Jan 3, 2014, 6:04 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
MM roll call thread: UA Million Miler/Multi-Million Miler Roll Call Thread
UA offers a way to earn status based on accumulative (lifetime) flight.
You can earn (the old fashioned way, same thresholds) higher status, but with MMers status, you will never fall below the MMer status level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get a "permanent / lifetime" card?
No, you get an annual card, as everyone else does. It will have an MM insignia. A permanent card would not make sense because you may earn a higher status than your MMer status.
Do I need to do anything to maintain MMer status? Recent flights? 4 segments? some PQMs or PQDs
No, you need to do nothing.
Will 2MM flyers receive 2 RPUs annually?
Yes: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/21007782-post85.html :
Will 3MM flyers receive 6 GPUs annually?
Yes. See above.
Since a 3MM flyer is also a 2MM flyer, will 3MM flyers also receive 2 RPUs annually?
According to an email exchange on 1/15/2014 with 1Kvoice as a 3MM LT 1K one should see 6 GPUs and 2 RPUs by end of January if one didn't fly the miles last year. Those xPUs in fact deposited 1/16/2014.
Pre-merger United 1MM flyers were promised two Confirmed Regional upgrades per year. Were they grandfathered into two RPUs per year?
No. And a class action suit claiming this was a breach of contract with pre-merger MM members was denied by a court, so this issue appears to be closed. For more: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...judgmt-ua.html
Pre-merger United 2MM flyers were promised a Red Carpet Club lounge membership for life. Will they be grandfathered into a lifetime United Club membership?
Yes, but they need to call the MileagePlus service center.
I was close to 2MM status before January 1, 2012, and was on a pace to reach 2MM BIS before January 1, 2013. Should I have received a lifetime membership?
Some have. Call the MileagePlus service center.
2 and 3 Million Miler Gift
Changed to RDM bonus in 2020
If I have Million Mile or Beyond status, do I have to fly 4 segments annually on UA/UX metal to keep my status?
Presently, no, for your earned MM status, nothing more is needed. However, if you want a higher elite status than one your Million Mile or Beyond status gives you, then you have to fly the 4 segments and credit to them to M+.
If I have Million Mile or Beyond status, do I have to earn PQDs to keep my status?
Presently, no, for your earned MM status, nothing more is needed. However, if you want a higher elite status than one your Million Mile or Beyond status gives you, then you have to earn the required PQDs for that status. Your Million Mile and Beyond status do not give you a jump start on PQDs, PQMs, or PQSes toward a higher elite status.
Million Mile Program FAQs
Terms and conditions for MileagePlus Million Miler companion benefit
FT thread: Million Miler companion benefit
Frequently Made Points (2012)
UA offers a way to earn status based on accumulative (lifetime) flight.
Lifetime Premier status
The Million Miler program grants lifetime Premier status to all qualifying members, even if they fly less in the future. Lifetime miles are earned based on the flight distance of United- and United Express®-operated flights. Basic Economy tickets do not earn lifetime flight miles.
(How are "lifetime miles" calculated for MileagePlus?)
Here are the status benefits of the Million Miler program:
The Million Miler program grants lifetime Premier status to all qualifying members, even if they fly less in the future. Lifetime miles are earned based on the flight distance of United- and United Express®-operated flights. Basic Economy tickets do not earn lifetime flight miles.
(How are "lifetime miles" calculated for MileagePlus?)
Here are the status benefits of the Million Miler program:
You can earn (the old fashioned way, same thresholds) higher status, but with MMers status, you will never fall below the MMer status level.
Annual companion Premier status
As a Million Miler, you may invite your spouse or significant other to share your current Premier status. This membership is nontransferable and will automatically renew each year unless you let us know otherwise.
See companion eligibility terms and conditions at the bottom of this page for more details.
To select or review your companion or to change your companion for the next calendar year, visit united.com/MMcompanion.
As a Million Miler, you may invite your spouse or significant other to share your current Premier status. This membership is nontransferable and will automatically renew each year unless you let us know otherwise.
See companion eligibility terms and conditions at the bottom of this page for more details.
To select or review your companion or to change your companion for the next calendar year, visit united.com/MMcompanion.
Do I get a "permanent / lifetime" card?
No, you get an annual card, as everyone else does. It will have an MM insignia. A permanent card would not make sense because you may earn a higher status than your MMer status.
Do I need to do anything to maintain MMer status? Recent flights? 4 segments? some PQMs or PQDs
No, you need to do nothing.
Will 2MM flyers receive 2 RPUs annually?
Yes: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/21007782-post85.html :
Yes. See above.
Since a 3MM flyer is also a 2MM flyer, will 3MM flyers also receive 2 RPUs annually?
