Apr 28, 2015, 10:52 am
UA Million Miler/Multi-Million Miler Roll Call Thread
May 4, 2018, 10:47 am
#2251
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: All of them, UA-Plat, 1MM*G
Posts: 881
In general, it seems that UA recognizes you only if you have reached out to them in advance and requested some form of recognition. This may differ for 3 and 4 MM crossings and for GS flyyers, who seem to be monitored more closely. Can anyone report receiving recognition for crossing 1 MM or 2 MM when no previous contact with UA was made to note the upcoming occasion or to request recognition?
May 4, 2018, 3:40 pm
#2252
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Bucks County
Programs: UAL GS & Million Miler; Delta Lifetime Gold; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Platinum; Legion Etrangere
Posts: 1,609
In general, it seems that UA recognizes you only if you have reached out to them in advance and requested some form of recognition. This may differ for 3 and 4 MM crossings and for GS flyyers, who seem to be monitored more closely. Can anyone report receiving recognition for crossing 1 MM or 2 MM when no previous contact with UA was made to note the upcoming occasion or to request recognition?
May 4, 2018, 5:04 pm
#2253
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: KFCA + KMSO
Programs: UA 3MM, Lifetime 1K, Lifetime UC, Lifetime Marriott Platinum, CMEL pilot
Posts: 203
Although I never expected to come close to 4MM, it's within possible striking distance before I retire. I've been 1K 29 of the last 30 years, but never GS. It would require some extra flying to make 4MM by 2019, but I don't know if Lifetime GS would be of much value as I burn down > 3M RDM's. I expect most of my post-retirement flying to be West coast and 3-4 trips to Taiwan and/or HKG annually. I'm pretty burnt out from flying commercially; UA or other carriers.
Last edited by deek; May 4, 2018 at 6:34 pm
May 6, 2018, 11:57 am
#2254
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Princeton, NJ
Programs: United 1K, 2MM, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 47
Got to 2MM a little over 2 weeks ago on my EWR-BRU flight. No recognition from crew (wasn't expecting it either and certainly no worries about that). But I received my email with the gift and the Thule carrier has now arrived! Quick work by United - well done.
May 6, 2018, 4:09 pm
#2255
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RNO, NV, USA.
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 5,063
In general, it seems that UA recognizes you only if you have reached out to them in advance and requested some form of recognition. This may differ for 3 and 4 MM crossings and for GS flyyers, who seem to be monitored more closely. Can anyone report receiving recognition for crossing 1 MM or 2 MM when no previous contact with UA was made to note the upcoming occasion or to request recognition?
May 12, 2018, 10:42 am
#2256
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: San Diego
Programs: United 3MM, 1K, Hyatt Globalist Lifetime
Posts: 32
Although I never expected to come close to 4MM, it's within possible striking distance before I retire. I've been 1K 29 of the last 30 years, but never GS. It would require some extra flying to make 4MM by 2019, but I don't know if Lifetime GS would be of much value as I burn down > 3M RDM's. I expect most of my post-retirement flying to be West coast and 3-4 trips to Taiwan and/or HKG annually. I'm pretty burnt out from flying commercially; UA or other carriers.
May 12, 2018, 11:22 am
#2257
Senior Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: UA Plat/2MM [23-yr. 1K, now emeritus] clawing way back to WN-A List; MR LT Titanium; HY Whateverist.
Posts: 12,396
Although I never expected to come close to 4MM, it's within possible striking distance before I retire. I've been 1K 29 of the last 30 years, but never GS. It would require some extra flying to make 4MM by 2019, but I don't know if Lifetime GS would be of much value as I burn down > 3M RDM's. I expect most of my post-retirement flying to be West coast and 3-4 trips to Taiwan and/or HKG annually. I'm pretty burnt out from flying commercially; UA or other carriers.
How close are you? I'm a bit far to say "striking distance" but considering taking mileage runs here and there to get there. Like you I'm also wondering if it is worth it... I have about two years before retirement. Wife and I love traveling so I expect GS will come in handy for years to come due to upgrade waitlists and mileage tickets.
1) Highest level of benefits/recognition, esp. IRROPS;
2) Above benefits extended to another you designate;
3) LT program can be changed at any time, esp. for those not yet at that particular level. [See Marriott which is closing off enrollment in LT Plat. Prem after 12/31/2018.]
