Originally Posted by tnarg-lax

Just thought I'd throw this out there.

This GS has received nothing from UA, but as a CO-nobody, I've received the email below today. The interesting thing to me is that GS replaces CO Pres Plat, with "top revenue" flyers being invited late next year. No indication of what that will mean.


Dear tnarg-lax,

In the coming year, you will begin to experience changes to your travel benefits and rewards as we integrate the Continental OnePassSM and United® Mileage Plus® 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 Jan. 1, 2012.

One key change is that at the end of 2011, the Elite Qualifying Miles and Elite Qualifying Points you've earned in OnePass and Mileage Plus 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 continental.com.

Effective Jan. 1, 2011

* System–wide Upgrades: Elite members earning 100,000 Elite Qualification Miles (EQMs) or 120 Elite Qualification Points (EQPs) will earn six one–way, System–wide Upgrades. Two additional System–wide Upgrades will be issued every 50,000 EQMs or 60 EQPs earned thereafter. These upgrades are eligible for all fares except S, T, K, L and G in all BusinessFirst markets.
* Regional Upgrades: As a new benefit, Elite members will earn two Regional Upgrades after completing 75,000 EQMs or 90 EQPs . Two additional Regional Upgrades will be issued for every additional 25,000 EQMs or 30 EQPs. Regional Upgrades, valid for upgrades to First Class, can be confirmed as early as the time of booking.
* Presidential Platinum: Current and ongoing qualifiers of Presidential Platinum Elite will receive all benefits and services associated with the program through Jan. 31, 2012. The United Global ServicesSM program will replace the Presidential Platinum Elite program in 2012 and will be open to OnePass members. Top revenue qualifiers will be invited to Global Services in late 2011.
* The OnePass Elite program year will now be valid for thirteen months, beginning Jan. 1 and continue through Jan. 31 of the following year (instead of continuing through Feb.).

Effective 2012

* Elite members earning 100,000 EQMs or 120 Elite Qualification Points (EQPs) or more during 2011 will have upgrade priority over lower–earning members.

Learn more >

We want to keep you informed of all new Elite benefits so you can experience the comfort and rewards you deserve. Stay tuned for updates at continental.com/merger and by e–mail.

Thank you for your continued loyalty,

Your OnePass team