Retro-posting UA Lifetime flight miles-former 1K moving back to MP from SAS EuroBonus
May 14, 2024, 6:25 pm
#46
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May 14, 2024, 6:33 pm
#47
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In my 20s, some of my UA MM was earned while flying Northwest, Delta, KLM, Qatar and even Emirates and Virgin. Them were the rules at the time.
At the same time, my rare United flights (starting with CNZ mistake fare for those who remember) were credited to BMI Diamond Club which at the time had the best value redemptions across Star. I'd never expect United to retro me those flights.
This request is just bizzare.
Agree. Its been quite refreshing.
At the same time, my rare United flights (starting with CNZ mistake fare for those who remember) were credited to BMI Diamond Club which at the time had the best value redemptions across Star. I'd never expect United to retro me those flights.
This request is just bizzare.
Agree. Its been quite refreshing.
May 14, 2024, 8:24 pm
#48
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Rules for CO and grandfathered at the merger. UA has always been UA metal only (except for a partial attempt equalize the past.)
May 15, 2024, 5:03 am
#49
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Fascinating. I'm in the "no way" camp, since the benefit to UA seems to small for the cost and complexity of entertaining this, but I'd love to hear how it went. Miracles do happen.
May 15, 2024, 8:24 am
#51
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UA has proven to be very creative in monetizing their product. The OP raises a very interesting question. I would fully expect UA to say no. But, what if UA would be willing to sell the BIS miles back to customers who had credit their UA metal flights to another program or flew on award tickets? I credited all of my UA metal flights to US from about 2002 - 2008, after which I switched my loyalty to CO. I have been suffering from buyers remorse ever since the CO-UA merger. I mourned the loss of those UA BIS miles (I have no idea how many). I dont know that I would be willing to buy them and my miles flown on award travel back if UA were willing to sell them to me. But, I know that I would like to have the option!!
Absolutely no benefit to UA to attempt this. And no competitive pressure to do so, either.
May 17, 2024, 8:05 am
#52
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the first time I was asked how long I was married, and then a follow up to the same person? I realised there was a cultural gap between NY and CA
instant job offer in EWR customer service .
Last edited by WineCountryUA; May 17, 2024 at 9:42 am Reason: merged consecutive posts by same member
May 17, 2024, 8:27 am
#53
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This entire thread is an excellent example of FlyerTalker hypothetical creativity. 
