New US policy: No more 500 mile minimum per segment

[jamesgbbc]

Just to clarify...

If I travel on a flight that's less than 500 miles on US, I only get the "actual" miles flown.

If I travel on a flight that's less than 500 miles on UA but credit it to my DM miles account, would I get the full 500 per segment or again just the "actual" miles?

[kudzu]

Welcome to FlyerTalk, jamesgbbc

Yes, you'd get "actual" miles flown on both US and its partner airlines, including UA, when crediting to DM account.

[jamesgbbc]

Can anyone suggest some good routings out of New York to build up flight segments pretty quickly - or about 6,000 miles cheaply?

[kudzu]

Originally Posted by jamesgbbc

Can anyone suggest some good routings out of New York to build up flight segments pretty quickly - or about 6,000 miles cheaply?

Check out the Mileage Run Deals section where FlyerTalkers post their "finds" . I'm not a segment runner, but if you're into mileage, a creative roundtrip transcon would get you close to 6,000.

[dstan]

It's been posted elsewhere here, but I thought I'd post to this relevant thread for those who may have it bookmarked: CO is bringing back the 500 minimum mile guarantee for CO elites only, according to CO Insider:

Feedback Received: 500-Mile Minimum Restored for Elite Members

Here's hoping US sees the light, although I'm not holding my breath.