Originally Posted by
reddirt14
I didn't quite catch the CR1 issue. Every 10K I get the 4 e500s. I realize as a 1k you get 2 CR1s at 10k, as well. There is some odd variation to that rule (I think) that I don't quite understand. But if my goal is to only hit 100k this year, would I be eligible for the 2 CR1's when I transition from 99,999 miles to 100,000 miles?
It is indeed complicated. The CR1 counter is the same as the e500 counter -- UA metal BIS miles only (no fare bonuses). If the e500 counter passes a multiple of 10k in a quarter, and you are 1K at the end of the quarter, then you get CR1s for that quarter.
Further details here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-upgrades.html