Jun 29, 2017, 10:49 am
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Award redemption changes coming Nov. 1, 2017
http://mileageplusupdates.com/ (Thanks @joelfreak for providing link.) *NEW* November 1, 2017 award chart
TPG has some tables showing changes to redemption costs.
https://thepointsguy.com/2017/06/uni...eryday-awards/
http://mileageplusupdates.com/ (Thanks @joelfreak for providing link.)
- Standard awards being replaced by "EveryDay Award" -- variable pricing
- Some increases in longer haul international premium cabin saver awards (Generally 10% or less if any at all)
- Some decreases on shorter non-stop partner saver flights outside the US
- No changes for North America saver economy
- No-show award redeposit fee $125 -- for everyone, no elite exemption.
- Round the World awards are gone
- No changes in UA/UX/Copa or *A mileage upgrades
TPG has some tables showing changes to redemption costs.
https://thepointsguy.com/2017/06/uni...eryday-awards/
What if I need to change my existing Standard Award on or after November 1, 2017?
Any changes will require a ticket reissue and new pricing and additional fees may apply.
Any changes will require a ticket reissue and new pricing and additional fees may apply.
UA MP award changes 1 Nov 2017 (Everyday award/dynamic price, No RTW, No Show fee,..)
Jul 25, 2017, 3:55 pm
#211
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And it does not really matter what the vast majority of people are doing; all it takes is one person wanting to book on your dates to negatively effect your availability.
SL
Aug 25, 2017, 8:46 am
#214
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I assume this is the right thread for this question?
Am I right that the under the post November 1 rules:
South Asia to Australia goes up from 17,500 miles to 25,000
Middle East to Australia goes up from 35000 miles to 45,000
Intra-India flights will go down from 20000 miles to 8000 (if less than 800 miles in distance, such as DEL-BOM)
?
I believe the above is correct but am just seeking confirmation from the pundits here.
--ATD
Am I right that the under the post November 1 rules:
South Asia to Australia goes up from 17,500 miles to 25,000
Middle East to Australia goes up from 35000 miles to 45,000
Intra-India flights will go down from 20000 miles to 8000 (if less than 800 miles in distance, such as DEL-BOM)
?
I believe the above is correct but am just seeking confirmation from the pundits here.
--ATD
Aug 25, 2017, 8:54 am
#215
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I assume this is the right thread for this question?
Am I right that the under the post November 1 rules:
South Asia to Australia goes up from 17,500 miles to 25,000
Middle East to Australia goes up from 35000 miles to 45,000
Intra-India flights will go down from 20000 miles to 8000 (if less than 800 miles in distance, such as DEL-BOM)
?
I believe the above is correct but am just seeking confirmation from the pundits here.
--ATD
Am I right that the under the post November 1 rules:
South Asia to Australia goes up from 17,500 miles to 25,000
Middle East to Australia goes up from 35000 miles to 45,000
Intra-India flights will go down from 20000 miles to 8000 (if less than 800 miles in distance, such as DEL-BOM)
?
I believe the above is correct but am just seeking confirmation from the pundits here.
--ATD
* In practice, I expect that direct flights with a stop will also qualify -- that is, flights that stop, but use the same flight number all the way through. We won't know for sure until November 1.
Aug 29, 2017, 11:30 pm
#216
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value added redemption for elites and CC holders under "Everyday"
Will non elite and non premium high annual fee credit cards also be able to redeem "everyday awards" at the same mileage level and availability as us. Currently , Its a perk to be able to pick last seat availability at non surge uber style pricing.
Should United have called the program "Every day priing except for the 30 or 40 days when we can either get high revenue sales or more miles.
Jan 1 , Presidents week end, School break for college kids. Spring an wnter break for k-12 students when familes need to travel.
The list od days goes on and on.
For example a one way coach on AA NYC to MIA on Dec 23 is 65,000 miles one way of 260,000 miles round trip.
Converely the same city pairs on the same day on UA are 25K in Y and 50K
So have soon before every day pricing really does not mean every day
Should United have called the program "Every day priing except for the 30 or 40 days when we can either get high revenue sales or more miles.
Jan 1 , Presidents week end, School break for college kids. Spring an wnter break for k-12 students when familes need to travel.
The list od days goes on and on.
For example a one way coach on AA NYC to MIA on Dec 23 is 65,000 miles one way of 260,000 miles round trip.
Converely the same city pairs on the same day on UA are 25K in Y and 50K
So have soon before every day pricing really does not mean every day
Aug 29, 2017, 11:36 pm
#217
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Will non elite and non premium high annual fee credit cards also be able to redeem "everyday awards" at the same mileage level and availability as us. Currently , Its a perk to be able to pick last seat availability at non surge uber style pricing.
Should United have called the program "Every day priing except for the 30 or 40 days when we can either get high revenue sales or more miles.
Should United have called the program "Every day priing except for the 30 or 40 days when we can either get high revenue sales or more miles.
Nobody will be asked to pay more than this; however, general members who are not eligible cardholders do not have last-seat availability and may be unable to book certain flights.
(Corrected above -- thanks WineCountryUA)
Last edited by jsloan; Aug 30, 2017 at 12:16 am Reason: Corrected Standard vs. Saver
Sep 30, 2017, 4:03 pm
#218
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Changes to award fees
http://mileageplusupdates.com/mileag...nglish/awards/
Get ready to pick up the bar of soap
Get ready to pick up the bar of soap
We’re introducing Everyday Awards, an award with pricing that will vary from flight to flight. Everyday Awards will replace Standard Awards for all award travel booked on or after November 1, 2017.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Sep 30, 2017 at 4:11 pm Reason: repaired quote
Sep 30, 2017, 4:10 pm
#219
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So they have published the "Everyday" award chart. Everyday Award Chart. (Maybe this is old news?)
At first glance, it is similar to the current Standard chart. The key point is that "Pricing for Everyday Awards will vary from flight to flight, but will not be higher than what is published on the Everyday Award chart." So, for example, an "Everyday" to Europe will be capped at 155K (current standard 150K) and "premium transcon" at 60K (current 50K).
Much better than DL.
At first glance, it is similar to the current Standard chart. The key point is that "Pricing for Everyday Awards will vary from flight to flight, but will not be higher than what is published on the Everyday Award chart." So, for example, an "Everyday" to Europe will be capped at 155K (current standard 150K) and "premium transcon" at 60K (current 50K).
Much better than DL.
Sep 30, 2017, 4:51 pm
#220
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So they have published the "Everyday" award chart. Everyday Award Chart. (Maybe this is old news?)
Oct 1, 2017, 4:31 pm
#221
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Oct 1, 2017, 6:12 pm
#222
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I've previously used my UA miles to fly round the world many times but stopped doing that when UA gutted their award redemption what was it - a couple of years ago? - I forget. I've recently been using miles only for US domestic last minute trips so I am interested to see how much domestic saver award space changes.
Oct 2, 2017, 1:12 am
#224
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Oct 2, 2017, 11:17 am
#225
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Of course, since saver tickets to SYD are virtually nonexistent, the point may be moot.