Changes to MileagePlus Award and Upgrade Policies - Eff. 3-Feb-2014
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#166
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,859
So who can find the highest increase? The biggest I found so far is EU to North Africa in First, going from 45k one way to 100k. 122% increase in cost.
Don't think anyone still flies F on those, but it's there in the chart.
Don't think anyone still flies F on those, but it's there in the chart.

#168
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: NoCal
Programs: UA 1K 2.7MM
Posts: 229
Given everything UA is doing to screw *A, they should just leave. Something that any high-margin UA flyer should also consider doing as well with regards to UA. Of all the vendors I deal with, I know of none that work hard at holding me and my business in contempt. Were UA doing *anything* to mollify us as "valued" (ha ha ha) customers by offering a carrot with the latest sticks, I might be less angry.
Then again, the chief purser (!) on my TAL flight two days ago overheard me and my partner discussing the stupidity of trapping BF passengers in their seats by doing linen on tray tables BEFORE the first drink service and offered this gem:
"We old United people hate virtually everything about this new airline. It's embarrassing what they make us do."
Well said, senior United employee!
Then again, the chief purser (!) on my TAL flight two days ago overheard me and my partner discussing the stupidity of trapping BF passengers in their seats by doing linen on tray tables BEFORE the first drink service and offered this gem:
"We old United people hate virtually everything about this new airline. It's embarrassing what they make us do."
Well said, senior United employee!

#169
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DAY
Programs: UA 1K 1MM; Marriott LT Plat Premier (+AMB); Amex MR; Chase UR; Hertz PC; Global Entry
Posts: 8,799
Holy heck, I just woke up to this. Another Friday kick in the face, fantastic. Well, the award redemptions were the only reason I continued to fly United and deal with all the nonsense. I suppose I have some thinking to do.
If AA were smart, they'd send out another wave of status matches. I'd defect in a heartbeat being I already give AA a high percentage of my monthly transcon business.
If AA were smart, they'd send out another wave of status matches. I'd defect in a heartbeat being I already give AA a high percentage of my monthly transcon business.
This devaluation is HUGE to South Asia, especially if any destination United doesn't serve will price out at the higher mile cost.

#170
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Gold, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 24
So for *A business/first awards, it is better to switch earnings to Miles and More, no?

#172
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 294
I think it is time to start a twitter campaign. Mileage devals are expected but this is ridiculous everyone should include chase and united on their tweets with the hashtag #unitedunfriendly

#173
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Costa Rica
Programs: UA 1K, Priority Platinum, Marriot Gold, Delta Platinum
Posts: 307
Wake up to this... Ughh... Now I still don't have it clear regarding the Star alliance Awards Chart vrs the United award chart... Is united only pricing partner flights only when Saver is offered? If not then is the regular price for Award redemption?
I see a great reduction in saver availability on the near future along with GPU restriction to M fares and higher.
I see a great reduction in saver availability on the near future along with GPU restriction to M fares and higher.

#174
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ANC
Posts: 5,374
What can/will Chase do about it? They're part of the problem, not the solution.

#175
Moderator, Hertz; FlyerTalk Evangelist


Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: KRK / ORD
Programs: UA 1MM, BA GGL, Hyatt Glob, Hilton Diamond and others
Posts: 12,648
Horrible! Just Horrible!
First they make min spend
Then they change the baggage rules
Now they change the award structure.
And How many mile would a route like this cost?
ORD-FRA on UA then FRA-WAW/ZRH/Europe on LH or another carrier?
First they make min spend
Then they change the baggage rules
Now they change the award structure.
And How many mile would a route like this cost?
ORD-FRA on UA then FRA-WAW/ZRH/Europe on LH or another carrier?

#177
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ANC
Posts: 5,374
But the whole cause was that people were earning a one way business class to Europe with every card application. It's the whole way that Chase threw out miles like candy that made the old award chart unsustainable (in United's eyes).

#178
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 294
That doesnt mean chase is happy abt this. And chase is uniteds bigeest customer

#179
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,645
I still don't get this: Have they eliminated saver level for *A flights in J?

#180
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: United Arab Emirates & Arizona, USA
Programs: UA MM/1P, EK Ag, QR, TK, Marriott Life Ti, Hilton Dia, IC Dia, Hyatt Glob, Accor Au, Shangri-La
Posts: 4,383
Clearly United is betting that the costs of maintaining elite loyalty, including giving us the ability to redeem on partners, outweigh the benefits. Time will tell whether they are correct. I hope not.
