2011 Mileage Plus and OnePass elite program developments
Nov 16, 2010, 9:22 am
#91
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Programs: UA-1Kmm, AA-EX Plt mm-, Hilton Diamond,
Posts: 1,093
Another unhappy 1K.
Nov 16, 2010, 9:23 am
#93
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: DEN
Programs: UA 1P-1MM, Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 3,930
I'm still waiting to hear if they will continue the MM benefits (1P and 2 CR-1). I am disappointed with the extra tier at 75K given that I'm down to flying around 50K per year. I would expect that they will phase the 75K tier out in the future, as it feels like throwing a bone to the 75K platinums on CO.
Given that I won't make 1K in the forseeable future, I don't really care about the CR-1s or the SWU restrictions.
Given that I won't make 1K in the forseeable future, I don't really care about the CR-1s or the SWU restrictions.
Nov 16, 2010, 9:23 am
#94
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1MM/1K, HH Diamond
Posts: 6,832
Just got the email. Its language is a bit different:
I suppose that's true. Losing 4 CR-1s and having to fly another 20 EQS to hit 1K is certainly "of interest." 
I guess know I better understand United PR's statment:
Answer? They don't benefit me at all. 
Below are some additional elite program updates that may also be of interest. Details can also be found at mileageplus.com.
I guess know I better understand United PR's statment:
Check out the updates here and see how the elite program updates benefit you.
Nov 16, 2010, 9:24 am
#95
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 7,541
Oh right.. I meant now as in now with these changes. Forgive confusion.
One other thing I see coming out of this - the end of Elite Choice for 1Ks. Since there are now bones for flying 25k EQM more, why have others?
Also, items which would have been nice to hear about:
* YBMs
* E+
* Starnet Blocking
One other thing I see coming out of this - the end of Elite Choice for 1Ks. Since there are now bones for flying 25k EQM more, why have others?
Also, items which would have been nice to hear about:
* YBMs
* E+
* Starnet Blocking
Nov 16, 2010, 9:24 am
#96
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: CT/NY
Programs: UA 1K/1MM, AA EXP, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 6,020
Nov 16, 2010, 9:25 am
#97
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: SEA/YVR/BLI
Programs: UA "Lifetime" Gold, AS MVPG100K, OW Emerald, HH Lifetime Diamond, IC Plat, Marriott Gold, Hertz Gold
Posts: 9,490
No e-mail for us yet either but Mrs. Fredd had already spotted the enhancement announcement on the website before coming here.
Earlier posters have raised the concerns we see initially. No, we're not happy with what we see.
Basically loyalty is a two-way street so if turns out the new UA isn't to our liking, we'll just have to rouse ourselves to shop around.
Earlier posters have raised the concerns we see initially. No, we're not happy with what we see.
Basically loyalty is a two-way street so if turns out the new UA isn't to our liking, we'll just have to rouse ourselves to shop around.
Nov 16, 2010, 9:25 am
#98
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1MM/1K, HH Diamond
Posts: 6,832
Nov 16, 2010, 9:26 am
#99
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Near SEA
Programs: UA MM, AS MVPG75K, Marriott Lifetime Gold
Posts: 7,969
Thanks to these changes, I imagine 1KVoice will be slower at responding for the next few weeks 
Nov 16, 2010, 9:28 am
#100
Join Date: May 2008
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 11
120 EQS for 1K ?!!! Screwing Domestic 1K's !
This is quite possibly the worst move for loyal domestic flyers. Average 1 trip a week and still not a sniff for 1K. We put up with glorified tin can RJ's for 3+ hour flights, deal with outdoor boarding, and mile walks to F gates at ORD and DEN. Thank you for the devaluation.
Nov 16, 2010, 9:28 am
#101
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DFW
Programs: UA 1K 1MM
Posts: 166
Ugh. I still haven't received the email but I will miss those other four CR-1s.
My sympathies to those of you who earn 1K the hard way.
My sympathies to those of you who earn 1K the hard way.
Nov 16, 2010, 9:29 am
#102
Join Date: May 2007
Location: London and Madrid
Programs: BA Gold, UA 2MM, Hyatt Globalist, Columbia Record & Tape Club Triple Diamond VIP
Posts: 580
I have low, low expectations….
Oh right.. I meant now as in now with these changes. Forgive confusion.
One other thing I see coming out of this - the end of Elite Choice for 1Ks. Since there are now bones for flying 25k EQM more, why have others?
Also, items which would have been nice to hear about:
* YBMs
* E+
* Starnet Blocking
One other thing I see coming out of this - the end of Elite Choice for 1Ks. Since there are now bones for flying 25k EQM more, why have others?
Also, items which would have been nice to hear about:
* YBMs
* E+
* Starnet Blocking
Why wouldn't they cut benefits? With fewer seats on each route, relatively more FF elites competing for fewer benefits, they have the upper hand here.
It does make Virgin America look increasingly attractive….
Nov 16, 2010, 9:29 am
#103
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Near SEA
Programs: UA MM, AS MVPG75K, Marriott Lifetime Gold
Posts: 7,969
Wonder if this was put out there as a negotiation point... so the backlash from 1Ks and PPs can result in CR-1s at every 25k BIS on CO/UA rather than just any EQM at 75k and every 25k thereafter.
Could be a strategy of negotiating down to what they really want. Then again, that doesn't seem to be Smisek's style.
Could be a strategy of negotiating down to what they really want. Then again, that doesn't seem to be Smisek's style.
Nov 16, 2010, 9:29 am
#104
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Arlington, VA
Programs: United MP 1p, PC Ambassador, GP Platinum
Posts: 439
wow.....
even as a 2p this makes me mad.......I guess you'll have to go for 75K to have any chance at UDU in the future.
even as a 2p this makes me mad....
...I guess you'll have to go for 75K to have any chance at UDU in the future.
Nov 16, 2010, 9:31 am
#105
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CHO,BDL, PVG
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Gold
Posts: 52
Well, nothing to say. Don't see any benefits from 1K point of view.