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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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Jun 29, 2015, 8:05 pm
#616
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,934
25k one-way? Isn't that a "standard" award? That's why you were able to select E+ at booking, I bet, not because of your MileagePlus Silver status. In fact, you would have been able to select E+ at booking on a "standard" award with no status at all, I think.
Jul 1, 2015, 4:55 am
#617
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: IAD
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Rewards - LTPP
Posts: 4,240
Incorrect. Standard awards do not get you E+ for free (I just tried a dummy booking). The only way you would get it at booking is gold/higher status or booking within 24 hours as a silver.
Jul 1, 2015, 6:47 am
#618
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
Or if the OP knows someone (also booked on the flight/s in question) who will call United.
Jul 3, 2015, 7:36 am
#619
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 129
[QUOTE=TommyC80;24928545]I was upgraded from UA Silver to UA Gold last month. I am a Lifetime Platinum and also qualified for Platinum Premier status this year.
Interestingly I didn't receive anything in the mail notifying me of the change. I had a feeling it might have been because of Marriott PP status, but wanted to keep my mouth shut until someone else said something
I've been Lifetime Platinum w/Marriott for a couple of years. Status is still Silver on UA.
Interestingly I didn't receive anything in the mail notifying me of the change. I had a feeling it might have been because of Marriott PP status, but wanted to keep my mouth shut until someone else said something
I've been Lifetime Platinum w/Marriott for a couple of years. Status is still Silver on UA.
Jul 15, 2015, 1:09 pm
#620
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hold it down for The Bay, reppin' Oakland
Programs: Lowly UA silver, Marriott Ambassador/Tit4Lyf, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,763
Yes, Platinum Premiers, you are supposed to be United GOLD
After waiting and wonder and reading on the Marriott Insiders site that this is a real benefit for Platinum Premiers through RewardsPlus, I called the PP line and asked about it. The person I spoke to transferred me to Marriott Rewards, and the woman I spoke to there said that she would contact their United rep and take care of it. I have no idea how long it will take, but I am quite pleased.
This benefit may not mean much for some PPs, but I will use it and appreciate it. E+ seating at check in, 2 checked bags for up to 8 people on my reservation, and the occasional (though not frequent) upgrade will be great. And it's a win-win. With these benefits I'll choose United over other airlines, even if it costs a bit more (the bags make up for it). Also, as a Lifetime Platinum, this gives me an incentive to keep my spending with Marriott, in order to remain PP and maintain my United status.
This benefit may not mean much for some PPs, but I will use it and appreciate it. E+ seating at check in, 2 checked bags for up to 8 people on my reservation, and the occasional (though not frequent) upgrade will be great. And it's a win-win. With these benefits I'll choose United over other airlines, even if it costs a bit more (the bags make up for it). Also, as a Lifetime Platinum, this gives me an incentive to keep my spending with Marriott, in order to remain PP and maintain my United status.
Jul 15, 2015, 1:47 pm
#622
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SNA
Programs: Bonvoy LTTE/AMB, AmEx Plat, National EE, WN A-List, CLEAR+, Covid-19
Posts: 4,967
FWIW, I'll be taking my 2nd UA trip since getting *G via Marriott, this one a revenue ticket because UA has red-eyes WN doesn't, so I guess this perq has added at least $350 to UAs bottom line.
It'll be interesting to see what my upgrade chances are (I'm going SFO-ORD-DTW).
BTW, on the previous flight I'd mentioned above I'd run into IRROPS as we'd had an MX on the SFO-ORD leg that meant I was going to miss my connection by about 1.5hrs; when I called UA I was immediately transferred to the "Gold Line"(?) and was told I was already moved (and "protected", I think was the term she'd used) onto the next flight automatically, which was nice (a 753 full of people were all trying to redo connections).
It'll be interesting to see what my upgrade chances are (I'm going SFO-ORD-DTW).
BTW, on the previous flight I'd mentioned above I'd run into IRROPS as we'd had an MX on the SFO-ORD leg that meant I was going to miss my connection by about 1.5hrs; when I called UA I was immediately transferred to the "Gold Line"(?) and was told I was already moved (and "protected", I think was the term she'd used) onto the next flight automatically, which was nice (a 753 full of people were all trying to redo connections).
Jul 16, 2015, 9:31 pm
#623
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 786
FWIW, I'll be taking my 2nd UA trip since getting *G via Marriott, this one a revenue ticket because UA has red-eyes WN doesn't, so I guess this perq has added at least $350 to UAs bottom line.
It'll be interesting to see what my upgrade chances are (I'm going SFO-ORD-DTW).
BTW, on the previous flight I'd mentioned above I'd run into IRROPS as we'd had an MX on the SFO-ORD leg that meant I was going to miss my connection by about 1.5hrs; when I called UA I was immediately transferred to the "Gold Line"(?) and was told I was already moved (and "protected", I think was the term she'd used) onto the next flight automatically, which was nice (a 753 full of people were all trying to redo connections).
It'll be interesting to see what my upgrade chances are (I'm going SFO-ORD-DTW).
BTW, on the previous flight I'd mentioned above I'd run into IRROPS as we'd had an MX on the SFO-ORD leg that meant I was going to miss my connection by about 1.5hrs; when I called UA I was immediately transferred to the "Gold Line"(?) and was told I was already moved (and "protected", I think was the term she'd used) onto the next flight automatically, which was nice (a 753 full of people were all trying to redo connections).
Jul 17, 2015, 9:44 am
#625
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BDU
Programs: DL:MM, Marriott:LTT
Posts: 8,779
My MileagePlus account shows no status. The Website also indicates there is a four segment minimum required for any status. Does this mean I need to wait until I fly four segments to get Gold, or is the four segment requirement not applicable for PPs getting Gold status? I'm flying UA in a couple weeks and will need to check a bag, so this will make a difference.
Jul 17, 2015, 9:51 am
#626
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 786
My MileagePlus account shows no status. The Website also indicates there is a four segment minimum required for any status. Does this mean I need to wait until I fly four segments to get Gold, or is the four segment requirement not applicable for PPs getting Gold status? I'm flying UA in a couple weeks and will need to check a bag, so this will make a difference.
Jul 17, 2015, 4:58 pm
#628
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hold it down for The Bay, reppin' Oakland
Programs: Lowly UA silver, Marriott Ambassador/Tit4Lyf, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,763
My MileagePlus account shows no status. The Website also indicates there is a four segment minimum required for any status. Does this mean I need to wait until I fly four segments to get Gold, or is the four segment requirement not applicable for PPs getting Gold status? I'm flying UA in a couple weeks and will need to check a bag, so this will make a difference.
Jul 18, 2015, 2:08 pm
#629
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BDU
Programs: DL:MM, Marriott:LTT
Posts: 8,779
Have you registered for RewardsPlus to link your Marriott and United accounts? You will not receive status (Silver or Gold) unless you do. Marriott Rewards members can sign up here.