Missing elite package
Apr 9, 2007 | 3:13 pm
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Boston Massachusetts, USA
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Missing elite package
I havent received my Gold elite package for 2007. Is anyone else missing their package too? What do you do to get it?
Apr 9, 2007 | 4:00 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Astoria, NY: LGA, JFK
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Posts: 2,036
Have you called the elite line to ask?
Apr 9, 2007 | 4:41 pm
#3
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I haven't gotten mine either, but I've been traveling abroad since January, having my mail forwarded to relatives within the US who in turn have been remailing it to me. They've not seen anything from NWA that I know of.
Calling the elite line internationally is a pain, but I'll be stateside (though still thousands of miles from home) for a few weeks starting tomorrow, and intend to call them and ask what's going on. I did a TTU a while ago and was basically just told to wait, but now that we're into April, I'd really like to have the real card, not just a color inkjet printout.
Calling the elite line internationally is a pain, but I'll be stateside (though still thousands of miles from home) for a few weeks starting tomorrow, and intend to call them and ask what's going on. I did a TTU a while ago and was basically just told to wait, but now that we're into April, I'd really like to have the real card, not just a color inkjet printout.
Apr 9, 2007 | 5:17 pm
#4
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: BSB
Programs: DL 2 MM
Posts: 4,999
I haven't received my 2007 Elite kit
I haven't received my 2007 Elite kit, but to be honest, it really doesn't matter much, nobody at the airport ever asks to see the Elite card, the BP has the elite status printed on it, and most of the benefits are computerized, so this year and going forward the elite tier status remains important, but the card/kit is not such a big deal.
RC
RC
Apr 9, 2007 | 8:08 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: RST
Programs: Delta Diamond; Hilton Diamond; Accor Gold
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Apr 9, 2007 | 8:25 pm
#6
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: BSB
Programs: DL 2 MM
Posts: 4,999
Access to clubs isn't an issue (as a Worldclub member)
As a worldclub member, and while traveling internationally as a Plat Elite I have access to Worldclubs/affiliate lounges. Although AF lounges seem to be the most restrictive in gaining admittance.
RC
RC
Apr 10, 2007 | 9:48 pm
#7
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SFO
Programs: DL DM/MM; UA Premier 1K; AA EXP; ICH Plat Ambassador
Posts: 1,565
I just got mine last Wednesday (6 days ago).
Apr 11, 2007 | 7:47 am
#8
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: RST
Programs: Delta Diamond; Hilton Diamond; Accor Gold
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Also, when boarding flights to the US, I have been asked to show my card to the security agents at the gate. You do not have to show it, but why rock the boat.
Apr 11, 2007 | 8:18 am
#9
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Card is helpful when NOT flying.
Having an actual card can be handy when dealing with certain non-air partners, like car rental companies. Maybe hotels, though I have no experience in that area. Just a data point.
Apr 11, 2007 | 10:22 am
#10
Join Date: May 2004
Location: formerly Gold now Diamond, formerly MSY, now LAX, formerly NW, now DL
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My BF's gold stuff came at the beginning of March. Call NW or send a TTU. All elites should get their credentials timely, even if it's not completely needed
Apr 11, 2007 | 4:03 pm
#11
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: BNA
Programs: DL FO - CO Gold
Posts: 618
The only time I have ever been asked for my card was in BKK. Checking in at business class counter, flying coach. Naturally, it was the only time in over ten years that I didn't have it with me
The lady accepted my gold luggage tag, thankfully. Never been asked again.
Dave
The lady accepted my gold luggage tag, thankfully. Never been asked again. Dave
Apr 11, 2007 | 7:04 pm
#12
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Premier Gold
Posts: 49
I still have not received mine either. I do agree however that a simple print-out from nwa.com as far as a temoprary card is concerned is not always good enough at European WorldClubs, not to mention partner clubs, such as the MXP AZ or CDG AF lounges.
Apr 12, 2007 | 12:13 pm
#13
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Ontario, CAN
Posts: 5,812
Do Silvers get any package / card? I've been Silver since Jan and was hoping to get a card. I still don't even know the Silver phone number? Wait times have not been that long on the main number though.
Apr 12, 2007 | 8:51 pm
#14
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