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Old Apr 30, 2015, 6:15 pm
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Originally Posted by Keller281
I will reach my first MM this Sept. And I will requalify for 1K in 2016.
The companion I can designate, will be 1K from end of 2015 till Jan 2017 ?
Thanks.
Correct, and they'll be Gold/*G indefinitely after if you lose status (as you will be)

Originally Posted by ani90
Why?
A lot of us bash UA (rightfully so), but we do acknowledge it has the best MM program. Part of the reason is that legacy PMUA had the toughest requirements (BIS only), but also the best benefits at 1MM.

Not everyone loved some of the downgrades in MM (loss of 2 RPUs; no longer 2nd highest publish tier; no 100% bonus miles, etc.) but the companion/spousal match is great for many.
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