Aug 8, 2014, 4:50 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
8/8/14 Here's the "fine print" regarding those who have received a bonus from this product in the past:
I understand that any new cardmember bonus offers for this product are not available to either current or previous cardmembers of this product who received a new cardmember bonus for this product in the last 24 months.
I understand that the terms of my account, including the APRs, are subject to change. Any such changes will be made in accordance with the Cardmember Agreement.
If you received the bonus >24 months ago you are eligible to apply. Doesn't matter when you closed the card.
Major Benefits (post-June 2018)
Cuts as of June 2018Purchase Price Protection - removed
Return Protection - removed
Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance - reduced
10,000 bonus miles for $25K spend will no longer be available after May 31, 2018.Those who spend $10,000-$24,999 by May 31 will receive 4,000 bonus miles this year only.
New benefits2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants and hotels
25% statement credit "rebate" on purchases of food, beverages, and wifi on United-operated flights
Global Entry / Pre-application statement credit rebate up to $100 once every four years.
I understand that any new cardmember bonus offers for this product are not available to either current or previous cardmembers of this product who received a new cardmember bonus for this product in the last 24 months.
I understand that the terms of my account, including the APRs, are subject to change. Any such changes will be made in accordance with the Cardmember Agreement.
If you received the bonus >24 months ago you are eligible to apply. Doesn't matter when you closed the card.
Major Benefits (post-June 2018)
- Free first checked a bag - The primary Cardmember and one companion traveling on the same reservation will each receive their first standard checked bag free on United-operated flights when the primary Cardmember includes their MileagePlus number in their reservation and purchases their tickets from United with their United MileagePlus Explorer Card. For complete details, please visit united.com/chasebag .
- Priority boarding - Primary Cardmembers and their companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding. (BG2)
- No fees on foreign transactions
- 2 United ClubSM passes each year for your travel
- Access to XN expanded Economy Saver award inventory (not a published benefit)
- Chip-enabled Card provides added security
- Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on tickets purchased from United.
- Earn 2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants and hotels (NEW)
- Earn 1 mile per $1 spent - You'll earn 1 mile for each $1 spent on all other purchases.
Miles don't expire as long as your credit card account remains open - Your miles don't expire as long as you are a Cardmember, with no limit to the number of miles you can earn.UA miles not longer expire- Any seat, any time, on United-operated flights - Primary Cardmembers can use their miles to book any available seat, any time, on United-operated flights when they redeem
- CPU award ticket eligibility for primary cardholder (only) if MP elite
- Carryon bag allowed with Boarding Group 2 even if Basic Economy ticket
- 25% statement credit "rebate" on purchases of food, beverages, and wifi on United-operated flights (NEW)
- Global Entry / Pre-application statement credit rebate up to $100 once every four years. (NEW)
Cuts as of June 2018Purchase Price Protection - removed
Return Protection - removed
Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance - reduced
10,000 bonus miles for $25K spend will no longer be available after May 31, 2018.Those who spend $10,000-$24,999 by May 31 will receive 4,000 bonus miles this year only.
New benefits2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants and hotels
25% statement credit "rebate" on purchases of food, beverages, and wifi on United-operated flights
Global Entry / Pre-application statement credit rebate up to $100 once every four years.
Chase MP Explorer Card (Q&A, Benefits, Bonuses, Discussion, ....)
Aug 25, 2014, 7:29 am
#781
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 90
The issue is, the ticket is only $289 and my voucher would cover the entire cost of the ticket meaning $0 would be charged to the MP card. So that goes back to the actual question, will I still get my card benefits for this ticket?
If there is a way to somehow increase the fare from $289 to $301 that would solve all my problems. If you somehow know of a way to do so please share.
If there is a way to somehow increase the fare from $289 to $301 that would solve all my problems. If you somehow know of a way to do so please share.
Aug 25, 2014, 7:41 am
#782
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,692
The issue is, the ticket is only $289 and my voucher would cover the entire cost of the ticket meaning $0 would be charged to the MP card. So that goes back to the actual question, will I still get my card benefits for this ticket?
If there is a way to somehow increase the fare from $289 to $301 that would solve all my problems. If you somehow know of a way to do so please share.
If there is a way to somehow increase the fare from $289 to $301 that would solve all my problems. If you somehow know of a way to do so please share.
Aug 25, 2014, 7:49 am
#783
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DAY
Programs: UA 1K 1MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Amex MR; Chase UR; Hertz PC; Global Entry
Posts: 10,158
Have a question regarding a reservation I would like to make with a e-cert.
