I think Continental has been negligent in their obligations regarding this matter. Having earned Elite status and not yet having a card in my hand, I feel is somewhat like receiving a partial paycheck. I know if I'm flying Continental there's no problem, but what about flying on other SkyTeam carriers? I tried to call the OnePass service center this afternoon, but a recording advised me that my call would be answered "in about 11 minutes" and I didn't have time to wait that long. Why doesn't Continental address this issue on their website and say something to the effect of: "Due to (whatever reason), there may be a delay in the receipt of your Elite card. Continental has contacted our partner airlines and have requested that they extend SkyTeam Elite benefits to holders of our 2005 Elite cards through March 31"? Or maybe something like, "Don't worry, our partner airlines are able to determine that you are SkyTeam Elite by simply entering your OnePass number in their systems.... you need not present a card to receive benefits". Is it too much to ask that Continental keep us informed about something of such importance?