Originally Posted by nigos

I understand the concern about 2012 but for 1K's who qualify in 2010, the program change is very favorable. From the UAL web site:

1K members: During 2011, if you are a 1K member based on 2010 activity, you will still be eligible to earn two Regional Upgrades per quarter as you did before. In addition, under the new program changes announced on Nov. 17, you will also receive two more Regional Upgrades when you reach 75,000 EQM/90 EQS and two at every 25,000 EQM/30EQS after that. The quarterly earning process will end on December 31, 2011, and then the new rules will be in effect for 2012.

Perhaps the proposed draconian modifications to the program will change again before 2012 but at least for 2011, I think we will have a much better reward program. The real issue to worry about will be upgraded seat availability