Elite Package
Sep 13, 2006 | 9:14 pm
#1
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Elite Package
OK, I did a search, and the most recent and relevant thread is dated 2001.
I just turned silver, and keep hearing about an "Elite Package". However, there's nothing on co.com, except a few shots of "Elite cards" without explaination.
So, what's in the Elite Package today? When do they mail it? What's it worth?
I just turned silver, and keep hearing about an "Elite Package". However, there's nothing on co.com, except a few shots of "Elite cards" without explaination.
So, what's in the Elite Package today? When do they mail it? What's it worth?
Sep 13, 2006 | 9:55 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: IAH
Programs: CO Plat(soon Premier Gold) PC lifetime(UC Life?) SPG Plat(Soon Gold)
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Originally Posted by Benjh
So, what's in the Elite Package today? When do they mail it? What's it worth?
At least 4 Continental currency coupons are $20 value - this used to be only for Gold and above, but looks like Silver also getting this year.
Regarding delivery timing, I don't know - I'm waiting for my new kit (plat) arrival too, which I qualified on 9/2. Will see.
Sep 14, 2006 | 2:51 am
#3
Join Date: Jun 2004
Programs: OnePass - Platinum, MileagePlus - 1K (Linked)
Posts: 236
I have been Silver for years and never got anything except those useless space available upgrades. I just got my Gold card. With my Gold card, I got four complimentary drink (or headset) coupons.
Sep 14, 2006 | 6:29 am
#4
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ok, I qualified last week: Am I gonna get a 2005 card, or am I gonna have to wait for Feb. 2007 for a 2007 package?
Sep 14, 2006 | 8:13 am
#5
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Originally Posted by gumflyer
I have been Silver for years and never got anything except those useless space available upgrades. I just got my Gold card. With my Gold card, I got four complimentary drink (or headset) coupons.
Originally Posted by Benjh
ok, I qualified last week: Am I gonna get a 2005 card, or am I gonna have to wait for Feb. 2007 for a 2007 package?
but should get 2006 card soon, then 2007 card around Feb/March 2007.
Sep 14, 2006 | 8:24 am
#6
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Originally Posted by Benjh
ok, I qualified last week: Am I gonna get a 2005 card, or am I gonna have to wait for Feb. 2007 for a 2007 package?
2005? Trying to turn back the hands of time?
IIRC you should get the physical card within three weeks, based on when you actually qualifies and the time CO does a sweep of accounts.
CO Insider, maybe you can give a definitive answer.
Sep 14, 2006 | 10:24 am
#7
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Originally Posted by PforPlatinum
Then my post was wrong. I guess coupons are still gold and above ?
Now, the thing is, it may be because my card came from the international mailout office in Germany, not from CO in the US
Sep 14, 2006 | 10:34 am
#8
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Instead of drink certificates, CO should provide us with lumbar cushions for when our EUA's don't clear and we're "forced" to fly Y!
Sep 14, 2006 | 11:10 am
#9
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Join Date: May 2006
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Originally Posted by Cheap Elite
IIRC you should get the physical card within three weeks, based on when you actually qualifies and the time CO does a sweep of accounts.
CO Insider, maybe you can give a definitive answer.
CO Insider, maybe you can give a definitive answer.
Sep 14, 2006 | 11:20 am
#10
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Originally Posted by CO Insider
Cheap Elite is correct, you should receive your current-year (2006) Elite credentials in the mail within 3 weeks of qualifying. In Feb of the following year (2007), you'll receive your new Elite credentials for that year.
I meant 2006 of course, not 2005!
If I may add, gumflyer, it's time you call and request all the past cards you never received!
Sep 14, 2006 | 12:00 pm
#11
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Montclair, NJ (near EWR)
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what about plat?
I've been gold for a couple years but in 1 or 2 weeks will be plat for the first time...the drink coupons have been worthless for me since I don't drink (but a nice giveaway to friends/family 
)
what can i expect with my shiny new plat card?
)what can i expect with my shiny new plat card?
Sep 14, 2006 | 1:08 pm
#12
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Originally Posted by rankourabu
No, I got 4 drink coupons with my Silver card in March 2006.
Now, the thing is, it may be because my card came from the international mailout office in Germany, not from CO in the US
Now, the thing is, it may be because my card came from the international mailout office in Germany, not from CO in the US
-CLG
Sep 14, 2006 | 1:13 pm
#13
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SVG
Posts: 550
The only times I ever got drink coupons was the first time I qualified for silver, gold and platinum respectively.
After that first time, whenever I requalified and received my new card in Feb there were never any coupons...
After that first time, whenever I requalified and received my new card in Feb there were never any coupons...
Sep 14, 2006 | 1:49 pm
#14
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Originally Posted by IAHflyer
The only times I ever got drink coupons was the first time I qualified for silver, gold and platinum respectively.
After that first time, whenever I requalified and received my new card in Feb there were never any coupons...
After that first time, whenever I requalified and received my new card in Feb there were never any coupons...
Sep 14, 2006 | 2:31 pm
#15
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Originally Posted by CO 1E
I've been getting drink coupons every year without a problem.