Nov 12, 2015, 11:56 am
Last edit by: drewguy
The value of Platinum status over Gold status is generally a "YMMV" situation. Different people will value different benefits in different ways. Here are the most commonly cited differences that people mention:
A full list of differences is available here:
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/mileageplus/premier/default.aspx
- Boarding in Group 1 instead of Group 2
- 2 RPUs (none for Gold)
- Improved chances at CPUs through higher priority
- 8 companions in E+ on same itinerary vs. 1 companion
- 3 70 lb. bags instead of 2
- Greater RDM earning rate (9x instead of 8x base fare)
- Free award reservation changes, cancellations, miles redeposits
- Somewhat improved premium cabin award space availability
A full list of differences is available here:
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/mileageplus/premier/default.aspx
Consolidated "Is 75K/Platinum Status Worth It?" Thread [Merged]
Sep 26, 2011, 7:15 pm
#61
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: 1P, AA EXP, SPG Gold
Posts: 1,491
Even if only flying with 1 companion, if you're going to be using your miles to redeem awards next year, the no change fee benefits of Premier Platinum could easily be in the hundreds of dollars, so definitely worth factoring in. This year I've taken two int'l *A trips using miles and made numerous changes to my itineraries that would have cost me over $1K under the old fee rules and even in the hundreds of $$ under the current fee rules for 1Ps.
Oct 1, 2011, 5:24 pm
#62
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, UA-Premier Silver, AA EXP, Hilton Gold, SPG Plat.
Posts: 191
5K miles away from Plat, is it really worth it?
I am a few thousand miles short of reaching Elite Platinum status. With the merger of programs I assume I will be Premier Platinum. I am just wondering if it is really worth it vs. using the rest of the year to do a Platinum challenge on AA. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
Oct 1, 2011, 6:23 pm
#63
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: PEK & MKE
Programs: Amex-gold, Hainan-gold, Mrt-LT Titanium
Posts: 1,353
good ?
might be depending on the hub, and the 2012 upgrade priority. maybe not for the milageminus points...
could be an interesting thread.
could be an interesting thread.
Oct 1, 2011, 7:00 pm
#64
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CA
Programs: AA-EXP, National Exec. Elite, Hilton Gold, GE
Posts: 323
I am a few thousand miles short of reaching Elite Platinum status. With the merger of programs I assume I will be Premier Platinum. I am just wondering if it is really worth it vs. using the rest of the year to do a Platinum challenge on AA. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
Oct 1, 2011, 7:31 pm
#65
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: NY
Programs: GP plat, SPG plat
Posts: 289
with some artificial travel included, I am going to achieve 0P / ZP (zeroP) / PP (Premier Platinum). Not sure what this level will be called here on FT...
My goal is 75,001 EQM's.
Obviously there is an element of hope on my part in achieving this level, as we have no official confirmation of the benefits that will be offered at this level, or if in fact 75K will even be a status level at all...
My goal is 75,001 EQM's.
Obviously there is an element of hope on my part in achieving this level, as we have no official confirmation of the benefits that will be offered at this level, or if in fact 75K will even be a status level at all...
Oct 2, 2011, 2:14 pm
#67
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, UA-Premier Silver, AA EXP, Hilton Gold, SPG Plat.
Posts: 191
Oct 2, 2011, 3:54 pm
#69
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CA
Programs: AA-EXP, National Exec. Elite, Hilton Gold, GE
Posts: 323
PM sent.
Although I did book IND-IAH-SFO-SAN-IAD-IND last week for $193. At 5733 miles, it gets me about 3.37 cpm. Fare is gone though.
I'll stop now before I accidentally push the thread to the MR forum.
Although I did book IND-IAH-SFO-SAN-IAD-IND last week for $193. At 5733 miles, it gets me about 3.37 cpm. Fare is gone though.
I'll stop now before I accidentally push the thread to the MR forum.
Oct 3, 2011, 11:59 am
#70
Join Date: May 2005
Location: CLE
Programs: RA, UA MM 1k, AA EXP, Marriott LTP, Hyatt Plat, SPG100
Posts: 476
Is 1K really worth it?
I've been a long time Plat with CO. As I'm out of CLE and have to travel mostly to the northeast each week, I make it on points/segments not miles. I'm at 76.5 points. I still have quiet a bit of travelling to do for the rest of the year, but if I stick with my routine non-stops, I'm going to be short of the 120 for whatever the new 1K is. So my question to the group....is 1K really worth it if I'm going to have to make most of my trips with connections and have to have for a trip out of pocket?
Oct 3, 2011, 4:05 pm
#71
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SFO
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 283
I'm in the same boat. With my currently planned travel I will be at 73,600 miles by the end of the year. Need to decide whether or not to go on a MR.
Oct 3, 2011, 4:21 pm
#72
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: GSP
Programs: DL DM, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 52
I've been a long time Plat with CO. As I'm out of CLE and have to travel mostly to the northeast each week, I make it on points/segments not miles. I'm at 76.5 points. I still have quiet a bit of travelling to do for the rest of the year, but if I stick with my routine non-stops, I'm going to be short of the 120 for whatever the new 1K is. So my question to the group....is 1K really worth it if I'm going to have to make most of my trips with connections and have to have for a trip out of pocket?
Oct 3, 2011, 6:31 pm
#73
Moderator: Budget Travel forum & Credit Card Programs, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: YYJ/YVR and back on Van Isle ....... for now
Programs: UA lifetime MM / *A Gold
Posts: 14,428
That one would be a no brainer for me. 1.4K should not cost much but have a whole host of benefits if you keep flying - higher u/g priority (if you like upgrades like I do) and ability to redeposit (or maybe just change, don't remember exactly) reward travel without a fee.
Pretty big ones for me.
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Pretty big ones for me.
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Oct 4, 2011, 2:27 am
#74
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: PDX
Programs: DL Plat, UA Plat 1MM, AS MVP, Hyatt Discoverist, Avis Presidents Club, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 3,938
I'm trying to decide if I get the 12,000 miles I need (a very long MR) which is a different situation.
Oct 6, 2011, 10:19 am
#75
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Programs: M&M SEN, BA Gold
Posts: 462
Q. If switching, is new Platinum worth it versus gold?
As a non-US based Mileage+ member I have calculated that I will fall short of 1k this year. I have already reached 50k and if I choose to put my biz with UA/CO I could achieve 75k+, but for many reasons (service, food, Mileage plus) I have decided to switch to BA Exec Club, where I will easily reach Silver and eventualy gold status.
So I could choose to fly UA next Monday and head towards 75k or I could choose BA and reach silver by years end...
What would you do? (I am Brussels based flyer)
So I could choose to fly UA next Monday and head towards 75k or I could choose BA and reach silver by years end...
What would you do? (I am Brussels based flyer)