Originally Posted by
ekwang
Sorry if this is old news, but I just spoke with a CS rep for my Platinum Class Visa and she told me that all legacy UA cardholders at some point will be converted over to the new MileagePlus Explorer Card. I asked her about the new soon to be released MileagePlus Club Card and she said that legacy cardholders like myself after April 3rd could have their accounts reviewed for upgrade to the new $395 month Club Card instead of having to go through the application process.
In addition, you can still earn EQM/PQM's for flights travel reservations purchased on UA.com. And with the discontinuation of the Premier Baggage Program, you get the United Club and 2 checked luggage items as part of the package.
I think I'm going to see about getting the Club Card when it gets rolled out April 3rd. I just wish the E+ program hadn't been dropped.
Eric
This will be really bad news if I have to switch from my UA Select VISA to the new Explorer card. I presently get 3x miles for all UA purchases, no matter where I buy the tickets, and 2x for all other *A members. Since all business related tickets have to go through the corporate travel site, I would only get 1x miles for these purchases on the new Explorer card.