Wednesday, November 19, 2014

United Alters MileagePlus Benefits






United News

November 19, 2014

MileagePlus announcements

MileagePlus is making several announcements today.

 2015 Premier® benefits
 Traveler benefits on award tickets


MileagePlus members will be notified via the monthly MileagePlus statement email and information posted on united.com.

1. Premier benefits
2015 MileagePlus Premier benefit changes

As of February 1, 2015, the following MileagePlus Premier benefits will change

a. Baggage: Premier Gold members traveling on domestic Economy tickets will only receive two (2) complimentary checked bags, changed from the current allowance of three (3).

b. Global Entry payment reimbursement: MileagePlus members will no longer receive a payment code for the $100 Global Entry application fee.

c. Mileage Upgrade Award on Premium Service (p.s.) routes: Premier members will no longer be exempt from the co-pay when requesting a MileagePlus Upgrade Award on the p.s. route (JFK to/from LAX or SFO).

Read more here.
  


2. Traveler benefits on award tickets

Effective April 15, 2015, Premier travel benefits for customers traveling on an award ticket for United- and United Express®-operated flights will be determined by the traveler's own Premier status, even if another member's miles were used to purchase the award ticket.

Read more here.





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