Presidential Plus Card Changes
Nov 2, 2011, 11:34 pm
#751
Formerly known as CollegeFlyer
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: JRA
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA PLT, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 6,716
There is something I want to clarify (with a simple 'what-if'):
Starting in 2012, if I accumulated 20k FEQM by May 2012 and elected to redeem them, and then I flew 80k EQMs by December 2012, would I then have 100k EQM and qualify for 1K and the 6 SWU's?
Thanks in Advance!
Starting in 2012, if I accumulated 20k FEQM by May 2012 and elected to redeem them, and then I flew 80k EQMs by December 2012, would I then have 100k EQM and qualify for 1K and the 6 SWU's?
Thanks in Advance!
Nov 2, 2011, 11:53 pm
#752
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SEA or BGR, Lower Earth Orbit
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 17,217
You will receive a separate card for the club. The mastercard does not indicate lounge access nor is your op number on it anywhere. Lounges outside (and sometimes even the United lounges) would have trouble letting you in, LH certainly wouldn't let you in.
As for the bag tags, my bag will always best yours coming out.
As for the bag tags, my bag will always best yours coming out.
Nov 3, 2011, 10:24 am
#753
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Houston
Posts: 456
There is something I want to clarify (with a simple 'what-if'):
Starting in 2012, if I accumulated 20k FEQM by May 2012 and elected to redeem them, and then I flew 80k EQMs by December 2012, would I then have 100k EQM and qualify for 1K and the 6 SWU's?
Thanks in Advance!
Starting in 2012, if I accumulated 20k FEQM by May 2012 and elected to redeem them, and then I flew 80k EQMs by December 2012, would I then have 100k EQM and qualify for 1K and the 6 SWU's?
Thanks in Advance!
In 2012, NO amount of FEQMs can be used to attain any level higher than Platinum.
That is what has so many people in this thread very upset.
Nov 3, 2011, 10:51 am
#754
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 2MM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,158
I sent the following email to CO:
I have simple question concerning announced Million Miler program being implemented in 2012. Will unapplied Flex miles not applied as of 12/31/11 count towards lifetime flight miles when applied? If they don’t, it seems like a penalty to those who have achieved top status without needing these miles.
Thanks for your attention to this question
The response was as follows:
Dear Sir:
Thank you for contacting the OnePass Service Center.
Flexible Elite Qualification Miles once applied will also be included towards Lifetime miles. Please let us know if we may be of further assistance.
Regards,
XXXXXX XXXXXXX
OnePass Service Center
If this in fact is the case, there will be no need to dump them in this year.
I have simple question concerning announced Million Miler program being implemented in 2012. Will unapplied Flex miles not applied as of 12/31/11 count towards lifetime flight miles when applied? If they don’t, it seems like a penalty to those who have achieved top status without needing these miles.
Thanks for your attention to this question
The response was as follows:
Dear Sir:
Thank you for contacting the OnePass Service Center.
Flexible Elite Qualification Miles once applied will also be included towards Lifetime miles. Please let us know if we may be of further assistance.
Regards,
XXXXXX XXXXXXX
OnePass Service Center
If this in fact is the case, there will be no need to dump them in this year.
Nov 3, 2011, 11:40 am
#755
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 4
There is a catch on this. The points for mile flown will be match for every dollar you spend. For example, if you flown 5000 miles and spend $1000 on the credit card, you will only be given 1000 point for miles flown and the rest will be on hold until you spend more on the card.
Nov 3, 2011, 3:04 pm
#756
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 14
I'm using all my FEQMs this year to add to my lifetime total. There's been some pretty authoritative statements made by UA staff that only BIS miles will count after 12/31/2011, and I wouldn't rely on a reply from some random person at the OPSC that IMHO didn't actually answer your question.
Also, if you are right, how will they react when I argue that I based my decision on this email?
Nov 3, 2011, 5:45 pm
#757
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: The Jersey Shore
Programs: UA 1MM, UA 1K, SPG Plat, Yfirst gold, Hyatt Plat, Avis Plat.
