Jul 15, 2013, 4:55 am
Last edit by: SpammersAreScum
Full details and a FAQ are available at www.united.com/rewardsplus and https://fly-united.marriott.com/en_US/ https://mrrewardsplus.com/en_US/details/
From the FAQS:
If I already have Marriott Gold Elite status or higher and MileagePlus Premier Silver status or higher, do I need to register for RewardsPlus?
No. Please note that the website will accept your registration, but your status will not change. You also do not need to register for the enhanced miles and points benefits that will launch in the coming weeks.
Feb 2017 Data Point:
You can expedite a 'pending' upgrade to Silver before March 1st if you need it:
i also lost my UA status Feb 1 and was also pending UA Silver for after 2.28 once my eligibility was confirmed. i called MAR Plat CS and asked about expediting because of an upcoming flight. i called MR Platinum at 11PM. The rep said she couldn't do it, the dept that does it was closed, but that she send a message to them. she didn't know how long it would take them, but thought it would be done within 2 days. 11 hours later, at 10am the next morning, UA Silver status was showing when i logged into my UA acct online.
From the FAQS:
If I already have Marriott Gold Elite status or higher and MileagePlus Premier Silver status or higher, do I need to register for RewardsPlus?
No. Please note that the website will accept your registration, but your status will not change. You also do not need to register for the enhanced miles and points benefits that will launch in the coming weeks.
Feb 2017 Data Point:
You can expedite a 'pending' upgrade to Silver before March 1st if you need it:
i also lost my UA status Feb 1 and was also pending UA Silver for after 2.28 once my eligibility was confirmed. i called MAR Plat CS and asked about expediting because of an upcoming flight. i called MR Platinum at 11PM. The rep said she couldn't do it, the dept that does it was closed, but that she send a message to them. she didn't know how long it would take them, but thought it would be done within 2 days. 11 hours later, at 10am the next morning, UA Silver status was showing when i logged into my UA acct online.
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Jul 24, 2013, 9:03 am
#256
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Cheers.
Aug 1, 2013, 9:11 am
#257
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So here's the response to the extreme dissatisfaction over on Insiders form the Marriott rep:
I read that as- We know there's little to no benefit here for current Marriott Golds and above. We don't care. We did this to attract United flyers to Marriott.
I get that. Last year the husband got Gold at Hilton via his American status, which we enjoyed when staying at Hiltons. But then, don't announce it as an exciting benefit for Marriott members.
We’ve been following your conversation and noting your dissatisfaction. Because you didn’t get anything out of the offer, defending it or providing the business case for why it was launched is moot.
I get that. Last year the husband got Gold at Hilton via his American status, which we enjoyed when staying at Hiltons. But then, don't announce it as an exciting benefit for Marriott members.
Aug 1, 2013, 4:12 pm
#258
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Rather enjoyed my 4 nights at Renaissance Europa Fira Barcelona this week in an upgraded room with 24 euro ($32) breakfast buffet included. Would not have had either of those without UA offering Marriott Gold to me as a 1MM lifetime Gold. Although I'm not happy with the dilution of 1MM benefits, the Marriott perk is one I like and I applaud UA for offering it to those with qualifying lifetime status. Hotel photos for those that want a look:
http://tom911.smugmug.com/Hotels/Mar...2348&k=VWB7vqF
Tom in Lisbon
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Tom in Lisbon
Aug 2, 2013, 9:31 pm
#259
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Well, getting ready to cross the 50 night threshold again this year. Doesn't really give a sense of accomplishment any more. As a United 1K, I could attain the same status without setting foot in a Marriott.
I don't begrudge those that are benefiting from the program, but I do have a sense of being left out.
I guess I will continue to plug away staying at Marriott just for the point accumulation....I don't see the value in diluting point earns with backup hotel program.
I don't begrudge those that are benefiting from the program, but I do have a sense of being left out.
I guess I will continue to plug away staying at Marriott just for the point accumulation....I don't see the value in diluting point earns with backup hotel program.
Aug 3, 2013, 9:42 am
#260
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Well, getting ready to cross the 50 night threshold again this year. Doesn't really give a sense of accomplishment any more. As a United 1K, I could attain the same status without setting foot in a Marriott.
