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 14, 2020, 8:28 am
#76
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: UA 1K | Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 459
Honestly service is probably near the bottom of the list of reasons why GS aren't flying. Sure there may be a few folks who have discretionary control of travel or pay for business class for leisure, but far and away the majority of spend was driven by business travel. Many major companies, including consulting firms aren't bringing back business travel in 2020. Beyond that, given the number of international travel restrictions, if you're traveling overseas (aside from Turkey, Mexico and a few other places), you're committing to a 14 day quarantine if you're allowed in at all which is a high bar for any business trip and assumes you're probably spending at least a month there to make it worth it vs. doing trips back and forth. Spending is definitely not down because of service though...
Aug 14, 2020, 3:01 pm
#77
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,098
Honestly service is probably near the bottom of the list of reasons why GS aren't flying. Sure there may be a few folks who have discretionary control of travel or pay for business class for leisure, but far and away the majority of spend was driven by business travel. Many major companies, including consulting firms aren't bringing back business travel in 2020. Beyond that, given the number of international travel restrictions, if you're traveling overseas (aside from Turkey, Mexico and a few other places), you're committing to a 14 day quarantine if you're allowed in at all which is a high bar for any business trip and assumes you're probably spending at least a month there to make it worth it vs. doing trips back and forth. Spending is definitely not down because of service though...
Oct 30, 2020, 2:37 pm
#78
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: QSF
Programs: UA GS 1.1MM | Marriott Lifetime Titanium | National EE
Posts: 621
Did you ever hear anything back? I'm in the same boat, and since the world is shut down I really didn't get much value out of my status on this contract cycle. Seems like the right thing to do to extend us, we did drop significant amounts of money to earn the status in the first place!
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Oct 30, 2020, 3:41 pm
#79
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Westchester NY
Programs: UA GS 4+ MM
Posts: 373
Did you ever hear anything back? I'm in the same boat, and since the world is shut down I really didn't get much value out of my status on this contract cycle. Seems like the right thing to do to extend us, we did drop significant amounts of money to earn the status in the first place!
My family member will make a soft landing from GS to GM on 2/1/21! Could be a first to make that kind of drop. Would have been interesting applying his June 2021 points to upgrade in February. I suspect the points would be the very last to clear into PZ. He could have been the only GM to ever have upgrade points.
Oct 30, 2020, 4:14 pm
#80
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum, Raddison Platinum, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 5,269
With reports of some UC's already being quite full, does this mean that more UC's will be opening back up to accommodate the additional GS members? (or PL to shift J customers from UC)
Oct 30, 2020, 9:47 pm
#81
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 11
I spoke with someone in LAX who said in 2021 GS flying domestic would have lounge access
Yes I got my PlusPoints when I hit the 9k PQP but won't receive any additional until 21k PQP
Yes I got my PlusPoints when I hit the 9k PQP but won't receive any additional until 21k PQP
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Nov 12, 2020, 1:42 pm
#82
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: 66,845
As previous announced and reconfirmed in MileagePlus Status Easier to Earn for 2022: ↓ PQP Levels, PQP Grant, Q1-21 PQP Bonus
Hi hipplewm, appreciate the question. We extended all earned 2020 Global Services members through January 2022. We will still be adding some select members that have demonstrated exceptional value in 2020, and those invites will go out in mid-January..
Nov 12, 2020, 6:38 pm
#84
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: CHS
Programs: UA GS, Bonvoy Amabassador, Hertz PC
Posts: 2,589
I thought the question was relelvant as it is the same dates of the new requirements they put out today for 2021 - status in 2022
Nov 13, 2020, 8:52 am
#85
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 2,438
Yeah, he completely avoided my question - I meant flying in 2021 for invites in dec 2021 and jan 2022 - as everyone has status thru next year pretty much already
I thought the question was relelvant as it is the same dates of the new requirements they put out today for 2021 - status in 2022
I thought the question was relelvant as it is the same dates of the new requirements they put out today for 2021 - status in 2022
Nov 13, 2020, 1:41 pm
#86
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: CHS
Programs: UA GS, Bonvoy Amabassador, Hertz PC
Posts: 2,589
I was more hoping for something along the lines of "We are looking at it and will make a statement sometime soon" or "We aren't planning any changes at this time and will send out invitation in dec 2021 and Jan 2022 like normal" I realize that they don't have a crystal ball, but they certainly have had time to think about it.
Nov 15, 2020, 2:06 pm
#87
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,098
I was more hoping for something along the lines of "We are looking at it and will make a statement sometime soon" or "We aren't planning any changes at this time and will send out invitation in dec 2021 and Jan 2022 like normal" I realize that they don't have a crystal ball, but they certainly have had time to think about it.
Nov 15, 2020, 4:27 pm
#88
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: CHS
Programs: UA GS, Bonvoy Amabassador, Hertz PC
Posts: 2,589
The answer almost certainly is that they don't know what they're gonna do, nor do they know when they are gonna decide, nor do they know when they are gonna make an announcement. Based on how they handled the announcement to GS members regarding 2021, there is every expectation that they aren't gonna say anything until they make a final decision.
Hmm, maybe you didn't understand why i asked the question......
I knew he wasn't going to say - oh yeah, i almost forgot, we are extending you to 2023, nor was I expecting them to say something concrete
I was hoping they would say, we are aware and we will have a statement here soon
The fact that they avoided the question entirely speaks volumes about their thought process
It was a probing type question, you interpret the answer or the avoidance of the question, in any way you want -
Nov 15, 2020, 4:58 pm
#89
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
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Sure...
Hmm, maybe you didn't understand why i asked the question......
I knew he wasn't going to say - oh yeah, i almost forgot, we are extending you to 2023, nor was I expecting them to say something concrete
I was hoping they would say, we are aware and we will have a statement here soon
The fact that they avoided the question entirely speaks volumes about their thought process
It was a probing type question, you interpret the answer or the avoidance of the question, in any way you want -
Hmm, maybe you didn't understand why i asked the question......
I knew he wasn't going to say - oh yeah, i almost forgot, we are extending you to 2023, nor was I expecting them to say something concrete
I was hoping they would say, we are aware and we will have a statement here soon
The fact that they avoided the question entirely speaks volumes about their thought process
It was a probing type question, you interpret the answer or the avoidance of the question, in any way you want -
Nov 15, 2020, 8:22 pm
#90
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: CHS
Programs: UA GS, Bonvoy Amabassador, Hertz PC
Posts: 2,589
Rereading your question, it was not entirely clear to this reader which year you were asking about. You seem to be referring to your 2020 spend so a natural inference is you were worried about your 2021 status and might not have been aware GS status was extended thru 2021.
My ORIGINAL question was in a different thread and cross posted here......here is my original question:
UA Insider: Is the current plan to have GS invites start to go out in Dec 2021-Jan 2022 based on 2021 spend levels - I realize this is subject to change, I mean as of right now
I am not sure how you can interpret that to mean 2020 spend levels, but I guess it is possible.......