Originally Posted by
Pizzaman
If UA was just trying to make the upgrade list a bit cleaner for existing 1K (non-LT) members, then all they had to do was move companions down to PLT, not Gold.
How confusing would that be? If you're 1MM, your companion is Plat if you qualified for Plat or higher, but Gold if you didn't.
And it still doesn't address the LT companion being higher on the upgrade list than someone who earned status (yes, only maybe higher than an earned Plat depending on fare class).
Does it enhance revenue in some situations (like yours)? Yes. But I genuinely believe this is more about prioritizing those who actually earned status over those who get it via a companion.