Can UA elite get bonus miles on US?
Jul 11, 2008, 11:07 pm
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Still Bonus MP EQMs on US?
Does anyone know if there we still get bonus EQMs for Premiers/Pr Exec/1Ks when flying on US Airways after US airways stops awarding bonus EQMs on its own Dividend Program?
Jul 12, 2008, 11:39 am
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I am a former US Chairmans (analogous to 1K on UA) who credits exclusively to UA MP.
I believe US has stopped its bonus miles for elites, but as of today UA is still giving me a 25% bonus (I am only 2P so far) for the US flights I take but credit to UA.
I believe US has stopped its bonus miles for elites, but as of today UA is still giving me a 25% bonus (I am only 2P so far) for the US flights I take but credit to UA.
Jul 12, 2008, 11:45 am
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hscottm is correct, and it's important to note that that's as of now. The same question was asked when US eliminated the 500 mile minimums, but UA quickly followed. I'm not saying UA will make a decision just as dumb, but I wouldn't be surprised if they at least eliminated elite bonus miles for UA elites when flying US.
Jul 12, 2008, 2:38 pm
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Are you maybe confusing EQMs with RDMs? I am not aware of any elite bonus EQMs. US eliminated bonus RDMs for elites, and I have no idea how that applies to UA flyers on US.
Jul 12, 2008, 3:13 pm
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From my Mileage Plus account:
Jun 27, 2008 US 2172 Y Class DCA to LGA 500 500 0 1,000
Jun 30, 2008 US 2175 Y Class LGA to DCA 500 500 0 1,000
There are no "elite" EQM bonuses. But all Mileage Plus members get a 50% EQM/EQS bonus on a paid US ticket in First Class (F, A), Business Class (C, D, J, Z) and unrestricted Economy (Y, B).
The official policy is at http://www.united.com/page/article/0,1360,50107,00.html
When you fly on US Airways on a paid ticket in First Class (F, A), Business Class (C, D, J, Z) and unrestricted Economy (Y, B) you earn a 50% EQM/EQS bonus.
Mileage Plus program match:
As a Mileage Plus elite member, flights on US Airways earn the elite level mileage bonus (redeemable mileage credit):
* Premier members earn a 25% redeemable mileage credit bonus
* Premier Executives and 1K members earn a 100% redeemable mileage credit bonus
Last edited by DCBob; Jul 12, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Jul 13, 2008, 3:27 pm
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Thanks
Yes I meant bonus RDMs. Good, still means we can still fly US and get the bonus for now. Although, with charges on drinks and eliminating movies on certain routes--I'll have to think twice.
Thanks all.
Thanks all.
Jul 13, 2008, 3:35 pm
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(I am writing that from a local coffee shop sipping my $3.50 iced mocha)
Jul 13, 2008, 3:42 pm
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It's funny, and somewhat sad, to see flights like LGA-ACK post with 202 flight miles and 202 status bonus miles. I guess I shouldn't be complaining too much though, since at least all of my US flights are under 500 miles.
On a related note, that LGA-ACK one-way refundable fare was almost $500, yet it booked into N class -- which doesn't earn the fare bonus. Amazing.
On a related note, that LGA-ACK one-way refundable fare was almost $500, yet it booked into N class -- which doesn't earn the fare bonus. Amazing.
Jul 14, 2008, 4:54 am
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The US Airways Shuttle (DCA-LGA-BOS) is still serving free drinks, INCLUDING beer and wine, to all passengers. I suppose they are STILL doing this to compete with the Delta Shuttle.
Jul 17, 2008, 7:23 pm
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Can UA elite get bonus miles on US?
After US stops giving its elite such miles?
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Jul 17, 2008 at 8:20 pm Reason: merged into existing thread
Jul 17, 2008, 7:24 pm
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For now, yes. The DM rules mean nothing for MP.
Jul 17, 2008, 7:27 pm
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Wonder if US is purposely doing this so that its elites will go to UA but still give US business since UA gives bonus miles.
Jul 17, 2008, 7:38 pm
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Jul 19, 2008, 8:21 am
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Jul 19, 2008, 9:51 am
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