Originally Posted by
ani90
However, a similar change for 4MM will be what makes huge difference. I bet there are many 4MM who are now retired or have evolved to jobs with minimal travel (and hence don't bring UA much current revenue), but have younger or working MM companions traveling all over with full GS benefits.
Interesting point raised.
How many 4 MM+ flyers are out there? Is the number making a significant impact? Are the 4MM+ companions all flying a lot to actually taking benefits away from the 1Ks and PPs in a material manner? How about Chairman’s Circle? Based on assumptions of Flyertalk threads, members in CC don’t fly much but with ability to make nomination for elite status.
I personally believe the numbers of 4MM+ CC are still small at the moment. 10 years from now, who knows.
It has been more than 7 years since I made 4 MM (and I just made 5MM a few weeks ago). During those 7 years, I could still qualify for GS 5 out of the 7 years without relying on my LT GS status ( did not fly as much during 2-year of Covid). My companion only did about 5 RT a year (mostly between Northeast and Florida), so I (and my companion) can raise my hand and state I continue to bring “quality” revenue to United and my companion has not really made a difference in taking benefits away from other elites as a 4MM+ companion.
As frequent
flyer purchase program continues to evolve over time with more people (and increasing frequencies) flying, no benefit is safe all all elite levels.