System-wide Upgrades and Presidential Platinum, coming mid-2010
Dec 8, 2009, 10:13 pm
#91
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: New York, NY
Programs: UA, AA, DL, Hertz, Avis, National, Hyatt, Hilton, SPG, Marriott
Posts: 9,444
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Yay, 300th post!
Dec 8, 2009, 10:39 pm
#92
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,597
Great enhancements 
One suggestion --- maybe for next year give every Plat 1 SWU?
One suggestion --- maybe for next year give every Plat 1 SWU?
Dec 8, 2009, 10:44 pm
#93
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: Million Miler, 1K - Basically spend a lot of time on planes
Posts: 2,202
I would hit both without, although I did adjust my flying because of it. I flew 130k butt in seat miles on CO last year, and will finish around 95k on CO this year. I will finish with 130k on United. I could have been higher on both if it had made sense to do so.
CO-95k
UA-130k
AA-40K
WN-43 Segments
B6-18 segments
FL-9 segments
In case it reads otherwise, I am in no way down on Continental, they are my favorite carrier, and I will still book on them as often as before, I just needed to decide where to park the miles next year, and with my current circumstances, I think it makes more sense to park them at UA. Now, when I hit 100k in 2010, I'll probably start aiming at 100k on Continental. Also, if double promos happen again, I'll probably adjust a little on those too.
CO-95k
UA-130k
AA-40K
WN-43 Segments
B6-18 segments
FL-9 segments
In case it reads otherwise, I am in no way down on Continental, they are my favorite carrier, and I will still book on them as often as before, I just needed to decide where to park the miles next year, and with my current circumstances, I think it makes more sense to park them at UA. Now, when I hit 100k in 2010, I'll probably start aiming at 100k on Continental. Also, if double promos happen again, I'll probably adjust a little on those too.
Dec 8, 2009, 10:55 pm
#94
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 206
Million Miler Spouse Benefit
This is great news. Like many, I only wish it included 2009 since it's been a record year for me.
One question I haven't seen addressed:
Does the designated spouse/significant other status match for million milers include the Presidential Platinum Elite level? (clearly it does for the 4 MM level, but what about those who qualify by miles and $?).
Thanks again for keeping the OnePass program fresh!
One question I haven't seen addressed:
Does the designated spouse/significant other status match for million milers include the Presidential Platinum Elite level? (clearly it does for the 4 MM level, but what about those who qualify by miles and $?).
Thanks again for keeping the OnePass program fresh!
Dec 8, 2009, 11:14 pm
#95
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: UA 1K MM; Marriott Platinum Premier; HH Diamond; Hertz President's Circle; Avis PS; AMEX Plat
Posts: 1,008
I'll be ending the year with 189 points and 189,714 miles. I'll easily have similar figures next year but I won't make Presidential Platinum because I'll probably not spend $30K. It would be nice if CO would consider something other than 4 SWUs for those of us who are obviously extremely loyal customers but don't make that $30K threshold.
Dec 8, 2009, 11:16 pm
#96
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: Million Miler, 1K - Basically spend a lot of time on planes
Posts: 2,202
I'll be ending the year with 189 points and 189,714 miles. I'll easily have similar figures next year but I won't make Presidential Platinum because I'll probably not spend $30K. It would be nice if CO would consider something other than 4 SWUs for those of us who are obviously extremely loyal customers but don't make that $30K threshold.
Dec 8, 2009, 11:20 pm
#97
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Programs: CO Infinite Elite, SPG Plat, US Gold, MR Plat, etc
Posts: 124
Ok, I have a question for CO INSIDER (or anyone who knows):
Years back, I somehow managed to put up with CALite (and other unfortunate events) and qualified for the Infinite Elite program. I was told I'd have "top tier" for life.
Having said that, I just saw the post that said Infinite Elites would not in fact get this newest "top tier" so I'm just wondering: why not?
Not complaining, but I am curious (what happens if yet another tier comes along later?)
Are there that many Infinite Elite's around? (I've no clue)
Isn't a deal a deal?
PS - Certainly some positive changes for the OP program regardless!
Years back, I somehow managed to put up with CALite (and other unfortunate events) and qualified for the Infinite Elite program. I was told I'd have "top tier" for life.
Having said that, I just saw the post that said Infinite Elites would not in fact get this newest "top tier" so I'm just wondering: why not?
