Originally Posted by
RobOnLI
I had the same question as the poster you quoted. In that context I have no idea what "no" and "yes" mean. The United Gateway card doesn't count as having a UA C/C in the context of the announcement from UA to gut their program and basically require everybody to have a C/C to get the lower redemption rates and higher earn rates? Please help clarify what you meant because the OP you replied to did not ask a yes/no question.
Bottom line...as a UA captive now I want the cheapest (aka free) C/C that gets me the lower redemption rates and higher earn rates with zero or little $ out of my pocket. I have zero intent to use the C/C other than for UA purchases.
Thanks,
-RM
Yes and no refers to bocastephen's questions which, I believe, were which cards allow higher miles earnings but don't have a huge spending requirement.
It seems that $150 annual fee credit cards are needed to earn more miles and get award discounts. One of the cards, the United Explorer is free the first year.
It seems that United only wants one kind of flyer, those with a moderate to high level United/Chase credit card and who doesn't fly Basic Economy. They don't want those who fly a few times a year, even if they are the flyer who used to or will become a road warrior. That is a very transactional mindset and not a long term relationship mindset.