AA Fall/Winter 2009 DEQM - will UA match?
Sep 2, 2009, 12:14 pm
#61
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More likely something happened on your op-up which qualified you for that bonus.
OTOH, wouldn't it be something if UA gave out random DEQM for some flight you took recently as a goodwill/loyalty reward gesture - no qualification, no registration, just Thanks for being a UA elite and flying UA! Well, I can dream, can't I??
Sep 2, 2009, 12:15 pm
#62
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Sep 2, 2009, 12:15 pm
#63
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also just noticed that AA is going all out on this even dropped PR release on the promo, I don't remember UA or AA releasing their promos to the AP before: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Americ...&asset=&ccode=
Last edited by ryan182; Sep 2, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Sep 2, 2009, 12:21 pm
#64
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The only "devaluation" of 1K would be the number of SWUs in circulation, but from the number of almost expiring ones showing up on CC, lots of current 1Ks don't use the ones they already have. Of course, CR1s might also increase, but those will be based on future travel, so may not squeeze too much on the 500s upgrading. Of course, there is the priority boarding issue and those red carpets will have to be lengthened...
But if UA does jump into this one, I'll be 1K after these DEQMs post (and won't have to rely on UA joining the STARDo EQM bonus). But if not, I'll still pass the mark by early December and be on board for next year.
But if UA does jump into this one, I'll be 1K after these DEQMs post (and won't have to rely on UA joining the STARDo EQM bonus). But if not, I'll still pass the mark by early December and be on board for next year.
Sep 2, 2009, 12:25 pm
#65
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The only "devaluation" of 1K would be the number of SWUs in circulation, but from the number of almost expiring ones showing up on CC, lots of current 1Ks don't use the ones they already have. Of course, CR1s might also increase, but those will be based on future travel, so may not squeeze too much on the 500s upgrading. Of course, there is the priority boarding issue and those red carpets will have to be lengthened...
But if UA does jump into this one, I'll be 1K after these DEQMs post (and won't have to rely on UA joining the STARDo EQM bonus). But if not, I'll still pass the mark by early December and be on board for next year.
But if UA does jump into this one, I'll be 1K after these DEQMs post (and won't have to rely on UA joining the STARDo EQM bonus). But if not, I'll still pass the mark by early December and be on board for next year.
Sep 2, 2009, 12:26 pm
#66
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From a purely selfish point of view, I did a lot of extra travel to make it earlier, and I did, so I kind of hope they hold the line.
Sep 2, 2009, 12:26 pm
#67
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UA should innovate and do a double-fare promo - double your premium fares counted towards GS for some period. 
Sep 2, 2009, 12:26 pm
#68
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United will most certainly match this.
Sep 2, 2009, 12:27 pm
#69
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Hmm, if UA can hurry up and get a DEQM promo out by Friday and include tickets already booked, that's an easy 17k to add to the pile with Oct-Dec to still book.
It seems corporate travel was really gutted this year.
It seems corporate travel was really gutted this year.
Sep 2, 2009, 12:33 pm
#70
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I'd expect UA to at least hold the effective date until 9/8. Can't see how they get much out of already heavy booked Labor day fligths.
Sep 2, 2009, 12:34 pm
#71
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But...nonstop and not on WN... ^
Since I don't need to create an artificially unique routing to hit 1P, I'll take the nonstops and more hours on the ground in the Bay Area. (All of this assumes that my previously-booked trips will count for DEQM. If my Europe one doesn't, then forget it...I'm just a 2P next year.)
I have two CR-1's expiring in December. Not the "optimal" use of CR-1's, but I'd probably burn 'em to ensure I don't ride coach for this one. My SWU use this year was pretty optimal so flushing a couple CR-1's on a midcon doesn't really bother me *too* much.
But...nonstop and not on WN... ^
Since I don't need to create an artificially unique routing to hit 1P, I'll take the nonstops and more hours on the ground in the Bay Area. (All of this assumes that my previously-booked trips will count for DEQM. If my Europe one doesn't, then forget it...I'm just a 2P next year.)
I have two CR-1's expiring in December. Not the "optimal" use of CR-1's, but I'd probably burn 'em to ensure I don't ride coach for this one. My SWU use this year was pretty optimal so flushing a couple CR-1's on a midcon doesn't really bother me *too* much.
Sep 2, 2009, 12:40 pm
#72
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Judging by the posts in the DL forum about the "world class" SM program we have a bunch of fliers coming to UA or AA. Kinda funny how they set out to create a world class program that makes their elites avoid making the top tier and allows them to try out other programs.
Sep 2, 2009, 12:42 pm
#73
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Unreal. They must really be hurting.
I'm sure UA will match. They sort of HAVE to.
I'm sure UA will match. They sort of HAVE to.
Sep 2, 2009, 12:49 pm
#75
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I hope UA matches because its the only way I'll have a shot at re-qualifying for 1K for 2010. Im sitting at 61K EQM YTD with three transcons booked for Sept/Oct and thats it. A DEQM that covered those three trips might put me within reach with a fourth transcon MR.