According to an email exchange on 1/15/2014 with 1Kvoice as a 3MM LT 1K one should see 6 GPUs and 2 RPUs by end of January if one didn't fly the miles last year. Those xPUs in fact deposited 1/16/2014.
Pre-merger United 1MM flyers were promised two Confirmed Regional upgrades per year. Were they grandfathered into two RPUs per year?
No. And a class action suit claiming this was a breach of contract with pre-merger MM members was denied by a court, so this issue appears to be closed. For more: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...judgmt-ua.html
Pre-merger United 2MM flyers were promised a Red Carpet Club lounge membership for life. Will they be grandfathered into a lifetime United Club membership?
Yes, but they need to call the MileagePlus service center.
I was close to 2MM status before January 1, 2012, and was on a pace to reach 2MM BIS before January 1, 2013. Should I have received a lifetime membership?
Some have. Call the MileagePlus service center.
2 and 3 Million Miler Gift
Changed to RDM bonus in 2020
If I have Million Mile or Beyond status, do I have to fly 4 segments annually on UA/UX metal to keep my status?
Presently, no, for your earned MM status, nothing more is needed. However, if you want a higher elite status than one your Million Mile or Beyond status gives you, then you have to fly the 4 segments and credit to them to M+.
If I have Million Mile or Beyond status, do I have to earn PQDs to keep my status?
Presently, no, for your earned MM status, nothing more is needed. However, if you want a higher elite status than one your Million Mile or Beyond status gives you, then you have to earn the required PQDs for that status. Your Million Mile and Beyond status do not give you a jump start on PQDs, PQMs, or PQSes toward a higher elite status.
Million Mile Program FAQs
Terms and conditions for MileagePlus Million Miler companion benefit
FT thread: Million Miler companion benefit
Frequently Made Points (2012)
- Many lifetime CO elites made gains with the new program:
- Lifetime silvers become lifetime golds
- Infinite elites became lifetime 1Ks
- Many lifetime UA elites made gains with the new program:
- The one-time adjustment to recalculate lifetime miles to be equal to lifetime PQM boosted most lifetime totals, and many people were elevated to the first or next tier of the MM program.
- The companion program benefited most elites.
- The addition of lifetime platinum to existing 2MMer grandfathered lifetime United Club membership was a benefit for all pre-existing 2MMers.
- The replacement of lifetime United Club with platinum was a benefit for those people between 1MM and 2MM lifetime miles who valued a higher upgrade priority.
- For people at or aiming toward 4MM, the introduction of lifetime GS at 4MM
- Leather luggage tags
- Many lifetime CO elites had losses with the new program:
- Moving forward, PQMs do not count toward lifetime status.
- Many lifetime UA elites had losses with the new program:
- For 1MM and 2MM elites, the loss of 100% RDM bonus (reduced to 50% and 75% respectively)
- For 1MM elites, the loss of two annual CR-1s (nka RPUs)
- For people over 1MM but not "close enough" to 2MM, the loss of the opportunity to get lifetime United Club membership.
- The loss of one-time gifts of extra SWUs (nka GPUs)
- The inflation of membership numbers negating the significance of flying an actual one million BIS miles on UA metal, i.e. "Million Mile Flyers"
MileagePlus Million Mile (and Beyond) Flyer Benefits
Jan 28, 2014, 6:02 am
#61
Join Date: Sep 2003
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Question regarding the minimum 4 segments a year on UA
I am a United Million Miler which means that I have Star Gold for life
Do I still have to complete the minimum 4 segments on United during the year to keep my membership valid or do I automatically requalify without flying?
I have given up on United altogether due to the devaluation of miles, and the Mileage Plus program as a whole, but I still want to keep my Star Gold privileges for when I have to fly on Star Alliance airlines.
Thanks for any insight
Do I still have to complete the minimum 4 segments on United during the year to keep my membership valid or do I automatically requalify without flying?
I have given up on United altogether due to the devaluation of miles, and the Mileage Plus program as a whole, but I still want to keep my Star Gold privileges for when I have to fly on Star Alliance airlines.
Thanks for any insight
Jan 28, 2014, 6:10 am
#62
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Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,168
I am a United Million Miler which means that I have Star Gold for life
Do I still have to complete the minimum 4 segments on United during the year to keep my membership valid or do I automatically requalify without flying?
I have given up on United altogether due to the devaluation of miles, and the Mileage Plus program as a whole, but I still want to keep my Star Gold privileges for when I have to fly on Star Alliance airlines.
Thanks for any insight
Do I still have to complete the minimum 4 segments on United during the year to keep my membership valid or do I automatically requalify without flying?
I have given up on United altogether due to the devaluation of miles, and the Mileage Plus program as a whole, but I still want to keep my Star Gold privileges for when I have to fly on Star Alliance airlines.
