Originally Posted by KathyWdrf (Post 8472203)

Why are you thinking that?

Last year (2006), I received the e-mail on October 2. It began: (You had to register by November 24.)

The previous year (2005), the e-mail arrived on October 17. That year, the fee was $200 and the qualifying flights had to be flown between October 25 and December 15. (And that year, you could register as late as December 15.)

In 2003, the e-mail arrived on October 15. I don't have the date handy for 2004, but I'm guessing it was around mid-October as well. (The fee was $150 in 2004 and $100 in 2003 -- I do have that info.)

Originally Posted by goalie (Post 8472188)

9/30 is a saturday

Originally Posted by as219 (Post 8472195)

Are you going to play the FT hawk again and be the first to post if it is offered? ;)

Originally Posted by KathyWdrf (Post 8472227)

But I've dug up the old e-mails, and in the past (it's only been offered in the past four years, 2003-2006) it's been announced early to mid-October (mostly mid-October).

Of course, an earlier announcement would be most welcome! Makes planning easier. ;)

Originally Posted by mahasamatman (Post 8473591)

On which calendar?

Originally Posted by jswong (Post 8484038)

C'mon UA i'm waiting! Won't need it for status although the two additional SWU's I would be nice. I'm guessing it will remain at 500 USD although would shell out a bit more (especially given the more favorable exchange rates compared to this time last year :)). I see this was "announced" on FT Sept 29 (which was a little later than the previous year) so it's time to start getting nervous

Jeff

Originally Posted by KathyWdrf (Post 8484063)

FlyerTalkers are the most impatient people on the planet! :eek:

Originally Posted by aceman (Post 8485950)

out of interest, do miles earned over the DEQM promo count towards lifetime/MM status?

Originally Posted by iwillflytheworld (Post 8485982)

Some of us are holding purchases until we learn whether the DEQM is offered again and, if so, under what terms.

Originally Posted by thegingerman (Post 8486729)

Yup, I am one of those...

Originally Posted by iwillflytheworld (Post 8485982)

Some of us are holding purchases until we learn whether the DEQM is offered again and, if so, under what terms.

Originally Posted by KathyWdrf (Post 8487122)

Nonetheless, that doesn't justify the insanely unreasonable level of impatience. Just because one is holding off on bookings doesn't mean that United Airlines has to march to one's own drumbeat.... it really is NOT all about "me, me, me...." @:-) (Oh, but I keep forgetting that this is FlyerTalk -- it's the land of "me, me, me.")

Originally Posted by iwillflytheworld (Post 8487224)

Since last year the promo broke out on September 28, I don't think expecting an announcement soon is "unreasonable". Nobody is saying United has to do this or that (except those who argue that the DEQM is a dilution of status). As the title of this tread says, this is just about speculation, so no need to get upset when we do exactly that.