Help refresh my memory as to the 2010 program
Jan 9, 2010 | 5:48 pm
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Help refresh my memory as to the 2010 program
As I recall reading about the unlimited domestic upgrades and I recall the debate over CR-1's, I also recall that at that time United said to stand by for "new benefit" for elites. Well, it is 2010 and I don't see any new benefit-neither the UDU or CR-1 was that alleged upgrade. I am sure they weren't referring to either of those. Is there still going to be a "new" benefit? Anyone have any idea what they may have been referring to?
Jan 9, 2010 | 5:52 pm
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It's come up in a few other threads, so expect a merge. I think UA's latest on UDU (and any other attendant changes) is that it will be coming in 2Q 2010...
Jan 9, 2010 | 5:55 pm
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I'm thinking not UDU
The reference to the "new benefit" was made after the UDU announcement to assuage us. Now maybe the reinstatement of the CR-1's was in their eyes sufficient, but I got the impression that there should be more. Several of the letters from CS suggested that.
Jan 9, 2010 | 7:45 pm
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Maybe one-way awards? Or upgrading with miles on other *A airlines?
The one I want it to be able to earn stickers to board on the red carpet as a 1P. So simple, but so useful on crowded overhead bins on winter flights. It won't ever happen though.
The one I want it to be able to earn stickers to board on the red carpet as a 1P. So simple, but so useful on crowded overhead bins on winter flights. It won't ever happen though.
Jan 9, 2010 | 9:01 pm
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MMers get two (2) CR-1’s each year on 1 January. When UA/MP considered eliminating CR-1’s they mentioned that they would consider a new benefit to replace the CR-1’s given to MMers, Now that CR-1’s have been reinstated I assume they will remain an annual gift to MMers (two were deposited on 1/1/2010) and hence no new benefit.
Not sure if this is what you are referring to? The ability to earn CR-1’s remains a benefit for 1K’s and LDU's are presumably still rolling out in Q2/2010.
Not sure if this is what you are referring to? The ability to earn CR-1’s remains a benefit for 1K’s and LDU's are presumably still rolling out in Q2/2010.