The Consolidated "Is United 1K Status Worth It? - 2013/14 Edition
Nov 5, 2014, 4:37 pm
#392
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: gggrrrovvveee (ORD)
Programs: UA Pt, Marriott Ti, Hertz PC
Posts: 6,091
Or if no international travel, there's nothing that says he can't use his GPU for a domestic transcon or trip to Hawaii (or something).
Nov 5, 2014, 4:58 pm
#393
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 15,025
I've been Plat for many many years but never came close to 1K. This year I should end my travel 3,000 miles short of 100,000
Are the extra 1K benefits worth a mileage run? I can probably do EWR-DEN-EWR for under $350. That probably makes sense, no? (I've met the minimum spend)
Are the extra 1K benefits worth a mileage run? I can probably do EWR-DEN-EWR for under $350. That probably makes sense, no? (I've met the minimum spend)
Nov 5, 2014, 6:18 pm
#394
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: UA 1k, US Airways Silver, SPG PLT, Marriot Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 536
You get a carry-on handle wrap! Closer to the top of the list for (allegedly) non-existent CPUs. 11x v.s. 9x RDM multiplier after 3/1/15. More importantly - 2 RPUs and 6 GPUs, working out to about $44 each, not even counting the RDMs you get for your 1K-earning flight. If I'm flying much next year and am that close, it would be a no-brainer for me. Or, I can sell you my handle wrap for $20 and you can keep $330 in your pocket.
Nov 5, 2014, 8:53 pm
#395
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Posts: 5,825
I've been Plat for many many years but never came close to 1K. This year I should end my travel 3,000 miles short of 100,000
Are the extra 1K benefits worth a mileage run? I can probably do EWR-DEN-EWR for under $350. That probably makes sense, no? (I've met the minimum spend)
Are the extra 1K benefits worth a mileage run? I can probably do EWR-DEN-EWR for under $350. That probably makes sense, no? (I've met the minimum spend)
Also check out the option to buy PQM's - may cost more, but you don't have to fly.
My year end travel has picked up significantly. Through July / August I was pretty sure that I would be Plat - >$10K PQM's, but only 75 - 80K PQM's.
Now it looks like I will only be 4K - 7K PQM's short, so I am going to find a way to earn them. Flying, or Elite Maximizer if I see a good enough deal (right amount of PQM's, <.10 cents each).
Right after I came to this realization, my next two transcon CPU's even cleared! One of them SFO-EWR. Shocking.
Nov 5, 2014, 10:35 pm
#396
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: FLL
Programs: UA: 1K MM, Marriott Ambassador, Platinum IHG. Diamond: Hilton. Silver: Delta & Hyatt
Posts: 1,366
This looks to be my last year of working to earn 1K! It's just not worth it that much anymore.
Nov 5, 2014, 11:03 pm
#397
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Portland, Maine
Programs: UA 1K, SPG PLAT, HYATT PLAT, HH GOLD, AA GOLD, MR GOLD
Posts: 1,179
This is not the case for Regional upgrade certificates correct? Meaning EWR-IAH-SFO But only the IAH-SFO clears you still have "used" the regional - correct?
Nov 5, 2014, 11:15 pm
#398
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: 66,858
Nov 5, 2014, 11:46 pm
#399
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Bangkok or San Francisco
Programs: United 1k, Marriott Lifetime PE, Former DL Gold, Former SQ Solitaire, HH Gold
Posts: 11,886
Significantly higher RDM with the new program in March.
Nov 6, 2014, 1:47 pm
#400
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA, DL
Posts: 7,418
Nov 6, 2014, 3:36 pm
#401
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,468
Nov 6, 2014, 4:49 pm
#402
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Posts: 5,825
Due to a mishap at The Plaza in NYC last year, they offered me a free night in a suite that I need to use in the next couple of months.
That and a $337 K Fare on PS, and I am golden.
Of course, it will be $337 X2 as I will need to bring along my +1.
That and a $337 K Fare on PS, and I am golden.
Of course, it will be $337 X2 as I will need to bring along my +1.
Nov 6, 2014, 8:43 pm
#403
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Antonio, TX
Programs: 1K
Posts: 784
I've been Plat for many many years but never came close to 1K. This year I should end my travel 3,000 miles short of 100,000
Are the extra 1K benefits worth a mileage run? I can probably do EWR-DEN-EWR for under $350. That probably makes sense, no? (I've met the minimum spend)
Are the extra 1K benefits worth a mileage run? I can probably do EWR-DEN-EWR for under $350. That probably makes sense, no? (I've met the minimum spend)
Nov 6, 2014, 9:03 pm
#404
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 15,025
Nov 24, 2014, 1:42 pm
#405
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Berkeley, CA
Programs: United 1K, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 44
1K vs Platinum
I qualified for 1K again for 2015 despite the revenue requirement.
however, given the increased revenue requirement for 2016 and the fact that I'd like to reduce my business travel a bit next year, I'm wondering what I'll give up in going down to platinum status.
I rarely get upgraded anyway - my route is SFO-EWR and my company doesn't pay much for the tickets ($400 round trip is pretty typical.)
Am I overlooking any important benefit of being a 1K?
however, given the increased revenue requirement for 2016 and the fact that I'd like to reduce my business travel a bit next year, I'm wondering what I'll give up in going down to platinum status.
I rarely get upgraded anyway - my route is SFO-EWR and my company doesn't pay much for the tickets ($400 round trip is pretty typical.)
Am I overlooking any important benefit of being a 1K?