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Author:  Miles Finch [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Another airline increases miles redemption levels

United just announced increases in the amount of miles to fly with them. The email follows below. If you're considering using their miles (with them or with partner airlines), book before Jan. 2009 to get in at the lower levels. Just a heads-up.


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The changes to the Mileage Plus program for 2009 will
reward our premium customers with highly competitive
benefits, while responding to increased demand for United's
new international first- and business-class cabins.

Please keep reading for a brief overview of each program
change, then visit united.com for FAQs and details.
http://mymileageplus.com/mmps/104775/23 ... 3d02bf5378

RESTORATION OF 500-MILE MINIMUM ACCRUAL FOR ELITE MEMBERS
Our elite members are the cornerstone of the Mileage Plus
program. To reward these members and allow them to
requalify for their benefits more quickly, the 500-mile
minimum accrual on United flights will be restored for
elite members effective January 1, 2009.

This policy change will be applied retroactively to flights
between July 1, 2008, and December 31, 2008. For elite
members who flew United flights of less than 500 miles
during that timeframe, all affected mileage balances and
bonuses and earned upgrades will be adjusted by the end of
the year to ensure that your elite status is correct for
2009. Please see united.com for full details.
http://mymileageplus.com/mmps/104775/23 ... 3d02bf5378

MILEAGE AWARDS
Mileage Plus continues to offer members more awards to
popular destinations. In fact, through August members
redeemed 12% more awards in 2008 than in 2007. Also, United
continues its policy of no fuel surcharges on award tickets.
However, changes will be made to award levels on January 1,
2009. Note that our most popular Saver and Standard awards
within the continental United States will stay the same, but
other routes and classes will change. View revised Saver,
Standard and partner award charts.

REVISED SAVER AWARD CHART
http://mymileageplus.com/mmps/104777/23 ... 3d02bf5378

REVISED STANDARD AWARD CHART
http://mymileageplus.com/mmps/104845/23 ... 3d02bf5378

REVISED PARTNER AWARD CHART
http://mymileageplus.com/mmps/104846/23 ... 3d02bf5378

UPGRADE AWARDS
As United continues to introduce the new international first
and business class, which include lie-flat seats and other
enhancements, demand has increased. To ensure that the
upgrades adequately reflect the value of a first- or
business-class seat, we are generally reducing the mileage
requirements and will be collecting a co-pay when miles are
redeemed to upgrade an Economy ticket. This change will be
effective for upgrade awards requested on or after
July 1, 2009.

The co-pay amount will depend on the origin and destination
cities, as well as the type of ticket purchased. If you
upgrade from a higher fare class, your co-pay will be lower
or even non-existent. Upgrade awards from Business to First
will not require a co-pay.

And to ensure that all Mileage Plus members have a chance
to experience the new international first and business class,
beginning July 1, 2009, all paid international Economy-class
tickets can be upgraded with miles and a co-pay. Currently,
only select Economy classes can be upgraded internationally.

Please visit united.com for details about these changes,
including helpful FAQs and examples.
http://mymileageplus.com/mmps/104775/23 ... 3d02bf5378

REVISED UPGRADE AWARD CHART
http://mymileageplus.com/mmps/104778/23 ... 3d02bf5378

Thank you for choosing United and Mileage Plus.

Sincerely,

Graham Atkinson
President, Mileage Plus

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