For all you united loyalists. Major devaluation of their award redemptions today. As a platinum member I'm furious because that was the best perk - being able to book/cancel award tickets without fees

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But what consultant has 100% clarity on a trip 2 months out? :)

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Yea knew that. Thanks BCG. United sucks. When are we all just gonna quit and startup fishbowl air?

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As 1K, I consider this a program improvement. Eliminates any incentive for people to squat on award inventory they have no intention of actually using.

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Did they change the mileage redemption value?

What about us Global Services members? Do we still get free changes?

GS still free. Plat $50, Gold $75 unless 60 days before travel.
http://mileageplusupdates.com/mileageplus/english/flight/

Noooo are you serious

Ish! And the fees are per ticket?! Bastards.

OMG are you serious??!! That's one of the main reasons I was still sticking with this shitty airline.
I can't believe this. Is this already in effect?

Oct 6th. If you cancel 2 months before your trip there are still no fees.

What consultant can't pay a $50 change fee. Bill it to the client

Is this only when you change a flight booked with miles?

@A1, yes, but there are change fees for paid tickets too (depending on what type of ticket you get)

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