looking forward to the responses.

Cheers

 

[BensAdventures]

Hey Paul,

In regards to award redemption, if you are a WP then that's all that should matter if all the bookings are using your points. If you want to use your wife's points too, then maybe do a family transfer into your account. I guess the only other benefit would be lounge access for everyone if the staff of the door aren't keen to let your group of 5 in, but normally that are flexible with kids.

Other than having a quick break in NAN with your beloved, I'm not sure there's value there. Others will comment I'm sure!

Enjoy the big trip!

 

[Oneworldplus2]

After a number of years as SG and due partly to the double status credits promo, I will qualify for WP for the first time before my year ends in March 2012. My wife is currently PS & QC and needs 240 SC to achieve SG before her year ends 31 Oct 2011. We are looking at a RTW reward redemption for two adults and three ferals somewhere towards the end of 2012 or early 2013.

Having WP (you) and QC (wife), l'm sure you'd get into most QF/AA/BA lounges (with the kids), but other OW Lounges, looks risky to me.

 

[amaroo]

If your wife has points that you need to use in excess of the 100,000 transfer/per year then it would be a good idea to go up the status pole.

Other than that I'm not sure it's worth the bother - I've been able to get the wife, 2 kids & one mother in-law into OW & F lounges all over the world......it's all in the way you ask