Originally Posted by
lhrpitlhr
I seriously doubt their impact - especially the former. Two passes / year is nothing. It's sole purpose is to encourage membership sales. ..
but a large number of cardholders -- may not be as insignificant as you think but IME it does not seem to be a common method of entry of those that enter when I do.
Originally Posted by
lhrpitlhr
..... As for the 1st year free card, IIRC you only get the 1st year free with a special promo *inside* the club. Otherwise it's just a $95 credit. ....
the promo code was one method but not the only -- for example many got the offer online from a banner ad on united.com. And numerous bloggers provide a method than was noted here on FT to get the offer (
and some still are getting it).