Would United send me my card as soon as I make status?
Aug 1, 2012, 12:14 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: BOS/LON/SEA
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Posts: 161
Would United send me my card as soon as I make status?
I'd assume United waits until the end of the year to send status cards, correct?
I ask because I'll be booking flights through LH lounges in December after I cross Prem Exec, but I know lounge dragons may not let me into the lounge without my United card.
Would United ever send me my card as soon as I cross Prem Exec on October so that I could get into the Senator lounge?
I ask because I'll be booking flights through LH lounges in December after I cross Prem Exec, but I know lounge dragons may not let me into the lounge without my United card.
Would United ever send me my card as soon as I cross Prem Exec on October so that I could get into the Senator lounge?
Aug 1, 2012, 12:31 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: MEL
Programs: VAG
Posts: 1,865
They don't wait 'til the end of the year. I'm not making any promises as to exactly how fast you'll get yours though. Mine took a couple of weeks, but that was pre-3/3.
If you log into united.com there's an option to "Print Mileage Plus Card". I can't guarantee it, but with a printed-out *G card plus a boarding pass that says *G you've significantly increased your chances of getting into the Senator Lounge.
If you log into united.com there's an option to "Print Mileage Plus Card". I can't guarantee it, but with a printed-out *G card plus a boarding pass that says *G you've significantly increased your chances of getting into the Senator Lounge.
Aug 1, 2012, 12:34 pm
#3
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: United 1K, Delta PM, Hilton Diamond, Starwood Gold, National Exec. Elite
Posts: 1,406
Once the status indicates you should be able to print your own card. I wouldn't hold my breath on a new card given they sent us stickers to extend cards, at the beginning of the year.
Aug 1, 2012, 12:37 pm
#4
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MBS/FNT/LAN
Programs: UA 1K, HH Gold, Mariott Gold
Posts: 9,630
I'd assume United waits until the end of the year to send status cards, correct?
I ask because I'll be booking flights through LH lounges in December after I cross Prem Exec, but I know lounge dragons may not let me into the lounge without my United card.
Would United ever send me my card as soon as I cross Prem Exec on October so that I could get into the Senator lounge?
I ask because I'll be booking flights through LH lounges in December after I cross Prem Exec, but I know lounge dragons may not let me into the lounge without my United card.
Would United ever send me my card as soon as I cross Prem Exec on October so that I could get into the Senator lounge?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...e-premier.html
However, it *seems* (so don't hold me to it) that late in the year, there is some point where they stop sending cards for late year qualification. YMMV.
Aug 1, 2012, 12:40 pm
#5
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: BOS/LON/SEA
Programs: AA Reg
Posts: 161
Oh, wow. That's surprising. I figured they would wait until the year's end in order to see where you end up. Since I'll be booking to make premier platinum by the end of the year, I'm happy to see that I'll hopefully get a card regardless. At least I can print one.
Thanks everyone!
Thanks everyone!
Aug 1, 2012, 12:40 pm
#6
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Dubai / NYC
Programs: EK-IO, UA-1K2MM, ETIHAD-GOLD, SPG-PLAT LIFETIME, JUMEIRAH SERIUS GOLD
Posts: 5,220
Believe it or not, 18 years of being a 1K and NEVER got my card before March and at lest 3 calls........till this year, got my card the 3rd week in January. I know that's not the norm but for me, a change I like
I know others will disagree or have other experiences npbut with LH, I have NEVER had to show my card. I make sure my BP says *G and that's all I have needed
I know others will disagree or have other experiences npbut with LH, I have NEVER had to show my card. I make sure my BP says *G and that's all I have needed
Aug 1, 2012, 12:59 pm
#7
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 133
Believe it or not, 18 years of being a 1K and NEVER got my card before March and at lest 3 calls........till this year, got my card the 3rd week in January. I know that's not the norm but for me, a change I like
I know others will disagree or have other experiences npbut with LH, I have NEVER had to show my card. I make sure my BP says *G and that's all I have needed
I know others will disagree or have other experiences npbut with LH, I have NEVER had to show my card. I make sure my BP says *G and that's all I have needed
They scan the BP and that's it.
Aug 1, 2012, 1:26 pm
#8
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: YUL
Programs: UA 1K, MR Bonvoy Bonzaiiiii, National EE
Posts: 622
Believe it or not, 18 years of being a 1K and NEVER got my card before March and at lest 3 calls........till this year, got my card the 3rd week in January. I know that's not the norm but for me, a change I like
I know others will disagree or have other experiences npbut with LH, I have NEVER had to show my card. I make sure my BP says *G and that's all I have needed
I know others will disagree or have other experiences npbut with LH, I have NEVER had to show my card. I make sure my BP says *G and that's all I have needed
Also, I went from Gold->Platinum a few months back and received a new card and package with baggage tags and drink chits in 2-3 weeks or so.
Aug 1, 2012, 1:30 pm
#9
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: always on vacation.
Posts: 118
Was in Munich. visited the Senator lounge. didn't receive my Star Gold card yet but my BP showed Star Gold. printed my US card from the site, as I forgot to bring it with me. both printed card and BP showed Star Gold and was let in to Senator lounge.
Aug 13, 2012, 9:07 pm
#13
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: Marriott Titanium & Lifetime Platinum, United Platinum, Delta Silver
Posts: 591
8 weeks to get Gold card?
I qualified for Gold 4 weeks ago and have not received my card. I would like to receive it, as I am traveling to India (with a companion) and would like to be able to use the Lufthansa lounges on the layover.
I just talked to customer service, who said it would take 8 weeks to receive the card. This seems like an extraordinarily long time. I asked if there was any way to expedite and they said no.
Their suggestion was to print a temporary card online. Any success having this work in Lufthansa's lounges?
I just talked to customer service, who said it would take 8 weeks to receive the card. This seems like an extraordinarily long time. I asked if there was any way to expedite and they said no.
Their suggestion was to print a temporary card online. Any success having this work in Lufthansa's lounges?
