is 1k-status really worth all that more than platinum?....
Nov 3, 2011, 11:08 am
#61
Join Date: Oct 2008
Programs: UA-1K, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Platinum
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it also depends on which airport you call home. 1K means a heck of a lot more flying in/out of PDX than SFO or ORD.
New Plat will be meaningless if you're based in a HUB
New Plat will be meaningless if you're based in a HUB
Nov 3, 2011, 11:15 am
#62
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Nov 3, 2011, 11:56 am
#63
Join Date: May 2010
Location: ORD
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Well, with the "changes we'll like", the matching/ RDUs for 1K .v. lower status they will match 100%. the lower the status 75/50/25, the lower the match.
Once you figure your yearly flight miles, look at the match and see if it's worth it. Also remember more likely upgrades is a bonus too. if booking FF tickets, no fees for canceling / changing as 1k...
Once you figure your yearly flight miles, look at the match and see if it's worth it. Also remember more likely upgrades is a bonus too. if booking FF tickets, no fees for canceling / changing as 1k...
Dec 4, 2011, 6:28 pm
#64
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 189
At 91k should I go for it?
Is it worth it? Is the difference between platinum and 1k that substantial? I can't use my flexible elite miles right?
Dec 4, 2011, 6:40 pm
#65
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About the only thing 1K gives you today is better treatment during IRROPS, and boarding early enough to get overhead space. You might get more upgrades, but only on non-elite heavy routes.
Dec 4, 2011, 7:25 pm
#66
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Dec 4, 2011, 8:01 pm
#67
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Dec 4, 2011, 10:25 pm
#68
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: 1K on UA, Platinum on CO
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If you are use to being Platinum on CO you will want to be 1K on the new UA - Basically 1K is the new platinum, Platinum is the new Premier Ex/Gold and - Gold/Premier EX is the new Silver - Silver/Premier - is not much better than having the UA explorer card.
Dec 5, 2011, 11:30 am
#69
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K 2006-2013
Posts: 334
I find 1K something I definitely want to obtain during the year, especially when it comes to IRROPS (irregular operations/delays). For me, being one of the first to make it on the next flight and to have better access to information (via the 1K line) makes it so worth while. Even when I do something stupid like sleep through my alarm due to a Chicago 4am bender...getting on the next flight is so easy (when I probably shouldn't be 
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I'm not doing a lot of short flights and no mileage runs, with generally three flights to Europe, two down under, and one to Asia each year. That mixed in with quite a few ORD->LAX generally gives me around 115K.
I've been surprised with the number of times I clear UDU -- I hardly ever sit in Economy any more. I even made a last minute standby on an LGA->ORD flight the other day and then on my way down the ramp got upgraded to the only available seat in front (interestingly from the middle seat in the back row). That was a shocker. I find getting domestic UDU from ORD to be easy. However, Asia runs on SWU seem to be getting harder and harder to get and I'm pondering not spending the extra $$ for an upgradeable fare.
Without a doubt 1K makes travel easier and less stressful, even with some of the changes in the program (perceived and real).
)I'm not doing a lot of short flights and no mileage runs, with generally three flights to Europe, two down under, and one to Asia each year. That mixed in with quite a few ORD->LAX generally gives me around 115K.
I've been surprised with the number of times I clear UDU -- I hardly ever sit in Economy any more. I even made a last minute standby on an LGA->ORD flight the other day and then on my way down the ramp got upgraded to the only available seat in front (interestingly from the middle seat in the back row). That was a shocker. I find getting domestic UDU from ORD to be easy. However, Asia runs on SWU seem to be getting harder and harder to get and I'm pondering not spending the extra $$ for an upgradeable fare.
Without a doubt 1K makes travel easier and less stressful, even with some of the changes in the program (perceived and real).
Dec 5, 2011, 11:38 am
#70
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Dec 5, 2011, 11:54 am
#71
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Dec 8, 2011, 8:48 am
#73
Join Date: Jun 2011
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You can use FEQM to make 1K this year - come 2012, you will not be able to.
Dec 8, 2011, 11:43 am
#75
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I manage all the travel arrangements for my 1K father on his trips to PEK and he uses SFO as his gateway and right now we are sitting on 12 successful upgrades out of 12 SWU requests over the last 2 years plus two additional op-ups, and a successful mileage upgrade (first time ever that he's used miles for himself 
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And mind you that SFO has one of the heaviest GS concentration of pax...
)And mind you that SFO has one of the heaviest GS concentration of pax...
