Apr 28, 2015, 10:52 am
UA Million Miler/Multi-Million Miler Roll Call Thread
Dec 3, 2022, 6:32 pm
#3196
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: CO hublette
Programs: UA AU MM,HH Diamond,Hyatt Globalist , Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,281
I think the coins are a really nice touch and I did get one this summer when I crossed the threshold. But, I imagined that United gave watches instead, so I made myself one. Yes, my very own million miler watch - I’m just strange that way
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I went with a Flieger style dial to give it a pilot vibe. A gold chapter ring because 1MM gets you lifetime gold and I can switch it to other colors if I cross those thresholds. And to top it off, I had the rotor engraved with the flight information, date and time, and what is supposed to look like the 737 Max 9 I was on for the flight.
.I went with a Flieger style dial to give it a pilot vibe. A gold chapter ring because 1MM gets you lifetime gold and I can switch it to other colors if I cross those thresholds. And to top it off, I had the rotor engraved with the flight information, date and time, and what is supposed to look like the 737 Max 9 I was on for the flight.
Dec 4, 2022, 9:53 am
#3197
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: SNA
Programs: United Global Services 3MM, Marriott Ambassador, AMEX Platinum, Global Entry/NEXUS
Posts: 239
Belated update on my quest to 3MM… The situation in Brazil did not improve the next morning on 11/1/22, so instead of heading to GRU I pivoted and went home to SNA. I did contact United afterwards and they reimbursed my hotel at IAH on 10/31/22 (expected this to happen) and refunded the difference in airfare between the original SNA-IAH-GRU round trip itinerary and my new SNA-IAH-SNA trip (did not expect this to happen). They also threw in 10,000 miles for the inconvenience.
So now I’m sitting on 2,997,219 lifetime BIS. Will look to cross the rubicon next Saturday, 12/3/22, on UA926 SFO-FRA (assuming good fortune and fair winds).
So now I’m sitting on 2,997,219 lifetime BIS. Will look to cross the rubicon next Saturday, 12/3/22, on UA926 SFO-FRA (assuming good fortune and fair winds).
Only 996,581 BIS to the next milestone!
Dec 4, 2022, 11:52 am
#3199
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,852
Crossed 3MM last night SFO-FRA (finally)! No coin, but I did get a shoutout from the flight attendants on the SNA-SFO leg yesterday morning and the pilot from SFO-FRA gave me a signed copy of the flight plan when we arrived in Frankfurt. My profile on united.com was updated shortly after we landed.
Only 996,581 BIS to the next milestone!
Only 996,581 BIS to the next milestone!
Dec 4, 2022, 1:03 pm
#3200
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: New York NY
Programs: UA Gold, CO Plat, CO Million Miler
Posts: 2,617
Just happened to notice this thread and it sure brings back a lot of memories....I was lucky enough to achieve million mile status the easy way, if there is an easy way. Basically, I started my frequent flyer history flying Continental, but with a lot of Delta flights. As Continental and Delta were both Sky Team members, my Delta mileage counted on CO. And on CO, I did mileage runs to achieve gold status, and then in later years platinum. As I recall. partner airlines like Air France counted, bonus mileage for flying business counted, so eventually achieved CO OnePass Million Miles, which then was integrated into UA Mileage Plus as a lifetime gold. My heavy business flying and mileage runs are over, much to my relief. Most of my wife and my flying is for pleasure, and having lifetime gold status is just wonderful whether it be extra space seats or access to Star Alliance lounged on foreign travel...ANd I've gotten to the point where I don't shudder on seeing "UNITED" painted on the sides of aircraft with CO tails.
Dec 16, 2022, 12:00 am
#3201
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Chicago
Programs: United GS 3 MM LT, Marriott Ambassador LT Titanium, HH LT Diamond
Posts: 461
I hit 3MM lifetime Yesterday
It was on a flight from LGA to ORD. Mike at the LGA United Club took a photo with me and gave me a United pen and some cards. Tony, who has been overseeing the gate area for 30 years, came aboard the plane and announced my milestone. The captain came over and congratulated me. It was very nice.
I received a 35,000 mile bonus. I did not realize Unitedgot rid of gifts for hitting lifetime milestones. That is OK with me. It took me exactly 8.5 years To go from 2 million tu 3 million.
