Originally Posted by
u600213
With regard to segments vs. miles, When I lived in LA and traveled on transcon's from LAX I never cared about segments. Now living in Springfield MO and using SGF as my home airport, segments matter as a predominantly domestic traveler. Going from 100 to 120 segments to retain 1K is a big deal for me. I can pack on the miles by going through ORD to go west instead of DEN or the opposite going east and probably qualify on miles in the future if necessary.
I usually hit 100K miles by the end of the year anyhow but its always close and I travel enough for work to not want to do any pure runs.
While some may say that 1K's on segments are a small group or unprofitable, the change impacts me as an individual and certainly others. Look at some fares from SGF to anywhere and you will see high $.
To the "miles" people who have posted comments of a dismissive nature to the "segment" people like myself, please show some sympathy / support.
Sadly, this whole debacle reminds me of the "fight" I put up when UA decided to revoke 500 mile minimums. My flights between SMF and SFO credited at 86 miles, leaving me a 414 mile deficiency per trip. I clearly remember the dismissive nature at that time of many of those on FT who flew long hauls, even going so far as to state they were glad, as there would be less 1Ks to compete against.
Apparently, the "if it doesn't effect me, I'm not bothered" attitude is rearing its apathetic head once again.
Luckily, on the 500 mile minimums, UA caved to our reasonings. In this new era of COunited, I truly don't think anyone at Whacker gives a damn anymore. Sadly, I think this will stick. Likewise, it's a harbinger of things to come.