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Old Jan 30, 2012, 1:42 pm
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mitflyer
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: United 1K, Delta MM, Lufthansa FTL, SPG Gold
Posts: 42
Originally Posted by pmkuhn
Hello,

confirming upgrades (systemwides) has become impossible even as far as 9 months in advance. we now have to pay the higher fare for just the privilege to get on a waitlist.

booking award tickets has also become impossible even as far as 9 months out unless you are willing to fly to Timbuktu if you really wanted to go to Europe.

is it just me or is this entire UA system falling apart? I am a 1K and MM.

would be curious to hear others' opinion on this and especially what other program to join. at this point, there is no benefit of sticking with UA it seems.

pmk
Unfortunately, I second the feelings of OP. I have been a loyal UA passenger since 92. (just reaching 1.2m miles) but the latest changes to the program attached to the constraints, limitations and conditions to awards/upgrades have really turned this upside down. Fact is I'm now dissapointed with the airline and the program.

Any suggestions on how to leverage my current status in order to match either with AA or DL will be appreciated.
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