Do I need to call and re-enter my account number?
Jul 26, 2007, 8:00 pm
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Programs: UA, bmi, Leaders Club
Posts: 499
Do I need to call and re-enter my account number?
I have joined BD around a month ago, and my status has been upgraded. At the time of my reservation, I gave other airlines my first blue number that starts with a "0". Do I need to call in to those airlines to give them my updated BD number???
Thanks for your insights.
Thanks for your insights.
Jul 26, 2007, 10:58 pm
#2
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Posts: 13,344
I would call them for sure. While the basic BD number is valid, having the upgraded number (Silver?) will ensure a smoother posting of bonuses and a better chance at any perks etc. that may come your way.
If you upgraded from Blue to Blue Plus, not sure it is worth a call - they are both *A basic level.
If you upgraded from Blue to Blue Plus, not sure it is worth a call - they are both *A basic level.
Jul 27, 2007, 2:32 am
#3
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: London, England
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 3,772
You will actually be fine. When I was upgraded from Silver to Gold after an outbound flight on United, my 6XXXXXXX number was still in the reservation for the return a few weeks later even though my number had changed to 1XXXXXXX. Miles credited fine.
However it doesn't hurt to call if this would help with peace of mind but it isn't essential.
However it doesn't hurt to call if this would help with peace of mind but it isn't essential.
Jul 27, 2007, 5:13 am
#4
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 36
I would call them for sure. While the basic BD number is valid, having the upgraded number (Silver?) will ensure a smoother posting of bonuses and a better chance at any perks etc. that may come your way.
If you upgraded from Blue to Blue Plus, not sure it is worth a call - they are both *A basic level.
If you upgraded from Blue to Blue Plus, not sure it is worth a call - they are both *A basic level.
Jul 27, 2007, 6:02 am
#5
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SIN 5 days out of 7
Programs: BD*G, A3*G, BA-S, Accor Gold, IHG Amb
Posts: 5,505
Well the blue level is *Alliance is a basic level, however if you upgrade from blue(0XXXXXXX) to blue plus(3XXXXXXX) its better to change as you get complimentary meals on flight as its a help for the cabin crew to know how blue plus, silver and gold members travelling where they can arrange for complimentary meals on flight.:-)
Only once you get to Silver does it become a StarAlliance level, since StarAlliance only have Silver & Gold recognition.
Jul 27, 2007, 9:51 am
#6
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: BA
Posts: 3,890
When I made Gold, I actually emailed Joanna about this, and she advised me to contact each airline and advise them of the amended DC number.
I did so before some SWISS flights, and the agent (after saying "Congratiulations"!!
) updated the number and my BPs did indeed show *G.
I did so before some SWISS flights, and the agent (after saying "Congratiulations"!!
) updated the number and my BPs did indeed show *G.
Jul 31, 2007, 12:59 am
#8
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 36
Its not being star alliance cards........its about earning miles as the miles dont get credited in the account if you enter the card number instead of blue or blue plus