Originally Posted by
fumje
Have you tried at any of these places to use your physical card with the date elapsed? Maybe some places will accept it in conjunction with seeing the app. I would think they can still swipe / scan the physical card, as the coded information should not expire.
I actually haven’t tried that. I removed the old card from my wallet, assuming it’s worthless past it’s expiry date. Maybe I’ll give that a go next time!
Originally Posted by
Sleepy_Sentry
There are few if any recorded cases of coronavirus transmission through surfaces. It’s mainly airborne. Failing to reissue a physical card is a cost-cutting meaure.
I would make United figure it out but in this situation there isn’t much you can do. They can’t promise *A lounge access but not give you a physical card.
Cost cutting definitely crossed my mind. Not only by not sending a card, but when I don’t get admitted into a partner lounge, that lounge isn’t billing United for the visit, which is something I believe they do.