Didn't see any posts here. Here are the bad rumors:
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/viewfr...flyer-program/
Status level names and qualification criteria:
Premier Silver:
(a) 25,000 elite qualifying miles AND $2,000 revenue AND 4 United segments,
OR
(b) 30 elite qualifying segments AND $2,000 revenue AND 4 United segments,
OR
(c) $5,000 revenue AND 4 United segments
Premier Gold:
(a) 50,000 elite qualifying miles AND $4,000 revenue AND 4 United segments,
OR
(b) 60 elite qualifying segments AND $4,000 revenue AND 4 United segments,
OR
(c) $10,000 revenue AND 4 United segments
Premier Platinum:
(a) 75,000 elite qualifying miles AND $6,000 revenue AND 4 United segments,
OR
(b) 90 elite qualifying segments AND $6,000 revenue AND 4 United segments,
OR
(c) $15,000 revenue AND 4 United segments
Premier Diamond:
(a) 100,000 elite qualifying miles AND $8,000 revenue AND 4 United segments,
OR
(b) 120 elite qualifying segments AND $8,000 revenue AND 4 United segments,
OR
(c) $20,000 revenue AND 4 United segments
Change in status benefits:
Premier Silver:
Economy Plus can only be selected at time of check-in
Only one free checked bag weighing up to 50 pounds per passenger on reservation
Upgrade window goes from 48 hours to 24 hours before departure
Premier Gold:
Mileage bonus goes from 100% to 50%
Upgrade window goes from 72 hours to 48 hours before departure
Premier Platinum:
Mileage bonus goes from 100% to 75%
Upgrade window remains 72 hours before departure
M fares no longer offer instant upgrades for Platinum members
Premier Diamond:
Upgrade window goes from 100 hours to 96 hours before departure
Change in upgrade priority:
Ill leave the exact details for another time, though the idea is that with the exception of Global Services members, full fare tickets clear first (so a Silver on a full fare ticket outranks a Diamond on a lower fare) and mileage upgrades with co-pays outrank systemwide/confirmed regional upgrades, which outrank complimentary upgrades. With this, theres a possibility that fare restrictions will be eliminated on systemwide upgrades.