Aug 6, 2020, 11:45 am
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
We've taken some time to think about our invitation-only Global Services® program and how to make it more rewarding for our most valued members. Although Global Services invitations are not subject to fixed annual requirements, it’s clear that basing 2021 Global Services® program invitations off of 2020 travel activity wouldn't fairly reward loyalty to United. For this reason, we're pleased to offer some certainty during these uncertain times; members that earned their Global Services status based off of 2019 flying activity will have theirGlobal Services status extended to January 31, 2022.
We've also taken time to review the benefits of our invitation-only program and are pleased to announce a brand-new level of comfort that will make time spent at the airport even better. Starting in January 2021, we'll welcome Global Services members traveling on domestic flights to United Club℠ locations throughout our network. Global Services members already have United Club access when flying internationally on United or a Star Alliance™ member airline, so this new benefit means you can enjoy any of our United Club locations when traveling on United flights. More details can be found in today’s email to Global Services members, and full details on the upcoming United Club benefit will be shared later in the year.
We've also taken time to review the benefits of our invitation-only program and are pleased to announce a brand-new level of comfort that will make time spent at the airport even better. Starting in January 2021, we'll welcome Global Services members traveling on domestic flights to United Club℠ locations throughout our network. Global Services members already have United Club access when flying internationally on United or a Star Alliance™ member airline, so this new benefit means you can enjoy any of our United Club locations when traveling on United flights. More details can be found in today’s email to Global Services members, and full details on the upcoming United Club benefit will be shared later in the year.
GS2021 news:present GS status extended to Jan2022, domestic UC access, additional PP
Aug 10, 2020, 2:28 pm
#61
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 47
NOPE! Didn't get mine either and I have my status via PassPlus. Let me know if you learn anything...I emailed them and they have yet to respond...
Aug 10, 2020, 5:04 pm
#62
Join Date: May 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1k
Posts: 312
UA is offering GS challenge for $12k to select 1Ks:
https://twitter.com/BrianSumers/stat...12080350146560
https://twitter.com/BrianSumers/stat...12080350146560
Aug 11, 2020, 6:25 am
#64
Join Date: Jan 2007
Programs: UA GS, Marriott LT Platinum, Hilton Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 55
Aug 11, 2020, 10:11 am
#65
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: YVR
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 975
Aug 11, 2020, 10:50 am
#66
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: DEN
Programs: UA-GS; WN A-list;Hyatt - CC; Hertz - PC
Posts: 644
I got mine on Sunday. I spent $35k last year, and lost status after 4 or 5 years with it again. I also failed my challenge from COVID travel stopping for me.
Aug 11, 2020, 12:16 pm
#67
Join Date: Jan 2007
Programs: UA GS, Marriott LT Platinum, Hilton Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 55
I probably won't act on it until the end of December. Biz travel is still completely dead in my area and it doesn't look to pick up til next year at the earliest.
Aug 11, 2020, 3:17 pm
#68
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: New York / Hawaii
Programs: UA Global Services, HH Diamond
Posts: 5,178
Aug 11, 2020, 3:26 pm
#69
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Denver, CO USA
Programs: UA GS 3Million, Marriott/SPG LIFETIME Platinum - current Titanium, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 633
You can change your companion anytime up until 11:59 CST on 12/31 - so they're not going to extend that until 1/1/2021, at the earliest. There is no indication that the MM companion status match benefit is going anywhere anytime soon.
Aug 11, 2020, 6:58 pm
#70
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: 66,850
You may change the companion on your account; however the change will not be in effect until January 1 of the following year. All change requests must be made by November 30 (for changes to existing companion nominations) or December 30 (for first-time nominations) to be effective for the following year. MileagePlus will not be able to accept changes to existing companion nominations during the month of December.
Aug 11, 2020, 7:36 pm
#71
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
Posts: 32,038
UA is offering GS challenge for $12k to select 1Ks:
https://twitter.com/BrianSumers/stat...12080350146560
https://twitter.com/BrianSumers/stat...12080350146560
Aug 12, 2020, 2:48 pm
#72
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,098
I think in the past challenges were solely offered at the beginning of the calendar year, so this is an off-cycle offer of challenges, and also maybe is being expanded to some 1Ks who didn't get them earlier in the year?
Aug 12, 2020, 3:39 pm
#73
Join Date: Jan 2007
Programs: UA GS, Marriott LT Platinum, Hilton Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 55
Aug 12, 2020, 7:41 pm
#74
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA GS, AA EXP, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Mlife NOIR
Posts: 320
Aug 13, 2020, 11:16 pm
#75
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 1999
Posts: 11,468