Feb 11, 2019, 12:35 am
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
This is an archive thread, the active thread is UA Mailing Blue Bag Handle Wraps to 1K/GS Customers, restarted for new 1Ks?
If you did not receive a Yellow Baggage Wrap when you reached 1K or you need another one, email 1Kvoice and request another one. They should respond and tell you that they will ship you one out within 7-10 business days.
If they do not respond to your original email, send another email.
If they do respond but do not mail you a Yellow Baggage Wrap within 10 business days then re-request one with a copy of their original response.
The bag wrap can provide priority processing of your gate check bags on UX. It may help checked bags also but the primary benefits is first delivery of gate check bags. It is not 100% (this is UA
) but with time it has become very common benefit for many UX flights.
The only known formal mention of Yellow Wraps (but only readable by GS)
Thread archive:
UA Mailing Baggage Handle Wraps to 1K/GS Customers {Archive}
If you did not receive a Yellow Baggage Wrap when you reached 1K or you need another one, email 1Kvoice and request another one. They should respond and tell you that they will ship you one out within 7-10 business days.
If they do not respond to your original email, send another email.
If they do respond but do not mail you a Yellow Baggage Wrap within 10 business days then re-request one with a copy of their original response.
The bag wrap can provide priority processing of your gate check bags on UX. It may help checked bags also but the primary benefits is first delivery of gate check bags. It is not 100% (this is UA
) but with time it has become very common benefit for many UX flights.The only known formal mention of Yellow Wraps (but only readable by GS)
https://globalservices.united.com
At The Airport --> Boarding and Baggage --> Baggage
At The Airport --> Boarding and Baggage --> Baggage
Yellow Handle Wrap for gate-checked baggage on United Express(R)-operated flights, for expedited gate checking and delivery
Thread archive:
UA Mailing Baggage Handle Wraps to 1K/GS Customers {Archive}
UA Mailing Baggage Handle Wraps to 1K/GS Customers {Archive}
Mar 17, 2015, 11:26 pm
#1127
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Outside LAX.
Programs: UA1K 2MM and more
Posts: 328
I had good luck last year flying to AUS from LAX. Gate checked bag would often arrive first at both airports. Not sure if the yellow mattered but from reading things here, seems like it did. I did six RTs in four months and it "worked out" on all of them.
Mar 18, 2015, 7:24 am
#1128
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Tampa
Programs: UA Global Services and 3MM, Lifetime Hilton Diamond/Marriott Titanium Ambassador, Hertz PC
Posts: 250
I received one a few years ago (GS). I want another one for another bag. I emailed and promptly received a response thanking me for my business and for contacting them. They said expect it in the mail 5 - 7 days. Very happy with quick response and result.
Mar 18, 2015, 7:59 am
#1129
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: DEN
Programs: UA MM Plat; AA MM Gold; HHonors Diamond
Posts: 15,866
Mar 18, 2015, 10:11 am
#1130
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum, Raddison Platinum, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 5,268
I never thought of sewing, gluing it on though. Good idea. I just have to be able to get it back off if I change bags.
Mar 18, 2015, 1:42 pm
#1131
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Carolina
Programs: UA LT Gold, American Kettle, Hertz #1 Presidents Circle, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 927
I took about a foot of Duck Tape (Mickey Mouse printed) sliced it into 2 thin strips (about 1/2 inch wide) and wound it around the ends after putting it over the carry handle. Its been quite secure now for several years.
Mar 19, 2015, 7:57 am
#1132
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YYZ
Programs: United 1K,CX GOLD,SPG GOLD, Club Carlson GOLD, Accor PLAT, Amex PLAT
Posts: 219
Received mine in Toronto, probably 2 months after requesting on my 3rd or 4th call where the agent didn't say it was impossible and not being offered anymore.
Mar 19, 2015, 8:50 am
#1133
Join Date: May 2007
Location: WAS
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, WN A+, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Amb, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,126
Just got one without requesting. Flying RJs tomorrow, so I'll see if it works!
Mar 19, 2015, 12:49 pm
#1134
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: MFR
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,883
I really thought you guys were kidding about the ebay thing...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-United-A...-/171713914168
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-United-A...-/171713914168
Mar 19, 2015, 4:14 pm
#1135
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 304
Got one in the mail today without request.
Sad that this mailer was nicer than the one my 1K credentials came in.
Sad that this mailer was nicer than the one my 1K credentials came in.
Mar 19, 2015, 6:57 pm
#1136
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NY
Programs: UA Plat (1mm), Marriott Titanium, HH Gold, Hertz Pres
Posts: 430
I really thought you guys were kidding about the ebay thing...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-United-A...-/171713914168
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-United-A...-/171713914168
Mar 19, 2015, 10:16 pm
#1137
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: MFR
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,883
Sold for $61 and looks like it was quite a bidding war. Who would pay that? They also have those stupid amenity tins. An empty, used NRT Friendly tin is already up to $9
I'm definitely hitting the superglue this weekend -- people will really be ready to steal them now.
I'm definitely hitting the superglue this weekend -- people will really be ready to steal them now.
Apr 9, 2015, 7:55 am
#1138
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Tampa
Programs: UA Global Services and 3MM, Lifetime Hilton Diamond/Marriott Titanium Ambassador, Hertz PC
Posts: 250
I called the GS line and asked for a new one. I ended up getting 2 new ones in the mail within 5 days of request! They are nicer than the old one I had from a few years ago. They actually start to wear after a few years of use.
Apr 9, 2015, 10:26 am
#1139
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Diamond, UA 1K MM, SPG Plat For Life, Marriott Plat, Nexus/GlobalEntry
Posts: 9,198
Mine that I received a couple years ago is fraying badly and after reading this I called to order a new one. She said it will be here in 7-10 days. I only use mine when I fly on UX..I keep it in the side pocket of my bag and pull it out only for UX gate checking. Yet it still is fraying.
Apr 9, 2015, 1:23 pm
#1140
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Berkeley, CA
Programs: United 1K, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 44
I'm naive - why would anyone want one of these enough to pay $60 for it? I have it on my roller bag, but I was thinking of taking it off because it looks ugly. The only time I've had to check my bag it came out last anyway.