Originally Posted by
canadiancow
I think the point was that even for this change, it only applies to 016 ticket stock, because it's hard to track spend when you buy the ticket elsewhere.
This isn't quite correct. Revenue-based mileage will be applicable to all UA-operated flights no matter who tickets it, with the small exception of bulk/tour tickets that earn mileage, which will be a percentage based on the fare class (as low as 50% for the lower fare classes). Ticketing UA flights on AC and crediting to MP will make no difference to the mileage earned. However, for non UA-ticketed non UA-operated flights accruing to MP, they will continue to be distance-based, assuming its in a class eligible for mileage accrual in the first place.
It's not hard for UA to track spending when they are operating the flights - revenue is still broken down by segment, and this kind of calculation is already being done by UA. It calculates this for PQD for US-residents today, who are accruing to MP on UA-operated flights ticketed by other carriers.
Originally Posted by
Lllahim
My understanding of the UA spend program is that it is conditional on mileage achievement. I stand to be corrected on this: you still have to earn 100K miles or 100 segmants to qualify in addition to a spend of $10K. Spend without miles will not qualify for status. There is no chance that an Airline willl give you top-tier status for spending 25K on one return J fare to SYD. If that happens, I will spend $100K/a year for 4 different top tier programs. Where is my loyalty?
Correct - spending without flying will not get you status. You need to hit one of the mileage
or segment goals
and the spend requirement (unless you have a UA credit card and hit the $25,000 spend waiver, which applies to all levels except 1K).