Jun 30, 2013, 2:46 pm
CO/UA Million Mile (and Beyond) Flyer Benefits, Effective Spring 2012
Sep 21, 2011, 12:29 pm
#106
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I'm' not sure how to read this on the UA site, but it does seem that some of the benefits are going away, like the annual CR1 credits and SWU dump on initial crest?
"A MileagePlus member who currently holds Million Mile Flyer status in MileagePlus, or who earns it before December 31, 2011, will enjoy the status and benefits corresponding to the current MileagePlus Million Mile Flyer program until the 2012 program takes effect. Million Mile Flyers who have earned lifetime membership in the United Red Carpet Club will keep that membership.
January 1, 2012, will be the final deposit of Systemwide Upgrades for new (through December 31, 2011) MileagePlus Million Mile Flyers and Regional Upgrades for current 2011 MileagePlus Million Mile Flyers."
"A MileagePlus member who currently holds Million Mile Flyer status in MileagePlus, or who earns it before December 31, 2011, will enjoy the status and benefits corresponding to the current MileagePlus Million Mile Flyer program until the 2012 program takes effect. Million Mile Flyers who have earned lifetime membership in the United Red Carpet Club will keep that membership.
January 1, 2012, will be the final deposit of Systemwide Upgrades for new (through December 31, 2011) MileagePlus Million Mile Flyers and Regional Upgrades for current 2011 MileagePlus Million Mile Flyers."
The dropping lifetime RCC at 2MM is a major disappoitment. I send an email to see if they will provide a "grace period" next year to obtain Lifetime RCC. Specifically, the reduction came late in the year where one really cannot adjust their flying to make 2MM this year. I'm hoping they will take make an exception.
Sep 21, 2011, 12:32 pm
#107
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Questions: I've been avoiding CO-operated flights, at some additional expense and annoyance, in order to try to hit 1MM this year (I had assumed the program would be much worse in 2012, not better!) If I'm reading this right, I no longer need to worry about flying on Continental-operated flights for the rest of the year, because early next year, all EQMs credited to UA will count. Is this correct?
Will "Premier Gold" still be *G (thereby earning lifetime lounge access for me and a partner on international trips)?
Will 2MM still give lifetime RCC/United Club access? (I'm thinking ahead...)
. Instead, you'll get the 75k tier statusl f
r life.
Sep 21, 2011, 12:33 pm
#108
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If you violate the terms -ie designate a child - you risk losing your status - so this should not be abused.
Sep 21, 2011, 12:35 pm
#109
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Excellent implementation of the new program. I am particularly pleased that the new UA did not simply combine incompatible mileage totals of the two airlines that would have screwed UA MP members. Even one of the mods insisted that UA MP members would be shafted on this and gloated about the harm UA MP members would incur. Glad to see a fair and equitable resolution!
To clarify a point of confusion running through this thread, CC purchase RDM's are not the same as CC EQM's. Annaul CC EQM's are limited to a max of 10,000 miles. (I believe some cards offered 15,000 in the first year)
To clarify a point of confusion running through this thread, CC purchase RDM's are not the same as CC EQM's. Annaul CC EQM's are limited to a max of 10,000 miles. (I believe some cards offered 15,000 in the first year)
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Sep 21, 2011, 12:49 pm
#110
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Sep 21, 2011, 12:55 pm
#111
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I repeatedly p
inted out over the last few weeks that the destruction of MP was not, in fact, near. I'm glad to see that the changes and the reactions to them are overwhelmingly psitive.
inted out over the last few weeks that the destruction of MP was not, in fact, near. I'm glad to see that the changes and the reactions to them are overwhelmingly psitive.
Sep 21, 2011, 12:57 pm
#112
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One question....I have the RCC benefit from few years ago after passing 2MM mark. Will they take this away now or will it be grandfathered?
Sep 21, 2011, 12:57 pm
#113
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Sep 21, 2011, 12:57 pm
#114
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Sep 21, 2011, 12:58 pm
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And I can't see spending $7-9K (whatever it is) on PC/RCC for life at this point given the amortization, especially since my *Gold still gets me into the lounges on int'l trips. It was just domestic I'd save some $$. But for others, purchasing LTPC might make sense. Getting to 2MM under the new program is just getting me back to what I ALREADY HAD as a 1MM under UA's program & losing the annual CR1s (not to mention the RCC life if it had been kept the same).
As someone else mentioned, I'd trade the spouse/SO bennie for lifetime RCC bennie. Of course that probably says something about my dating life in the future
Cheers.
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Sep 21, 2011, 1:01 pm
#116
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From my read, you can construct a quick lower bound by taking the qualification amount for your status level for each year. I.e., if you've been 1K for at least 10 years, you'll be at least at 1MM by the new formula. Obviously this is of no help for those who routinely smash through their qualification barrier.
Personally, I'm expecting about a 33-50% bump in my lifetime miles given my usual fare class/travel mix and the number of DEQM years they've run lately. I expect GS and the like who routinely fly paid C/F will experience tremendous upticks.
Personally, I'm expecting about a 33-50% bump in my lifetime miles given my usual fare class/travel mix and the number of DEQM years they've run lately. I expect GS and the like who routinely fly paid C/F will experience tremendous upticks.
Sep 21, 2011, 1:02 pm
#117
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Maybe at the start of the 2013, they'll change course slightly and instead allow MM travelers to select their annual gift from one of the following:
1. One-year status match for spouse/SO
2. One-year RCC membership
3. 2 SWUs
4. 4 HK49/CR1s
"Choice/control" should be a hallmark of the new MP.
1. One-year status match for spouse/SO
2. One-year RCC membership
3. 2 SWUs
4. 4 HK49/CR1s
"Choice/control" should be a hallmark of the new MP.
Sep 21, 2011, 1:03 pm
#118
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Really? what a deal!!
thanks....
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Sep 21, 2011, 1:05 pm
#119
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The word "talk," above, needs t be replaced!
Um -- n
- the differences between the 2011 UA 2MM and the 2012 UA 2MM benefits are 1) Lifetime RCC in 2011 2) CR1s in 2011 3) Spouse benefit in 2012. The elite level is the same @ the 50k tier.
be replaced! - the differences between the 2011 UA 2MM and the 2012 UA 2MM benefits are 1) Lifetime RCC in 2011 2) CR1s in 2011 3) Spouse benefit in 2012. The elite level is the same @ the 50k tier.
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Sep 21, 2011, 1:24 pm
#120
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Cheers.