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(The main problem here is with the airline demanding an actual trip be made. That IS outrageous and IS definitely needlessly wasteful and contributes to climate change...) also, any additional weight means greater fuel burn.
They used to allow just paying the difference needed. Now they make you fly unnecessarily or charge you an unwarranted price that they pull out of their asses. It’s so fucking stupid.
Exactly. And there’s more change in the making. Next year United is favoring those who fly many short segments over those who take long international flights even though we may spend more annually.
Um, the new program literally let's you pay your way to status, assuming you spend enough money on UA. Yes, miles flown literally doesn't matter anymore. But the segment requirements are lower than they were, by a lot. Six connecting round-trips and you're Gold. 1/2
This is all to maintain status in order to achieve what? Lower cost flights in future?
No. It’s the jealous stares from Boarding Group 7 when they find out I paid exactly what they did for my first class seat, while they steam in their non-reclining Seat 32F.
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