Posts: 309
BOf A just blinked due to consumer presure with there debit card. We can hope that Chase/COUAL rethinks the wisdom of the PP card changes. We can hope 
Nov 4, 2011, 9:50 am
#758
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: CO Gold; SPG Gold***; AvisFirst;
Posts: 3,970
I do not disagree with you on what has been said so far. The thing is my question was specific to the ending 2011 miles not applied. With the one time UA adjustment for eqms, it seems they are trying to level the playing field. How is penalizing those who earned 1K status this year without these miles being fair to those with ending 2011 FEQM balances. Afterall, the non true 1K (those who had 80K EQM and applied 20K FEQM to attain 1K) will end up being treated better than true 1Ks. Seems to me only logical that you do not want to iritate your better customer. I think this needs to be further clarified.
Also, if you are right, how will they react when I argue that I based my decision on this email?
Also, if you are right, how will they react when I argue that I based my decision on this email?
For what it's worth, I've also asked the OPSC and am awaiting a response. It would be nice if UA Insider could get some clarification.
Nov 4, 2011, 10:58 am
#759
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 191
has anyone heard of when they might be releasing a co-branded United/Co card similar to the pres plus card?
Nov 5, 2011, 12:39 am
#760
Join Date: May 2001
Location: TPA 50%/BKK 30%/HKG 20%
Programs: UA 1K MM - AF G – TK G – AZ Ex – Hilton D – Marriott G – IHG P
Posts: 1,989
I do not disagree with you on what has been said so far. The thing is my question was specific to the ending 2011 miles not applied. With the one time UA adjustment for eqms, it seems they are trying to level the playing field. How is penalizing those who earned 1K status this year without these miles being fair to those with ending 2011 FEQM balances. Afterall, the non true 1K (those who had 80K EQM and applied 20K FEQM to attain 1K) will end up being treated better than true 1Ks. Seems to me only logical that you do not want to iritate your better customer. I think this needs to be further clarified.
Also, if you are right, how will they react when I argue that I based my decision on this email?
Also, if you are right, how will they react when I argue that I based my decision on this email?
Nov 5, 2011, 5:18 am
#761
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
RNE, apologizing, "Waiting for news on a new card is making my chronic sarcasm flare up. The mum miscreants at United and Chase are to blame."
Nov 5, 2011, 11:07 am
#762
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NYC: UA 1K, DL Platinum, AAirpass, Avis PC
Posts: 4,599
You will receive a separate card for the club. The mastercard does not indicate lounge access nor is your op number on it anywhere. Lounges outside (and sometimes even the United lounges) would have trouble letting you in, LH certainly wouldn't let you in.
As for the bag tags, my bag will always best yours coming out.
As for the bag tags, my bag will always best yours coming out.
Just to clarify -- the Chase agent said we can show the credit card with photo ID and get the lounge access.
Now I only expect that will work reliably at the old CO lounges though as you point out given lack of training elsewhere...
Nov 5, 2011, 11:32 am
#763
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: CO (now UA) 1K / Hyatt Platinum / UMPPPC / SLH Honoured
Posts: 108
Originally Posted by cerealmarketer:17396942
Just to clarify -- the Chase agent said we can show the credit card with photo ID and get the lounge access.
Now I only expect that will work reliably at the old CO lounges though as you point out given lack of training elsewhere...
Now I only expect that will work reliably at the old CO lounges though as you point out given lack of training elsewhere...
Nov 5, 2011, 12:27 pm
#764
Join Date: May 2001
Location: TPA 50%/BKK 30%/HKG 20%
Programs: UA 1K MM - AF G – TK G – AZ Ex – Hilton D – Marriott G – IHG P
Posts: 1,989
Nov 5, 2011, 12:47 pm
#765
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: CO (now UA) 1K / Hyatt Platinum / UMPPPC / SLH Honoured
Posts: 108