Fly 2/4 for Premier/Premier Exec
Sep 11, 2004, 2:20 am
#31
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: LA, CA
Posts: 24
I got this e-mail too and I think this is kind of a bummer. I fly at least two intl roundtrips a year on united, on my own student budget dime, strictly to keep the premier membership (even when the fares on other airlines are lower). These are long coach flights, and not the best connections.....someone who takes two flights LAX to LAS & pays 50 bucks can reach the same status? I know the promo is not valid for the rock bottom fare, but even with midrange fares, one roundtrip costs me more than the whole enterprise for someone else. 50 dollars doesn't sound like customer loyalty, more like a mad dash for cash.....disappointing.
Sep 11, 2004, 2:54 am
#32
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 458
Originally Posted by uastarflyer
You have to do the 4 trips to move to 1P. I'm in the same boat being currently a 2P and evaluating options to move to 1P.
I'd prefer paying $50 and getting 3 extra months to requalify by end of next March....
I'd prefer paying $50 and getting 3 extra months to requalify by end of next March....
Sep 11, 2004, 3:08 am
#33
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: port broad reach
Programs: NorthSails® | Starboard | ION
Posts: 6,525
Originally Posted by entropy
it looks like you'd have to spend about $2000 to get 1P based on the cheaper M fares I've seen from SFO...
but a big q I have... what about QAUP fares? do those count as A (what the book in ) or Q ?
but a big q I have... what about QAUP fares? do those count as A (what the book in ) or Q ?
T&Cs say:
Offer valid on roundtrip flights ... on paid published fares in classes F, A, P, C, D, Y, B and M.
When you fly a QAUP fare, you are flying a paid published "Q" fare that just happens to book into A class.
Sep 11, 2004, 3:09 am
#34
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 305
Got one today - questionable value
I got my email on this today. Unless I am missing something, this is of no value to me (would have preferred the 2x EQM offer) due to the following:
a) I will take 2-3 RT trips (no chance of 4) during the qualifying time. The first two RT's will put me over 25k, so I will get the 25k anyway.
b) Corporate travel selects the tickets and fare codes, so I have no control over actually flying on the fares they require in the offer.
a) I will take 2-3 RT trips (no chance of 4) during the qualifying time. The first two RT's will put me over 25k, so I will get the 25k anyway.
b) Corporate travel selects the tickets and fare codes, so I have no control over actually flying on the fares they require in the offer.
Sep 11, 2004, 7:36 am
#35
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA EXP, AMEX Cent
Posts: 223
Originally Posted by Axey
not only by selling status for a measly $50 and a flight, but also by increasing the lines and E+ population to idiotic levels.
What on earth are the people at Mileage Plus doing?
What on earth are the people at Mileage Plus doing?
Sep 11, 2004, 8:13 am
#36
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: PDX
Programs: On a collision course with Kettledom
Posts: 25,550
I got this, and may actually do it -- I might be moving to BTV next year, and UA is one of the only carriers there with mainline service... my Gold status on DL won't mean much with RJ service.
Sep 11, 2004, 10:21 am
#37
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: *wood Plat, United 2P, AA EXP, Hilton Gold
Posts: 16
Has anyone looked for cheap fares within the relevant booking classes from NYC? Is it even possible to make this worthwhile considering the bottom threshold is M? I am a 2P right now, but had basically decided to dump UA and move all my travel to AA where I am Gold and have a shot at Plat with a couple of MR's. Just curious. Thanks!
Sep 11, 2004, 11:00 am
#38
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
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Originally Posted by prudentbear
Major devaluation of status...
Sep 11, 2004, 11:00 am
#39
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Anaheim, CA US
Posts: 251
Is it really such a devaluation of elite status?
The qualifying fares for this promotion are high enough that for most folks a MR would be considered quite expensive (witness all the related threads looking for help!) I spent about the same to get to 2P this year as it would cost to take 2 qualifying flights. For example the lowest qualifying LAX-LAS fare I saw was $1300 (due to the lack of published M and B fares.) the absolute cheapest LAX fare I have seen so far is $429 which gets you all the way to PSP. Pretty profitable for United.
Seems like the most likely takers are business travelers, especially those who can fly in a premium class (although my company might book a QUP fare to save money, which still wouldn't qualify!), IMHO it's a good promotion for UA to get some of those folks to switch carriers.
Seems like the most likely takers are business travelers, especially those who can fly in a premium class (although my company might book a QUP fare to save money, which still wouldn't qualify!), IMHO it's a good promotion for UA to get some of those folks to switch carriers.
Sep 11, 2004, 12:59 pm
#40
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: United MM- Marriott Titanium - Air France/KLM Flying Blue Platinum
Posts: 4,835
Fiancee received that one, she has 17K miles flown so far this year.. Now awaiting the 1K promo !!! 
Sep 11, 2004, 1:16 pm
#41
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Left of center
Programs: UA 1K, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 46
I don't know if this has been adressed yet, but the MP CRs tell me this is NOT targeted and anyone may sign up for it, regardless of past status or miles flown, etc.
IMHO I think it's devaluation of status too. Granted, the cost is somewhat on target...a few extra WST fares will get you to your status if you need it, and probably be less than 2 or 4 M fare tickets and $50. But still. Fly the miles, people. If you want status, earn it.
IMHO I think it's devaluation of status too. Granted, the cost is somewhat on target...a few extra WST fares will get you to your status if you need it, and probably be less than 2 or 4 M fare tickets and $50. But still. Fly the miles, people. If you want status, earn it.
Sep 11, 2004, 2:03 pm
#42
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MSY
Programs: CO Gold
Posts: 490
Originally Posted by GoDucks
Seems like the most likely takers are business travelers, especially those who can fly in a premium class (although my company might book a QUP fare to save money, which still wouldn't qualify!), IMHO it's a good promotion for UA to get some of those folks to switch carriers.
Sep 11, 2004, 3:38 pm
#43
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Vienna, VA - VS Silver, Hilton Gold, Amex Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 124
How Annoying
I have 1000 miles to go to make Premier and received this offer today and in fact will have enough mileage to make Premier Exec before the end of the year! I wish they offered something to make 1k as I will qualify the hardway for Premier Exec, let's see what the next few months bring. Here's hoping!
Sep 11, 2004, 8:18 pm
#44
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Boulder, CO, USA
Programs: UA 1K MM; SPG Platinum; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Platinum, Hertz PC
Posts: 329
Wife received the offer
I'm a 1K MM. My wife received the offer and she's never been close to Premiere...flys once or twice a year. I'd be peeved if I had earned Premiere Exec the "normal" way. I remember when being Premiere Exec was a big deal. It's sad to see United selling out its true frequent flyers.
Sep 12, 2004, 12:03 am
#45
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: The City/Honolulu
Programs: UA 3MM; Hyatt Glob*****; Hilton Diamond
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My mother received this by email. She's only 2 trips from making 2P all BIS. She already has one booked for Thanksgiving. The fare basis makes this offer far less attractive.