Originally Posted by
BucksAllDayMkay
Hello everyone...
I am currently a Gold Medallion member with Delta based out of Denver (used to be Platinum but just recently got relegated). Due to me living in a hub (I used to live in the southeast), I have been thinking about switching to United for quite some time. I have a few questions for anybody in the know.
1. Does your Gold 50k mile equivalent really mean anything in the way of upgrades, or has this merger made it difficult if not impossible to ever get upgraded? I'm sure certain routes like SFO-JFK and the like are pretty much not happening for anybody under 100k, but are some of the other shorter-haul routes out of Denver a possibility? United has offered me equal status with them if I fly a certain amount of miles within the first 90 days.
4. Are you eligible for upgrades on ANY Star Alliance network carrier? For instance, would I be on the list for US Airways?
Thanks in advance for any advice/information!
1. Gold means nothing to United.
Gold is the 4th tier for upgrade and other people can buy TOD to upgrade
in front of you.
Instead of 100% bonus miles on DL/AA, COdbaUA gold only gets 50% bonus.
DL has more 1st class seat to upgrade for domestic trips.
4. Yes and No.
You can use your miles for Star Alliance upgrade (Y/B) and you won't get
any complimentary upgrade on other carrier unless it's OPUP.