Thinking of making the switch to United from Delta
Mar 4, 2014, 6:31 pm
#181
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ted-delta.html
You could try this one too
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...es-2014-a.html
You could try this one too
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...es-2014-a.html
Last edited by UAPremExecflyer; Mar 4, 2014 at 6:32 pm Reason: added second thread link
Mar 4, 2014, 6:35 pm
#182
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Try
MileagePlus Premier Status Match Challenge
and
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...es-2014-a.html
Your lack of present status will be an issue -- doing this last week probably would have a better chance of success.
also http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ted-delta.html
MileagePlus Premier Status Match Challenge
and
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...es-2014-a.html
Your lack of present status will be an issue -- doing this last week probably would have a better chance of success.
also http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ted-delta.html
Mar 4, 2014, 7:32 pm
#183
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Might I suggest Kayak? I know Delta gained few fans with their 2015 program announcements but there's also the herd of disgruntled flyers on this board. Out of BWI, especially if you're willing to head down to DC for some flights you should have plenty of options beyond sticking to a single carrier.
Mar 4, 2014, 7:56 pm
#184
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As it happens I have a creatively routed leisure trip booked in P on United metal which should net me about 15k miles both EQM and redeemable - though miles are not the reason for that trip. My question is, is there any open challenge or incentive I can take advantage of to maybe accelerate elite status? Anything at all?
And UA seems to be adapting DL's minimum spend to qualify for status, so you will have to meet that.
At any rate, if in Biz you'll be better than having Gold status IMHO.
Second the idea for Kayaking, especially if you can afford P fares (I normally can't
) OTOH, there will be fewer 1Ks next year, so if you make it that high GPUs should have better chance of clearing.
Mar 4, 2014, 9:48 pm
#185
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United at the 50k elite status level gives only 50% redeemable miles. Basically, United already cut to where Delta is going in 2015.
Granted, Delta's availability on their own flights is terrible -- but their partner award availability is good. United recently GREATLY raised the mileage required for aspirational awards on partner flights. Delta charges the same for partners as their own (unavailable) flights.
Cross your fingers and pray that Delta does not copy United's partner award table for 2015.