Originally Posted by
IAH-OIL-TRASH
From a legal standpoint, I'm not sure UA can change access rules to paid members in the middle of the pre-paid membership period. I'm sure they can go ahead and change it, but UA could face a legal challenge.
Which is why they're giving a year's notice. Presumably new members and renewals are governed by the new rule.
The only sticking point is lifetime memberships.