2015 Elite Packet
Jan 27, 2015, 9:17 pm
#31
Join Date: May 2009
Location: North Carolina
Programs: United 1K, Marriott Platinum Premier, National Executive Elite
Posts: 131
2015 Elite Packet
Several properties in Asia I have stayed the last few years required tge card for 10 to 15 percent off dining at the properties restaurants, I imagine they will be ok with the card on the phone but don't have any experience yet.
Feb 1, 2015, 9:46 pm
#32
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Carlsbad,CA USA
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanuim/Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 1,534
If my mobile card now says Platinum does that mean I am Platinum from Feb 2015-2016. I have been Platinum the last few years but only had 49 nights in 2014.
Feb 2, 2015, 12:10 pm
#33
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: UK
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium Elite, UA 1K
Posts: 822
Feb 21, 2015, 3:18 pm
#34
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: OKC
Programs: DL DM/2.768MM, Global Entry, Titanium_Marriott, GHertz
Posts: 6,748
Are there any predictions on when Marriott will come on board with Passbook since it is so much easier to use than sorting through the Marriott app?
Feb 21, 2015, 5:00 pm
#35
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: WAS
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Nexus, GE
Posts: 2,123
It's kind of funny how long I spent examining the packet looking for the card before I figured it out. I guess I have contradictory attitudes about it. I get annoyed that I still have to carry my United card, as lounge dragons abroad love to deny entry without the physical card. And yet, somehow it feels cheap that they didn't send me one. I kind of like having it just in case.
The only time I've found the physical card useful was when I was traveling with a friend who did not have status and the reservation was in his name. They were happy to recognize my status from the card and grant it to the reservation. It was in a foreign country where I don't necessarily expect to have data.
The only time I've found the physical card useful was when I was traveling with a friend who did not have status and the reservation was in his name. They were happy to recognize my status from the card and grant it to the reservation. It was in a foreign country where I don't necessarily expect to have data.
Feb 21, 2015, 5:12 pm
#36
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: PBI/FLL/MIA
Programs: DL DM/2MM, MR Ambassador, National EE
Posts: 1,614
Its hard to have a collection of cards if you don't get one. Also, if I want to look back over the years, I can look at how the cards have changed over the years.
I still have my Marriott Club Marquis cards and my CY Club Gold card (had enough nights to have LT CY Gold before they did away with the whole FFI and CY Club rewards programs.) What would I do now if I didn't get card? I'd forget all that.
Basically, other than for nostalgia or ego, there really isn't much need for a physical card any longer.
I still have my Marriott Club Marquis cards and my CY Club Gold card (had enough nights to have LT CY Gold before they did away with the whole FFI and CY Club rewards programs.) What would I do now if I didn't get card? I'd forget all that.
Basically, other than for nostalgia or ego, there really isn't much need for a physical card any longer.
Feb 21, 2015, 6:14 pm
#37
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 7
Physical card was included with Platinum Premier gift package.
Feb 21, 2015, 7:22 pm
#38
Join Date: Dec 2002
Programs: UA MM, Hilton-Dia
Posts: 1,480
I've never needed the physical card.
But if they aren't going to send a card, why even bother to waste $/trees sending a packet. All of that info is on the website or can be put into an email.
But if they aren't going to send a card, why even bother to waste $/trees sending a packet. All of that info is on the website or can be put into an email.
Feb 22, 2015, 11:29 am
#39
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: AA EXP, UA Silver (Thanks Marriott!), Marriott Lifetime Titanium & Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 643
Just got my 2015 packet with a physical lifetime platinum card glued to the inside cover.
No platinum premier gift. Have never received one in the 3 years I've been PP.
No platinum premier gift. Have never received one in the 3 years I've been PP.
