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Apr 15, 2011, 8:11 pm
#17
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: PHL, NYC, DC
Posts: 9,708
which other *A carrier offers a low (35K) Elite status, free international upgrade(s) and relatively low redemption miles (125K for J to Asia) on any *A carriers (without StarBlock)?
as far as I know, UA only gives full star alliance reward access to their 1K members and above (not Premier *S, Premier Exec) and last checked its so hard to get an UA Asia-North America J redemption
if one could convince me a comparable program, let me know
as far as I know, UA only gives full star alliance reward access to their 1K members and above (not Premier *S, Premier Exec) and last checked its so hard to get an UA Asia-North America J redemption
if one could convince me a comparable program, let me know
Apr 15, 2011, 8:46 pm
#18
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Canada
Programs: UA*1K MM
Posts: 23,297
The only thing 1Ks have that others dont is some extra economy access on United flights. Being 1K does not affect Star flights.
It is just as easy to get an Asia-NA award as it is with Aeroplan.
StarNet blocking is dead. And United NEVER blocked Air Canada. If an issue arises, one can easily just transfer miles into CO (for now) and book the trip there. As of June 15, business awards to Asia go down 5000 points, and CO will also offer one-way with FULL access to Star Alliance.
Apr 15, 2011, 8:48 pm
#19
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Canada
Programs: UA*1K MM
Posts: 23,297
The only thing 1Ks have that others dont is some extra economy access on United flights. Being 1K does not affect Star flights.
It is just as easy to get an Asia-NA award as it is with Aeroplan.
StarNet blocking is dead. If an issue arises, one can easily just transfer miles into CO (for now) and book the trip there. As of June 15, business awards to Asia go down 5000 points, and CO will also offer one-way with FULL access to Star Alliance.
The only problem is that if you are a general member, you will get routed to India, and booking an award can be a hassle. But so is Aeroplan.
United also allows MPM15 routing vs MPM5 routing for Aeroplan
Apr 15, 2011, 9:01 pm
#20
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
What do you mean by that?
The only thing 1Ks have that others dont is some extra economy access on United flights. Being 1K does not affect Star flights.
It is just as easy to get an Asia-NA award as it is with Aeroplan.
StarNet blocking is dead. If an issue arises, one can easily just transfer miles into CO (for now) and book the trip there. As of June 15, business awards to Asia go down 5000 points, and CO will also offer one-way with FULL access to Star Alliance.
The only problem is that if you are a general member, you will get routed to India, and booking an award can be a hassle. But so is Aeroplan.
United also allows MPM15 routing vs MPM5 routing for Aeroplan
The only thing 1Ks have that others dont is some extra economy access on United flights. Being 1K does not affect Star flights.
It is just as easy to get an Asia-NA award as it is with Aeroplan.
StarNet blocking is dead. If an issue arises, one can easily just transfer miles into CO (for now) and book the trip there. As of June 15, business awards to Asia go down 5000 points, and CO will also offer one-way with FULL access to Star Alliance.
The only problem is that if you are a general member, you will get routed to India, and booking an award can be a hassle. But so is Aeroplan.
United also allows MPM15 routing vs MPM5 routing for Aeroplan
), dealt with my know-it-all attitude, and overall were worth the booking fee. That is all. The rest still pisses me off
Apr 15, 2011, 11:47 pm
#22
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Programs: OWEmerald; STARGold; BonvoyPlat; IHGPlat/Amb; HiltonGold; A|ClubPat; AirMilesPlat
Posts: 38,186
Apr 15, 2011, 11:56 pm
#24
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Programs: OWEmerald; STARGold; BonvoyPlat; IHGPlat/Amb; HiltonGold; A|ClubPat; AirMilesPlat
Posts: 38,186
Remember UA PremEx (AC Elite equivalent) earn 100% mileage bonus on UA, US, AC, CO and LH flights compared to 50% for AC Elites.
Apr 16, 2011, 3:33 am
#25
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Southern Alberta
Posts: 20,550
Apr 16, 2011, 6:24 am
#27
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: YYZ at this time
Programs: ACMM / Altitude S100K / HH Diamond
Posts: 6,285
Apr 16, 2011, 6:46 am
#28
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Posts: 12,068
Apr 16, 2011, 7:01 am
#29
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: PHL, NYC, DC
Posts: 9,708
What do you mean by that?
The only thing 1Ks have that others dont is some extra economy access on United flights. Being 1K does not affect Star flights.
It is just as easy to get an Asia-NA award as it is with Aeroplan.
StarNet blocking is dead. If an issue arises, one can easily just transfer miles into CO (for now) and book the trip there. As of June 15, business awards to Asia go down 5000 points, and CO will also offer one-way with FULL access to Star Alliance.
The only problem is that if you are a general member, you will get routed to India, and booking an award can be a hassle. But so is Aeroplan.
United also allows MPM15 routing vs MPM5 routing for Aeroplan
The only thing 1Ks have that others dont is some extra economy access on United flights. Being 1K does not affect Star flights.
It is just as easy to get an Asia-NA award as it is with Aeroplan.
StarNet blocking is dead. If an issue arises, one can easily just transfer miles into CO (for now) and book the trip there. As of June 15, business awards to Asia go down 5000 points, and CO will also offer one-way with FULL access to Star Alliance.
The only problem is that if you are a general member, you will get routed to India, and booking an award can be a hassle. But so is Aeroplan.
United also allows MPM15 routing vs MPM5 routing for Aeroplan
long story short ranko.....some of us are Premier, Premier Exec...and we see nothing....
Last edited by global happy traveller; Apr 16, 2011 at 7:18 am
Apr 16, 2011, 7:07 am
#30
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: PHL, NYC, DC
Posts: 9,708
This is what I see searching for UA flights
"We could not find Saver award seats on our online Star Alliance partners (Continental Airlines, US Airways and Lufthansa). Please try a new search for alternate dates or call United Reservations (1-800-United-1) to explore additional options."
this is soo hillarious too, all my searches in J end up as standard rewards (no savers)
"We could not find Saver award seats on our online Star Alliance partners (Continental Airlines, US Airways and Lufthansa). Please try a new search for alternate dates or call United Reservations (1-800-United-1) to explore additional options."
this is soo hillarious too, all my searches in J end up as standard rewards (no savers)