Thanks for any insight
Jan 28, 2014, 6:47 am
#63
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 923
Originally Posted by UA-NYC:22237460
I am a United Million Miler which means that I have Star Gold for life
Do I still have to complete the minimum 4 segments on United during the year to keep my membership valid or do I automatically requalify without flying?
I have given up on United altogether due to the devaluation of miles, and the Mileage Plus program as a whole, but I still want to keep my Star Gold privileges for when I have to fly on Star Alliance airlines.
Thanks for any insight
Do I still have to complete the minimum 4 segments on United during the year to keep my membership valid or do I automatically requalify without flying?
I have given up on United altogether due to the devaluation of miles, and the Mileage Plus program as a whole, but I still want to keep my Star Gold privileges for when I have to fly on Star Alliance airlines.
Thanks for any insight
Jan 28, 2014, 7:45 am
#64
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The precedent has been set for them keeping their fingers crossed behind their back when making a promise
Jan 28, 2014, 10:03 am
#65
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SJC, SFO, YYC
Programs: AA-EXP, AA-0.41MM, UA-Gold, Ex UA-1K (2006 thru 2015), PMUA-0.95MM, COUA-1.5MM-lite, AF-Silver
Posts: 13,437
Jan 28, 2014, 10:32 am
#68
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 2,933
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifetime
Merriam‑Webster
The time during which a person is alive. : a very long time. : the time during which something lasts or is useful.
So taking this a step further, which UA has exhibited in the past, once a customer/passenger outlives their "USEFULNESS" they are expendable, and all bets are off as to whether or not you will be granted ANYTHING that you were promised, after working your a$$ off, dropping thousands of $$$, and showing loyalty/affection towards their airline.
Just look at how they've been treating their employee's, that have spent a better part of their lives working for this company. If you think that a promise means anything to them, you are sadly mistaken!
Jan 28, 2014, 11:17 am
#69
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Portland OR & Bangkok
Programs: United GS, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 662
Please correct me if I'm wrong: If you are a 3MM or above, and you don't fly at all, you get 6 GPUs. If you flying 100K PQM you still get only 6 GPUs + 2 more every 50K PQM?
Wouldn't it be nice to start with 6 GPUs + 6 more at 100K PQM? Doing so will give an incentive to continue to fly UA.
What do you get for 5MM? My partner is crossing that level next month.
Wouldn't it be nice to start with 6 GPUs + 6 more at 100K PQM? Doing so will give an incentive to continue to fly UA.
What do you get for 5MM? My partner is crossing that level next month.
Jan 28, 2014, 12:36 pm
#70
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Please correct me if I'm wrong: If you are a 3MM or above, and you don't fly at all, you get 6 GPUs. If you flying 100K PQM you still get only 6 GPUs + 2 more every 50K PQM?
Wouldn't it be nice to start with 6 GPUs + 6 more at 100K PQM? Doing so will give an incentive to continue to fly UA.
What do you get for 5MM? My partner is crossing that level next month.
Wouldn't it be nice to start with 6 GPUs + 6 more at 100K PQM? Doing so will give an incentive to continue to fly UA.
What do you get for 5MM? My partner is crossing that level next month.
5MM and $4 will get you a grande latte at Starbucks, that's it
(edit - unclear if there are "gifts" a la what one gets at 3MM)
Jan 28, 2014, 12:42 pm
#71
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Jan 28, 2014, 12:46 pm
#72
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Location: Portland, OR, USA
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Actually more than curb appeal. Optimal strategy for a 3MM is probably to book UA only when one of the 6GPUs and 2 RPUs can be applied at booking and put the rest of one's miles toward status elsewhere. UA could have thought this one through much better than they did, but it fits their general lack of real strategic thinking ability.
Jan 28, 2014, 1:32 pm
#73
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: UA 1K
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Actually more than curb appeal. Optimal strategy for a 3MM is probably to book UA only when one of the 6GPUs and 2 RPUs can be applied at booking and put the rest of one's miles toward status elsewhere. UA could have thought this one through much better than they did, but it fits their general lack of real strategic thinking ability.
Jan 28, 2014, 1:47 pm
#74
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After the GPUs are used up, if one buys long haul in premium fares, the 3MM program provides a disincentive to fly *A when *A is the same price or slightly higher.
Jan 28, 2014, 1:50 pm
#75
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Correct. But the question had to do with someone who is still actively flying. The issue only is relevant for someone who will do 100K+ PQM in a year. For that person the 3MM benefit drives the behavior I listed. If you are in fact retired and flying significantly less than that, then sure - use the 1K benefits whenever. Note that UA could have structured this to appeal to both the retired flyer and the continuing flyer had they simply thought it through a bit more - but this is the new and savvy UA.