Timing is everything - 2 Questions
Aug 10, 2012, 12:00 pm
#1
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Timing is everything - 2 Questions
I've read that mileage programs are for a calendar year, but I've also seen info stating that UA starts their "year" in February. I've searched this site as well as United's site, but can't find information I'm looking for. Can someone help clarify? I'd hate to get a running/flying start on miles a month too early.
Also, on red eye flights, when do miles get posted? On the departure day or on the arrival day? For example, if one were to fly out on Dec 31st and arrive on Jan 1, would the miles count for Dec or Jan?
...and yes, the two questions are related.
Thanks.
Also, on red eye flights, when do miles get posted? On the departure day or on the arrival day? For example, if one were to fly out on Dec 31st and arrive on Jan 1, would the miles count for Dec or Jan?
...and yes, the two questions are related.
Thanks.
Aug 10, 2012, 12:08 pm
#2
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Earning is by calendar year, 1 Jan-31 Dec. Status expires on 31 Jan. If your flight departs on 31 Dec and arrives on 1 Jan, the miles are credited to the old year's balance.
Aug 10, 2012, 12:30 pm
#3
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Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you sooo much! 
Was looking at BWI-CLE-SEA-DEN-BWI for ~340 on 1/1.
I'm not good at figuring cpm, yet, but...
Was looking at BWI-CLE-SEA-DEN-BWI for ~340 on 1/1.
I'm not good at figuring cpm, yet, but...
Last edited by notallwhowander; Aug 10, 2012 at 7:19 pm Reason: added possible MR? and wrong date.
Aug 10, 2012, 7:25 pm
#8
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For status fully earned in 2011, that will not expire until Jan 31, 2013, if not re-earned in 2012.
One exception, the special case of challenged earned status has different rules stated in the challenge.
Aug 10, 2012, 7:58 pm
#9
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Aug 10, 2012, 10:05 pm
#10
Join Date: Sep 2001
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Oops, I should have been more precise. The benefits expected by those that earned status in 2011 ceased to be offered after March 2nd 2012.
Aug 10, 2012, 10:39 pm
#11
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Aug 10, 2012, 10:52 pm
#12
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Status earned in 2010, was good for all of 2011 and was extended until 3/3/2012.
Status earned in 2011, is still good to 1/31/2013.