Not complaining, but I am curious (what happens if yet another tier comes along later?)
Are there that many Infinite Elite's around? (I've no clue)
Isn't a deal a deal?
PS - Certainly some positive changes for the OP program regardless!
Dec 8, 2009, 11:21 pm
#98
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: NYC and SFO
Programs: UA 1MM (former 1K, Delta Platinum))
Posts: 1,244
Need better search tools to support SWUs
CO's reward travel tools are decent, if one has flexible dates and wants to use miles directly on CO. As far as I can tell, there is no similar tool that would help in booking an SWU flight.
I can easily see flying 100K in 2010, then using four SWUs to take my wife to Rome and back from SFO in June, 2011. Like, anytime in June, any 6 to 12 day stretch where we can be sure of the upgrade in both directions, booking in advance.
Looking at June 2010, I see nothing whatsoever available on this route, period. I haven't checked all dates, highlighting the need for better search tools, but I actually suspect there is no availability.
If what I'm hoping for is unreasonable, just say so. But what does that say?
If the SWUs are only good to London in February, I'll pass. I'm sure the truth is somewhere in between, but lets not all spend our SWUs in our imagination till we know if we can actually find the flights!
I can easily see flying 100K in 2010, then using four SWUs to take my wife to Rome and back from SFO in June, 2011. Like, anytime in June, any 6 to 12 day stretch where we can be sure of the upgrade in both directions, booking in advance.
Looking at June 2010, I see nothing whatsoever available on this route, period. I haven't checked all dates, highlighting the need for better search tools, but I actually suspect there is no availability.
If what I'm hoping for is unreasonable, just say so. But what does that say?
If the SWUs are only good to London in February, I'll pass. I'm sure the truth is somewhere in between, but lets not all spend our SWUs in our imagination till we know if we can actually find the flights!
Dec 8, 2009, 11:24 pm
#99
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MCI
Programs: UA MileagePlus
Posts: 748
Thanks for sharing the enhancements directly, Scott. Good moves.
They're not something that I see impacting myself, but it continues to be great to read about things first hand here.
They're not something that I see impacting myself, but it continues to be great to read about things first hand here.
Dec 8, 2009, 11:26 pm
#100
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: With luck - 2E
Programs: UA 1K, UA 1MM, Marriot Plat Prmr (Plat Life), Hilton Dia, Hertz Prez Circle
Posts: 382
OK - this is very good news!
However I have a couple of questions I dont think I have seen answered:
With million miler status if I qualify for Presidential Plat, will my spouse also get the same status (or just regular, lowly, common, dirt Plat).
Does any one know what the spending critria for CO* is (was). I have been a CO* for as long as I have known about the program, and I am trying to get some perspective.
However I have a couple of questions I dont think I have seen answered:
With million miler status if I qualify for Presidential Plat, will my spouse also get the same status (or just regular, lowly, common, dirt Plat
).Does any one know what the spending critria for CO* is (was). I have been a CO* for as long as I have known about the program, and I am trying to get some perspective.
Dec 8, 2009, 11:37 pm
#101
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 774
UA award tickets cannot be upgraded unless you're GS. However, I suppose maybe this is a benefit to go with platinum elite...
Dec 8, 2009, 11:38 pm
#102
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 774
Any information on whether this would be usable on UA flights, or if UA SWUs can be used on CO flights in some reciprocity manner?
Dec 8, 2009, 11:53 pm
#103
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: DEN
Programs: UA Gold, HH Diamond, Nat'l Exec
Posts: 643
If I purchase a CO-codeshare flight on UA, does CO get any $? (The price is the same whether its from UA.com or CO.com)
Dec 9, 2009, 12:02 am
#104
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: DCA
Programs: UA 1MM Gold, Hhonors Gold, Bonvoy Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 553
Yes, get us hooked! No in all seriousness, one SWU would be really nice for the people who flew over 100k miles this past year. DEQM promos ran for a considerable amount of time, but not the whole year. Us plats still flew a lot in 2009!
Dec 9, 2009, 12:02 am
#105
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Portland
Posts: 11,569
Nothing changes in terms of being just under top tier, but the OP's UA mile redemption options will be severely limited compared to CO. Perhaps the only reason to now credit to UA is for more SWUs.