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.
Marriott Rewards and United MileagePlus "RewardsPlus" Partnership
Jul 19, 2018, 5:13 pm
#1036
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 21,417
For example, you get 300% PQMs for LH full-fare F or J, or 200% PQMs for non-full fare F or J. You'd get 200% RDMs plus a 50% Gold bonus for first or higher-level business fares, so up to 54K redeemable miles round-trip YVR-FRA-CPT if you've already reached Gold (and 43K-65K PQMs). The RDM bonus would increase to 100% at 1K.
If ticketed on UA (016) stock, a 6000 PQD fight would earn 48K redeemable miles for a Gold, regardless of flight distance.
I don't think UA has any of the 400%+ flights that you can get on AS -- in fact, 016 tickets are capped at 75,000 redeemable miles per ticket.
Jul 19, 2018, 6:02 pm
#1037
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
Not really, no. You need four segments on UA metal minimum to qualify for any UA status (not counting Silver via RewardsPlus, obviously). Earnings on non-016 tickets are mileage-based, but won't count for PQD, so you'd need a waiver.
For example, you get 300% PQMs for LH full-fare F or J, or 200% PQMs for non-full fare F or J. You'd get 200% RDMs plus a 50% Gold bonus for first or higher-level business fares, so up to 54K redeemable miles round-trip YVR-FRA-CPT if you've already reached Gold (and 43K-65K PQMs). The RDM bonus would increase to 100% at 1K.
If ticketed on UA (016) stock, a 6000 PQD fight would earn 48K redeemable miles for a Gold, regardless of flight distance.
I don't think UA has any of the 400%+ flights that you can get on AS -- in fact, 016 tickets are capped at 75,000 redeemable miles per ticket.
For example, you get 300% PQMs for LH full-fare F or J, or 200% PQMs for non-full fare F or J. You'd get 200% RDMs plus a 50% Gold bonus for first or higher-level business fares, so up to 54K redeemable miles round-trip YVR-FRA-CPT if you've already reached Gold (and 43K-65K PQMs). The RDM bonus would increase to 100% at 1K.
If ticketed on UA (016) stock, a 6000 PQD fight would earn 48K redeemable miles for a Gold, regardless of flight distance.
I don't think UA has any of the 400%+ flights that you can get on AS -- in fact, 016 tickets are capped at 75,000 redeemable miles per ticket.
Aug 2, 2018, 9:46 am
#1038
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: ATL
Programs: UA:MM 1K HH:Diamond IHG:Plat Marriott:Plat
Posts: 652
Still showing Gold Elite in the Marriott Program as 1K. Anyone have their status upped to Platinum? I have stays coming up in November and having lounge access is the main reason to pick Marriott over the other alternatives.
Aug 2, 2018, 11:15 am
#1040
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 5,814
They just made the announcement today. Looks like they will be matching to Marriott Plat. Any registrations after August will be matched to Gold.
https://insiders.marriottrewards.com...rogram-changes
As a valued United MileagePlus® Premier® member who is currently receiving complimentary Marriott Rewards® Gold Elite status through RewardsPlus, you’ll be elevated to Platinum Elite status in August 2018 through January 2019, as a result of Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® and Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG®) becoming one Loyalty Program.* Platinum Elite benefits will include lounge access (restrictions apply), 50% points bonus and more.
United MileagePlus members receive:
- Complimentary Gold Elite status in Rewards and SPG (open to MileagePlus Premier Gold members and above, registration required***)
- Conversion of MileagePlus award miles into points at a 1:1 ratio (open to Premier Silver members and above, registration not required)
- 10% more MileagePlus miles when converting points into MileagePlus miles (open to all members, registration not required)
- 10% more MileagePlus miles when redeeming points for RewardsPlus Travel Packages (open to all members, registration not required)
***Eligible MileagePlus members can register for complimentary Gold Elite status at united.com/rewardsplus. MileagePlus members, registered in RewardsPlus prior to August 2018 and currently enjoying Marriott Rewards Gold Elite status, will receive the updated Platinum Elite status with Rewards and SPG through January 2019. In February 2019, all registered MileagePlus members who requalify for RewardsPlus for the next program year will receive the updated Gold Elite status benefits for a full calendar year with Rewards and SPG. To learn more about the updated Gold Elite status benefits, visit members.marriott.com.