I don't begrudge those that are benefiting from the program, but I do have a sense of being left out.
I guess I will continue to plug away staying at Marriott just for the point accumulation....I don't see the value in diluting point earns with backup hotel program.
I don't begrudge those that are benefiting from the program, but I do have a sense of being left out.
I guess I will continue to plug away staying at Marriott just for the point accumulation....I don't see the value in diluting point earns with backup hotel program.
(56 nights now, but I feel your "pain")
Aug 3, 2013, 11:34 pm
#261
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Which to book... AC or United?
I want to book a ff seat. I have 100K ff miles on AP and no ff miles on United MP. I now have silver elite status on United as a result of my Marriott Plat status. The flights I want to book are all on United metal out of YYZ. If I book through AP using my ff miles, how do I go about using my United silver elite upgrades with an AP booking?
Aug 4, 2013, 12:03 am
#262
Join Date: May 2013
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I've never heard of united giving automatic silver status to Marriott platinum members. Can you give us more information about it?
Aug 4, 2013, 12:31 am
#263
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read and learn ............
http://www.united.com/rewardsplus
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...announced.html
http://www.united.com/rewardsplus
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...announced.html
Aug 4, 2013, 12:35 am
#264
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your US silver upgrades are at the gate, if any!!!!!!!!
I want to book a ff seat. I have 100K ff miles on AP and no ff miles on United MP. I now have silver elite status on United as a result of my Marriott Plat status. The flights I want to book are all on United metal out of YYZ. If I book through AP using my ff miles, how do I go about using my United silver elite upgrades with an AP booking?
Aug 4, 2013, 6:50 am
#265
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Upgrades for Silvers for a paid booking with an economy seat being booked are done at the gate. Depending on routing & # of elites, may or may not happen (usually not). Also, E+ is available to Silvers at check-in, which is why doing on-line check-in 24hours in advance is a good idea. Silvers will get free bag check.
If the OP is doing an award booking, s/he can book a biz class ticket ticket if the 100,000 miles covers it, no upgrade involved. If s/he is doing a paid ticket & wants to upgrade using miles, I think there are some Star Alliance partners where it can be done. However, for definitive info re: which & how to do it, I'd recommend going to either UA forum or the AP forum to learn how to do so.
Cheers.
If the OP is doing an award booking, s/he can book a biz class ticket ticket if the 100,000 miles covers it, no upgrade involved. If s/he is doing a paid ticket & wants to upgrade using miles, I think there are some Star Alliance partners where it can be done. However, for definitive info re: which & how to do it, I'd recommend going to either UA forum or the AP forum to learn how to do so.
Cheers.
Aug 5, 2013, 11:17 pm
#266
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Marriott Rewards and United MileagePlus "RewardsPlus" Partnership Announced
Is the discounted Marriott > MP conversion already in affect, I've read through a few pages and didn't see this answered. Thanks
Aug 6, 2013, 6:35 am
#267
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After reading the thread on the UA thread, anyone finding upgrades harder and lounges more crowded as many faux MR Golds via UA are reporting upgrade successes?
I find myself at a Hilton next week to get to the next level since I have nowhere higher to go with MR and I could easily get MR Gold with my MP account assuming this program exists in the future.
I guess bringing in 50 temporary faux MR Golds is worth losing 5 permanent HVS. Oh well, as the world turns.
I find myself at a Hilton next week to get to the next level since I have nowhere higher to go with MR and I could easily get MR Gold with my MP account assuming this program exists in the future.
I guess bringing in 50 temporary faux MR Golds is worth losing 5 permanent HVS. Oh well, as the world turns.
Aug 6, 2013, 8:01 am
#268
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My guess is it also depends on the property - if you're at a large metropolitan area then there will be more elites in general than in smaller towns. And not all the UA folk are staying at FS properties. Some are at CYs (and are now experiencing what we already knew - no brekkie
).Cheers.
Aug 6, 2013, 8:49 am
#269
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read and learn ............
http://www.united.com/rewardsplus
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...announced.html
http://www.united.com/rewardsplus
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...announced.html
Aug 6, 2013, 9:27 am
#270
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While I'm not the target audience for this promotion as I primarily fly UA already, I'll happily accept the additional enhanced benefit for as long as the program exists.
