Originally Posted by
LJ Driver
I happen to have a ton of mileage plus miles, is there a flying benefit to these after getting hired?
Actually yes. If you fly, or take your family, you will end up buying tickets. Use them for upgrades.
Pass travel has effectively been rendered useless. Very few times, when you have to get there, you can count on being able to use a pass. Full planes mostly, or one cancellation out of ORD or EWR, and you are done for the day.
Bottom line is, if you have to get there, buy a ticket, and many times, at least for me, it's not on UAL.