View Poll Results: In 2016, what was the best benefit of United Airlines Mileage Plus?
Domestic complimentary upgrade program for all Premier members
13
9.03%
Regional Premier for Premier Platinum and above and Global Premier Upgrades for 1K/GS
24
16.67%
EconomyPlus for up to 8 companions on same itinerary for Premier Platinum and above
6
4.17%
Several co-branded Chase cards allow for upgrades on award tickets.
1
0.69%
Lounge access for Premier Gold Elite members and above when traveling internationally.
18
12.50%
Million Miler Status spouse/SO status match
21
14.58%
Complimentary access to Economy Plus for all Premier members
56
38.89%
I nominate a different benefit – see my post below (POST YOUR SUGGESTION IN THE THREAD BELOW)
5
3.47%
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FlyerTalk Awards 2017 United Airlines Mileage Plus benefits nominations
Dec 1, 2016, 3:32 pm
#1
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FlyerTalk Awards 2017 United Airlines Mileage Plus benefits nominations
This poll will determine which benefit for this rewards program will appear on the January ballot for the 2017 FlyerTalk Awards.
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Last edited by IBJoel; Dec 2, 2016 at 2:46 pm
Dec 3, 2016, 10:48 am
#2
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: BDL/NYC/BOS
Programs: UA/*A Gold, Global Entry, Marriott Plat, Hilton+IHG Gold, Hertz PC, DL
Posts: 1,752
i'll suggest free SDC as an option. upgrades are getting so rare now, even with instruments.
Dec 4, 2016, 7:03 pm
#3
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: CLE
Programs: UA GS+LT UC, AA EXP+LT PLT, Fairmont LT PLT, Marriott PLT, Hilton DIA, Hyatt Glob, Avis CHM
Posts: 4,671
How about billing the new Excursionist Perk as a program :-:enhancement:-: as they did away with stopovers and the ability to choose your own award routing?
Dec 4, 2016, 9:03 pm
#4
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: LHR (sometimes CLE, SFO, BOS, LAX, SEA)
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 5,893
I'll go ahead and nominate "500-mile minimum PQM earning for all Premier members on all paid journeys".
Dec 12, 2016, 6:31 am
#5
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Chicago: ORD, MDW
Programs: United Million Mile Flyer, Hilton Silver, Marriott Gold, DL, AA WN
Posts: 514
It seems to be a sad list compared to years past. Nevertheless, it is what it is.
On the surface all of the suggestions are good ones, but most are not guaranteed. So even though one has the benefit, one does not often get to use it due to: rules, fare paid, lists of other eligible flyers, availability, etc.
I would probably vote for Economy Plus for Premier. I also like Star Lounge access for Gold. While I do not use it often, I can usually get that benefit when needed.
On the surface all of the suggestions are good ones, but most are not guaranteed. So even though one has the benefit, one does not often get to use it due to: rules, fare paid, lists of other eligible flyers, availability, etc.
I would probably vote for Economy Plus for Premier. I also like Star Lounge access for Gold. While I do not use it often, I can usually get that benefit when needed.
Dec 13, 2016, 6:34 am
#6
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: UA Million Miler
Posts: 20
2Free bags 70# for gold, 3 for silver
Dec 13, 2016, 9:53 am
#7
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: BOS/BTV
Programs: Delta Plat, former AA EXP, AS Gold, SPG Gold, IHG Plat.
Posts: 659
I would nominate: Good awards availability with Star Alliance partners, with few fuel surcharges.
Dec 15, 2016, 7:10 am
#8
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Between AUS, EWR, and YTO In a little twisty maze of airline seats, all alike.. but I wanna go home with the armadillo
Programs: CO, NW, & UA forum moderator emeritus
Posts: 35,426
The second choice above is missing the word "upgrades" and, n
doubt, should read "Regional Premier upgrades for Premier Platinum and above and Global Premier Upgrades for 1K/GS"
doubt, should read "Regional Premier upgrades for Premier Platinum and above and Global Premier Upgrades for 1K/GS"
Dec 15, 2016, 7:48 am
#9
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: New York, NY
Programs: UA, AA, DL, Hertz, Avis, National, Hyatt, Hilton, SPG, Marriott
Posts: 9,452
SDC all the way for me.