Originally Posted by
abaheti
Sadly, no gymnastics. Program can change at will, promises don't count, MM will become lifetime Silver, or UA Gold will start at 75k vs 50 (they have been quoted as saying we were not promised PremierExec, just 50k level).
I have a copy of communication from 2010 that actually does promise Premier Exec for life. It went on to provide a link to the the specific benefits. These included the 100 hour upgrade window, double mileage accrual, two RU's per year, etc. The following is a direct quote:
"Million Miles and Beyond Rewards
Rewarding one Million Miles and Beyond
If you have flown one million, two million or three million miles, or more, on United, we congratulate you on these incredible milestones. To show how much we appreciate your remarkable loyalty, there are different levels of rewards. We are delighted to offer the following to our very best customers:
One (1) million mile Rewards
When you have flown one million lifetime base flight miles on United and United Express, you are rewarded with some exclusive benefits including:
Premier ExecutiveŽ status for life. Learn about the benefits
Two (2) Regional Upgrades at the end of every year
Three (3) Systemwide Upgrades to use for a one-class, one-way upgrade on
United or United Express flights to any destination we fly worldwide, subject to
terms and conditions. .... "
The question remains that some of us took this to mean that we were not only promised Premier Exec but also the related benefits as described in multiple postings and communications over the years. Obviously, the new regime has a different take.