I had been earned 1K for 23 years when I crossed 2MM last fall. I know from my historic velocity of flying, now in semi-retirement, that I'd be highly unlikely to get to 3MM, so downgraded to LT Plat which, together with a UC Club membership is an OK fit for me and +1. I would've kept "going for it" if I had thought that 3MM was in reach.
Last edited by Ocn Vw 1K; May 12, 2018 at 11:30 am
May 18, 2018, 12:21 pm
#2259
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: SBA
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 941
- Tom
May 19, 2018, 1:03 pm
#2260
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Port St Lucie, FL, UA1K since 1994 and 3mm, Delta 1mm
Programs: Marriott Titanium Life, Hilton Gold
Posts: 566
Sitting at 2,999,005 today -- will cross the great 3mm divide on my EWR-PBI leg. Been a slow year for travel only 40K PQM, (and $1500 PQD) so the lifetime 1K is a welcome bonus.
May 19, 2018, 1:27 pm
#2261
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
May 20, 2018, 10:19 am
#2262
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Programs: UA 1M, 1K,AA 2M,HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, IHG Platinum
Posts: 115
Hoped to hit 1 million last week. Strategically booked appropriate flights, but then the first one was delayed by 3 hours & 15 minutes, so no doable connections. Completed the new itinerary, and ended up at 999,539. I have called for original routing credit, and am now waiting for the changes to happen. If it doesn't happen today, should go over tomorrow between COS & IAH. Looking forward to the companion upgrade most of all to save Mrs. Perkins from "having" to fly 50K a year to keep her Gold.
Thanks to everybody on all the forums who've helped with progress on all of these pursuits. On to 2 million?Lifetime flight miles:999,539
Thanks to everybody on all the forums who've helped with progress on all of these pursuits. On to 2 million?Lifetime flight miles:999,539
May 21, 2018, 12:46 pm
#2263
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: SBA
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 941
Hoped to hit 1 million last week. Strategically booked appropriate flights, but then the first one was delayed by 3 hours & 15 minutes, so no doable connections. Completed the new itinerary, and ended up at 999,539. I have called for original routing credit, and am now waiting for the changes to happen. If it doesn't happen today, should go over tomorrow between COS & IAH. Looking forward to the companion upgrade most of all to save Mrs. Perkins from "having" to fly 50K a year to keep her Gold.
Thanks to everybody on all the forums who've helped with progress on all of these pursuits. On to 2 million?Lifetime flight miles:999,539
Thanks to everybody on all the forums who've helped with progress on all of these pursuits. On to 2 million?Lifetime flight miles:999,539
May 21, 2018, 4:18 pm
#2264
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Port St Lucie, FL, UA1K since 1994 and 3mm, Delta 1mm
Programs: Marriott Titanium Life, Hilton Gold
Posts: 566
Hit the grand 3mm yesterday on my EWR-PBI segment. United had a band in front of Gate 101, playing hail to the chief. Was presented with a trophy stating Congrats to PaulMCO for flying 3MM and never dragged from the plane, never had his guitar ruined by our baggage handlers, never had his pet killed and continued to fly through the years of Jeff SMI. Then I woke up and boarded my plane with no acknowledgement and a surly FA who refused to give a full can of Ginger ale. Welcome to the friendly skies..
Yes I know I am an over entitled elite but I guess the days of flying in style are gone, and flying United is like riding a bus. Maybe United should change their logo to a Greyhound.
Yes I know I am an over entitled elite but I guess the days of flying in style are gone, and flying United is like riding a bus. Maybe United should change their logo to a Greyhound.
Last edited by PaulMCO; May 21, 2018 at 4:27 pm
May 22, 2018, 9:15 am
#2265
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SFO/TPE
Programs: UA GS slavery, *A Gold, Marriott/SPG Gold, Hilton Gold, Hertz Pres Circle
Posts: 281
United's PR sucks..
I just landed in SFO. Was travelling with my mom. She just hit 4mm on this flight. Was not recognize during check-in at Taipei. Was not recognize at the gate. FA came up and asked her for her meal choice.. Then she said, "oh your doing 4mm this trip, not sure if I should congratulate you or give you condolences." ...? No captain, no bells and whistles like Zach @ TPG.
I just landed in SFO. Was travelling with my mom. She just hit 4mm on this flight. Was not recognize during check-in at Taipei. Was not recognize at the gate. FA came up and asked her for her meal choice.. Then she said, "oh your doing 4mm this trip, not sure if I should congratulate you or give you condolences." ...? No captain, no bells and whistles like Zach @ TPG.