Last edited by edcho; Aug 2, 2018 at 11:42 am Reason: Additional Info
Aug 2, 2018, 10:00 pm
#1041
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,130
Looks like with category re-mapping they also updated the UA Silver language.
Now requires Plat Premier or Plat Premier with Ambassador, Plat itself is no longer eligible.
Bummer likely means no more UA Silver for me which is too bad because it meant free E+ at check-in and more importantly access to XN space for domestic connections for international awards (way over 5/24 so can't get CC for same benefit)
Now requires Plat Premier or Plat Premier with Ambassador, Plat itself is no longer eligible.
Bummer likely means no more UA Silver for me which is too bad because it meant free E+ at check-in and more importantly access to XN space for domestic connections for international awards (way over 5/24 so can't get CC for same benefit)
Aug 3, 2018, 3:50 am
#1042
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: IAD
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Rewards - LTPP
Posts: 4,240
Rather disappointing that there is no United gold status for Marriott Plat Premier. United elites with no Marriott status are definitely making out better with this arrangement, but maybe 2019 will bring that change.
Aug 3, 2018, 5:46 am
#1043
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Orlando, FL
Programs: Marriott titanium elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 81
Looks like with category re-mapping they also updated the UA Silver language.
Now requires Plat Premier or Plat Premier with Ambassador, Plat itself is no longer eligible.
Bummer likely means no more UA Silver for me which is too bad because it meant free E+ at check-in and more importantly access to XN space for domestic connections for international awards (way over 5/24 so can't get CC for same benefit)
Now requires Plat Premier or Plat Premier with Ambassador, Plat itself is no longer eligible.
Bummer likely means no more UA Silver for me which is too bad because it meant free E+ at check-in and more importantly access to XN space for domestic connections for international awards (way over 5/24 so can't get CC for same benefit)
I'm pretty sure nothing changes on that end to require United silver status
Aug 3, 2018, 7:12 am
#1044
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,727
Aug 4, 2018, 8:16 am
#1046
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 26
This is really disappointing.
I'll spent more than 20k, become Platinum Premier Elite with ambassador and all I get is United Silver
Back in 2017, when they matched to Gold, I was sitting in some nice lounges and thought 'Thank you Marriott'.
This could have been such a nice perk for the ambassador status.
I'll spent more than 20k, become Platinum Premier Elite with ambassador and all I get is United Silver
Back in 2017, when they matched to Gold, I was sitting in some nice lounges and thought 'Thank you Marriott'.
This could have been such a nice perk for the ambassador status.
Aug 4, 2018, 9:04 am
#1047
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 5,814
This is really disappointing.
I'll spent more than 20k, become Platinum Premier Elite with ambassador and all I get is United Silver
Back in 2017, when they matched to Gold, I was sitting in some nice lounges and thought 'Thank you Marriott'.
This could have been such a nice perk for the ambassador status.
I'll spent more than 20k, become Platinum Premier Elite with ambassador and all I get is United Silver
Back in 2017, when they matched to Gold, I was sitting in some nice lounges and thought 'Thank you Marriott'.
This could have been such a nice perk for the ambassador status.
Aug 4, 2018, 10:53 am
#1048
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,172
This is really disappointing.
I'll spent more than 20k, become Platinum Premier Elite with ambassador and all I get is United Silver
Back in 2017, when they matched to Gold, I was sitting in some nice lounges and thought 'Thank you Marriott'.
This could have been such a nice perk for the ambassador status.
I'll spent more than 20k, become Platinum Premier Elite with ambassador and all I get is United Silver
Back in 2017, when they matched to Gold, I was sitting in some nice lounges and thought 'Thank you Marriott'.
This could have been such a nice perk for the ambassador status.
Aug 4, 2018, 1:05 pm
#1049
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 26
E+ seats is a valid point.
Aug 4, 2018, 3:46 pm
#1050
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,172
I doubt there will be that many PPE with ambassedor, it should more or less match the number of Platinum Premiere (+Starwood equivalent) which was granted to only top x% of Marriott customers. They wouldn't make a difference in the lounge, and for national flights, they wouldn't even have access to the lounge.
E+ seats is a valid point.
E+ seats is a valid point.