Just got email from UA regarding what they call "important elite updates"

In the coming year, you will begin to experience changes to your travel benefits and rewards as we integrate the United® Mileage Plus® and Continental OnePass® programs. And while the two award-winning programs will continue to operate separately in 2011, we will be working hard to provide you with a single world-class frequent flyer program by January 1, 2012.


See details of elite program updates. http://www.united.com/page/article/1,,53656,00.html


One key change is that, at the end of 2011, the elite status miles (EQM) and elite status segments (EQS) you earned in Mileage Plus and OnePass in 2011 will be combined and count toward your 2012 status in the new program.

Below are some additional elite program updates that may also be of interest. Details can also be found at mileageplus.com.

* In 2011, you will be eligible to earn unlimited Regional Upgrades
Earn two Regional Upgrades at 75,000 EQM or 90 EQS, and earn two more at every 25,000 EQM/30 EQS after that - with no limit to how many you can earn throughout the year. This replaces today's system where only 1K members earn Regional Upgrades. Learn more.

* In 2012, earn upgrade priority
Members at 75,000 EQM or 90 EQS can look forward to upgrade priority over lower-earning members. Learn more.

Appears major changes ahead for all