I received a 35,000 mile bonus. I did not realize Unitedgot rid of gifts for hitting lifetime milestones. That is OK with me. It took me exactly 8.5 years To go from 2 million tu 3 million.
Dec 16, 2022, 2:32 am
#3202
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
It was on a flight from LGA to ORD. Mike at the LGA United Club took a photo with me and gave me a United pen and some cards. Tony, who has been overseeing the gate area for 30 years, came aboard the plane and announced my milestone. The captain came over and congratulated me. It was very nice.
I received a 35,000 mile bonus. I did not realize Unitedgot rid of gifts for hitting lifetime milestones. That is OK with me. It took me exactly 8.5 years To go from 2 million tu 3 million.
I received a 35,000 mile bonus. I did not realize Unitedgot rid of gifts for hitting lifetime milestones. That is OK with me. It took me exactly 8.5 years To go from 2 million tu 3 million.
Welcome to the 3 MM club. 👏👏
Dec 16, 2022, 6:11 am
#3203
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,703
Dec 16, 2022, 11:13 am
#3206
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 11,470
It was on a flight from LGA to ORD. Mike at the LGA United Club took a photo with me and gave me a United pen and some cards. Tony, who has been overseeing the gate area for 30 years, came aboard the plane and announced my milestone. The captain came over and congratulated me. It was very nice.
I received a 35,000 mile bonus. I did not realize Unitedgot rid of gifts for hitting lifetime milestones. That is OK with me. It took me exactly 8.5 years To go from 2 million tu 3 million.
I received a 35,000 mile bonus. I did not realize Unitedgot rid of gifts for hitting lifetime milestones. That is OK with me. It took me exactly 8.5 years To go from 2 million tu 3 million.
Dec 24, 2022, 6:31 am
#3207
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: MRY and now SBP
Programs: UA 3MM, Marriott LTTE
Posts: 18
I crossed over to 3MM on a DEN-PHL flight on the 22nd. No recognition - which was understandable as we were delayed first by crew availability, then by de-icing, then by a mechanical issue. So the crew had their hands full - and I’d rather they focus on getting us the heck out of there. 3+ hours delay.
Since I’m no longer in the job that had me flying 1-200,000 a year and instead am tending grapes and occasionally flying for leisure, I doubt I’ll ever make 4MM. Lifetime 1k is a good stopping point for me
Since I’m no longer in the job that had me flying 1-200,000 a year and instead am tending grapes and occasionally flying for leisure, I doubt I’ll ever make 4MM. Lifetime 1k is a good stopping point for me
Dec 24, 2022, 8:19 am
#3208
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: TOA
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott LTPP/Platinum Premier, Hyatt Lame-ist, UA !K
Posts: 20,061
I crossed over to 3MM on a DEN-PHL flight on the 22nd. No recognition - which was understandable as we were delayed first by crew availability, then by de-icing, then by a mechanical issue. So the crew had their hands full - and I’d rather they focus on getting us the heck out of there. 3+ hours delay.
Since I’m no longer in the job that had me flying 1-200,000 a year and instead am tending grapes and occasionally flying for leisure, I doubt I’ll ever make 4MM. Lifetime 1k is a good stopping point for me
Since I’m no longer in the job that had me flying 1-200,000 a year and instead am tending grapes and occasionally flying for leisure, I doubt I’ll ever make 4MM. Lifetime 1k is a good stopping point for me
David
Dec 24, 2022, 12:24 pm
#3209
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,852
I crossed over to 3MM on a DEN-PHL flight on the 22nd. No recognition - which was understandable as we were delayed first by crew availability, then by de-icing, then by a mechanical issue. So the crew had their hands full - and I’d rather they focus on getting us the heck out of there. 3+ hours delay.
Since I’m no longer in the job that had me flying 1-200,000 a year and instead am tending grapes and occasionally flying for leisure, I doubt I’ll ever make 4MM. Lifetime 1k is a good stopping point for me
Since I’m no longer in the job that had me flying 1-200,000 a year and instead am tending grapes and occasionally flying for leisure, I doubt I’ll ever make 4MM. Lifetime 1k is a good stopping point for me
MRY Flyer
Last edited by Flying Machine; Dec 25, 2022 at 5:30 am