Jan 1, 2015, 4:57 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
GS/Global Services is the highest tier of elite status. It is by invitation -- the invite criteria is not public but seems to require substantial annual spending with UA both in terms of absolute dollar amounts and purchasing higher fare classes (higher cpm - cents per mile).
GS have significantly enhanced services / benefits over 1Ks. There is little said publicly by UA on GS benefits and/or qualification.
Last years's thread, Consolidated Global Services Thread - Qualifications, Benefits and Q & A [2014]
Thread on qualiflying for 2015, Global Services 2015 Notifications (ONLY)
and a thread on FlyerTalk Forums Thread Wiki: GS 2015 -- No Word Yet / Still waiting / Why?
Known facts from United:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24280055-post276.html
GS have significantly enhanced services / benefits over 1Ks. There is little said publicly by UA on GS benefits and/or qualification.
Last years's thread, Consolidated Global Services Thread - Qualifications, Benefits and Q & A [2014]
Thread on qualiflying for 2015, Global Services 2015 Notifications (ONLY)
and a thread on FlyerTalk Forums Thread Wiki: GS 2015 -- No Word Yet / Still waiting / Why?
Known facts from United:
- Global Services recognizes the extraordinary dedication of our top flyers. We consider a number of factors beyond the usual Premier-qualifying criteria.
- We look at your travel spend on United-operated flights relative to that of other top Premier flyers over recent consecutive years.
- Usually, members invited to Global Services tend to consistently purchase premium cabins or fully refundable tickets.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24280055-post276.html
We appreciate your commitment to United® in 2014, and thank you for making us your choice of airline so often throughout the year. We've carefully reviewed your request to be reconsidered for Global ServicesSM status. Unfortunately, based upon your flight activity, we are unable to extend a Global Services invitation for 2015.
As you plan your travel for 2015, here are a few things to keep in mind:
■ Global Services recognizes the extraordinary dedication of our top flyers. We consider a number of factors beyond the usual Premier®-qualifying criteria.
■ We evaluate your travel spend on United-operated flights relative to that of other top Premier flyers over recent consecutive years.
■ Usually, members invited to Global Services tend to consistently purchase premium cabin or fully refundable tickets.
On behalf of everyone at United, thank you for your commitment and valued business. We appreciate that you make us your choice in the skies, and will look forward to seeing you on many future flights.
Best regards,
Your Global Services team
As you plan your travel for 2015, here are a few things to keep in mind:
■ Global Services recognizes the extraordinary dedication of our top flyers. We consider a number of factors beyond the usual Premier®-qualifying criteria.
■ We evaluate your travel spend on United-operated flights relative to that of other top Premier flyers over recent consecutive years.
■ Usually, members invited to Global Services tend to consistently purchase premium cabin or fully refundable tickets.
On behalf of everyone at United, thank you for your commitment and valued business. We appreciate that you make us your choice in the skies, and will look forward to seeing you on many future flights.
Best regards,
Your Global Services team
Consolidated Global Services Thread - Qualifications, Benefits and Q & A [2015]
Jan 8, 2015, 7:31 am
#91
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 1K / MM
Posts: 72
I had the same experience this past November. Booked in XN waitlisted to business with GPUs (three of us traveling). I kept close watch on the fare buckets, nothing opened in business. Called GS at T-48 (and T-96, T-72, etc.) and they manually opened business upgrade inventory. We took the last three business seats with GPUs. Really nice way to fly on vacation!
Tom
Jan 8, 2015, 8:00 am
#92
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: GS, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, *gold
Posts: 121
Jan 8, 2015, 8:06 am
#93
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: GS, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, *gold
Posts: 121
I don't know about entrance lounge but there is a GFL in C that you have access to that is fairly hidden behind the CS desk at about C21.. Its remodeled food cooked to order, pour your own booze, and great service.
Jan 8, 2015, 8:39 am
#94
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: ORD
Programs: UA GS, LH FT, HH Gold, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Platinum, Avis Presidents Club, National Exec Elite,
Posts: 46
I'm more interested in the entrance lounge - I know they escort you to the front of the line, but I already have precheck and never wait more than 2 minutes to go through security anyways, trying to figure out the added benefit. I don't want to act like a virgin when I walk in there.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jan 8, 2015 at 1:42 pm Reason: inappropriate language
Jan 8, 2015, 8:53 am
#95
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Chicago
Programs: UA 1K, SPG Gold
Posts: 174
I'm more interested in the entrance lounge - I know they escort you to the front of the line, but I already have precheck and never wait more than 2 minutes to go through security anyways, trying to figure out the added benefit. I don't want to act like a virgin when I walk in there.
Jan 8, 2015, 12:43 pm
#96
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chicago
Posts: 11,513
I wouldn't attempt to bring your kid's entire school choir through the GS lobby for their annual trip to Washington DC, but companions-- even a companion on a different flight but just checking in at the same time you-- should not be a problem. +2 or +3 on the same PNR/flight is also no issue.
