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, ....)
Jun 11, 2021, 6:52 pm
#1231
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Posts: 20
And, what is that fine print that says, if space available? Any thoughts, experience?
Jun 11, 2021, 7:06 pm
#1232
Moderator: United Airlines
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That is always true, there is a chance for late boarders there is no remaining overhead bin space. But if you board in BG2 (credit cardholders, Silver elites) that is rarely a problem. BG4 definitively can happen.
Jun 12, 2021, 5:52 pm
#1233
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 2,531
I recently got the explorer card and booked a BE tickets - me and 3 of my family members. While talking to UA customer service on the phone, she said that the full carry-on baggage allowance is for the card holder only, and not for the companions travelling on the same reservation. Isn't she wrong based upon what is on FAQ? Has anyone travelled recently on BE and able to take full carry-on bags for primary card holder and all the companions on the same reservation?
And, what is that fine print that says, if space available? Any thoughts, experience?
And, what is that fine print that says, if space available? Any thoughts, experience?
When you check in, look at your BG on everyone's boarding pass. If it says BG2 you'll have no problem boarding with a full-size bag. If it says BG5 you need to make another plan.
Jun 12, 2021, 6:55 pm
#1234
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David
Jun 12, 2021, 7:05 pm
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Jun 13, 2021, 1:22 pm
#1236
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 20
Jun 13, 2021, 2:22 pm
#1237
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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Dear TWA884,
Your upcoming travel to XYZ was booked on a Basic Economy ticket. These lower-priced fares provide most of the same inflight services that are available with standard Economy – and you’ll still earn award miles. As a primary cardmember of a qualifying MileagePlus® credit card, you will also continue to receive benefits that other travelers don’t receive with Basic Economy:
Full-sized carry-on bags are permitted1
Priority boarding privileges2
These Basic Economy restrictions still apply:
Complimentary seat selection, Economy Plus® and upgrades are not available3
Group and family seating is not available
Flight changes are not allowed4
Thank you for choosing United®. We look forward to seeing you on board.
2 Priority boarding: Premier members, companions traveling on the same reservation and primary cardmembers of a qualifying MileagePlus credit card will still receive their priority boarding privileges. Other Basic Economy customers may be in the last boarding group.
Your upcoming travel to XYZ was booked on a Basic Economy ticket. These lower-priced fares provide most of the same inflight services that are available with standard Economy – and you’ll still earn award miles. As a primary cardmember of a qualifying MileagePlus® credit card, you will also continue to receive benefits that other travelers don’t receive with Basic Economy:
Full-sized carry-on bags are permitted1 Priority boarding privileges2 These Basic Economy restrictions still apply: Complimentary seat selection, Economy Plus® and upgrades are not available3 Group and family seating is not available Flight changes are not allowed4Thank you for choosing United®. We look forward to seeing you on board.
2 Priority boarding: Premier members, companions traveling on the same reservation and primary cardmembers of a qualifying MileagePlus credit card will still receive their priority boarding privileges. Other Basic Economy customers may be in the last boarding group.
Last edited by TWA884; Jun 13, 2021 at 3:02 pm Reason: Remove outdated information
Jun 13, 2021, 2:25 pm
#1238
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Posts: 66,855
Is that a recent message? the last item has changed and is incorrect. All but PQFs are earned.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jun 13, 2021 at 2:51 pm
Jun 13, 2021, 2:41 pm
#1239
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Jun 13, 2021, 2:51 pm
#1240
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A couple of years old. The point was that rrnet should have received an email detailing the boarding group and carry-on luggage allowance.
Jun 13, 2021, 3:02 pm
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Jun 13, 2021, 4:23 pm
#1242
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 20
I did receive that email today, and it has the same verbiage as yours. However, my family members travelling on the same reservation, each got an email. However, that email has:
Complimentary seat selection, Economy Plus® and upgrades are not available1
Group and family seating is not available
Full-sized carry-on bags are not permitted2
Flight changes are not allowed, except for flights booked between March 3, 2020 and April 30, 20213
You will not earn full Premier® qualifying credit4
Priority boarding is not available5
2. Personal item: You're allowed a small personal item, such as a shoulder bag, purse or laptop bag or other small item, 9 inches x 10 inches x 17 inches (22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm) or less. Mobility aids and other assistive devices are also permitted.
