Aug 8, 2014, 4:50 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
8/8/14 Here's the "fine print" regarding those who have received a bonus from this product in the past:
I understand that any new cardmember bonus offers for this product are not available to either current or previous cardmembers of this product who received a new cardmember bonus for this product in the last 24 months.
I understand that the terms of my account, including the APRs, are subject to change. Any such changes will be made in accordance with the Cardmember Agreement.
If you received the bonus >24 months ago you are eligible to apply. Doesn't matter when you closed the card.
Major Benefits (post-June 2018)
Cuts as of June 2018Purchase Price Protection - removed
Return Protection - removed
Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance - reduced
10,000 bonus miles for $25K spend will no longer be available after May 31, 2018.Those who spend $10,000-$24,999 by May 31 will receive 4,000 bonus miles this year only.
New benefits2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants and hotels
25% statement credit "rebate" on purchases of food, beverages, and wifi on United-operated flights
Global Entry / Pre-application statement credit rebate up to $100 once every four years.
I understand that any new cardmember bonus offers for this product are not available to either current or previous cardmembers of this product who received a new cardmember bonus for this product in the last 24 months.
I understand that the terms of my account, including the APRs, are subject to change. Any such changes will be made in accordance with the Cardmember Agreement.
If you received the bonus >24 months ago you are eligible to apply. Doesn't matter when you closed the card.
Major Benefits (post-June 2018)
- Free first checked a bag - The primary Cardmember and one companion traveling on the same reservation will each receive their first standard checked bag free on United-operated flights when the primary Cardmember includes their MileagePlus number in their reservation and purchases their tickets from United with their United MileagePlus Explorer Card. For complete details, please visit united.com/chasebag .
- Priority boarding - Primary Cardmembers and their companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding. (BG2)
- No fees on foreign transactions
- 2 United ClubSM passes each year for your travel
- Access to XN expanded Economy Saver award inventory (not a published benefit)
- Chip-enabled Card provides added security
- Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on tickets purchased from United.
- Earn 2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants and hotels (NEW)
- Earn 1 mile per $1 spent - You'll earn 1 mile for each $1 spent on all other purchases.
Miles don't expire as long as your credit card account remains open - Your miles don't expire as long as you are a Cardmember, with no limit to the number of miles you can earn.UA miles not longer expire- Any seat, any time, on United-operated flights - Primary Cardmembers can use their miles to book any available seat, any time, on United-operated flights when they redeem
- CPU award ticket eligibility for primary cardholder (only) if MP elite
- Carryon bag allowed with Boarding Group 2 even if Basic Economy ticket
- 25% statement credit "rebate" on purchases of food, beverages, and wifi on United-operated flights (NEW)
- Global Entry / Pre-application statement credit rebate up to $100 once every four years. (NEW)
Cuts as of June 2018Purchase Price Protection - removed
Return Protection - removed
Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance - reduced
10,000 bonus miles for $25K spend will no longer be available after May 31, 2018.Those who spend $10,000-$24,999 by May 31 will receive 4,000 bonus miles this year only.
New benefits2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants and hotels
25% statement credit "rebate" on purchases of food, beverages, and wifi on United-operated flights
Global Entry / Pre-application statement credit rebate up to $100 once every four years.
Chase MP Explorer Card (Q&A, Benefits, Bonuses, Discussion, ....)
Jul 19, 2011, 8:51 am
#31
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Chicago
Programs: UA 1P (1MM), AA PLT (2MM)
Posts: 709
I'm just quoting their pr--benefit I dont think so. No change for elites but everyone else who does not not have cc is out of luck apparently in 2012.
Jul 19, 2011, 9:08 am
#32
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K MM, Marriott Gold
Posts: 4,768
Read the OP--this is going away for GMs. Which to me makes zero sense and is pretty insane, especially from a program that heavily markets itself as "any seat, any time [just for an outrageous amount of miles]."
