Nov 19, 2014, 7:52 am
Last edit by: FlyinHawaiian
Changes from the 19-Nov-2014 announcement regarding the 2015 MileagePlus Program:
Links are available to the dedicated threads that discuss the details and impacts of each change.
Changes effective 1-Feb-2015:
Changes effective 1-Mar-2015:
Changes effective 14-Apr-2015:
Changes effective 1-July-2015:
Unanswered questions:
Links are available to the dedicated threads that discuss the details and impacts of each change.
Changes effective 1-Feb-2015:
- MileagePlus will no longer provide Global Entry reimbursement codes for Premier Platinum and 1K members
- For tickets issued/re-issued on or after 1-Feb-2015, Premier Gold members will receive only 2 complimentary checked bags, up to 70 lb, for routes that do not offer free checked bags to non-status passengers
- Mileage upgrades for p.s. flights (JFK-LAX/SFO) will require co-pay for all Premier members for requests after 1-Feb-2015
Changes effective 1-Mar-2015:
- Award Redeemable Miles will be calculated based on the ticket price, not the distance flown.
- 2015 MileagePlus Change: New Partner Earnings Effective March 1, 2015
Changes effective 14-Apr-2015:
Changes effective 1-July-2015:
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Unanswered questions:
2015 MileagePlus Program Updates Announced (Master/Consolidated Thread)
Nov 19, 2014, 9:29 pm
#46
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My United revenue flights have gone to almost zero this year. I still get a ton of points from the Presidential Plus, and my family appreciates me using the points on them. My mom recently did a CLE-Florida trip on my points and got upgraded both ways, that'll all go away with this.
Nov 19, 2014, 9:36 pm
#47
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Nov 19, 2014, 9:50 pm
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Nov 19, 2014, 9:53 pm
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2015 MileagePlus Program Updates Announced (Master/Consolidated Thread)
I remember when Sam was 1k... Now gold!?!? How we all fall. I was gold, now silver, but my only 2015 travel so far is on VX. I think we all need to give up on the free Y>C upgrades on ual, even with miles or gpu... If we can accept that, then would ual be easier?
Are these new changes THAT much worse than what already happened this year with mileage rdm earnings & redemption, and us learning that most upgrades wouldn't occur? Does the ps copay matter that much when the ps upgrades are super rare for starters?
At least chase gives a lot of miles (regardless of usefulness)... Citi barely gives much for aa cards; like 20% bonus whereas chase is 50-100% bonus. Unless my $85 citi aa card is just genuinely useless!
Are these new changes THAT much worse than what already happened this year with mileage rdm earnings & redemption, and us learning that most upgrades wouldn't occur? Does the ps copay matter that much when the ps upgrades are super rare for starters?
At least chase gives a lot of miles (regardless of usefulness)... Citi barely gives much for aa cards; like 20% bonus whereas chase is 50-100% bonus. Unless my $85 citi aa card is just genuinely useless!
Nov 19, 2014, 10:14 pm
#50
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Nothing positive. Yesterday I sat in an IAD-SFO flight with no entertainment and a dysfunctional wifi. it was just like that Virgin 5 hr video about travelling on boring airlines. I've actually been flying Virgin more and that trend is likely to continue. anyway, tired of devaluations and no benefits
Nov 19, 2014, 10:29 pm
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w being fixed.
Nov 19, 2014, 10:30 pm
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So many negative changes announced mid-week. Gawsh, what will Friday bring?
Nov 19, 2014, 10:42 pm
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Nov 20, 2014, 1:31 am
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Predict they will do with all partners as they are doing with Copa (75% on discount fares, 50% on deep discount fares).
This change has nothing to do with enhancing your travel experience or upgrade percentage. It is just a naked revenue grab. Specifically, checked bag, E+, and "premier access" fees. The loss of upgrade priority is being thrown in for spite, just to make sure we know how little they care about our business.
Last edited by Kacee; Nov 20, 2014 at 1:37 am
Nov 20, 2014, 1:50 am
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Is it because it's a benefit you (or your recipients of award tickets) don't use as a 1K? I doubt that it will really help you as a gold, but I suppose we don't know that now.
Nov 20, 2014, 7:04 am
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Now we're just waiting for the *A partner mileage massacre.
Nov 20, 2014, 8:17 am
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Expect it to go down to zero/25% for anything but full Y fares.
They ll never be able to implement spend based on partners, a partner is not going to tell their competition (UA) how much they charged you for the ticket.
Nov 20, 2014, 9:12 am
#58
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I agree with all of this...but what's the alternative? It's exactly the same program as DL; AA/US has its issues too. I've considered just untethering from FF programs but there are still benefits to having status. Any bright ideas?
Nov 20, 2014, 9:42 am
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My United revenue flights have gone to almost zero this year. I still get a ton of points from the Presidential Plus, and my family appreciates me using the points on them. My mom recently did a CLE-Florida trip on my points and got upgraded both ways, that'll all go away with this.
Nov 20, 2014, 10:14 am
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I'm surprised they didn't release all the bad news right before the Thanksgiving holiday. Wouldn't that be more like UA's style? 