Jan 26, 2014, 2:34 pm
Last edit by: GregMM
- Offer apparently targeted at UA elites who flew US last year and credited miles to MileagePlus (possibly targeted only at those who bought premium tickets on US and credited to MP). You can only register for a promotion for which you were targeted, so this will only help if you were targeted but for some reason didn't get or lost the email.
- No offer for people whose primary address is non-US
- 4 RPU + 4 UC passes
http://news.united.com/servlet/formlink/f?JHQSTCTW - Some 1Ks get 4 RPUs + 20K PQM
http://news.united.com/servlet/formlink/f?JHQSTCTY - Some 1Ks get 4 RPUs only, no PQM
link: http://news.united.com/servlet/formlink/f?JHQSTCTU - Platinums get instant upgrade to 1K till 05/31 with 35K miles challenge for entire 2014 (+4RPU)
link: http://news.united.com/servlet/formlink/f?JHQSTCTT - Golds get instant upgrade to Platinum till 05/31 with 18K miles challenge for entire 2014 (+2RPU)
link: http://news.united.com/servlet/formlink/f?JHQSTCTS - Slivers get instant upgrade to Gold till 05/31 with 12.5K miles challenge for entire 2014 (+15,000 bonus award miles also)
link: http://news.united.com/servlet/formlink/f?JHQSTCTR
[Targeted] -- For you: Complimentary upgrades and 20,000 Premier qualifying miles
Jan 24, 2014, 2:40 pm
#17
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: KDCA/KIAD (Formerly KEWR/KPHL)
Programs: VX Gold; UA Silver (BLAH!); HHonors Diamond
Posts: 92
I just got a very similar offer I am Silver... and got an offer for Gold...
Was ready to sign up and saw this on the terms and conditions:
6. If you are unable to complete the qualifying travel requirement by May 31, 2014, your complimentary MileagePlus Premier status will expire and you will be returned to a lower Premier level at United’s MileagePlus sole discretion.
So if I read this correctly, if I fail this challenge, United may or may not remove my Silver Status for the remainder of the year?!?!?! Good grief I'm terrified of this offer if that has any teeth to it!
(Similar terms fly 12,500 PQM or 15 PQS - no PQD requirement from Feb 1 to May 31)
Was ready to sign up and saw this on the terms and conditions:
6. If you are unable to complete the qualifying travel requirement by May 31, 2014, your complimentary MileagePlus Premier status will expire and you will be returned to a lower Premier level at United’s MileagePlus sole discretion.
So if I read this correctly, if I fail this challenge, United may or may not remove my Silver Status for the remainder of the year?!?!?! Good grief I'm terrified of this offer if that has any teeth to it!
(Similar terms fly 12,500 PQM or 15 PQS - no PQD requirement from Feb 1 to May 31)
Jan 24, 2014, 2:44 pm
#18
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: LAX
Posts: 10,909
number this will drop even more with PQD requirements so i fully expect more promos - but likely targeted
Jan 24, 2014, 2:47 pm
#19
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: ABQ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Avis President's Club, National Executive
Posts: 167
I just got this offer. I'm Gold via segments, primary in the US Southwest. Lately I've taken more flights on US than UA, but have been crediting them to MP. I wonder if this is something like AA's offer to attempt to lure US's Star Golds - could UA actually want me to stay?
Jan 24, 2014, 2:48 pm
#20
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: UA 1K 3MM , Marriott Amb, Hyatt D, HH D, Hertz PC
Posts: 851
I actually thought their goal was to have fewer elites. They have been very focused on downplaying elite status by TOD/HOD upgrades and other elite unfriendly actions.
Jan 24, 2014, 2:49 pm
#21
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: ORD-LAS
Programs: UA MM 1K, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium Elite
Posts: 4,419
So this MM Gold got no offer to neither..... I guess I spend too much. My PQD is already at 4500, with 7000 miles. I'm not worthy of Plat and now worthy of an extra 20K miles
Jan 24, 2014, 2:53 pm
#22
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: LHR (sometimes CLE, SFO, BOS, LAX, SEA)
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 5,893
Received this email:
With our compliments: 4 Regional Premier Upgrades and 20,000 Premier qualifying miles are yours. We appreciate your commitment to United, and thank you for making us your airline of choice.
To enhance your travel experience with United this year, we are offering you 4 complimentary Regional Premier® Upgrades and 20,000 Premier qualifying miles valid toward to the 2015 Program year. All you have to do is register by March 15, 2014, and you will see them in your account within 7 - 10 days.
Thank you for being one of the best customers of United and MileagePlus, and we look forward to seeing you on board soon.
With our compliments: 4 Regional Premier Upgrades and 20,000 Premier qualifying miles are yours. We appreciate your commitment to United, and thank you for making us your airline of choice.
