Comments on: United Airlines nickel-and-dimes elites, devalues Mileage Plus even further http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:54 -0700 hourly 1 By: UALPremierExec http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-26780 UALPremierExec Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:29:30 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-26780 Yes the regional jets are on the rise, and very cramped. I am glad that they are at least retiring all the 737's and converting those awful Ted A320s to 2 cabin planes so there is at least an upgrade option on them. Has anyone flown United overseas Business Class lately? I haven't for a few years and wonder how it stacks up to other carriers like Us Airways Envoy class? Yes the regional jets are on the rise, and very cramped. I am glad that they are at least retiring all the 737’s and converting those awful Ted A320s to 2 cabin planes so there is at least an upgrade option on them. Has anyone flown United overseas Business Class lately? I haven’t for a few years and wonder how it stacks up to other carriers like Us Airways Envoy class?

]]> By: UA 1K for Now http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-26683 UA 1K for Now Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:15:58 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-26683 Well my biggest beef is that it's unpleasant to fly United anymore. The odds that you'll fly on a small regional jet between any pair of major cities is very high. It means an uncomfortable seat without your carry-on luggage and a 12 year-old pilot. This includes long flights, like ATL-DEN. Well my biggest beef is that it’s unpleasant to fly United anymore. The odds that you’ll fly on a small regional jet between any pair of major cities is very high. It means an uncomfortable seat without your carry-on luggage and a 12 year-old pilot. This includes long flights, like ATL-DEN.

]]> By: UALPremierExec http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-26653 UALPremierExec Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:52:15 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-26653 My biggest beef with United is their latest increase in miles required for award tickets abroad. A saver ticket to Europe used to be 80K and now it's 105K. They really are alienating their best customers. My biggest beef with United is their latest increase in miles required for award tickets abroad. A saver ticket to Europe used to be 80K and now it’s 105K. They really are alienating their best customers.

]]> By: Downgraded: How much more can Delta alienate its frequent flyers? » Upgrade: Travel Better http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-21232 Downgraded: How much more can Delta alienate its frequent flyers? » Upgrade: Travel Better Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:25:01 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-21232 [...] Airlines must have been watching the recent downgrades at US Airways and United and thought, “Gee, those airlines are doing such a great job pissing off their passengers! [...] [...] Airlines must have been watching the recent downgrades at US Airways and United and thought, “Gee, those airlines are doing such a great job pissing off their passengers! [...]

]]> By: John http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-19858 John Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:32:20 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-19858 United says it wants to give the most loyal customers better access. Well, loyality is a two way street and United stole 45,000 of my points earned before their change of policies and just lost a loyal customer. No more United for me! United says it wants to give the most loyal customers better access. Well, loyality is a two way street and United stole 45,000 of my points earned before their change of policies and just lost a loyal customer. No more United for me!

]]> By: Scott E http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-17033 Scott E Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:52:23 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-17033 And United keeps making the low cost carriers' job easier to win over the mainstream customers. United will see itself driven further into the arms of corporate travel office that don't really care about this kind of policy change, and so this stuff will continue and probably get worse. And United keeps making the low cost carriers’ job easier to win over the mainstream customers. United will see itself driven further into the arms of corporate travel office that don’t really care about this kind of policy change, and so this stuff will continue and probably get worse.

]]> By: United Downgrades Frequent Flier Program, Again | Airline Fanatic http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-17032 United Downgrades Frequent Flier Program, Again | Airline Fanatic Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:49:59 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-17032 [...] Upgrade: Travel Better October 22nd, [...] [...] Upgrade: Travel Better October 22nd, [...]

]]> By: Chris http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-15351 Chris Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:44:48 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-15351 Hello, I was shocked to hear of the Mileage Plus policy change in which the 500 mile e-upgrades will no longer convert to miles. I am so glad that I read this blog because after going to the 1K website to complain about this policy, I saw a program update message that states United will reverse this policy. The terms say that United will again allow Premier Execs, 1Ks and GSMs to convert 500 mile e-upgrades to miles, ONLY IF you register by August 15. Please see information posted below. Hope this will get you all some extra miles! ---------------------------------------------- Mileage Plus Program Update 500-mile E-Upgrades expiring on or after June 1, 2007, will not be converted to miles. However, in response to customer feedback on the change to the 500-Mile Upgrade Program effective June 1, 2007, we are offering our current Global Services and 1K customers a one-time only registration process. This will allow you to continue the conversion of unused 500-mile e-upgrades to miles upon scheduled expiration. You will need to register by August 15, 2007. For more information and to register. Hello,

I was shocked to hear of the Mileage Plus policy change in which the 500 mile e-upgrades will no longer convert to miles. I am so glad that I read this blog because after going to the 1K website to complain about this policy, I saw a program update message that states United will reverse this policy. The terms say that United will again allow Premier Execs, 1Ks and GSMs to convert 500 mile e-upgrades to miles, ONLY IF you register by August 15. Please see information posted below. Hope this will get you all some extra miles!
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Mileage Plus Program Update

500-mile E-Upgrades expiring on or after
June 1, 2007, will not be converted to miles.

However, in response to customer feedback on the change to the 500-Mile Upgrade Program effective June 1, 2007, we are offering our current Global Services and 1K customers a one-time only registration process. This will allow you to continue the conversion of unused 500-mile e-upgrades to miles upon scheduled expiration. You will need to register by August 15, 2007. For more information and to register.

]]> By: Patrick http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-14814 Patrick Mon, 21 May 2007 15:32:52 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-14814 Again, as a UA 1K flyer, can't wait to switch to Virgin's Flying Club. Why do they want us to leave? Is there some secret bankruptcy exec get-rich scheme? Oh, yeah, there was!!! Again, as a UA 1K flyer, can’t wait to switch to Virgin’s Flying Club.

Why do they want us to leave? Is there some secret bankruptcy exec get-rich scheme? Oh, yeah, there was!!!

]]> By: Diane http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-14812 Diane Sun, 20 May 2007 22:36:26 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/05/20/united-airlines-nickel-and-dimes-elites-devalues-mileage-plus-even-further/#comment-14812 Yet another ding from United. Surely, other airlines will follow suit. Yet another ding from United. Surely, other airlines will follow suit.

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