Originally Posted by
FlyingBeanCounter
Think they are sorry they screwed us 1k's last year? A lot of us switched our flying to other airlines or partners. I guess assuming that we would all continue to pay exorbitant rates and not notice that 1k had effectively doubled its requirements was not the smartest thing to do.
BTW, the world is on sale as a result of this. I have been booking trips like a mad man at killer rates.
Did I miss the announcement that Smisek returned as CEO?
Judging from their recent behavior they are not sorry for anything and continue to show their disdain for the passengers. It's like they just want your dollars and are annoyed they actually have to fly you anywhere.
- Sending email telling they won't do anything for existing elites but they will extend period for those on a challenge.
- Saying they don't need to refund if they change flight w/in a 25 hour window (up from 2).
- Waiving change fees for people who booked in March, but if you were a loyal flyer and booked in Feb - tough luck we want your 200 buck change fee.
I think some of these have been modified but that's only because of public or competitive pressure. I'm glad they kicked me out of 1k with their ridiculous changes to MP. UA deserves to get crushed and when they are open for business again, they will have alienated me so much that I will only fly UA if it's the only choice or I decide to burn my miles.