Originally Posted by
Boraxo
I think the real risk is that the perks will change as we see incremental takebacks every few years plus new fees etc. the BE fares are just the latest way to stiff elites. Eventually Gold will lose E+ at time of booking (see DL race to bottom) and Plats keep getting shafted with more fees...
I don’t see the goalposts moving - 4MM lifetime EQM on UA metal is pretty tough - heck I am not even 1MM yet and I’ve been flying UA/CO for 30+ years. FT kind of distorts the sampling. If anything AA was lot easier when they counted all miles including CC spend.
Sounds good to me . . . . I would assume that there will be less diminution of benefits at the 1K and GS levels. Once I hit 1K I'll see how I feel but might go for GS then. Thanks!
Originally Posted by
PBAudit
About 2 years ago there was some speculation that the program would change.
https://thepointsguy.com/2016/01/uni...-status-plans/
I was also concerned that United would change their program, before I could make the 3 million mile threshold. But I decided, why not? I tried to take a positive and prospective (future) attitude, looking at the potetntial benefits. I was perpared in case the worse case scenario happen. And to mitigate my risk, I turned some of the MR into mini vacations, and enjoyed spending time at some of the destinations.
I agree. I would likely MR to SIN, HKG, BKK, KUL, and maybe a few others, all of which I love, and would spend 1-3 days at each.