Originally Posted by
Aussienarelle
.... I guess as a 1K they are less likely to pull me from a flight than a lower tier elite for IDB .....
It is virtually impossible for an elite to be IDBed
per UA policies. Only passengers with "special needs" have higher protection than elites against IDB. Those without seat assignments, then non-elites by reverse fare paid and time of check-in. If elites are ever IDB, they will be prioritized by reverse status. So there is no chance a 1K or any elite will be IDBed.