Thanks for the tip TT, I may do that. Or not, I'll think it over.
But in answer to the OP, I received the upgrade and I then got an automated phone call today telling me to watch my mail for the great new offer. That always makes me suspicious.
As I understand it you can use the President's club pass any time you are in an airport that has one, you don't even need to be flying, although I can't imagine anyone going to an airport just to use it. The $99 certificates mgiht be useful, so I will at least keep the card long enough to get those certificates.
Denny