Originally Posted by
boat9781
It *might* not be as bad as we think. As, I said in the main 2015 program thread:
Again, I have no idea how they're coding this. Maybe this is just wishful thinking on my part. We'll soon find out.
Looks like they clarified on UA.com
http://www.united.com/web/en-US/cont...dbenefits.aspx
Travel benefits on award tickets
As of April 15, 2015, when traveling on an award ticket for United- and United Express®-operated flights, benefits including but not limited to complimentary Economy Plus seating, Premier priority travel services (such as Premier Access check-in and priority boarding), and checked baggage service charge waivers are determined by the traveler's own Premier status, even if another member's miles were used to purchase the award ticket. Customers traveling on the same reservation as a Premier member may receive the applicable companion benefits. Please visit the pages relating to specific Premier benefits for more information.