Fall/Winter 2012 MileagePlus Bonus PQM/EQM Offer [Targeted]
Sep 15, 2012, 1:42 pm
#121
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SLC
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 493
You can opt out of these in the email preferences section of your online account settings.
Sep 15, 2012, 1:55 pm
#122
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: Most....Four elite air/ Three hotel elites - UA MillionMiler - DL RWT alum
Posts: 1,257
I think this is just evidence of UA's greater incorporation of Data Mining / Analytics / CRM in their pricing and offer strategies. Customer Segmentation at work...
Another data point is Elite Maximizer - I was getting offered .075 / PQM until I crossed 50,000 miles, now I am offered .085 / PQM.
Another data point is Elite Maximizer - I was getting offered .075 / PQM until I crossed 50,000 miles, now I am offered .085 / PQM.
Also noted the "uncheck" feature (mentioned in 2+ other threads) is not present for checkins now.
And no, neither of our accounts are eligible for the DPQM offer. I'm way down from 1K last year. I'd do IST in a heartbeat if I were eligible. Any luck getting added on the phone?
Sep 15, 2012, 2:02 pm
#123
Join Date: Feb 2004
Programs: AA 'kettle', Marriott Gold, ICH Gld, Hertz 5*
Posts: 5,258
Got about 7K on UA this year as I'm flying AA and DL mostly and received the following return for my tickle:
! We could not process your request. Please see the message below and make revisions.
Account dtxxxx is not eligible for this offer (TB4M54).
I remember a time when this might annoy me
ETA that, prior to dropping to Silver for this year, I was 1P or 1K for the last eight years. Also, I've never received a targeted promotion, ever, that I can recall.
! We could not process your request. Please see the message below and make revisions.
Account dtxxxx is not eligible for this offer (TB4M54).
I remember a time when this might annoy me
ETA that, prior to dropping to Silver for this year, I was 1P or 1K for the last eight years. Also, I've never received a targeted promotion, ever, that I can recall.
Last edited by camachinist; Sep 16, 2012 at 12:01 am Reason: Add relevant information
Sep 15, 2012, 2:04 pm
#124
Moderator: Coupon Connection & S.P.A.M
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Louisville, KY
Programs: Destination Unknown, TSA Disparager Diamond (LTDD)
Posts: 57,953
Got about 7K on UA this year as I'm flying AA and DL mostly and received the following return for my tickle:
! We could not process your request. Please see the message below and make revisions.
Account dtxxxx is not eligible for this offer (TB4M54).
I remember a time when this might annoy me
! We could not process your request. Please see the message below and make revisions.
Account dtxxxx is not eligible for this offer (TB4M54).
I remember a time when this might annoy me
Sep 15, 2012, 2:57 pm
#125
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Växjö, SE/Washington, DC
Programs: AA ExPlat, UA 1K (2MM)
Posts: 1,159
I mean I'm sure others see it this way, but to put it into real life terms:
Significant other has a life changing event that makes them treat you like crap, start playing games with you, tell you one thing do the other; you break up with that person and start dating someone else. All of a sudden they want you back (but only if they think you're really no longer interested in them), but the way they try to get you back is by asking you to go out to dinner with them, which you pay for, but they'll buy the dessert.
That's about what this is, they're tossing some of us something very little to make up for the fact that the United Experience sucks (I say this as I cannot get the United.com website to load).
Anyway my two cents, but even if I had been chosen for this, I would not being giving them any extra money out of principle. If they think they can get us to come back that easily, why change?
Significant other has a life changing event that makes them treat you like crap, start playing games with you, tell you one thing do the other; you break up with that person and start dating someone else. All of a sudden they want you back (but only if they think you're really no longer interested in them), but the way they try to get you back is by asking you to go out to dinner with them, which you pay for, but they'll buy the dessert.
That's about what this is, they're tossing some of us something very little to make up for the fact that the United Experience sucks (I say this as I cannot get the United.com website to load).
Anyway my two cents, but even if I had been chosen for this, I would not being giving them any extra money out of principle. If they think they can get us to come back that easily, why change?
Sep 15, 2012, 3:51 pm
#126
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: UA 1k, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 129
The only other item (again, except the increased flying on non UA) that has changed for me in the last 3 to 4 months versus the prior 4 years is emailing. In the prior 4 years I probably sent 4 emails detailing the bad experiences on my flight. In the last 4 months I have sent 3 emails. But UA can't be basing this promo (at least partly) on complaints can they?
Sep 15, 2012, 4:11 pm
#127
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.997MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,859
As for who is targetted and who is not? could be multiple reasons
One scenario -- there are many more, but let's just try this one:
Say you decide to target people who have not flown as much in recent months as previous years;
1) you would target a portion of the target group (but not 100%) - the size would depend total "cost" you would want to invest in this promotion;
2) you would not target some percentage of the target group as a control;
3) you would target a percentage of those outside the target group as another control.
Additionally there could be multiple target groups (for different reasons).
One scenario -- there are many more, but let's just try this one:
Say you decide to target people who have not flown as much in recent months as previous years;
1) you would target a portion of the target group (but not 100%) - the size would depend total "cost" you would want to invest in this promotion;
2) you would not target some percentage of the target group as a control;
3) you would target a percentage of those outside the target group as another control.
Additionally there could be multiple target groups (for different reasons).
Sep 15, 2012, 5:56 pm
#129
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: at 35,000 feet
Programs: WN A-List; Hyatt Glob: CC/HH Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 1,473
UA Gold, last year from many $70 O/W 2,000+ mile tickets plus a C TATL on US and posted to UA. Only two O/W this year on US posted to UA. Result: not targeted. Not that it would have made any difference, currently enjoying double points on WN and BA Avios on AA.
Sep 15, 2012, 6:19 pm
#132
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,645
As for who is targetted and who is not? could be multiple reasons
One scenario -- there are many more, but let's just try this one:
Say you decide to target people who have not flown as much in recent months as previous years;
1) you would target a portion of the target group (but not 100%) - the size would depend total "cost" you would want to invest in this promotion;
2) you would not target some percentage of the target group as a control;
3) you would target a percentage of those outside the target group as another control.
Additionally there could be multiple target groups (for different reasons).
One scenario -- there are many more, but let's just try this one:
Say you decide to target people who have not flown as much in recent months as previous years;
1) you would target a portion of the target group (but not 100%) - the size would depend total "cost" you would want to invest in this promotion;
2) you would not target some percentage of the target group as a control;
3) you would target a percentage of those outside the target group as another control.
Additionally there could be multiple target groups (for different reasons).
Sep 15, 2012, 8:05 pm
#133
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: NYC
Posts: 214
I wonder if there is a correlation between who is receiving this offer and who received the "Explore the Word" promo from this summer? I received the 2, 3, 5 for that one.
Sep 15, 2012, 9:21 pm
#134
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: PBI / FLL / YUL
Programs: UA 1K, Delta Plat, AA Plat, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Courtesy Card
Posts: 1,983
I wonder if there is a correlation between who is receiving this offer and who received the "Explore the Word" promo from this summer? I received the 2, 3, 5 for that one.