FF Merger Question
Feb 15, 2011, 8:35 am
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FF Merger Question
I am now a CO Plt and UA 1P. Should I choose just to use one when flying either or does it matter? I am concerned that my segments and miles wont be combined for 2012's status. Any thoughts?
Feb 15, 2011, 9:52 am
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They have already announced that elite miles earned in either program will be combined for 2012 status. One new benefit this year is you will earn 2 CR1's (confirmed north american upgrades) once you hit 75,000 EQM's in either program, and then another 2 once you hit 100k EQM's. If you're planning on reaching those levels you should probably put all your miles in one place.
But just in terms of 2012 status, it doesnt matter where you put them.
But just in terms of 2012 status, it doesnt matter where you put them.
Feb 15, 2011, 10:59 am
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An elite CSR told me she thought the they would use merged EQM/Ps for RegUs and SWUs. For what its worth. I never fly anything other than CO metal and CO Tickets, so I didn't really pursue a verification.
Feb 15, 2011, 11:29 am
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I'm going to be doing 20K BIS on NH in C in a few weeks - need to credit to CO to get the 50% COS EQM bonus (UA doesn't give it). I should still hit 100K EQM credited to UA regardless - but I have a slight fear that I'll end up at 90K on UA and 35K on CO, and will get screwed out of the 6 SWUs and RUs at 100K/125K.
Feb 15, 2011, 3:52 pm
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This is my fear, that they somehow screw us over on this.
I'm going to be doing 20K BIS on NH in C in a few weeks - need to credit to CO to get the 50% COS EQM bonus (UA doesn't give it). I should still hit 100K EQM credited to UA regardless - but I have a slight fear that I'll end up at 90K on UA and 35K on CO, and will get screwed out of the 6 SWUs and RUs at 100K/125K.
I'm going to be doing 20K BIS on NH in C in a few weeks - need to credit to CO to get the 50% COS EQM bonus (UA doesn't give it). I should still hit 100K EQM credited to UA regardless - but I have a slight fear that I'll end up at 90K on UA and 35K on CO, and will get screwed out of the 6 SWUs and RUs at 100K/125K.
I understand your concern...hope you don't have any problems.
Feb 16, 2011, 9:04 am
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Update (good news)
I talked to a 1K rep at Mileage Plus, brought up a similar scenario (flyer earns 50K EQM on both UA and CO - combines to 100K EQM, meaning top tier status ASSUMING it stays at that level). She confirmed that is correct (of course this is public info).
I then brought up the issue of upgrade instrument earning - would that same flyer, because they did 100K total EQM, be granted the 6 SWUs along with 2 RUs at the 75K/100K levels? She said that is correct as well, it will be done retroactively - said more communication would be coming out as well about this.
I also sent a note to the MP e-mail posing the same scenario - would like to get saved confirmation, in case I need to pick a battle on 1/1/12.
Of course, this is probably a bigger issue for UA flyers, especially anyone who wants to credit bonus COS EQM-earning trips to CO (as UA doesn't give you the 50% for most Star carriers). Though I suppose some dual midtier status folks could be crediting to CO when flying CO and UA when flying UA.
I then brought up the issue of upgrade instrument earning - would that same flyer, because they did 100K total EQM, be granted the 6 SWUs along with 2 RUs at the 75K/100K levels? She said that is correct as well, it will be done retroactively - said more communication would be coming out as well about this.
I also sent a note to the MP e-mail posing the same scenario - would like to get saved confirmation, in case I need to pick a battle on 1/1/12.
Of course, this is probably a bigger issue for UA flyers, especially anyone who wants to credit bonus COS EQM-earning trips to CO (as UA doesn't give you the 50% for most Star carriers). Though I suppose some dual midtier status folks could be crediting to CO when flying CO and UA when flying UA.
Feb 16, 2011, 9:49 am
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I talked to a 1K rep at Mileage Plus, brought up a similar scenario (flyer earns 50K EQM on both UA and CO - combines to 100K EQM, meaning top tier status ASSUMING it stays at that level). She confirmed that is correct (of course this is public info).
I then brought up the issue of upgrade instrument earning - would that same flyer, because they did 100K total EQM, be granted the 6 SWUs along with 2 RUs at the 75K/100K levels? She said that is correct as well, it will be done retroactively - said more communication would be coming out as well about this.
I also sent a note to the MP e-mail posing the same scenario - would like to get saved confirmation, in case I need to pick a battle on 1/1/12.
Of course, this is probably a bigger issue for UA flyers, especially anyone who wants to credit bonus COS EQM-earning trips to CO (as UA doesn't give you the 50% for most Star carriers). Though I suppose some dual midtier status folks could be crediting to CO when flying CO and UA when flying UA.
I then brought up the issue of upgrade instrument earning - would that same flyer, because they did 100K total EQM, be granted the 6 SWUs along with 2 RUs at the 75K/100K levels? She said that is correct as well, it will be done retroactively - said more communication would be coming out as well about this.
I also sent a note to the MP e-mail posing the same scenario - would like to get saved confirmation, in case I need to pick a battle on 1/1/12.
Of course, this is probably a bigger issue for UA flyers, especially anyone who wants to credit bonus COS EQM-earning trips to CO (as UA doesn't give you the 50% for most Star carriers). Though I suppose some dual midtier status folks could be crediting to CO when flying CO and UA when flying UA.
Feb 16, 2011, 10:03 am
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Feb 16, 2011, 10:26 am
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