Well I am still perplexed. I only spent about 6K on the card. So I can see maybe where that 6K came from (spending). But I have no clue why the other 18 to 19k of miles are for.

Nevermind...found out the answer. Apparently this card is 20k first use and an additional 30k after $5k spend in first 90 days. I will see the 30k in next statement

Yes this is correct. As a 1K, on a BF ticket, I'm currently able to select seats in the F cabin on post June 6 flights.

Responding further to the OP, not all aircraft will be reconfigured as of June 6. There will be a lengthy transition period during which both versions will be in use. If you're on an old 3 cabin aircraft, seats in the F cabin will be allocated per above. IMO, the new configuration, with all lay flat and AVOD, is preferable. But the old ps three cabin layout is still pretty nice (for a domestic flight) in both J and F. Lounge access is still included.

Nice to hear successful reports of booking post June 6 as well - wondered if avail would start to dry up with the smaller premium cabin.

Confirmed R both directions at booking on a sub-$300 fare in early September :)

Tempted to sign up only because I just found my 19-year-old M&M card from when I was a wee one :D

Question
 

What is this about a temp number changing to a full time number after there are miles? On my Barclays app I put the number I was given when I signed up for the Miles n More program...Is that the number I should've given? Will my miles get into the account?

Anyone?
 

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

I think you have a temporary card, not a temporary number. You should be fine.

Initially you get a number starting with 9999, which is the tempoary membership card number. Once miles come into the account you will sent a regular card with a 9920 number and a PIN to access your account online or make bookings on the phone.

anyone have any info on retentions? Will they waive the fee next year? or is there a card to downgrade to in a year per se?

Their retention offers are usually $30 or so. Not worth the time and effort IMHO.

They'll be in for some surprises next year. And the M&M call center in LA will be scratching its head over all these sudden United domestic redemptions...

The call center is in YPQ, just outside of Toronto... outside of US business hours its in one of these places :)

http://www.globaltelesales.com/

And CC agents never scratch their heads... ;)

Now What? I was rejected
 

Just got off the phone with reconsideration and I was rejected for the first time in the past 2 years.

They said I had 14 new cards in the past 2 years and 6 in the last year open.
Said income was not a factor but the level of new cards being opened. In fact it was much more than that, but I kept that quiet.

What would the next step be, call again and get someone else or ask for a supervisor.
Alternatives?

I had a similar situation and spoke to 2 analysts and a supervisor - no go. My suggestion is to wait till early 2014 so that the new accounts are older and have good history. At least that is what I am planning to do. US Bank is also a similar story although I might be able to get it through my spouse.