Originally Posted by
narvik
I believe 'boat stuck' is referring to $3000 spend (PQP) on United Airlines PRIOR TO A CHINA TRIP to get to SILVER Mileage Plus status, and thusly be in a MUCH better position [than many others on the flight] to NOT be kicked when the subsequent CHINA flight reservations get chopped from ~70% down to ~40%.
It's an additional, $3000 pre-spend with United in order to get a better chance of remaining on the United flight to China.
Actually someone reported that 1K on Q fare and a Platinum on a U fare got kicked out of UA 857.
My friend bought $6,600 ticket and was safe. He has no status.
I think UA values a non-status pax bought $6,600 B fare higher than an 1K on $3,000 Q fare.....