Jul 15, 2013, 4:55 am
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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.
Marriott Rewards and United MileagePlus "RewardsPlus" Partnership
Apr 11, 2016, 6:36 am
#676
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: IAD
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Rewards - LTPP
Posts: 4,240
That would simply make the whole Marriott-United tie-up disappear with a year.
Here's what would happen:
Every blogger in the world would publish how to get UA Gold status for $800:
Marriott would get flooded with new Platinums who got Platinum this way only for the purpose of getting UA Gold cheaply.
UA would realize this and totally end the Marriott tie-in.
Ie, it can't be just about what's fair, it also has to be about what makes each company earn money vs what makes each company lose money. If they give away too much, they lose money.
Keep in mind, for reference, that Detla's tie-in with SPG is even weaker in this direction, as it doesn't even give first status level up at Delta to SPG Platinums. So there's no precedent for second-level up at an airline being given on an ongoing basis to anyone with status at any non-airline program.
Here's what would happen:
Every blogger in the world would publish how to get UA Gold status for $800:
Marriott would get flooded with new Platinums who got Platinum this way only for the purpose of getting UA Gold cheaply.
UA would realize this and totally end the Marriott tie-in.
Ie, it can't be just about what's fair, it also has to be about what makes each company earn money vs what makes each company lose money. If they give away too much, they lose money.
Keep in mind, for reference, that Detla's tie-in with SPG is even weaker in this direction, as it doesn't even give first status level up at Delta to SPG Platinums. So there's no precedent for second-level up at an airline being given on an ongoing basis to anyone with status at any non-airline program.
Apr 11, 2016, 8:51 am
#677
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,470
Apr 11, 2016, 9:57 am
#678
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,130
I wish Marriott would renegotiate with United to offer its Platinum Elite members to get complimentary access to United Premier Gold status instead of the crappy Premier Silver status which doesn't do much good. Since loyal United members who have United Premier Gold status gain complimentary Marriott Gold status, it should only be fair. It just feels that loyal Marriott members get the short end of the deal.
I've been an airline free agent for a while but the UA Silver that I got this year after getting Marriott Plat last year combined with the departure of Smisek made me give UA a second chance.
Certainly it has been mixed (seats are still as poor as ever) but I do have a 100% success rate of getting E+ at check-in (window or aisle) and I'll take UA E+ for free all day over flying AA/DL in E- at a cost.
Apr 11, 2016, 10:21 am
#679
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DTW
Programs: DL 2MM, Marriott LTT, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 223
Seriously - it's a heck of a lot better than nothing. And at least for me it has had the desired effect of making UA my preference for Y travel again.
I've been an airline free agent for a while but the UA Silver that I got this year after getting Marriott Plat last year combined with the departure of Smisek made me give UA a second chance.
Certainly it has been mixed (seats are still as poor as ever) but I do have a 100% success rate of getting E+ at check-in (window or aisle) and I'll take UA E+ for free all day over flying AA/DL in E- at a cost.
I've been an airline free agent for a while but the UA Silver that I got this year after getting Marriott Plat last year combined with the departure of Smisek made me give UA a second chance.
Certainly it has been mixed (seats are still as poor as ever) but I do have a 100% success rate of getting E+ at check-in (window or aisle) and I'll take UA E+ for free all day over flying AA/DL in E- at a cost.
Apr 19, 2016, 8:54 am
#680
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: Delta Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 205
Anyone know how long Marriott to United transfer takes? I am trying to book a UA award, but it will need booked by Sunday to the close-in booking fee. Wondering if I transfer points today whether they'll land in my UA account. If not, anyone know if UA will let me book the flight without sufficient miles in my account if they're "coming?" That may be a question for the UA forum.
Apr 20, 2016, 2:34 pm
#681
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: N Charleston South Carolina
Programs: UA PM (by 2MM), DL GM (by 3.5MM), Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,655
Generally, it takes about two days for the points to post (Marriott to United). So, you are close for Saturday. You can talk to MR and ask them, but that's my experience.
And no, United won't let you book without enough miles.
Billy
And no, United won't let you book without enough miles.
Billy
Apr 23, 2016, 10:40 am
#682
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: Delta Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 205
Traferred them Tuesday night, they landed in my account Thurday morning. Sad part is, UA flight jumped from 10K saver to 25K standard award on one of the legs...so then I didn't have enough! Oh well. Will modify my plans accordingly.
Apr 23, 2016, 11:57 am
#683
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Lincoln, NE
Programs: Marriott , United, Delta, Priority Club
Posts: 151
Anyone know how long Marriott to United transfer takes? I am trying to book a UA award, but it will need booked by Sunday to the close-in booking fee. Wondering if I transfer points today whether they'll land in my UA account. If not, anyone know if UA will let me book the flight without sufficient miles in my account if they're "coming?" That may be a question for the UA forum.
I am a Marriott Plat so it could be different for others, but I have done this twice and both times it took about 36-48 hours. Very easy process.
Apr 26, 2016, 7:20 am
#684
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 63
United MileagePlus Silver for MR Platinum
Hi all. I realize I may be late to the party here, but I'm a long-time MR Platinum and just got an email from MR regarding the "RewardsPlus" program where you allegedly get MileagePlus Silver. I tend to avoid United at all costs but having status may make it tolerable. Have any of you participated in this? Is it true MileagePlus Silver or is there some sort of asterisk? Do you keep MileagePlus Silver every year or does it have to be "earned" in the traditional way (which I'll never do, I'm an AA guy) every year? Any information you all have would certainly be appreciated.
Apr 26, 2016, 7:44 am
#685
Join Date: May 2003
Location: San Jose, CA USA
Programs: Marriott LT Titanium Elite, United LT 1M Gold
Posts: 552
I've received Silver status each of the past few years as a lifetime Marriot platinum member. It's full Silver status, just as if you earned it by flying on United. I was 1K on United for several years but due to lack of business flying the past several years I had no status on United. I did make a couple of international trips last year and having Group 2 boarding and ability to upgrade to Economy Plus on the day of travel due to Silver status did make it much more bearable.
Apr 26, 2016, 7:50 am
#686
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 63
I've received Silver status each of the past few years as a lifetime Marriot platinum member. It's full Silver status, just as if you earned it by flying on United. I was 1K on United for several years but due to lack of business flying the past several years I had no status on United. I did make a couple of international trips last year and having Group 2 boarding and ability to upgrade to Economy Plus on the day of travel due to Silver status did make it much more bearable.
Apr 26, 2016, 8:41 am
#687
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: IAD
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Rewards - LTPP
Posts: 4,240
Thanks, Bruce. Just so I'm understanding you correctly, you haven't "earned" MP Silver the last couple of years, correct? It's just carried over with your MR status? Kinda like SPG Gold? I feel foolish this has been around for a while and I had no idea. I don't think it would've made United my preferred carrier but they're very reasonable about of SYR and I likely would've booked them a few times with status benefits. Thanks for your help.
Apr 26, 2016, 9:23 am
#689
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 63
Many thanks. The website to do the linkage is down, so I called MR and they said they'd do it for me by contacting United and letting them know I'm Platinum. I have very little faith this will actually happen. She said it "could take a few weeks." HA!