Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 15180244)

Assuming they can be used into norther South America, Central America or the Caribbean - which is quite possible - they'd be worth a bit more.

Originally Posted by golfingboy (Post 15180598)

CR1s, from my POV, will be our "get out of jail" card... So, will CO start releasing R space weeks in advance for those who are on the waitlist with CR1s? If CR1s are going to be behind Y/B/M and mileage upgrades then it is worthless IMO.

I.E. Release R space along with ZE space in advance, then at around 7 days out zero out R space to preserve ZE and F space for elites in Y/B/M and paid F customers.

Originally Posted by cova (Post 15180542)

And those SWUs have to be used by 12/31/11.

100K EQM in 2010 - earns 4 SWUs valid on any fare. Need restricted R class availability, valid from time the 4 SWUs post until 12/31/11.

100K EQM in 2011 - earns 6 SWUs on higher fare codes only. R class availability is still a requirement. These need to be used by 12/31/12.

Originally Posted by mbreuer (Post 15180672)

I can't remember the last time I saw "R" space - even months out on a transcon. Even b-ups are tough, and even months out.

Originally Posted by cova (Post 15180542)

100K EQM in 2011 - earns 6 SWUs on higher fare codes only. R class availability is still a requirement. These need to be used by 12/31/12.

Originally Posted by cova (Post 15180542)

And those SWUs have to be used by 12/31/11.

100K EQM in 2010 - earns 4 SWUs valid on any fare. Need restricted R class availability, valid from time the 4 SWUs post until 12/31/11.

Originally Posted by BryanIAH (Post 15180884)

Actually, its 2/29/12.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/.../Picture18.png

Originally Posted by channa (Post 15156205)

Note that that's a CO seat...she's probably looking out the window to see how soon the flight is over.

Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 15180761)

Actually the 2011-issued SWUs will be valid for 1 year from date issued.

Originally Posted by AAExPlat (Post 15156581)

This is really a mixed bag. Let me paraphrase (loosely) what I read between the lines:

1) We will give you 2 more SWUs, but we know most of you will likely never be able to make use of them. (devaluation for CO and UA ffs)

2) We will give you access to CR1s, but it's more difficult to earn them than it used to be on UA (devaluation for UA, enhancement for CO ffs)

3) Presidential Platinum will effectively be deep-sixed in 2011 and if you're currently a PPlat and keep up spending a bunch of money with us, you may or may not get an invite to be GS sometime in late 2011. (No change for UA ffs and slight devaluation for CO PPlats)

4) 1ks will have update priority over lower earning members....does that include mileage upgrades? Or is this the real deal like it currently works on CO/UA. If so, then this is the one thing that I see as a HUGE improvement. (No change for UA ffs and HUGE improvement for most CO ffs)

5) Crickets on E+ does not make for a good omen.

In all, I am suprised and disappointed by the lack of specificity of the new program. WHy not come out and give it to us straight:

- Name of the merged Program
- Official Elite tiers of the merged program
- Upgrade rules of merged program
- Mileage earning rules of new program

I see a lot of wiggle room in what has been announced. Too much for my personal comfort.

Originally Posted by cova (Post 15180747)

But the EWR transcons are key routes - R is likely never available. For example, on DCA-IAH routes I see see R available several months out - and if those two seats go, then R is held back until a day or two before for key times.

Originally Posted by flyboy_421 (Post 15181856)

What bucket do B ups come out of? It seems like every time I fly the DCA/IAH route I end up in a B up seat. Havent flown it in coach in a few years. Though the price is quite expensive...

Originally Posted by cova (Post 15181653)

Thanks for the updates - I have edited my post to fix - so there is no confusion to those reading through the thread.

Originally Posted by cricklewood (Post 15188239)

Concerning the MM spousal match -
My MM 8 year platinum wife will be 8000 miles short this year.
I can't wait until next year for you to decide if this benefit will still be in effect.
I'll have to buy EQM's to insure her platinum status for 2011.
It sure would be nice to know before the end of the year.