Well, it does seem like a bummer that CR-1s are harder to earn. But with UDU, are they really that necessary? I do fly the p.s. route 10x/year and have always used miles to upgrade with a 9/10 success rate. I've never used a CR-1. Clearly they do seem valuable to many though.

I'm in the position of "wait and see." This first phase of alignment may be a step in the wrong direction for 1K members, but it does bode well for 1Ps. I'm hopeful that new, genuine benefits will show up for 1K flyers.

I'm hoping for some real enhancements and reassurances:
•.keeping Economy Plus. If we lose E+, it will be a deal breaker.
•.keeping Channel 9, and expanding this service to CO metal.
•.fewer 1Ks. That makes UDU more valuable.
•.keeping the UA boarding policy. Please don't touch my red carpet. Let's not have CO's all elites board at once chaos.
•.more SWU instant clearance. Application to lower fares would be nice too.
•.even larger upgrade window for 1Ks and GS
•.complimentary snacks/beer/wine for 1Ks in Y cabin
•.domestic lounge improvements
•.keeping Economy Plus. If we lose E+, it will be a deal breaker.