MPDining: No way to change MP# on "Account Info" screens

caseminole · Mar 2, 12, 11:31 am

I already understand that the UA will handle the mapping to the new #'s automatically.

However, even if I wanted to change the number online, its not an editable field.

Anyone else notice this?

cordelli · Mar 2, 12, 11:45 am

It's too early to change it, you will need to wait for them to update their system.

caseminole · Mar 2, 12, 5:33 pm

Thanks. I know that in earlier emails you have addressed this:

...That said, you’ll be safe to change your number with any partners as well (but, only after our transition to a single system takes place).

However, in this case, its not a matter if I should or shouldnt change it after tomorrow (3/3) - its a matter of I cant change it. The MP # is part of the Dining networks key

So for this particualar partner, they will have to initiate the change, since we cannot do it ourselves.

sdsearch · Mar 5, 12, 4:19 pm

How ironic, the only (AFAIK) airline with which the logon key is your FFP number is the one where it's changing. Every other airline, where the FFP is not changing, they have always used a user-specific user name (rather than the FFP number) as the logon key. I dunno why they did differently in the case of UA, it's not coming back to bite them.

IMHO, they shouldn't change to the new number format, they should just change to user name for logon (like it is at all the other airlines).

I find the username management simple: I simply use the same user name base, appending the airline or hotel program at the end. So, if my base were the same as my FT handle (no, it isn't

), it would be:

sdsearchAA for AA Dining
sdsearchAS for AS Dining
sdsearchDL for DL Dining
sdseardhUA for UA Dining

etc

but right now it has to be:

sdsearchAA for AA Dining
sdsearchAS for AS Dining
sdsearchDL for DL Dining
123456789 for UA Dining

caseminole · Mar 5, 12, 6:12 pm

Yup.

Here when you go to update your "account information", your mileage plus# is displayed on the screen, but you cant update it

Like I said, its the only program where I cannot initiate anything. Has to be done on their end.

I imagine they will do it eventually.

demkr · Mar 11, 12, 12:10 am

I hope they will do it too. because i havent had anything post since the cutover.

sdsearch · Mar 11, 12, 11:16 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by demkr

I hope they will do it too. because i havent had anything post since the cutover.

Yes, but I don't think that's due to just the number, I think that's due to UA's problems. Their system seems currently incapable of adding partner earnings post 3/4. It's happening with a lot of other partners, not just MP Dining. (I dunno if it's only the ones who use the old UA number or not.)

cordelli · May 21, 12, 8:07 pm

When you log in with your old mileage plus number and password you will see your new Mileage Plus number as the account.

They made the transition for you.

They have also changed the wording to login ID (which you still can not change) and display the new mileage plus number as your frequent flyer number.

demkr · May 21, 12, 10:35 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by cordelli

When you log in with your old mileage plus number and password you will see your new Mileage Plus number as the account.

They made the transition for you.

They have also changed the wording to login ID (which you still can not change) and display the new mileage plus number as your frequent flyer number.

Nice catch! Just noticed this as I logged in tonight.