Jan 1, 2015, 4:57 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
GS/Global Services is the highest tier of elite status. It is by invitation -- the invite criteria is not public but seems to require substantial annual spending with UA both in terms of absolute dollar amounts and purchasing higher fare classes (higher cpm - cents per mile).
GS have significantly enhanced services / benefits over 1Ks. There is little said publicly by UA on GS benefits and/or qualification.
Last years's thread, Consolidated Global Services Thread - Qualifications, Benefits and Q & A [2014]
Thread on qualiflying for 2015, Global Services 2015 Notifications (ONLY)
and a thread on FlyerTalk Forums Thread Wiki: GS 2015 -- No Word Yet / Still waiting / Why?
Known facts from United:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24280055-post276.html
GS have significantly enhanced services / benefits over 1Ks. There is little said publicly by UA on GS benefits and/or qualification.
Last years's thread, Consolidated Global Services Thread - Qualifications, Benefits and Q & A [2014]
Thread on qualiflying for 2015, Global Services 2015 Notifications (ONLY)
and a thread on FlyerTalk Forums Thread Wiki: GS 2015 -- No Word Yet / Still waiting / Why?
Known facts from United:
- Global Services recognizes the extraordinary dedication of our top flyers. We consider a number of factors beyond the usual Premier-qualifying criteria.
- We look at your travel spend on United-operated flights relative to that of other top Premier flyers over recent consecutive years.
- Usually, members invited to Global Services tend to consistently purchase premium cabins or fully refundable tickets.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24280055-post276.html
We appreciate your commitment to United® in 2014, and thank you for making us your choice of airline so often throughout the year. We've carefully reviewed your request to be reconsidered for Global ServicesSM status. Unfortunately, based upon your flight activity, we are unable to extend a Global Services invitation for 2015.
As you plan your travel for 2015, here are a few things to keep in mind:
■ Global Services recognizes the extraordinary dedication of our top flyers. We consider a number of factors beyond the usual Premier®-qualifying criteria.
■ We evaluate your travel spend on United-operated flights relative to that of other top Premier flyers over recent consecutive years.
■ Usually, members invited to Global Services tend to consistently purchase premium cabin or fully refundable tickets.
On behalf of everyone at United, thank you for your commitment and valued business. We appreciate that you make us your choice in the skies, and will look forward to seeing you on many future flights.
Best regards,
Your Global Services team
As you plan your travel for 2015, here are a few things to keep in mind:
■ Global Services recognizes the extraordinary dedication of our top flyers. We consider a number of factors beyond the usual Premier®-qualifying criteria.
■ We evaluate your travel spend on United-operated flights relative to that of other top Premier flyers over recent consecutive years.
■ Usually, members invited to Global Services tend to consistently purchase premium cabin or fully refundable tickets.
On behalf of everyone at United, thank you for your commitment and valued business. We appreciate that you make us your choice in the skies, and will look forward to seeing you on many future flights.
Best regards,
Your Global Services team
Consolidated Global Services Thread - Qualifications, Benefits and Q & A [2015]
Apr 20, 2015, 3:21 pm
#541
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Apr 21, 2015, 10:49 am
#542
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Apr 24, 2015, 9:15 am
#543
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: United GS, MM, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 598
Question for you experts. I remember reading somewhere that if it was T-72 hours before the flight, and there was F space greater than 2, we could call in and get upgraded. Is this correct?
I have a flight monday where Im in a middle seat, and there are 3 F class fares available. I tried calling and the GS agent said there wasnt any inventory to clear me into. Thanks!
I have a flight monday where Im in a middle seat, and there are 3 F class fares available. I tried calling and the GS agent said there wasnt any inventory to clear me into. Thanks!
Apr 24, 2015, 9:47 am
#544
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Location: LBB
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Question for you experts. I remember reading somewhere that if it was T-72 hours before the flight, and there was F space greater than 2, we could call in and get upgraded. Is this correct?
I have a flight monday where Im in a middle seat, and there are 3 F class fares available. I tried calling and the GS agent said there wasnt any inventory to clear me into. Thanks!
I have a flight monday where Im in a middle seat, and there are 3 F class fares available. I tried calling and the GS agent said there wasnt any inventory to clear me into. Thanks!
Apr 24, 2015, 10:12 am
#545
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Location: Lahaina, HI & Los Angeles, CA
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 2,403
Question for you experts. I remember reading somewhere that if it was T-72 hours before the flight, and there was F space greater than 2, we could call in and get upgraded. Is this correct?
I have a flight monday where Im in a middle seat, and there are 3 F class fares available. I tried calling and the GS agent said there wasnt any inventory to clear me into. Thanks!
I have a flight monday where Im in a middle seat, and there are 3 F class fares available. I tried calling and the GS agent said there wasnt any inventory to clear me into. Thanks!
Apr 24, 2015, 10:29 am
#546
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: United GS, MM, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 598
Yes, I logged on and clicked on the Fare Class details, and it says "F3"
Edit: just called back and got denied again. He said for international flights they could clear 3 days ahead, but not for domestic.
Last edited by Chukiechz; Apr 24, 2015 at 10:36 am
Apr 24, 2015, 7:21 pm
#547
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: IAH / HOU
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My experience is that they will always clear you if PN>0 less than five days out, and occasionally but not always when PN=0. This is based only a few cases of not clearing automatically at the window, though.
Apr 27, 2015, 3:31 pm
#549
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: USA
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I tried manually upgrading several months ago when F>1 and PN>0 and was declined.
Apr 27, 2015, 4:18 pm
#550
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Apr 27, 2015, 9:11 pm
#551
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: United GS, MM, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 598
Oh wait, when I tried calling F=3, but PN=0. Is this why they couldn't do it?
Apr 27, 2015, 9:33 pm
#552
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Location: Houston
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Apr 28, 2015, 1:16 am
#553
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GS Qualification - BF Tickets on Very Long Flights
I fly to India a lot and usually purchase a BF fare. GF does not exist on those flights so it is no even an option.
i pay from 1,500 to about 3,000 for a flight of 7,800 miles to Mumbai.
It seems that based on the $/mile criteria it is impossible to fly that route as a paying BF customer and qualify for GS?
i pay from 1,500 to about 3,000 for a flight of 7,800 miles to Mumbai.
It seems that based on the $/mile criteria it is impossible to fly that route as a paying BF customer and qualify for GS?
Apr 28, 2015, 3:20 am
#554
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air
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Posts: 6,288
I fly to India a lot and usually purchase a BF fare. GF does not exist on those flights so it is no even an option.
i pay from 1,500 to about 3,000 for a flight of 7,800 miles to Mumbai.
It seems that based on the $/mile criteria it is impossible to fly that route as a paying BF customer and qualify for GS?
i pay from 1,500 to about 3,000 for a flight of 7,800 miles to Mumbai.
It seems that based on the $/mile criteria it is impossible to fly that route as a paying BF customer and qualify for GS?
Apr 29, 2015, 2:45 pm
#555
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: USA
Programs: UA Global Services, TSA Pre✓, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, IHG Platinum
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