I have the explorer card and a $300 e-cert. It is a short haul domestic flight for $289. If I purchase the flight and use the e-cert for everything, will my explorer benefits still apply or do I need to purchase something extra such as e+ ? I am trying to avoid the baggage fees so the e+ wouldn't be worth it for me and the e-cert will only cover the flight, no ancillary or extra costs.
For the first time ever i'm wishing for a more expensive seat, say $301, so I can apply the extra cost to the card and get the card benefits i'm entitled to.
I have the explorer card and a $300 e-cert. It is a short haul domestic flight for $289. If I purchase the flight and use the e-cert for everything, will my explorer benefits still apply or do I need to purchase something extra such as e+ ? I am trying to avoid the baggage fees so the e+ wouldn't be worth it for me and the e-cert will only cover the flight, no ancillary or extra costs.
For the first time ever i'm wishing for a more expensive seat, say $301, so I can apply the extra cost to the card and get the card benefits i'm entitled to.
The issue is, the ticket is only $289 and my voucher would cover the entire cost of the ticket meaning $0 would be charged to the MP card. So that goes back to the actual question, will I still get my card benefits for this ticket?
If there is a way to somehow increase the fare from $289 to $301 that would solve all my problems. If you somehow know of a way to do so please share.
If there is a way to somehow increase the fare from $289 to $301 that would solve all my problems. If you somehow know of a way to do so please share.
Aug 25, 2014, 11:52 am
#784
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 8,634
I got approved for the United Explorer card last week and was wondering can I sign my parents up for the cards as well, qualify for the bonus and then transfer the bonus miles to my United MileagePlus account? I read on United's website that you can transfer miles from one account to another but it's $15 every 1,000 miles transferred. But if I can link my parents' Chase Explorer cards to my United MileagePlus acount and dump it there first to avoid any transfer fees.
Aug 25, 2014, 4:03 pm
#785
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 90
thanks!
Sep 2, 2014, 4:10 pm
#786
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: MCO, YEG
Posts: 1,181
I now have the mileage plus explorer Visa to go with my old mileage plus explorer mastercard. From what I have read, the spend on the cards will be added together to meet the waiver requirement for PQD.
Is it also added together in regard to the 10,000 mile bonus for spending $25,000? So can I spend $10,000 on one card and $15,000 on the other and get the 10,000 mile bonus, or, conversely, can I spend $25,000 on each card and get the 10,000 mile bonus twice?
Is it also added together in regard to the 10,000 mile bonus for spending $25,000? So can I spend $10,000 on one card and $15,000 on the other and get the 10,000 mile bonus, or, conversely, can I spend $25,000 on each card and get the 10,000 mile bonus twice?
Sep 8, 2014, 4:41 pm
#787
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Tri Valley Area Northern CA
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 579
My apologies if this has been covered before. I booked an one way award flight for a friend (no status) using their account/miles. I did, however, use my United Explorer card to pay for the 9/11 fee ($2.50).
After checking in, my friend received a Group 2 boarding pass. I was surprised and realized that my Explorer Card that provided the higher boarding status (should have been in group 5).
After checking in, my friend received a Group 2 boarding pass. I was surprised and realized that my Explorer Card that provided the higher boarding status (should have been in group 5).
Sep 13, 2014, 2:23 pm
#788
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,788
I have a question about booking an award flight using Aeroplan miles and paying the fees with my Explorer card to avoid the 1st checked bag fee.
The flight is IAH-YYC in Y. According to .bomb's luggage calculator the 1st checked bag has been enhanced to a $25 fee when it used to be free. So if I book this flight, I want to use my card to avoid the fee.
Has anybody done this? I know from a current reservation that I booked with Aeroplan miles and used a random credit card, it says "Form of Payment: MISC DOCUMENT", on .bomb when I view receipt for the flight. So I worry that using the Explorer card won't automatically apply the checked bag benefit. Would I be able to email the CC statement to United and have a CSR manually waive the bag fee?
The flight is IAH-YYC in Y. According to .bomb's luggage calculator the 1st checked bag has been enhanced to a $25 fee when it used to be free. So if I book this flight, I want to use my card to avoid the fee.
Has anybody done this? I know from a current reservation that I booked with Aeroplan miles and used a random credit card, it says "Form of Payment: MISC DOCUMENT", on .bomb when I view receipt for the flight. So I worry that using the Explorer card won't automatically apply the checked bag benefit. Would I be able to email the CC statement to United and have a CSR manually waive the bag fee?
