Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Chicago: ORD, MDW
Programs: United Million Mile Flyer, Hilton Silver, Marriott Gold, DL, AA WN
Posts: 514
I am not sure when the 500 minimum came in, but I know that I did a LOT of MRY-SFO flights (to connect) in the 1980s at the beginning of Mileage Plus when we got the exact mileage - 89 miles if I remember correctly. MRY-LAX was less than 300.
When the minimum mileage became 500, I do not recall that UA gave me credit.
Some of my MM status was based on actual mileage.
At least in those days, the flights were on 737-200 - and some were all coach seating.