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Old Nov 7, 2012, 8:46 pm
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schley
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Programs: UA-1k, 1mm, Marriott-LT Platinum, Hertz-Presidents Circle
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Originally Posted by nevansm

I bet a majority of 1K's who make it under 4k are the ones that want more benefits. Nobody gets something for nothing. Revenue system would weed out the people who ridiculously game the system.
Or rephrased, remain loyal to book UA and play by their generous rules at times.

Originally Posted by lax2jfk2lax
got 1K for $5273...was able to always firm up a schedule and stick to it. It was a fun experiment to set a goal and achieve it. The patron saint of Mileage Plus was looking out for me.
No cents? $5,273 even?

Originally Posted by craz

The Game isnt what it once was and it will never be the same as it once was, and many folks simply refuse to accept that and thats where the comes into play.
Or perhaps some things have improved and people don't realize those since they are so consumed by you and others stating "it will never be like the old days." ??? Both of us can come up with numerous "improvements" that have been made in the last 2 years to UA.

Originally Posted by WineCountryUA

personally, I try to minimze my time in a airplane others enjoy --- each to their won.
So you can spend more time posting on FT no doubt!
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