Thanks WineCountryUA. However, this is not speculation on what might be in the program, as others have already speculated in the thread above you quoted. This is a new track for discussion. I'm asking if the program might be delayed with 11th hour changes for the several reasons cited.
there were two links -- what had been announced and the speculation thread which includes a long discussion on why there have not been a big bang announce (which is pertinent to your question).
The killer to idea of a delayed announcement is
the 2013 program benefits booklet have been printed and delivered -- I got mine a week ago.
There is no delay in announcing, there was just no big announced since there there were hardly any changes. UA Insider specifically stated
the partner earning changes were delayed until the start of the 2013 program.
It appears changes are not being rolled up to a single announcement but rather announced as they are "ready" (some might question the readiness issue).
There is no visible action suggesting a delay announcement ad everything to date suggesting a no plans for a big bang announcement. But just MHO.
Just because they have sent out plastic cards and booklets for 2013 already does not preclude that they might be making 11th hour changes to the 2013 MP program. Would they perhaps wait a few extra days to announce such possible changes when finalized, or start the program and then a few days later announce several new changes? The new Premier status earned in 2012 for 2013 began when achieved in 2012 and carries through for 2013 until a higher Premier status might be earned in 2013. Persons are already receiving 2012 MP program Premier benefits for Premier status earned in 2012. ...
this seems to be ignoring the facts and speculating based on what?
... Last year, they extended 2011 benefits until the 2012 program was official.
yes before 2012 started they announced a delay but we are ready in 2013 and no announcements on a delay