Higher Status -- Refresh Reservations
Nov 22, 2008 | 2:35 pm
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: CLE
Programs: UA 1K MM, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 929
Higher Status -- Refresh Reservations
When you achieve a higher level of elite status on CO, is it necessary to update your existing reservations in some way to refresh the elite status reflected with them (for a better shot at upgrades, etc.)? Years ago on UA, I recall that this was needed. Thanks.
Nov 22, 2008 | 8:05 pm
#3
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Austin, tx, USA
Programs: UA 1K, Hertz 5-star, Marriott Gold
Posts: 261
No, it is no longer necessary. I just went from silver to gold and on my next trip (booked prior to making gold) I got upgraded three days out.
Nov 22, 2008 | 8:32 pm
#4
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
If you are already elite it should not be necessary for EUA but is necessary for at-the-gate wait lists. If you were not elite and qualify for the first time it is necessary for both.
Nov 22, 2008 | 8:46 pm
#5
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SAT
Programs: UA Premier Silver
Posts: 3,682
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Nov 24, 2008 | 12:51 pm
#6
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: CLE
Programs: UA 1K MM, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 929
Thanks for the responses. If I am reading COInsider's message correctly, the issues with status not updating should be fixed by now. Perhaps he can confirm?
Nov 24, 2008 | 1:05 pm
#7
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Thanks for the responses. If I am reading COInsider's message correctly, the issues with status not updating should be fixed by now. Perhaps he can confirm?
Nov 26, 2008 | 12:24 pm
#8
Company Representative, United Airlines
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Chicago, Houston, or somewhere in between
Posts: 2,176
Hi sbm12, we're almost there, but we're still working on one last issue with our kiosk and online check-in front-ends recognizing the status change when a customer goes from basic to Silver status. This should be working properly before the end of the year.
Nov 26, 2008 | 12:43 pm
#9
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Thanks for the update on the efforts. It is good to know that the CO crew continues to work towards streamlining things and making them work more smoothly.