Jul 19, 2011, 9:22 am
#33
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Silver, AS GM, AA Gold, Hyatt Plat, SPG Gold
Posts: 102
Is this the only CC United plans to offer for the foreseeable future? It's currently the only US based card on united.com, and I'd like to know whether or not there will be more in the lineup. I had been hoping for a Presidential Plus type card.
Last edited by av8r316; Jul 19, 2011 at 9:35 am
Jul 19, 2011, 9:37 am
#34
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Chicago
Programs: Hyatt Glob; UA 1K; BonVoyage LTT (RIP SPG); HH Dia; JX Insighter
Posts: 1,642
Thanks!
Jul 19, 2011, 9:41 am
#35
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Maine
Programs: UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Plat, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 706
for this change (even though it doesn't impact me personally).
Jul 19, 2011, 9:42 am
#36
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 774
Mildly disappointing - UDU on awards is the primary nice feature. Basically an annual fee hike from the current card without more noticeable things (at least from perspective of an elite flyer, different story if you're not). Doubt the 1k fee waiver will cover this, but we'll see.
Hopefully there's an upgraded version (of course including a larger fee) with something like EQM/RCC/Avis/etc.
Hopefully there's an upgraded version (of course including a larger fee) with something like EQM/RCC/Avis/etc.
Jul 19, 2011, 9:56 am
#37
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: UA Plat 2MM; AS MVP Gold 75K
Posts: 35,068
Sigh...these cards never seem to do it for me.
I'm still waiting for the Jeff Smisek FINEST People in the Business Signature Visa.
Key benefits would be:
- Fee waived specialty cocktails in First Class.
- $10 Bed Bath and Beyond Credit for each CO/UA ticket purchased so you can buy a pillow for your trip.
- Exclusive discounts to Flowbee to help achieve that Smisek-like hair volume.
- Discounts at a network of chiropractors when you pay for chiropractic services with the card and show a CO economy BP from the previous seven (7) days.
- Annual renewal gift selection including a "Rah! Rah! We're the best" vuvuzela or a gift basket of Fresh Brew coffee.
- 1% of all purchases donated to the CO IRROPS Victim Relief Fund.
I'm still waiting for the Jeff Smisek FINEST People in the Business Signature Visa.
Key benefits would be:
- Fee waived specialty cocktails in First Class.
- $10 Bed Bath and Beyond Credit for each CO/UA ticket purchased so you can buy a pillow for your trip.
- Exclusive discounts to Flowbee to help achieve that Smisek-like hair volume.
- Discounts at a network of chiropractors when you pay for chiropractic services with the card and show a CO economy BP from the previous seven (7) days.
- Annual renewal gift selection including a "Rah! Rah! We're the best" vuvuzela or a gift basket of Fresh Brew coffee.
- 1% of all purchases donated to the CO IRROPS Victim Relief Fund.
Jul 19, 2011, 9:56 am
#38
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Clinging to the edifices of a decadent past from the biggest city in America nobody really cares about.
Programs: (ಠ_ಠ)
Posts: 9,077
Thanks Shannon! 
I would guess that one can keep their existing account, existing benefits, and existing annual fees based on what they currently have (and if so a big YES ^^^ for the 25% RDM bonus for PresPlus!)
Hoping current PresPlus card members can keep what they've got as that card offers far more value than the corresponding UA Club Card, and I'd *guess* that's what will happen based on Shannon's post.
But in any event, I suspect the merged UA will have some lounge credit card product offering going forward.
Originally Posted by UA Insider
Already have a OnePass MasterCard or MileagePlus Visa? As an existing MileagePlus Card member, you may keep your account and annual fee as is...
But in any event, I suspect the merged UA will have some lounge credit card product offering going forward.
Jul 19, 2011, 9:58 am
#39
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 668
I'm debating transferring a boatload of AMEX MR points to CO/UA before the transfer ends in September, but could also transfer to Delta to make use of the 50% bonus.
