And UA gives lifetime Gold status to the MMer and a companion at the 1MM mark. However, all miles have to be BIS on UA or Copa (and it's true BIS miles; COS bonus doesn't count). If you do some searching you can find some people who achieved UA MM status pre-merger who are pretty mad that CO MMers were given the same benefits despite having partner and, IIRC, some bonus miles to include COS. Regardless, it sounds better than complimentary annual Flying Orchid.