Originally Posted by
radonc1
Hard to say. If UACO keeps the 3 tier system, then no. If they go to a 4 tier system with Plat benefits accruing at 75 K miles, then definitely a big yes. You would still be under the 1K but ability to upgrade M fares, same day changes etc would still be big.
There are indications that there will be a 75k tier.
http://www.united.com/page/article/1,,53656,00.html
By mid-2012, Premier Executive members who earn 75,000 EQM or 90 EQS will have upgrade priority
Premier Executive members who earned at least 75,000 EQM or 90 EQS in 2011 will be upgraded ahead of other Premier Executive members.
1K members will continue to be upgraded ahead of lower elite levels.