To enhance your travel experience with United this year, we are offering you 4 complimentary Regional Premier® Upgrades and 20,000 Premier qualifying miles valid toward to the 2015 Program year. All you have to do is register by March 15, 2014, and you will see them in your account within 7 - 10 days.
Thank you for being one of the best customers of United and MileagePlus, and we look forward to seeing you on board soon.
Jan 24, 2014, 2:54 pm
#23
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 304
Plenty, depending on your travel pattern. My next trip will come in at 21cpm, so PQDs aren't going to be a problem for me. Unfortunately, I don't seem to get any promotional mail from United (except for MP shopping), even though I have everything turned on in my profile. It's been that way ever since 3/12, so even if I'm eligible I'll never know.
Jan 24, 2014, 2:56 pm
#24
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 794
I also got this at Silver, to go to Gold. I don't know if I'm going to fly enough to hit that requirement, but is there any reason not to take this? I can see why higher elites hate it, but I'm not really seeing a downside for me?
Jan 24, 2014, 3:01 pm
#25
Join Date: Oct 2008
Programs: DL Plat, HH Diamond, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 301
I just got a very similar offer I am Silver... and got an offer for Gold...
Was ready to sign up and saw this on the terms and conditions:
6. If you are unable to complete the qualifying travel requirement by May 31, 2014, your complimentary MileagePlus Premier status will expire and you will be returned to a lower Premier level at United’s MileagePlus sole discretion.
So if I read this correctly, if I fail this challenge, United may or may not remove my Silver Status for the remainder of the year?!?!?! Good grief I'm terrified of this offer if that has any teeth to it!
(Similar terms fly 12,500 PQM or 15 PQS - no PQD requirement from Feb 1 to May 31)
Was ready to sign up and saw this on the terms and conditions:
6. If you are unable to complete the qualifying travel requirement by May 31, 2014, your complimentary MileagePlus Premier status will expire and you will be returned to a lower Premier level at United’s MileagePlus sole discretion.
So if I read this correctly, if I fail this challenge, United may or may not remove my Silver Status for the remainder of the year?!?!?! Good grief I'm terrified of this offer if that has any teeth to it!
(Similar terms fly 12,500 PQM or 15 PQS - no PQD requirement from Feb 1 to May 31)
Jan 24, 2014, 3:01 pm
#26
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: KDCA/KIAD (Formerly KEWR/KPHL)
Programs: VX Gold; UA Silver (BLAH!); HHonors Diamond
Posts: 92
6. If you are unable to complete the qualifying travel requirement by May 31, 2014, your complimentary MileagePlus Premier status will expire and you will be returned to a lower Premier level at United’s MileagePlus sole discretion.
Last edited by bernsa; Jan 24, 2014 at 3:03 pm Reason: Bolding for emphasis
Jan 24, 2014, 3:04 pm
#27
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: UA GS, UA 2MM, HH LT Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,803
Plenty, depending on your travel pattern. My next trip will come in at 21cpm, so PQDs aren't going to be a problem for me. Unfortunately, I don't seem to get any promotional mail from United (except for MP shopping), even though I have everything turned on in my profile. It's been that way ever since 3/12, so even if I'm eligible I'll never know.
Jan 24, 2014, 3:06 pm
#28
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Las Vegas
Programs: DL Platinum, AA Lifetime Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Radisson Premium
Posts: 6,638
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Why are they working overtime to devalue 1K and give Golds/Silvers something we have to now spend atleast $7.5K/$10K to get RPUs?
Why are they working overtime to devalue 1K and give Golds/Silvers something we have to now spend atleast $7.5K/$10K to get RPUs?
Jan 24, 2014, 3:06 pm
#29
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 794
I'm waiting for someone to explain this specific T&C:
6. If you are unable to complete the qualifying travel requirement by May 31, 2014, your complimentary MileagePlus Premier status will expire and you will be returned to a lower Premier level at United’s MileagePlus sole discretion.
6. If you are unable to complete the qualifying travel requirement by May 31, 2014, your complimentary MileagePlus Premier status will expire and you will be returned to a lower Premier level at United’s MileagePlus sole discretion.
Jan 24, 2014, 3:07 pm
#30
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Las Vegas
Programs: DL Platinum, AA Lifetime Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Radisson Premium
Posts: 6,638
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Same here. My cpm averages .21-28 typically and the only email I ever receive is to pay to ship my bags.
I always love the"Use your miles to upgrade now!" email a few days before CPU opens. 
Originally Posted by limey1K
Plenty, depending on your travel pattern. My next trip will come in at 21cpm, so PQDs aren't going to be a problem for me. Unfortunately, I don't seem to get any promotional mail from United (except for MP shopping), even though I have everything turned on in my profile. It's been that way ever since 3/12, so even if I'm eligible I'll never know.