Jul 12, 2013, 12:34 pm
Last edit by: edcho
7/12/2013 @ 1:16 AM ET - Post 1 - An tweet noticed by penner42 in regards to "a new rewards experience" coming to MileagePlus members. Direct link for tweet post is here and for Facebook is here.
7/12/2013 @ 2:33 PM ET - Post 179 - An update by UA Insider telling us to hang tight.
Note: The Mercedes-Benz offer for Premier members is NOT related to this.
7/12/2013 @ 2:33 PM ET - Post 179 - An update by UA Insider telling us to hang tight.
Hi everyone,
Wanted to jump in here and let you know that we are indeed looking ahead to an announcement about new reward opportunities for MileagePlus members—over and above what you’ve seen already this week. I’ll ask that you sit tight for the next few days, but rest assured you can expect full details from me the minute we go live. And while I know you’ll give us honest feedback (as always), I do believe this is something to look forward to :-).
Aaron Goldberg
Sr. Manager – Customer Experience Planning
United Airlines
Wanted to jump in here and let you know that we are indeed looking ahead to an announcement about new reward opportunities for MileagePlus members—over and above what you’ve seen already this week. I’ll ask that you sit tight for the next few days, but rest assured you can expect full details from me the minute we go live. And while I know you’ll give us honest feedback (as always), I do believe this is something to look forward to :-).
Aaron Goldberg
Sr. Manager – Customer Experience Planning
United Airlines
New rewards experience coming
Jul 13, 2013, 11:36 am
#286
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: AA EXP, AA Million Miles, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,586
Bingo. I just went to the site, input my MP# and PW and got the following:
Member
Vulcan
MileagePlus Number:
ACXXXXXXX
Award miles balance:
500,000
Choices program
balance:*
131,292
Choices Program activity
*Miles earned with the MileagePlus credit card are available for redemption in the MileagePlus Choices program. Your program balance includes any miles earned on your MileagePlus credit card that have not already been redeemed.
Futher playing indicates the 131,292 can be used to offset $1,312. Where did the 131,292 come from???????
Member
Vulcan
MileagePlus Number:
ACXXXXXXX
Award miles balance:
500,000
Choices program
balance:*
131,292
Choices Program activity
*Miles earned with the MileagePlus credit card are available for redemption in the MileagePlus Choices program. Your program balance includes any miles earned on your MileagePlus credit card that have not already been redeemed.
Futher playing indicates the 131,292 can be used to offset $1,312. Where did the 131,292 come from???????
Jul 13, 2013, 12:05 pm
#287
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Posts: 10,909
Your logic is severely flawed by claiming 'wait and see'. Imagine, if you can, that they announce an IMMEDIATE shift to a revenue based 'reward' system where miles are worth 1 cent. You wanted to fly TG F? Too bad for you. Now consider that many (most?) of the folks on the UA board or Plat or 1K -- they get to make unlimited award cancellations. Booking an award right now is like 'buying' an option, except you are 'buying' it at ZERO cost.
So, please, do explain to me why your 'wait and see' approach is best? Perhaps I could recommend a course on options theory.
And with the Hou Crew, COdbaUA, whatever you want to call them -- when was the last time that 'wait and see' worked out in our favor? These guys are just reaping what they've sowed for the past 15 months (or maybe longer, from the CO perspective.)
So, please, do explain to me why your 'wait and see' approach is best? Perhaps I could recommend a course on options theory.
And with the Hou Crew, COdbaUA, whatever you want to call them -- when was the last time that 'wait and see' worked out in our favor? These guys are just reaping what they've sowed for the past 15 months (or maybe longer, from the CO perspective.)
Last edited by Baze; Jul 13, 2013 at 12:20 pm Reason: Fixed typo
Jul 13, 2013, 12:59 pm
#288
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,970
Your logic is severely flawed by claiming 'wait and see'. Imagine, if you can, that they announce an IMMEDIATE shift to a revenue based 'reward' system where miles are worth 1 cent. You wanted to fly TG F? Too bad for you. Now consider that many (most?) of the folks on the UA board or Plat or 1K -- they get to make unlimited award cancellations. Booking an award right now is like 'buying' an option, except you are 'buying' it at ZERO cost.
