United's Fall/Winter 2009 DEQM/DEQS Promotion (MPW049, MPW059)
Sep 2, 2009, 8:15 pm
#91
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now i just have to find 49,242 eqms for roughly $1,000 (or less)
Sep 2, 2009, 8:22 pm
#92
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International change fees vary; many can be $250.
EQMs do not count towards e500s; those are based on BISM only.
Standby is not allowed on int'l flights.
Standby is not allowed on int'l flights.
Sep 2, 2009, 8:27 pm
#93
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Stackable for Australians?
So this has a different Promo code than the Australian double/triple EQM promotion, which still runs until October 15, and there's no T&C's that I can see that disallow receiving EQM's from both.
Anyone want to bet on the chances both promos will count for flights between September 3rd and October 15th?
Anyone want to bet on the chances both promos will count for flights between September 3rd and October 15th?
Sep 2, 2009, 8:30 pm
#94
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It's possible that they will do the same here and actually add the EQM's through the promotion, which will mean even earlier status for most people and reduce most of the end-of-year issues which might otherwise occur.
Sep 2, 2009, 8:36 pm
#95
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I must be the only person in the world for whom this will accomplish nothing. I was set to finish the year at about 53K EQMs with 47 EQS, including 7K EQMs and 14 EQS remaining. Even with those doubled, I don't even get up to the next Elite Choice threshold, much less to 1K status.
Now if they'd let us apply these to our 2010 totals, that would be a great promotion!
Oh well.
Now if they'd let us apply these to our 2010 totals, that would be a great promotion!
Oh well.
For all the people who moaned about all the new 1Ks during the spring promo, I was glued to FT through that because it was my first time. There are LOTS more 1Ks coming out this promo, judging from the last three hours.
Sep 2, 2009, 8:41 pm
#96
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Sep 2, 2009, 8:45 pm
#97
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How you found it?
Sep 2, 2009, 8:46 pm
#98
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If there's any chance UA might add a fourth "published" elite tier next year it might be worth it to push for 1.5K as insurance.
Sep 2, 2009, 8:47 pm
#99
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This is pleasant news...this will bring me to over 200K for this year... just flying what I already have purchased.
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The flying starts in the morning
Sep 2, 2009, 8:47 pm
#100
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hmm so by my calcs instead of ending around 40k-50k (well 40k for sure but was thinking of hitting some mileage runs to make 1p for the first time ever...) I will now be pushed to somewhere around 70k eqm...
not so sure I can afford to push for 1k but man i've never been so close... makes it look tempting...
not so sure I can afford to push for 1k but man i've never been so close... makes it look tempting...
Sep 2, 2009, 8:47 pm
#101
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Need some more advice -- So 1P hotline just quoted me $208 -- $200 change fee + $8 fare diff to rebook....
- I thought the change fee was $150, is it $50 more for international?
- Is it worth it? Essentially 6000 more EQM's (connection vs direct) towards status + towards my E-500 collection.
- Is it possible I could go standby?
I travel internationally very infrequently so I don't really know the ins and outs, and the rules can be quite different. Thanks for any help.
- I thought the change fee was $150, is it $50 more for international?
- Is it worth it? Essentially 6000 more EQM's (connection vs direct) towards status + towards my E-500 collection.
- Is it possible I could go standby?
I travel internationally very infrequently so I don't really know the ins and outs, and the rules can be quite different. Thanks for any help.
Sep 2, 2009, 8:48 pm
#102
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Sep 2, 2009, 8:56 pm
#103
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If there hadn't been such promotion, I wouldn't have maintained my status.
^^^
Current I have 60K EQM, and only expect to have 20K miles booked in the remaining year. I once debated if I will do MR to keep my status. Now no worry at all.
^^^
Current I have 60K EQM, and only expect to have 20K miles booked in the remaining year. I once debated if I will do MR to keep my status. Now no worry at all.
Sep 2, 2009, 8:57 pm
#104
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Boy, those Red Carpets are going to have to get longer next year. And I'll be one of the new 1Ks on them! Thanks UA...and AA!
Sep 2, 2009, 8:59 pm
#105
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AU DEQM
The additional EQM's for the current Australian double EQM promo started posting a few weeks ago, and new ones seem to be posting a few days after the flight, despite the conditions saying the same thing above about 4-6 weeks. (which would have them posting mid/late November)
It's possible that they will do the same here and actually add the EQM's through the promotion, which will mean even earlier status for most people and reduce most of the end-of-year issues which might otherwise occur.
It's possible that they will do the same here and actually add the EQM's through the promotion, which will mean even earlier status for most people and reduce most of the end-of-year issues which might otherwise occur.
How does one discover these promotions? They're not showing up for me on the promotions section under air or under my promotions and i don't seem to get any such offers ...