Sep 13, 2014, 3:55 pm
#789
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
I have a question about booking an award flight using Aeroplan miles and paying the fees with my Explorer card to avoid the 1st checked bag fee.
The flight is IAH-YYC in Y. According to .bomb's luggage calculator the 1st checked bag has been enhanced to a $25 fee when it used to be free. So if I book this flight, I want to use my card to avoid the fee.
Has anybody done this? I know from a current reservation that I booked with Aeroplan miles and used a random credit card, it says "Form of Payment: MISC DOCUMENT", on .bomb when I view receipt for the flight. So I worry that using the Explorer card won't automatically apply the checked bag benefit. Would I be able to email the CC statement to United and have a CSR manually waive the bag fee?
The flight is IAH-YYC in Y. According to .bomb's luggage calculator the 1st checked bag has been enhanced to a $25 fee when it used to be free. So if I book this flight, I want to use my card to avoid the fee.
Has anybody done this? I know from a current reservation that I booked with Aeroplan miles and used a random credit card, it says "Form of Payment: MISC DOCUMENT", on .bomb when I view receipt for the flight. So I worry that using the Explorer card won't automatically apply the checked bag benefit. Would I be able to email the CC statement to United and have a CSR manually waive the bag fee?
By the way, "dot bomb" has not existed for four years and your "when it used to be free" assertion is years older still.
RNE, {unneccesary}
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Sep 13, 2014 at 10:39 pm Reason: comments on the poster is not with FT ToS
Sep 13, 2014, 5:29 pm
#790
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,788
A colleague at our Canadian office did much the same thing. He used a Club Card, but it should work the same with an Explorer Card. He booked a UA flight using AC miles and he was not charged with a checked bag fee. Admittedly, I don't know if he was challenged at check-in in YYZ, or if he had to whip the card out to make his point, but what you want to do should work. Be sure to bring your Explorer Card with you!
By the way, "dot bomb" has not existed for four years and your "when it used to be free" assertion is years older still.
RNE, {unneccesary}
By the way, "dot bomb" has not existed for four years and your "when it used to be free" assertion is years older still.
RNE, {unneccesary}
And for the record, I haven't crawled out from under any rock. It's just that I haven't flown to MX/Canada without having any status since 2011 (UA Gold in 2012 and 2013), and I remember it being free back then. Maybe my memory is fuzzy. {response to comments removed by mod}
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Sep 13, 2014 at 10:42 pm Reason: removed response to comments removed by mod
Sep 18, 2014, 10:27 am
#791
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 512
Sep 22, 2014, 9:13 am
#792
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 60
My account is not actually set to generate a statement until the end of October (newly opened card) so I'm really hoping I won't have to wait until then
Sep 25, 2014, 9:51 pm
#793
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 60
Doesnt look like the account generates a statement until 10/20
Sorry, one additional question
So I understand you get double the miles if you use the MileagePlus Explorer card to purchase tickets.
I understand this bonus does not apply to in-flight purchases.
What about items such as paying for an upgrade for an existing reservation?
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Sep 25, 2014 at 11:18 pm Reason: merging consecutive posts by same member
Sep 25, 2014, 11:43 pm
#794
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Helvetia
Programs: AS; BA Silver; UA; HH Gold; Sprüngli Connaisseur
Posts: 2,912
I opened my card in the middle of August, met the spend about the same time you did, and then also got the 50k points at the same time you did. I think they must batch everything together monthly on the same day.
Sep 27, 2014, 12:10 pm
#795
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 19,502
I phoned last week to request a replacement Explorer card since the mag stripe on my "old" card seemed to be having some issues. The "new" card arrived in yesterday's mail. I've never seen a card quite like this one before. There's no "embossed" account number on the front of the card. The account number and expiration date (raised numbers) is only on the back. Also, the MasterCard (this is an older, pre-Visa Explorer card account) logo appears nowhere on the front, only on the back. My name is both front and back.
None of the above really matters, it's just different.
What I'm truly concerned with and that might matter is that my complete MP number is also "printed" on the back of the card. It wasn't on the "old" card and I'm not sure I like it there.
Any thoughts?
None of the above really matters, it's just different.
What I'm truly concerned with and that might matter is that my complete MP number is also "printed" on the back of the card. It wasn't on the "old" card and I'm not sure I like it there.
Any thoughts?