Jul 19, 2011, 10:08 am
#40
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,167
Sigh...these cards never seem to do it for me.
I'm still waiting for the Jeff Smisek FINEST People in the Business Signature Visa.
Key benefits would be:
- Fee waived specialty cocktails in First Class.
- $10 Bed Bath and Beyond Credit for each CO/UA ticket purchased so you can buy a pillow for your trip.
- Exclusive discounts to Flowbee to help achieve that Smisek-like hair volume.
- Discounts at a network of chiropractors when you pay for chiropractic services with the card and show a CO economy BP from the previous seven (7) days.
- Annual renewal gift selection including a "Rah! Rah! We're the best" vuvuzela or a gift basket of Fresh Brew coffee.
- 1% of all purchases donated to the CO IRROPS Victim Relief Fund.
I'm still waiting for the Jeff Smisek FINEST People in the Business Signature Visa.
Key benefits would be:
- Fee waived specialty cocktails in First Class.
- $10 Bed Bath and Beyond Credit for each CO/UA ticket purchased so you can buy a pillow for your trip.
- Exclusive discounts to Flowbee to help achieve that Smisek-like hair volume.
- Discounts at a network of chiropractors when you pay for chiropractic services with the card and show a CO economy BP from the previous seven (7) days.
- Annual renewal gift selection including a "Rah! Rah! We're the best" vuvuzela or a gift basket of Fresh Brew coffee.
- 1% of all purchases donated to the CO IRROPS Victim Relief Fund.
Jul 19, 2011, 10:17 am
#41
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Diamond, UA 1K MM, SPG Plat For Life, Marriott Plat, Nexus/GlobalEntry
Posts: 9,198
When it says "upgrade the way you do now"...what exactly does that entail? Only UDU? Will CR1's and SWU's be valid on award tix? What about international flights... will saver awards, XY/NY, be upgradeable with a SWU? What about XC to NF?
EDITED: I guess I should have read a bit more carefully.. it says domestic. So I guess SWU's and CR1's will work but only in region 1.
EDITED: I guess I should have read a bit more carefully.. it says domestic. So I guess SWU's and CR1's will work but only in region 1.
Last edited by SEA1K4EVR; Jul 19, 2011 at 10:23 am
Jul 19, 2011, 10:24 am
#42
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: anywhere and everywhere
Programs: UA GS, AS MVP 100K, DL Diamond, Marriot Lifetime Titanium, AmEx Centurion
Posts: 5,525
I suspect we'll go the way of the new DL with three levels. "Saver" then "Standard" (which will book into something low like V or T class) and "Any Seat" which will book into Y at 3x the miles instead of 2x
Jul 19, 2011, 10:45 am
#43
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: San Francisco/Tel Aviv/YYZ
Programs: CO 1K-MM
Posts: 10,762
Good catch. That is very disappointing if it points to doing away with unrestricted standard redemptions for general MP members....
Jul 19, 2011, 10:53 am
#44
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Victoria, BC
Programs: UA 1k, AA Exec Plt 2MM, HH Diamond, *wood Gold, disgruntled Amex Ex-Centurion
Posts: 584
If you don't offer a credit card with the benefits mentioned in a given market, why not offer it as a non-credit benefit card for a yearly fee?
Jul 19, 2011, 10:58 am
#45
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Diamond, UA 1K MM, SPG Plat For Life, Marriott Plat, Nexus/GlobalEntry
Posts: 9,198
I think I will hold out until a future version comes out that comes with lounge access.. and will just roll my RCC memberhip into the card. Perhaps that card will include another perk in place of the 2 RCC passes. I'm happy for my current 1K fee waiver but I think I'd pay something to be able to upgrade award tickets.
I also want a more pretentious name.. Explorer sounds like it's for Cub Scouts.
I also want a more pretentious name.. Explorer sounds like it's for Cub Scouts.