United MileagePlus status extension into 2023
Dec 4, 2021, 10:53 am
#76
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PIT
Programs: OZ Diamond, UA Gold
Posts: 9,922
I just called MileagePlus and the agent confirmed by reading through her internal email that this status extension is selectively offered (she doesn't know the criteria) and the update process is complete.
My data point
No status extension, but my PPs were extended to July 2022
Home base: Denver
Status: 1K 1MM
Grounded from travel to work and flew 2 segments this year
My data point
No status extension, but my PPs were extended to July 2022
Home base: Denver
Status: 1K 1MM
Grounded from travel to work and flew 2 segments this year
Dec 4, 2021, 10:54 am
#77
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton ♦ , Hyatt Carbonado, Wyndham ♦, Marriott PE, "Stinking Bum" elsewhere.
Posts: 4,998
Dec 4, 2021, 11:03 am
#78
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA MM Plat, UA 1MM, Hilton Lifetime Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz Gold, CLEAR, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 3,620
. Trying not to complain but with upgrades it is what it is.
Last edited by nomad420; Dec 4, 2021 at 11:09 am
Dec 4, 2021, 11:16 am
#79
Join Date: May 2014
Programs: UA 1K, AA Gold, DL Silver
Posts: 410
To avoid any confusion here, not all 2019 1K’s are getting status extensions. I had the below for 2021 as of 12/4/2021 and was told I will have Platinum for 2022 over the phone today. I will not be spending ~$3K in December.
Apparently UA is superior to AA and DL and doesn’t want my money. What a shame.
Apparently UA is superior to AA and DL and doesn’t want my money. What a shame.
Dec 4, 2021, 11:31 am
#80
Join Date: May 2014
Programs: UA 1K, AA Gold, DL Silver
Posts: 410
It does expire 1/2022. The phone agent called someone else who told her only “select” 1K’s were getting extensions. She was very nice but candidly admitted she didn’t know much more. I wasn’t the first person who has called into her asking though…
Dec 4, 2021, 11:40 am
#81
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: UA Plat, HH Diamond, MR Gold, Hertz Prez Circle
Posts: 572
Plat extended to 2023.
Wonder how many dollar/flight runs will be cancelled as a result? lol
Anyhow, thanks United. Both of my colleagues and I who haven't jumped to Delta for the last 7 or so years will remain loyal again in 2022.
- I had one flight in 2020
- I was going to do a stupid run to qualify for gold next week (needed the PQF) but I'm cancelling that now.
Wonder how many dollar/flight runs will be cancelled as a result? lol
Anyhow, thanks United. Both of my colleagues and I who haven't jumped to Delta for the last 7 or so years will remain loyal again in 2022.
Last edited by Hadrian35; Dec 4, 2021 at 11:48 am
Dec 4, 2021, 11:57 am
#82
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Latin America and USA
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Gold
Posts: 456
I requalified for 1K in 2022 via >15k spend + some of the 21Q1 + 21Q2 promos. Looks like my status and my PlusPoints all expire 1/31/2023. Far as I can tell there was no benefit from this extension for people in my same situation. That said, if I still lived in Asia as I did until Q3 this year, I'm sure I would be sincerely grateful for the extension.
All in all, I've really enjoyed being back in the Americas where I can fly my tail off. So, keeping things in perspective, despite the ongoing dilution of the upgrade pool, life is good!
All in all, I've really enjoyed being back in the Americas where I can fly my tail off. So, keeping things in perspective, despite the ongoing dilution of the upgrade pool, life is good!
Dec 4, 2021, 12:04 pm
#83
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: DEN
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hertz PC, Global Entry, CLEAR
Posts: 285
I requalified for 1K in 2022 via >15k spend + some of the 21Q1 + 21Q2 promos. Looks like my status and my PlusPoints all expire 1/31/2023. Far as I can tell there was no benefit from this extension for people in my same situation. That said, if I still lived in Asia as I did until Q3 this year, I'm sure I would be sincerely grateful for the extension.
All in all, I've really enjoyed being back in the Americas where I can fly my tail off. So, keeping things in perspective, despite the ongoing dilution of the upgrade pool, life is good!
All in all, I've really enjoyed being back in the Americas where I can fly my tail off. So, keeping things in perspective, despite the ongoing dilution of the upgrade pool, life is good!
Dec 4, 2021, 12:05 pm
#84
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AS 75K, DL Silver, UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Platinum + LT Gold
Posts: 10,502
I qualified for 1K back in April, and more or less stopped flying UA thereafter other than really cheap G/K fares. I fly other airlines such as AS and DL for better peace of mind, primarily. Perks you can find them on their websites.
Dec 4, 2021, 12:08 pm
#85
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Manhattan, Palm Beach Island, San Francisco, Boston, & Hong Kong
Programs: Lifetime United Global Services, Delta Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Ambassador, & Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,165
My mom, who has flown United twice this year and 0 times in 2020, got the 1K status extension and the pluspoints extension.
Lolz, I sincerely feel for the people that put in $3K for FTF.
Lolz, I sincerely feel for the people that put in $3K for FTF.
Dec 4, 2021, 12:10 pm
#86
Join Date: May 2014
Programs: UA 1K, AA Gold, DL Silver
Posts: 410
No surprise, the “plastic cup, junk service” airline has been playing games with its elites for years. Infuriating and the last straw for me.
Dec 4, 2021, 12:18 pm
#87
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 24
Gold and not extended. Only took 2 flights this year with UA
Dec 4, 2021, 12:46 pm
#88
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA 1k, SPG/Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,020
1K, MM. 1 segment on UA since pandemic. Extended to 2023. I've been 1K consistently for about 15 years. Pure speculation but I'm wondering whether part of their criteria were related to longer term travel patterns/status or a factor like Million Miler status.
Dec 4, 2021, 12:58 pm
#89
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Manhattan, Palm Beach Island, San Francisco, Boston, & Hong Kong
Programs: Lifetime United Global Services, Delta Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Ambassador, & Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,165
I wonder how many people spent extra money to re-qualify with FTF. Hard lesson to learn but better late than never:
These companies aren’t loyal to you. Why be loyal to them?
In the words of Harvey Specter: ”Loyalty is a two-way street. If I'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me.” Not a single travel company adheres to this.
These companies aren’t loyal to you. Why be loyal to them?
In the words of Harvey Specter: ”Loyalty is a two-way street. If I'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me.” Not a single travel company adheres to this.
Dec 4, 2021, 1:00 pm
#90
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA 1K MM, Accor Plat, Htz PC, Natl ExEm, other random status
Posts: 2,876
“Fairness” isn’t a thing.