Originally Posted by
Jet Yi
On the plus side the higher upgrade priority for accruing 75,000 EQMs versus 50,000 EQMs is an enhancement. Perhaps that is step one towards UGs being prioritized by one's current EQM balance!
I don't see it that way, as I look at the introduction of the 75k tier as a serious devaluation to the lifetime 1P benefit for MMFs (at least those who don't qualify for a 75k+ tier). Of course, this could be easily rectified by giving MMFs lifetime 75k tier. Either way, I'm surprised only 4-5 people so far in this thread have even mentioned the devaluation of benefits for MMFs.
Originally Posted by
LilZeppelin
Since UDU, the value of CR-1s have gone down for me somewhat. But if I lived in NYC, they would be still very valuable. So perhaps the new UA is not that interested in NYC folks with the new change just announced.
I actually still use all my CR1s, so this is a pretty serious devaluation for me. They're still quite useful for upgrades even on UDU-eligble flights when high loads are predictable, as well as for companion travel.
Originally Posted by
CPMaverick
- CR1 earning is simpler and you have more options to earn CR1s.
I don't see how tracking 10,000 miles over a set 3-month period is at all confusing, especially since most 1Ks will pass 10k BIS every quarter anyway. Even the occasional 1K who doesn't fly 125k+ and misses 10k BIS in one quarter of the year would still be better off than the new program. And to put it in perspective, to actually be worse off under the old system (i.e., earning just 2 CR1s), a current qualifying 1K would have to fly at least 70k in one quarter... I really don't think that applies to many of us.
Originally Posted by
jbd115
Yeah Right!!!!!! once e+ goes (and i am sure it will) I am on to AA. Oh the joy of MD-80's
They're phasing out the MD80s, so unlike UA/CO, at least they're moving in the right direction!
Originally Posted by
kokonutz
As my travel needs have evolved I am buying more international business class fares. One of the reasons I bought them on United was to makes sure I earn my CR1s eqch quarter. So I suppose in way this new change benefits me as I can spend my business class money on fly on Lufthansa, SWISS or ANA, etc. ans still earn my CR1s.
They may ding me for a domestic $200 F-upgrade here or there the way CO always has to their top tier, but they will be losing ~$10,000-$15,000 in premium cabin international fares to earn that.
And they think WE are the stupid ones!!!!
I was actually discussing this with a coworker/fellow 1K last week when we were discussing flying ANA's new biz or other *A partners to Japan, since neither of us are fans of UA's new int'l C - but I mentioned I wanted to keep earning UA BIS. The devaluation of the lifetime 1P MMF benefit and CR1 distribution certainly makes this choice easier.