Tuesday, October 29, 2024

MileagePlus 2025

さっき、ユナイテッド航空からメールが届きました。2025 年度のマイレージプラスについて、です。
プレミア会員(上級会員)のステータス獲得基準が少しだけ変更されます。
PlusPoint の利用方法が増える模様ですが、まだ詳細は公開されていません。

こちらが 2025 年度のプレミア会員獲得条件です。
搭乗セグメント数の PQF で稼ぐ日本人・日系人は少ないと思われるので、PQP のみ獲得の場合で。
プラチナ会員は 15,000PQP → 18,000 PQP 必要で、1K® 獲得には 24,000PQP → 28,000PQP 必要。
28,000 っていったら… デルタ航空の、今年のダイヤモンドメダリオン会員に必要な MQD と一緒?

そして、年初のキックスタートでもらえる PQP は減っています…。
確か今年の 1K 会員は 2,500PQP もらえたんじゃなかったっけ?

そうすると、2026年度に 1K になるには、26,600ドルもユナイテッド航空で遣う必要があります。きっと J.P. Morgan Chase のクレカでも多少の PQP が稼げますから、2025 年は 25,000ドルくらいの出費?

1ドル 150 円で換算すると… 375万円遣えば 1K 会員になれます。
社用族か、株のカラ売りでウハウハしてなきゃ、無理っぽいかも…。

特典発券に必要なマイル数は増えるばかりだし、エリート会員はハードル上がるし。
早くミリオンマイラーにならなきゃ、もうだめぽ。

4 comments:

  1. Regarding MileagePlus 2025, I don't feel capable of interpreting it appropriately, so instead, I’ve considered the potential impact of President Trump’s reelection on United Airlines.

    Changes in Trade Policy: During his previous term, President Trump promoted protectionist trade policies, including raising tariffs and reconsidering trade agreements. If similar policies should be carried out following his reelection, a decline in international trade and slower economic growth could be expected, potentially reducing business travel demand and impacting the entire airline industry, including United Airlines.

    Strengthening of Immigration Policy: Tighter immigration regulations could lead to a decrease in tourists and business travelers. In particular, if travel restrictions from certain countries are intensified, this could affect United Airlines’ international demand.

    Changes in Energy Policy: President Trump tends to support the deregulation of the energy industry. This may lead to changes in fuel prices, which could impact United Airlines' operational costs.

    Increased Defense Spending Burden: Trump has shown a stance of requesting increased defense spending from allied countries. If allies like Japan should respond by raising defense budgets, the increased financial burden could affect consumer spending and business activities, which could, in turn, influence demand for United Airlines.

    Overall, President Trump’s reelection may have a multi-sided impact on the airline industry, including United Airlines. At this stage, it seems that this election result may not be favorable for United Airlines.

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    1. Yamada Denki sensei,

      Your concern regarding United Airlines would be indirect. However, my business is directly impacted by the 60% tariff committed by Trump because our products are made in China.

      If Trump regime (not an ‘administration.’ Please check the difference between ‘Biden administration’ and ‘Trump regime’ if you are curious) seriously raise the taxation over 60%, I might not be able to reflect the raised cost to the market price, hence I have to close the business ultimately. Then I’ll start finding an affordable care facility and finish traveling, including visiting Japan. Or I once visit Switzerland and enter Sarco, the nitrogen stuffed capsule in the forest, for receiving ‘anraku.’

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  2. Certainly, as you mentioned, my concern regarding United Airlines is indirect. However, your business is likely to be directly impacted by the potential 60% tariff that Trump may push forward. It’s true not only for your products but also for many items sold within the U.S., as they are manufactured in China.

    I looked briefly into the difference between “Biden administration” and “Trump regime.”
    Generally, “administration” is a neutral term in American politics, used to refer to the government or policies of a particular president, such as the “Biden administration.” This term carries no particular positive or negative tones and is a standard, objective term.
    On the other hand, “regime” describes a political system, often with negative nuances, and is commonly used when referring to non-democratic or authoritarian governments. For example, it's typical to refer to the government of a foreign dictator as a “regime.” The phrase “Trump regime” thus implies a viewpoint that sees the Trump government as authoritarian or undemocratic, a perspective shared by many, including you, me, and countless others worldwide.

    Therefore, for a typical democratic American government like the Biden administration, “administration” is usually used, while “regime” is selected in critical contexts or from a specific viewpoint. Yet, as unfortunate as it may be, we know it is too common for a sensible system to be replaced by an unreasonable one, as happened in this U.S. presidential election.

    As for the Trump shooting incident, if the bullet had been off by just a few inches… While I don’t wish for any tragedy to occur, the fact that tragedy was avoided has only strengthened Trump’s “essential image as a strong and lucky leader” for the presidency, thereby resulting in the revival of what you call the “Trump regime.” This incident likely marked a historical turning point. However, whether this turning point will be favorable remains known only to God. Though perhaps God already foresees an unfavorable future? Amen.

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  3. You wrote if Trump were to seriously impose taxes exceeding 60%, you might have no choice but to close your business, as you would be unable to pass the increased costs onto market prices. In that case, you plan to wrap up your travel plans, such as finding an affordable care facility. Alternatively, you might consider visiting Switzerland once, where you could enter the nitrogen-filled capsule "Sarco" in the forest and receive "peaceful release."

    I, too, am facing unease and uncertainty about Trump's return. I feel particularly anxious about the impact that shifts in economic policy could have on both life and business. This may feel especially to someone like you, living in the United States, yet even for those of us living far away in Japan, it still feels impactful. Given that Japan’s economy is heavily influenced by the U.S., I can’t help but think about how Trump raising the tax rate above 60% might affect Japanese export businesses, potentially threatening their survival.

    It's essential to consider how to deal with these tough realities. You’re preparing practical solutions in case your business can no longer sustain itself—like finding a care facility or stopping costly, free-spirited travel. Following your example, I should also seriously think about making realistic preparations for future uncertainty.

    Regarding the consideration of euthanasia as a choice, for us Japanese, it would be necessary to first establish a legal framework for euthanasia here in Japan before considering traveling all the way to Switzerland for "peaceful release" via Sarco.
    Many Japanese feel a deep psychological fatigue but are denied any right to self-determination over ending their lives. We hear about “railway accidents” on the news daily, and no one truly believes these are simple, accidental incidents.
    There have always been people who strongly wish for self-determined death, regardless of time or place. However, with no available “peaceful means of passing,” people who feel cornered end up following those who have completed their acts of suicide, further distressing the families left behind.

    We Japanese need to consider euthanasia far more seriously. These are my personal views, but they also reflect my 40-plus years of experience as a clinician.

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