United MileagePlus Award Chart Devaluation Postponed By Two Days

Published: January 31, 2014

Back in November United announced a huge award chart devaluation, which was supposed to kick in for bookings made on or after February 1, 2014. As a result there was a frenzy of people trying to lock in MileagePlus awards the past couple of days.

Anyway, United has slightly postponed this devaluation, as it will now kick in for bookings made on/after February 3, 2014. This is reflected on their award chart.

MileagePlus-Chart-Postponement

I can’t say I’m surprised. At the end of the day it seems easier for them to have a bit of a grace period than to deal with people that made mileage transfers that didn’t post in time, tickets that didn’t issue, etc. And for that matter I’d be kinda surprised if their IT is actually ready to go for the new award chart, given how complex it is. I think that’s probably the more likely explanation.

So it’s not too late, keep burning those MileagePlus miles!

Has anyone not burned all their United miles yet?

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Cleangetawaytravel Guest

February 3, 2014, 9:22 am

No, only business is offered on the FRA/CDG flight. I read your post, maybe next time. Thanks for your reply, and for all the info and tips. I am a newbie to miles collecting, but I haven't paid for a flight in over 2 years, unless I was getting an unbelievable deal! Keep up the good work!

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February 3, 2014, 5:50 am

Hey Lucky, I booked a first class ticket to Paris from New York in United's Global First, connecting in Frankfurt and then on with Lufthansa. Is there any chance of the First class terminal with this ticket? Thanks!

lucky OMAAT

February 2, 2014, 6:27 pm

@ Mr. N -- There's a small duty free shop, but not a Lufthansa World Shop.

Mr. N Guest

February 2, 2014, 6:24 pm

Hi Lucky, Any chance you know if there is a Lufthansa worldshop inside the First Class Terminal? Thanks

February 2, 2014, 3:23 pm

@ Austin -- If you change the route they will charge you per the new award chart. The only strategy that would potentially work for you is the one outlined here: https://onemileatatime.com/mileage-plus-devaluation/

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