Full-sized carry-on bags brought to the gate: Full-sized carry-on bags are not allowed except for MileagePlus Premier members, primary cardmembers of a qualifying MileagePlus credit card, and Star Alliance™ Gold members. Must be a primary cardmember of a qualifying MileagePlus credit card at time of check-in. MileagePlus Premier members or Star Alliance Gold members must be of qualifying status at the time of check-in to receive carry-on benefit. Others may be subject to the applicable checked bag fee plus a $25 gate handling service charge if they bring a full-sized carry-on bag to the gate. Payment by credit card only.
5. Priority boarding:Premier members, companions traveling on the same reservation and primary cardmembers of a qualifying MileagePlus credit card will still receive their priority boarding privileges. Other Basic Economy customers may be in the last boarding group.
In terms of checked bag allowance, I see in my reservation that it has 4 included allowances (2 for me + 2 for one companion) which I think it is for the roundtrip.
I called United Customer Rep this afternoon who said I and only one companion are allowed full size carryon and checked bag!
It is confusing. I may just do 2 checked bags, and one carry-on to be safe! Reg. boarding priority, I should know in 24 hours!
Complimentary seat selection, Economy Plus® and upgrades are not available1
Group and family seating is not available
Full-sized carry-on bags are not permitted2
Flight changes are not allowed, except for flights booked between March 3, 2020 and April 30, 20213
You will not earn full Premier® qualifying credit4
Priority boarding is not available5
2. Personal item: You're allowed a small personal item, such as a shoulder bag, purse or laptop bag or other small item, 9 inches x 10 inches x 17 inches (22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm) or less. Mobility aids and other assistive devices are also permitted.
Full-sized carry-on bags brought to the gate: Full-sized carry-on bags are not allowed except for MileagePlus Premier members, primary cardmembers of a qualifying MileagePlus credit card, and Star Alliance™ Gold members. Must be a primary cardmember of a qualifying MileagePlus credit card at time of check-in. MileagePlus Premier members or Star Alliance Gold members must be of qualifying status at the time of check-in to receive carry-on benefit. Others may be subject to the applicable checked bag fee plus a $25 gate handling service charge if they bring a full-sized carry-on bag to the gate. Payment by credit card only.
5. Priority boarding:Premier members, companions traveling on the same reservation and primary cardmembers of a qualifying MileagePlus credit card will still receive their priority boarding privileges. Other Basic Economy customers may be in the last boarding group.
In terms of checked bag allowance, I see in my reservation that it has 4 included allowances (2 for me + 2 for one companion) which I think it is for the roundtrip.
I called United Customer Rep this afternoon who said I and only one companion are allowed full size carryon and checked bag!
It is confusing. I may just do 2 checked bags, and one carry-on to be safe! Reg. boarding priority, I should know in 24 hours!
Jun 13, 2021, 4:47 pm
#1243
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 2,531
You do need to pay with the Explorer card for the checked bag benefit, though.
Jun 14, 2021, 11:14 am
#1244
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 20
Just did an online check-in. All 4 of us got BG2. And, my wife and I got one free checked bag each. I was surprised that it allowed me to check-in online and gave us boarding passes (probably I said I am checking in bags!). Still, what I am planning to check are carry-on sizes anyway. So, I want to go to the counter and see if I can just take them as a carry-on instead of checking them in and waiting at the baggage collection area.
And, in terms of seat assignment, we all got seats next to each other though it is the last row!
And, in terms of seat assignment, we all got seats next to each other though it is the last row!
Jun 14, 2021, 11:41 am
#1245
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 2,531
Just did an online check-in. All 4 of us got BG2. And, my wife and I got one free checked bag each. I was surprised that it allowed me to check-in online and gave us boarding passes (probably I said I am checking in bags!). Still, what I am planning to check are carry-on sizes anyway. So, I want to go to the counter and see if I can just take them as a carry-on instead of checking them in and waiting at the baggage collection area.
If your boarding passes say BG2 you will not have a problem bringing full carry-on bags on the plane. No need to go to the counter.