Status Match From Certain Programs to 1K May Now Be Possible (Jan 2011)
This is mentioned on page 35 of the The New Airlines Status Match thread, but I thought it deserved its own space here in the UMP forum as it directly affects United fliers. This is legit as an EXP friend received the same email from UA yesterday when inquiring about a status match.
Some interesting notes at one mile at a time saying UA will match AA, Delta, Czech Airlines, EVA Airways, and Alitalia. I can't imagine I am the first to post this in the forum, so if this has already been posted or violates the TC's mods can shut it down. Hello ******, Thank you for your interest in our Elite Status Match. Before we process your request, I wanted to advise you of a couple changes we made to the program in 2011. Prior to January 1, 2011, we were not able to match up to 1K status. The highest level we could upgrade was Premier Executive. The criteria to maintain the Premier Executive status was 15,000 qualifying flight miles or 20 qualifying flight segments. In 2011, we are able to match up to 1K status with the requirements of 35,000 paid, qualifying miles or 40 segments on qualifying flights* within that 90-day timeframe. The Premier Executive requirements are fly 17,500 paid, qualifying miles or 22 segments on qualifying flights* within that 90-day timeframe. *Qualifying lights must be operated by United, United Express, Continental, Continental Connection or Continental Express with a United or Continental flight number and credited to the member's Mileage Plus account. Flights operated by United, United Express, Continental, Continental Connection or Continental Express that have a partner’s codeshare flight number do not qualify. Flights operated by any other airline do not qualify. We would like to know if you would like to be upgraded to the 1K level or the Premier Executive level for your 90 day time-frame. Please reply to this e-mail and we will be happy to get your request processed. I appreciate your time and understanding. Regards, ******** Service Director Mileage Plus |
Besides the 1K status match -- a significant change from the past. It is also interesting to note that either UA or CO operated & marketed flights qualify -- a logical "enhancement." Other *A codeshares continue not to qualifly.
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Once someone verifies this policy change, somehow I think this improves the odds that the huge batch of 1Ks who want out (a Executive Platinum match) will get it.
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Originally Posted by mherdeg
(Post 15607677)
Once someone verifies this policy change, somehow I think this improves the odds that the huge batch of 1Ks who want out (a Executive Platinum match) will get it.
I called to inquire about this and was told they are matching top tier from AA, Delta, and get ready for this: Czech Airlines, EVA Airways, and Alitalia. However, the more I think about it, I think the agent was saying they are matching to 1K from AA & DL and added those airlines to the status challenge program. |
Anyone want to fancy a guess as to whether or not UA will status match under this scenario:
I started a new job in late 2010. Corporate travel got me a comp to Premier Exec. I am Diamond with DL (125K threshold...hit 175K in 2010). Not flying much with US due to the limited UGs at my current level (I never miss an UG on DL). Wondering if I call and plead my case with all of my DL travel if they would grant me the challenge. Thoughts...? |
Originally Posted by SOBE ER DOC
(Post 15607768)
... Wondering if I call and plead my case with all of my DL travel if they would grant me the challenge.
Thoughts...? |
Highly unlikely.
1. The OP only had less than 10 posts 2. One other anonymous person who commented supposedly called Unless there's something in writing or someone on FT who is believable is able to confirm, I wouldn't read too much into it. AA certainly isn't going to offer an EXP match just because of some internet rumor. Now, UA does have 1K "challenge" but it is by invitation only, much like GS. So, this could very well be just an invitation and not available to the public. |
Originally Posted by BlissWorld
(Post 15608022)
AA certainly isn't going to offer an EXP match just because of some internet rumor.
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Originally Posted by BlissWorld
(Post 15608022)
Highly unlikely.
1. The OP only had less than 10 posts 2. One other anonymous person who commented supposedly called Unless there's something in writing or someone on FT who is believable is able to confirm, I wouldn't read too much into it. AA certainly isn't going to offer an EXP match just because of some internet rumor. Now, UA does have 1K "challenge" but it is by invitation only, much like GS. So, this could very well be just an invitation and not available to the public. I think as more people with top tier status approach UA for a match we will get additional corroboration, but I have no reason to discount it at this time. |
Not sure if I qualify as a reputable poster, but I have indeed confirmed the information posted in the status match master thread (and on my blog) is correct.;)
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Three weekend trips SFO-Europe and you're 1K. That can be done for around $2,000. Seems too easy to me. I hope other carriers don't match.
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Originally Posted by tom911
(Post 15608696)
Three weekend trips SFO-Europe and you're 1K. That can be done for around $2,000. Seems too easy to me. I hope other carriers don't match.
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Originally Posted by JeffS
(Post 15608140)
My thoughts exactly. :D
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:check: I just called and they said it was only for DL Platinum, AA Platinum, Al Italia, Czech and Ewa Diamond...but it WAS available for these airlines.
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