Nov 19, 2014, 7:52 am
Last edit by: FlyinHawaiian
Changes from the 19-Nov-2014 announcement regarding the 2015 MileagePlus Program:
Links are available to the dedicated threads that discuss the details and impacts of each change.
Changes effective 1-Feb-2015:
Changes effective 1-Mar-2015:
Changes effective 14-Apr-2015:
Changes effective 1-July-2015:
Unanswered questions:
Links are available to the dedicated threads that discuss the details and impacts of each change.
Changes effective 1-Feb-2015:
- MileagePlus will no longer provide Global Entry reimbursement codes for Premier Platinum and 1K members
- For tickets issued/re-issued on or after 1-Feb-2015, Premier Gold members will receive only 2 complimentary checked bags, up to 70 lb, for routes that do not offer free checked bags to non-status passengers
- Mileage upgrades for p.s. flights (JFK-LAX/SFO) will require co-pay for all Premier members for requests after 1-Feb-2015
Changes effective 1-Mar-2015:
- Award Redeemable Miles will be calculated based on the ticket price, not the distance flown.
- 2015 MileagePlus Change: New Partner Earnings Effective March 1, 2015
Changes effective 14-Apr-2015:
Changes effective 1-July-2015:
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Unanswered questions:
2015 MileagePlus Program Updates Announced (Master/Consolidated Thread)
Nov 19, 2014, 3:36 pm
#32
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I feel the same way. UA's cuts and devaluations since the merger was completed never seem to end, while frequent flyer-friendly improvements seem to be few and far between. A shame, because I was very fond of both pre-merger MileagePlus and OnePass. As a 1K, I will say that I have generally been treated very well by virtually all of the UA employees with whom I interact, yet all that goodwill has been squandered by cut after cut and devaluation after devaluation to the MileagePlus program.
Nov 19, 2014, 5:11 pm
#33
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a non scientific survey of this thread indicates that:
very very few people are actually leaving UA because of this or other changes
many many people complain about how awful UA is but continue to fly them
looks to me like SMIJ made a smart call (again)
very very few people are actually leaving UA because of this or other changes
many many people complain about how awful UA is but continue to fly them
looks to me like SMIJ made a smart call (again)
Nov 19, 2014, 5:16 pm
#34
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After the 3.3.12 bloodbath and aftermath, AA benefitted greatly the next couple years. Maybe this will continue to spur them along and acquire new customers.
Nov 19, 2014, 5:21 pm
#35
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I've already made the decision to check out. This latest announcement just validates my decision to leave. ^
Nov 19, 2014, 5:23 pm
#36
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Nov 19, 2014, 5:35 pm
#37
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I think we should create a forum called "Good News from UA insider", and see if any thread other than crickets chirping, ever get filed in there.
Nov 19, 2014, 6:15 pm
#38
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Nov 19, 2014, 6:34 pm
#39
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To be fair, they'll come for PP/1K next year.
Nov 19, 2014, 6:37 pm
#40
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Posts: 2,657
Tell it like it is.
From bad to worse.
Mileage Plus
1. First of all, this needs to be called "Points Plus", since nothing is based on mileage anymore
2. "Plus" implies that there is some benefit .
The new name of the ahem, cough, wheeze "loyalty" puke program should be
"Points Negative"
Mileage Plus
1. First of all, this needs to be called "Points Plus", since nothing is based on mileage anymore
2. "Plus" implies that there is some benefit .
The new name of the ahem, cough, wheeze "loyalty" puke program should be
"Points Negative"
Nov 19, 2014, 7:27 pm
#41
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Can you tell me where UA says that? Can they really do that? Does this mean that I would have to go pick up luggage at the connection point and re-check in again? Guess UA doesn't care about having common courtesy for travelers.
Nov 19, 2014, 7:35 pm
#42
Join Date: Sep 2006
Programs: UA MP 1K 1MM
Posts: 50
Perhaps "Dollars Plus" (or "Dollars Down") would be closer to the mark.
Nov 19, 2014, 7:36 pm
#43
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Nov 19, 2014, 7:50 pm
#44
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I guess I'm in the minority, but as soon-to-be Golds, I see one positive (two if you include the outflux of dissatisfied elites), and nothing else that will have any effect on us whatsoever.
Nov 19, 2014, 8:58 pm
#45
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MP is going down just like my number of UA flights this year. Soon it'll be zero.