Becoming a millionaire today
Sep 23, 03, 7:27 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: UA 1K 3MM, UA 1P/1K since mid '80s; CO Bronze/Silver since mid 80's, Austin, Texas
Posts: 1,278
Becoming a millionaire today
This evening, I'll go over a million miles on UA metal. It took me seventeen years to log that many.
Thanks to many who post on this forum. Without FlyerTalk, I would have had no idea that there even was a Million Mile status on UA. Come to think of it, I didn't even know there was such a thing as 1K or international upgrades before becoming a regular to this forum three years ago. I feel like I owe a million thanks to many FlyerTalkers.
At least my kids owe PremEx for a long laugh last night when I told them that he has been known to congratulate new Million Milers as members of "The Flat Butt Club."
If anyone is on their way to FRA from ORD tonight, email me quick.
[This message has been edited by WayMaker (edited 09-23-2003).]
Thanks to many who post on this forum. Without FlyerTalk, I would have had no idea that there even was a Million Mile status on UA. Come to think of it, I didn't even know there was such a thing as 1K or international upgrades before becoming a regular to this forum three years ago. I feel like I owe a million thanks to many FlyerTalkers.
At least my kids owe PremEx for a long laugh last night when I told them that he has been known to congratulate new Million Milers as members of "The Flat Butt Club."
If anyone is on their way to FRA from ORD tonight, email me quick.
[This message has been edited by WayMaker (edited 09-23-2003).]
Sep 23, 03, 8:11 am
#2
Moderator: Midwest, Las Vegas & Dining Buzz
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 17,579
I'm so jealous.
I will make my million on my return Friday SYD-ORD.
Congratulations.
I will make my million on my return Friday SYD-ORD.
Congratulations.
Sep 23, 03, 9:00 am
#3
In memoriam
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Seattle WA
Programs: Kimpton IC, Hyatt Diamond, Gold Marriott, Lifetime Platinum Starwood
Posts: 8,664
Congratulations to both of you! That's amazing . ..I hope that UA recognizes you on your respective flights!
Sep 23, 03, 9:19 am
#4
In Memoriam, Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 6,879
Congratulations!
Sep 23, 03, 10:01 am
#5
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Texas, U.S.A.
Posts: 19,523
Consider it done!
Welcome To The Flat Butt Club!
Welcome To The Flat Butt Club!
Sep 23, 03, 10:23 am
#6
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Baltimore - Hyatt Lifetime Diamond/Courtesy Card, UA 2M
Posts: 994
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ldsant:
. ..I hope that UA recognizes you on your respective flights!</font>
. ..I hope that UA recognizes you on your respective flights!</font>
Reaching the 1MM mark was an anti-climax for me. And after 1K or UGS treatment, lifetime 1P is a downgrade. Now Hyatt has given me lifetime Diamond, which is their top tier. I wish United would do somethig similar.
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Sep 23, 03, 10:32 am
#7
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Texas, U.S.A.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">I would be surprised if MP knew when anybody passes the 1MM mark, let alone the crew.</font>
To read my own report of my somewhat anti-climatic "Million Mile Flight" back in 1999, see:
Drum Roll, Please!
You should get some goodies in the mail along with your new card and a letter, however.
Sep 23, 03, 10:48 am
#8
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Department of Homeland Sincerity
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Congrats!
Sep 23, 03, 11:31 am
#9
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA Plt, AS G, MR Ti, IC
Posts: 632
Congrats! I may yet make it there myself.
Sep 23, 03, 1:55 pm
#10
Join Date: May 2003
Location: DC
Programs: UA Platinum
Posts: 186
Is there a way to check my lifetime miles online?
Sep 23, 03, 2:05 pm
#11
Senior Moderator/Moderator: Coronavirus, United MileagePlus
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: UA Plat/2MM [23-yr. 1K, now emeritus] WN-A List; MR LT Titanium; HY Whateverist.
Posts: 12,240
Not yet.
Sep 23, 03, 2:09 pm
#12
Suspended
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Location: Just who do you think you're kidding?
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The MP service desk will tell you your lifetime balance if you ask in a phone call.
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Has YOUR airline's shill caused another FlyerTalker to resign lately?
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Has YOUR airline's shill caused another FlyerTalker to resign lately?
Sep 23, 03, 2:59 pm
#13
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Ani Ichibanya
Programs: WWMFD
Posts: 6,292
Congrats to you both!
Now if I could only aggregate my old miles from Braniff, PSA, Allegheny, etc......
Sep 23, 03, 3:02 pm
#14
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Department of Homeland Sincerity
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I called, and they said "who? huh?" 
Apparently my connection to PremEx or auh2o is not strong enough yet to pull some strings...
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there are somethings that money can't buy, everything else - priceless
Apparently my connection to PremEx or auh2o is not strong enough yet to pull some strings...
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by OttoGraham:
The MP service desk will tell you your lifetime balance if you ask in a phone call.
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The MP service desk will tell you your lifetime balance if you ask in a phone call.
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there are somethings that money can't buy, everything else - priceless
Sep 23, 03, 5:04 pm
#15
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Far forward aisle seat please!
Programs: UA MP, AA Advantage
Posts: 321
Well done mate! Now if only UA could get back into the black to reward you even more...
