Time to change?
Jul 19, 2011 | 6:01 pm
#1
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Time to change?
I didn't really know where to post this so I apologize if it's not in the right spot. Anyways, I have always flown UAL my entire life, and I am at least premier if not premier exec every year. However, I probably won't make it this year due to a new job and I wanted to know your opinion. I will lose all my benefits such as Comp. economy plus and 2 free bags. So it won't matter if I do UAL or not next year. Do you think I should switch to a new program such as DAL, AAL, ASA, Virgin, etc. I fly out of DCA and IAD. What should I do? Thanks in advance
Jul 19, 2011 | 6:15 pm
#4
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The reason I mentioned the govt. was when I used to work for it (before I joined UAL) they didn't allow you to be a part of a frequent flyer program, you took the cheapest fair. I doubt that will happen now but just wanted to throw that out because if that does happen the program for me would be just for leisure.
Jul 19, 2011 | 10:08 pm
#6
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: San Jose, CA
Programs: DL DM, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Hyatt Plat
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I don't think the government can prevent you from being in a FF program? I can understand them not letting you stick to one airline, and always taking the cheapest fare. But you can always add your FF number to the reservation when you check in. Might not get status anywhere, but at least you are banking miles.
Jul 19, 2011 | 10:53 pm
#7
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: CHI / SFO
Programs: UA*G, AC*S, Marriott LTP, National Exec
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AS could be a good choice if you can't pick your airline seeing as you can earn EQMs on both DL and AA. Plus, MVP status means something (although not much) on DL and Boardroom membership includes many SCs and ACs.
However, because of UA at IAD, US at DCA and CO at IAH *A probably has the IAD/DCA-IAH/CLL route best covered. I think I'd make an AS account just in case but I wouldn't be surprised if you ended up doing most of your flying on UA/CO.
However, because of UA at IAD, US at DCA and CO at IAH *A probably has the IAD/DCA-IAH/CLL route best covered. I think I'd make an AS account just in case but I wouldn't be surprised if you ended up doing most of your flying on UA/CO.
Jul 20, 2011 | 4:47 pm
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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The reason I mentioned the govt. was when I used to work for it (before I joined UAL) they didn't allow you to be a part of a frequent flyer program, you took the cheapest fair. I doubt that will happen now but just wanted to throw that out because if that does happen the program for me would be just for leisure.
Jul 20, 2011 | 11:15 pm
#12
Join Date: Nov 2010
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