Will/should UA do further status extensions/promos?With limited international travel?
Mar 9, 2021, 12:48 pm
#136
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I just saw this and was going to ask the same question - but I dont think it is fair to say UA hasn't done anything...
1) Bonus PQP automatically based on 2020 status
2) Bonus for elites and non-elites for first 3 flights in Q1
3) Reduced requirements overall for getting status
I think UA is in a different situation than BA due to the realities of US domestic travel vs BA domestic....
-m
1) Bonus PQP automatically based on 2020 status
2) Bonus for elites and non-elites for first 3 flights in Q1
3) Reduced requirements overall for getting status
I think UA is in a different situation than BA due to the realities of US domestic travel vs BA domestic....
-m
Mar 9, 2021, 1:00 pm
#137
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Mar 9, 2021, 1:09 pm
#138
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Excuse not to re-qualify?
my last segment cost $39 --> to re-qual for 1k $13,500/$39 = 346 segments
...yes, some are more expensive (and fully how we are complaining about flights being too cheap)......
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my last segment cost $39 --> to re-qual for 1k $13,500/$39 = 346 segments
...yes, some are more expensive (and fully how we are complaining about flights being too cheap)......
-m
Mar 9, 2021, 1:18 pm
#139
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Not to mention that the driver of my qualification has always been long-haul international, which has mostly been shut down for US residents.
Suspect that BA's move is just the beginning.
Mar 9, 2021, 1:29 pm
#140
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Also, the schedule cuts (across all carriers) have turned many of us into free agents. I'm even less interested in connecting now, since in addition to adding time, it increases COVID risk. My domestic spend is now spread among four carriers based on their ability to fly me nonstop at a time that works.
Not to mention that the driver of my qualification has always been long-haul international, which has mostly been shut down for US residents.
Suspect that BA's move is just the beginning.
Not to mention that the driver of my qualification has always been long-haul international, which has mostly been shut down for US residents.
Suspect that BA's move is just the beginning.
Mar 9, 2021, 2:02 pm
#141
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For those of us who have lifetime *G status, there is even less incentive to try qualifying for 1K under current circumstances. This may have been a blessing in disguise to not be obsessed on qualifying for 1K anymore.
Mar 10, 2021, 10:18 am
#142
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It's looking more and more likely that intercontinental flights won't really resume in volume until August or Fall, if then.
If that's the case, those who rely on leisure travel on long-haul flights to qualify will be out of luck for qualification?
Or will UA adjust the qualifications to account for flight volume not picking up until fairly late this year?
If that's the case, those who rely on leisure travel on long-haul flights to qualify will be out of luck for qualification?
Or will UA adjust the qualifications to account for flight volume not picking up until fairly late this year?
Mar 10, 2021, 10:26 am
#143
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It's looking more and more likely that intercontinental flights won't really resume in volume until August or Fall, if then.
If that's the case, those who rely on leisure travel on long-haul flights to qualify will be out of luck for qualification?
Or will UA adjust the qualifications to account for flight volume not picking up until fairly late this year?
If that's the case, those who rely on leisure travel on long-haul flights to qualify will be out of luck for qualification?
Or will UA adjust the qualifications to account for flight volume not picking up until fairly late this year?
Mar 10, 2021, 10:33 am
#144
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In addition to extending all existing elites for the rest of the year + Jan 2022, UA has also reduced qualification requirements, provided goodwill adjustment, and matched bonuses on this quarter's flights. With the understanding this is not an one shoe fits all situation, as some may not be able to take advantage of these changes, will UA make additional updates? Anyone's guesses at this point.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Mar 10, 2021 at 10:55 am Reason: Cleanup after move; thanks for the link
Mar 10, 2021, 11:03 am
#145
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- and I'll be re-qualifying...
Mar 10, 2021, 11:24 am
#146
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We get it, you still fly for work. But the vast majority of OPM are currently grounded, even domestically. Never mind anyone outside the US, who currently cannot fly United (including all their European/Asian OPM flyers)
The question remains, will United (or actually AA/DL, because UA will just follow what they do), be willing to lose their work flyer base and/or their intl elite base for 2022.
Mar 10, 2021, 12:12 pm
#147
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We get it, you still fly for work. But the vast majority of OPM are currently grounded, even domestically. Never mind anyone outside the US, who currently cannot fly United (including all their European/Asian OPM flyers)
The question remains, will United (or actually AA/DL, because UA will just follow what they do), be willing to lose their work flyer base and/or their intl elite base for 2022.
The question remains, will United (or actually AA/DL, because UA will just follow what they do), be willing to lose their work flyer base and/or their intl elite base for 2022.
UA has done the most out of all three legacies. DL hasn't done anything for qualifications; while AA has similar incentives as UA for next year's qualifications.
Mar 11, 2021, 5:15 am
#148
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Based on my current travel plans for 2021, I will re-qualify for 1K for 2022. What will be my incentive/reward over all non-flyers if UA will extend status to all members? I will still end up behind a non-flying GS on the upgrade list. That is not the way to keep my loyalty... How about a 1K+ status for members that re-qualify on their own just for the transition into 2023?
Mar 11, 2021, 6:05 am
#149
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I will probably make 1K (based upon that it is barely mid-march and I am half-way between gold and platinum based upon the current system and spend) - the incentives and bonuses are nice as I slug it out 1 segment at a time - with many costing <$50.... they have just started opening up non-stops between ATW-DEN vs my routine of ATW-ORD-DEN (and back) which is often more $ and segments..... in the past I typically made 1K much later in the year and often based upon unplanned international travel.....
yes - will be interesting if they extend status to all, but differentiate those who are actually traveling..... (I think last year, the extended Plat/1K - but didnt give any plus points)
yes - will be interesting if they extend status to all, but differentiate those who are actually traveling..... (I think last year, the extended Plat/1K - but didnt give any plus points)
Mar 11, 2021, 6:29 am
#150
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There is a difference between those who are not flying United by choice, and those who cannot fly United because they dont have access to United.
If you are in the US, there is no reason not to requalify. If you are in Europe, no matter how hard you try, you cant requalify.