So, please, do explain to me why your 'wait and see' approach is best? Perhaps I could recommend a course on options theory.
And with the Hou Crew, COdbaUA, whatever you want to call them -- when was the last time that 'wait and see' worked out in our favor? These guys are just reaping what they've sowed for the past 15 months (or maybe longer, from the CO perspective.)
So, please, do explain to me why your 'wait and see' approach is best? Perhaps I could recommend a course on options theory.
And with the Hou Crew, COdbaUA, whatever you want to call them -- when was the last time that 'wait and see' worked out in our favor? These guys are just reaping what they've sowed for the past 15 months (or maybe longer, from the CO perspective.)
Our educated guess is that it is not going to be a significantn devaluation or change right now as they are busy with other already-announced changes and they really can't afford to alienate more customers at this time.
I think reading too much finance related stuff like options theory will make me trust others less - I think the finance industry is less trustworthy than the airline industry
All that said, FF miles is like invesment, some diversification is smart.
Jul 13, 2013, 1:43 pm
#289
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Colorado
Programs: United MM (formerly 1K), Marriott Lifetime Gold
Posts: 551
Bingo. I just went to the site, input my MP# and PW and got the following:
Member
Vulcan
MileagePlus Number:
ACXXXXXXX
Award miles balance:
500,000
Choices program
balance:*
131,292
Choices Program activity
*Miles earned with the MileagePlus credit card are available for redemption in the MileagePlus Choices program. Your program balance includes any miles earned on your MileagePlus credit card that have not already been redeemed.
Futher playing indicates the 131,292 can be used to offset $1,312. Where did the 131,292 come from???????
Member
Vulcan
MileagePlus Number:
ACXXXXXXX
Award miles balance:
500,000
Choices program
balance:*
131,292
Choices Program activity
*Miles earned with the MileagePlus credit card are available for redemption in the MileagePlus Choices program. Your program balance includes any miles earned on your MileagePlus credit card that have not already been redeemed.
Futher playing indicates the 131,292 can be used to offset $1,312. Where did the 131,292 come from???????
Jul 13, 2013, 1:43 pm
#290
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Exploralist, Marriot Silver
Posts: 2,065
Jul 13, 2013, 1:46 pm
#291
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Posts: 10,909
Bingo. I just went to the site, input my MP# and PW and got the following:
Member
Vulcan
MileagePlus Number:
ACXXXXXXX
Award miles balance:
500,000
Choices program
balance:*
131,292
Choices Program activity
*Miles earned with the MileagePlus credit card are available for redemption in the MileagePlus Choices program. Your program balance includes any miles earned on your MileagePlus credit card that have not already been redeemed.
Futher playing indicates the 131,292 can be used to offset $1,312. Where did the 131,292 come from???????
Member
Vulcan
MileagePlus Number:
ACXXXXXXX
Award miles balance:
500,000
Choices program
balance:*
131,292
Choices Program activity
*Miles earned with the MileagePlus credit card are available for redemption in the MileagePlus Choices program. Your program balance includes any miles earned on your MileagePlus credit card that have not already been redeemed.
Futher playing indicates the 131,292 can be used to offset $1,312. Where did the 131,292 come from???????
Jul 13, 2013, 1:53 pm
#292
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 16,901
I'm guessing they're flying the national turkey to a happy life in Disneyland again this year, in F. Anyone who wants to fly with a turkey for 4 hours can have a once-in-a-lifetime chance for only 100,000 miles. Bring your own gravy and pumpkin pie.
Jul 13, 2013, 1:58 pm
#293
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: UA MM
Posts: 1,581
I'm remembering way back, when they upped domestic r.t. 25% from 40K to 50K (that's what I spend my miles on). At the same time, they introduced the Saver awards. All the hype of the announcement was of course on how the Saver awards were cheaper than before!
Nice spin. I've never been able to use one. I'm not interested in catching a 6 AM flight with family and baggage, or cutting my vacation short by a day to go on lightly traveled days.
