August 2018 Mile Play promo -
Jun 30, 2018, 10:29 am
#91
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 172
That's probably the best I've seen. How do I get that offer?
My last promo was 27,000 miles for 3 trips (min $500 spend).
I did 3 trips and spent $21,000. Worked out to $0.78/$1.00. I would have flown the trips anyway so United doesn't gain anything by offering me a promo but that doesn't mean I don't want the stars to align every once in a while.
My last promo was 27,000 miles for 3 trips (min $500 spend).
I did 3 trips and spent $21,000. Worked out to $0.78/$1.00. I would have flown the trips anyway so United doesn't gain anything by offering me a promo but that doesn't mean I don't want the stars to align every once in a while.
Jul 1, 2018, 3:29 pm
#94
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: United Plat
Posts: 499
OK, cool...just wanted to make sure! And congrats! Looks like you did a pretty good job of finding a $225 flight! 
One other thing that I just thought of...have you considered just purchasing addt'l RDMs when you book another flight? They're usually offered at 3cpm, I believe, and you just bought a flight that's costing you roughly 4.6cpm (based on a guess that the flight actually cost you $250 or so). Again, just a thought!
[EDIT]I didn't count the fact that you'll get RDMs for the flight, and based on the fact that you're UA Platinum, you should be getting an addt'l 2061 RDMs for your 229 base fare, I believe. So, you'll be getting 7461 miles for ~$250. That's ~3.35cpm. Not bad all in all.[/EDIT]
One other thing that I just thought of...have you considered just purchasing addt'l RDMs when you book another flight? They're usually offered at 3cpm, I believe, and you just bought a flight that's costing you roughly 4.6cpm (based on a guess that the flight actually cost you $250 or so). Again, just a thought!
[EDIT]I didn't count the fact that you'll get RDMs for the flight, and based on the fact that you're UA Platinum, you should be getting an addt'l 2061 RDMs for your 229 base fare, I believe. So, you'll be getting 7461 miles for ~$250. That's ~3.35cpm. Not bad all in all.[/EDIT]
Jul 1, 2018, 8:53 pm
#96
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Between DCA and IAD
Programs: UA 1K MM; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 67,138
The prior two offers were far better for me than this one. Measly 5k RDM for 2x premium cabin trips of $700+ each. 
I actually booked (but then didn't get to travel on) an extra trip for the 42k RDM offered for Q1 (2x premium cabin trips of $800+). My Q2 travel was booked already and didn't qualify for the 20k+ RDm offer they sent (1x premium cabin trip over $900).
Not sure how UA determine what carrot to offer, but if I didn't complete travel for 42k RDM, why do they think I would book extra travel for 5k RDM?
I actually booked (but then didn't get to travel on) an extra trip for the 42k RDM offered for Q1 (2x premium cabin trips of $800+). My Q2 travel was booked already and didn't qualify for the 20k+ RDm offer they sent (1x premium cabin trip over $900).
Not sure how UA determine what carrot to offer, but if I didn't complete travel for 42k RDM, why do they think I would book extra travel for 5k RDM?
Jul 1, 2018, 11:41 pm
#98
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: United Plat
Posts: 499
I am going to answer my own question. On a future itinerary which I bought 2 months ago, I was offered to pay $250 to get 10000 RDMs in Award Accelerator. The August 2018 Mile Pay promo to me suddenly does not make sense.
Jul 2, 2018, 5:46 am
#99
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: MUC
Programs: LT Marriott Gold, Velocity Gold, Accor Gold
Posts: 335
My offer is 2 x $250 flights and receive 14,000 bonus miles which seems reasonable. I may make this happen as I have 1 flight I need to book in the prescribed time period. My motto for these promotions, is either I do everything to qualify or I do nothing. I've no idea as to how they decide who gets what, they are obviously not targetting me in an effort to getting me close enough to qualify for status as I'm so far off it will never happen nor has it ever happened. I already only buy fares in First so they don't dangle that carrot either.
Jul 2, 2018, 1:52 pm
#100
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 24
Book and take a trip in a premium cabin* ($700+) +6,700
Dine with MileagePlus DiningSM +300
Bonus: Complete both activities +16,000
My question - if I book economy class through work (say $550) and then upgrade myself at a cost of >$150, will this work for the premium cabin requirements?
Dine with MileagePlus DiningSM +300
Bonus: Complete both activities +16,000
My question - if I book economy class through work (say $550) and then upgrade myself at a cost of >$150, will this work for the premium cabin requirements?
Jul 2, 2018, 5:31 pm
#101
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriott Platinum Elite, National Executive, United Gold
Posts: 1,181
My offer was to complete 3 trips to/from EWR with a minimum fare of $250 by August 12th to earn 2,500 miles.
If I up-fare an existing reservation that was booked prior to the start of this promo, will the new trip qualify for the promo?
If I up-fare an existing reservation that was booked prior to the start of this promo, will the new trip qualify for the promo?
Jul 3, 2018, 9:22 am
#103
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: WAS/TYO
Programs: AA PPro, TP Gold, UA Silver, Bonvoy/Hilton Gold, Global Entry
Posts: 296
I'm a non-US MileagePlus member, so I've yet to be eligible for one of these offers, but UA's Japanese website thankfully had their own promo going on at www.unitedair.jp/summer2018
What's the qualification requirement, you ask?
What's the qualification requirement, you ask?
- Book an ex-Japan TPAC trip to be entered in a lottery, and 5 passengers will be drawn for each of the following:
- 10000 RDM
- a 777 model plane
- two airplane-shaped fridge magnets
Last edited by JMBResona; Jul 3, 2018 at 9:27 am
Jul 3, 2018, 1:40 pm
#104
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Houston TX
Programs: United Premier 1k, Hertz Presidents Circle, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 408
I'm a non-US MileagePlus member, so I've yet to be eligible for one of these offers, but UA's Japanese website thankfully had their own promo going on at www.unitedair.jp/summer2018
What's the qualification requirement, you ask?
What's the qualification requirement, you ask?
- Book an ex-Japan TPAC trip to be entered in a lottery, and 5 passengers will be drawn for each of the following:
- 10000 RDM
- a 777 model plane
- two airplane-shaped fridge magnets