SPG & China Eastern launch elite member partnership
Mar 19, 2019, 8:08 am
#136
Join Date: Jun 2016
Programs: Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, Marco Polo Gold
Posts: 1,084
No more China Eastern Silver status?
I've noticed China Eastern downgraded me to basic membership, but I still get China Eastern points credited to my Bonvoy account. I went to the website and it's "undergoing enhancement" - so I guess I ran into the first "enhancement" which is taking away Silver status match?
Still says I am eligible for C class check-in, C class lounge use, etc. But no longer said Silver Status.
Is that the new policy for Linking with China Eastern?
Still says I am eligible for C class check-in, C class lounge use, etc. But no longer said Silver Status.
Is that the new policy for Linking with China Eastern?
Mar 19, 2019, 8:31 am
#138
Join Date: Jun 2016
Programs: Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, Marco Polo Gold
Posts: 1,084
It's a great program if you fly China Eastern a lot like I do. Double dipping points are great! And they used to give you Silver status but no more... but the spelled out agreements are still Business CHeck-in, Business-luggage AND use of Business Lounge!
Mar 19, 2019, 10:25 am
#139
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What are the additional benefits of MU Silver? Maybe a few more redeemable points? Better seats or free advanced seat reservations? I don't think they give free upgrades to elites.
The special check in, checked bags, and lounge would be SkyTeam elite benefits IIRC, although perhaps only at Gold+ level (ElitePlus rather then Elite).
The special check in, checked bags, and lounge would be SkyTeam elite benefits IIRC, although perhaps only at Gold+ level (ElitePlus rather then Elite).
Mar 19, 2019, 10:50 am
#140
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: WAS
Programs: Free Agent
Posts: 1,754
What are the additional benefits of MU Silver? Maybe a few more redeemable points? Better seats or free advanced seat reservations? I don't think they give free upgrades to elites.
The special check in, checked bags, and lounge would be SkyTeam elite benefits IIRC, although perhaps only at Gold+ level (ElitePlus rather then Elite).
The special check in, checked bags, and lounge would be SkyTeam elite benefits IIRC, although perhaps only at Gold+ level (ElitePlus rather then Elite).
Last edited by Beltway2A; Mar 19, 2019 at 4:48 pm
Mar 19, 2019, 4:43 pm
#141
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,176
I am still listed at Silver status. I am not sure if because of SPG tie in still or because I re-qualified last year.
I thought people previously registered pre- merger would still be Silver but no one new could register.
I am getting Club lounge access and priority check in. It has been an excellent program for me (hope it stays) and good for CE as I've switched a lot of flights to it.
I thought people previously registered pre- merger would still be Silver but no one new could register.
I am getting Club lounge access and priority check in. It has been an excellent program for me (hope it stays) and good for CE as I've switched a lot of flights to it.
Mar 22, 2019, 4:05 am
#142
Join Date: Jun 2016
Programs: Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, Marco Polo Gold
Posts: 1,084
I am still listed at Silver status. I am not sure if because of SPG tie in still or because I re-qualified last year.
I thought people previously registered pre- merger would still be Silver but no one new could register.
I am getting Club lounge access and priority check in. It has been an excellent program for me (hope it stays) and good for CE as I've switched a lot of flights to it.
I thought people previously registered pre- merger would still be Silver but no one new could register.
I am getting Club lounge access and priority check in. It has been an excellent program for me (hope it stays) and good for CE as I've switched a lot of flights to it.
For me personally it doesn't really affect me, but just wondering about the program itself. If you don't have Silver, I guess for now on you need to show them your Bonvoy card (or App showing your status) at check-in? Otherwise how would they know you're qualify for those benefits?
May 21, 2019, 7:13 pm
#144
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Bangkok
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium, BAEC Silver, TK Miles & Smiles Elite
Posts: 2,203
This never worked correctly for me.
I managed to get my Silver status on China Eastern which gave me lounge access for flights flown but not one single point appeared on either my Eastern Miles account or my SPG/Bonvoy account after flying with them.
I'd prefer a partnership with a useful airline like Cathay.
I managed to get my Silver status on China Eastern which gave me lounge access for flights flown but not one single point appeared on either my Eastern Miles account or my SPG/Bonvoy account after flying with them.
I'd prefer a partnership with a useful airline like Cathay.
May 21, 2019, 7:40 pm
#145
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,176
For domestic China flights, CE is great and I think point of tie up was to encourage more mainland flyers. I also fly CE more far more than Cathay now., 1 or two times a month. Only flew Cathay once in past year as the service has dropped dramatically over last 20 years yet prices remain high.
CE tech terrible. I kept getting points. I am not sure how but every month I would get points several times more than I actually flew. Will miss this partnership
CE tech terrible. I kept getting points. I am not sure how but every month I would get points several times more than I actually flew. Will miss this partnership