With this in mind, I'll be surprised if the new announcement is anything good. I'd love to be surprised, of course.
Nice spin. I've never been able to use one. I'm not interested in catching a 6 AM flight with family and baggage, or cutting my vacation short by a day to go on lightly traveled days.
With this in mind, I'll be surprised if the new announcement is anything good. I'd love to be surprised, of course.
Jul 13, 2013, 2:38 pm
#294
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: YQT
Programs: AC, US, AA, UA, BA, QF, DL...
Posts: 463
Not making decisions with zero data is a flawed logic? Wow, just wow. I think making decisions with zero data is a flawed logic. When I get some actual data to make a decision with is when I will make a decision. I do agree not much has been in our favor since the merger but it has not been 100% bad. So you do what you want and I'll do what I want.
A. A change is coming.
B. The majority of FFP changes are bad (for members, that is).
In this situation, considering some sort of hedging/risk modification would be logical. If you get free award cancellation or are willing to eat the cancellation fee, it makes sense to book something now, particularly if you were considering a redemption anyways.
Jul 13, 2013, 3:51 pm
#295
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Seattle
Programs: United Airlines Premier, Starwood Gold Preferred Guest, Hyatt Gold Passport, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 356
I would think that if you were considering a redemption anyway and if you get free award cancellation, you should go ahead and make the booking, regardless of this twitter. But I gues sometimes people just need some sort of trigger
Jul 13, 2013, 6:50 pm
#296
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: United 1K MM, Marriott Gold
Posts: 417
Spend on the card for sure and with category bonus included.
I believe the sign-up bonus is also included. The Choices program balance with my MileagePlus Visa Select account could not have reached the current level without counting that one in.
I never had any redemption specific to the Choices program and the current balance pretty much reflected the total miles I have earned on the Chase card over the years despite numerous award flight redemptions.
I believe the sign-up bonus is also included. The Choices program balance with my MileagePlus Visa Select account could not have reached the current level without counting that one in.
I never had any redemption specific to the Choices program and the current balance pretty much reflected the total miles I have earned on the Chase card over the years despite numerous award flight redemptions.
Jul 13, 2013, 6:59 pm
#297
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: IAH / HOU
Programs: UA GS, DL-Plat, Hilton Gold, IHG Platinum, Hyatt Somethingist, Marriott Titanium Lifetime
Posts: 2,853
I am predicting the new rewards will be off-peak travel for reduced mileage. Want to fly to London on January 23? Have we got a deal for you!
Jul 13, 2013, 7:21 pm
#298
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: United 1K MM, Marriott Gold
Posts: 417
Jul 13, 2013, 7:54 pm
#299
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: DCA
Programs: UA 1K; *G and *A Top 1000; HHonors Diamond; *$ Gold; Global Entry
Posts: 2,272
Jul 13, 2013, 9:00 pm
#300
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SFO and OAK
Programs: FAF, Hyatt <>, SPG PLT
Posts: 2,240
Your logic is severely flawed by claiming 'wait and see'. Imagine, if you can, that they announce an IMMEDIATE shift to a revenue based 'reward' system where miles are worth 1 cent. You wanted to fly TG F? Too bad for you. Now consider that many (most?) of the folks on the UA board or Plat or 1K -- they get to make unlimited award cancellations. Booking an award right now is like 'buying' an option, except you are 'buying' it at ZERO cost.
So, please, do explain to me why your 'wait and see' approach is best? Perhaps I could recommend a course on options theory.
And with the Hou Crew, COdbaUA, whatever you want to call them -- when was the last time that 'wait and see' worked out in our favor? These guys are just reaping what they've sowed for the past 15 months (or maybe longer, from the CO perspective.)
So, please, do explain to me why your 'wait and see' approach is best? Perhaps I could recommend a course on options theory.
And with the Hou Crew, COdbaUA, whatever you want to call them -- when was the last time that 'wait and see' worked out in our favor? These guys are just reaping what they've sowed for the past 15 months (or maybe longer, from the CO perspective.)