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
Mar 9, 2019, 5:33 pm
#1173
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 23
United Platinum ------> Marriott Platinum downgraded March 2019
- I was UA Gold in 2018
- Was given complimentary GOLD by Marriott (Lounge Access) and later half of year a Marriott Platinum (Lounge Access)
- The Marriott Platinum was active through Feb 2019
- In March I checked into a Marriott - and found out that I was downgraded to Marriott Gold (No Lounge Access) - My 2019 United status is Platinum
- During Check-In process 2 of my co-workers (UA - Plat; UA- Gold) still had Marriott Platinum (Breakfast lounge access)
- Seems the Complimentary status on Marriott is hit or miss - some retained Marriott Platinum in March while some downgraded to Gold
- Any pointers on what I should do/call to get Marriott Plat (Not going to point out my colleagues)
Mar 9, 2019, 5:47 pm
#1174
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Posts: 4,914
- I was UA Gold in 2018
- Was given complimentary GOLD by Marriott (Lounge Access) and later half of year a Marriott Platinum (Lounge Access)
- The Marriott Platinum was active through Feb 2019
- In March I checked into a Marriott - and found out that I was downgraded to Marriott Gold (No Lounge Access) - My 2019 United status is Platinum
- During Check-In process 2 of my co-workers (UA - Plat; UA- Gold) still had Marriott Platinum (Breakfast lounge access)
- Seems the Complimentary status on Marriott is hit or miss - some retained Marriott Platinum in March while some downgraded to Gold
- Any pointers on what I should do/call to get Marriott Plat (Not going to point out my colleagues)
Your example is the perfect example of why Marriott don’t need all these RewardsPlus platinums. Casual stayers wanting lounge access. I can understand why properties are cutting back. Then the flip side is that Marriott is losing your (less than 50 nights) a year but that was the plan they went with.
if anything, they should go with the announced AA Hyatt mix coming up. Challenge (whatever the criteria is) for both better elite status on both the United and the Marriott side.
Mar 10, 2019, 11:13 am
#1176
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,455
Your example is the perfect example of why Marriott don’t need all these RewardsPlus platinums. Casual stayers wanting lounge access. I can understand why properties are cutting back. Then the flip side is that Marriott is losing your (less than 50 nights) a year but that was the plan they went with.
+1000. This is one of the few good decisions Marriott has made recently.
Marriott already offers a challenge which makes Plat status reasonably attainable for anyone who is truly a frequent traveler.
Marriott already offers a challenge which makes Plat status reasonably attainable for anyone who is truly a frequent traveler.
Mar 11, 2019, 8:23 am
#1177
Join Date: May 2009
Location: PHL
Posts: 2,842
As a LTT I dropped from UA silver to GM back at the beginning of Feb. Relinked my accounts on Rewards Plus and was back to UA silver in a few days. Now I dropped back to GM again the past few days. Went to Rewards Plus and it says I'm already registered. This should be good.
Mar 11, 2019, 5:45 pm
#1179
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Platinum Elite; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 201
I’m going to hit Titanium for the first time this year.
Wht exactly does United Silver get you? Is it worth signing up when I hit that mark. I don’t travel enough on the airlines to get status on any airline.
Wht exactly does United Silver get you? Is it worth signing up when I hit that mark. I don’t travel enough on the airlines to get status on any airline.
Mar 11, 2019, 5:56 pm
#1180
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: None - previously UA
Posts: 4,864
The main benefit is you can choose economy plus at check-in for yourself and companion, there is also an increased baggage allowance and a 25% mileage bonus. You get on the upgrade waitlist but you won't likely ever get an upgrade.
Mar 12, 2019, 3:21 pm
#1181
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,095
No E+ if you opt for basic economy tickets.
Mar 12, 2019, 4:47 pm
#1182
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,762
Do you mean you registered in January and you did not get the UA status changed until March? but it did change, without your having to call Marriott, right?
We hardly fly UA but it so happens that we would have an UA segment in coach as our last segment on an Aeroplan RTW business class award (the only Y segment in the whole itinerary and would remain in Y I am afraid as I have never seen UA releases J seats on this segment even using UA miles). Just want to get a free checked bag IN CASE we might need it. I registered the RewardPlus today, as long as it would eventually change in even 7 to 10 weeks I am fine with it.
We hardly fly UA but it so happens that we would have an UA segment in coach as our last segment on an Aeroplan RTW business class award (the only Y segment in the whole itinerary and would remain in Y I am afraid as I have never seen UA releases J seats on this segment even using UA miles). Just want to get a free checked bag IN CASE we might need it. I registered the RewardPlus today, as long as it would eventually change in even 7 to 10 weeks I am fine with it.
Mar 13, 2019, 5:03 am
#1184
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,095
Mar 13, 2019, 7:52 am
#1185
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: UA 1K; *G, AA Plat
Posts: 1,700
Just sign up. It literally takes a link clicking and some typing. Even if you don't use it once, at least you have it in your back pocket in case you ever get re-routed on UA or placed on it for work/leisure. It costs nothing too!