Jan 8, 2015, 1:38 pm
#97
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: ORD
Programs: UA GS, LH FT, HH Gold, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Platinum, Avis Presidents Club, National Exec Elite,
Posts: 46
I wouldn't attempt to bring your kid's entire school choir through the GS lobby for their annual trip to Washington DC, but companions-- even a companion on a different flight but just checking in at the same time you-- should not be a problem. +2 or +3 on the same PNR/flight is also no issue.
Is there anything else there? booze? couches? free massage!?
Jan 8, 2015, 1:56 pm
#98
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chicago
Posts: 11,513
There was a small seating area with room for like 4 people when it opened; I don't remember if it is still there since you have to turn around to see it when you walk in the room.
Jan 8, 2015, 1:57 pm
#99
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Lahaina, HI & Los Angeles, CA
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 2,403
There is a separate GS / IFC Lounge post security next to the the customer service center by Gate C-16. Only available if traveling in Global first or Business first as a GS. No +1 allowed.
Last edited by LAXOGG; Jan 8, 2015 at 2:03 pm
Jan 8, 2015, 2:24 pm
#100
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: DYKWIA, But I'm a "Diamond Guest" UA 1K/2MM
Posts: 2,258
"Requalified for 2nd year - roughly:
$40K PQD (around $12K of this on 016 LH tix)"
Anybody else getting the sense that the bar has been set pretty low this year? I mean, if you're only counting United metal, here's someone with less than $30K. And it seems like there are also a lot of low $40Ks making it too.
Here's my guess: qualification really is about the top 1% (or some %). The exclusion of Amex and other so called "bulk" fares from PQD has significantly lowered the bar for the top 1%. I wouldn't be surprised if a 1/4 to 1/3 of the former 1% got dropped because of this.
$40K PQD (around $12K of this on 016 LH tix)"
Anybody else getting the sense that the bar has been set pretty low this year? I mean, if you're only counting United metal, here's someone with less than $30K. And it seems like there are also a lot of low $40Ks making it too.
Here's my guess: qualification really is about the top 1% (or some %). The exclusion of Amex and other so called "bulk" fares from PQD has significantly lowered the bar for the top 1%. I wouldn't be surprised if a 1/4 to 1/3 of the former 1% got dropped because of this.
Jan 8, 2015, 2:29 pm
#101
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SFO / Hawaii / Northern MN
Programs: Catered by me instead of FBO (semi retired)
Posts: 921
not sure about that so far didn't make it with 65k in spend with roughly 38k of it on UA metal.
Last edited by philfna; Jan 8, 2015 at 2:37 pm
Jan 8, 2015, 2:37 pm
#102
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,856
Requal has historically been reported to be lower than the initial qual requirements -- so the two need to be separated. Also has been clear there are some qualifying based on other than actual flight history. So trying to fit all anecdotally experiences in a single bucket will probably be frustrating and unsuccessful
Jan 8, 2015, 3:07 pm
#103
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: UA GS, F9 Summit, Marriott Gold, HH Gold, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 333
"Requalified for 2nd year - roughly:
$40K PQD (around $12K of this on 016 LH tix)"
Anybody else getting the sense that the bar has been set pretty low this year? I mean, if you're only counting United metal, here's someone with less than $30K. And it seems like there are also a lot of low $40Ks making it too.
Here's my guess: qualification really is about the top 1% (or some %). The exclusion of Amex and other so called "bulk" fares from PQD has significantly lowered the bar for the top 1%. I wouldn't be surprised if a 1/4 to 1/3 of the former 1% got dropped because of this.
$40K PQD (around $12K of this on 016 LH tix)"
Anybody else getting the sense that the bar has been set pretty low this year? I mean, if you're only counting United metal, here's someone with less than $30K. And it seems like there are also a lot of low $40Ks making it too.
Here's my guess: qualification really is about the top 1% (or some %). The exclusion of Amex and other so called "bulk" fares from PQD has significantly lowered the bar for the top 1%. I wouldn't be surprised if a 1/4 to 1/3 of the former 1% got dropped because of this.
Jan 8, 2015, 5:16 pm
#104
Moderator: Midwest, Las Vegas & Dining Buzz
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 17,976
They don't seem to mind. If there is a rule against it, it certainly has never been mentioned much less enforced.
There was a small seating area with room for like 4 people when it opened; I don't remember if it is still there since you have to turn around to see it when you walk in the room.
There was a small seating area with room for like 4 people when it opened; I don't remember if it is still there since you have to turn around to see it when you walk in the room.
There are exactly two chairs there where one can sit down. Not really a lounge.
Jan 8, 2015, 5:18 pm
#105
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: DEN/OGG
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 1,482
Requal has historically been reported to be lower than the initial qual requirements -- so the two need to be separated. Also has been clear there are some qualifying based on other than actual flight history. So trying to fit all anecdotally experiences in a single bucket will probably be frustrating and unsuccessful