Presidential Plus Card Changes
Dec 27, 2011, 10:40 am
#1066
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: IAH
Programs: UA/CO-GS/PPlat,AA-Gold,SPG-Plat,Hilton-Diamond,Marriott-Plat,Hertz-Pres_Circe
Posts: 824
If you but the membership shortly after your day pass, I believe they allow you to apply the value of the day pass to your membership (that way AMEX pays for it). AMEX customer service also told me that if you but a full membership at the airport on a day you are flying (on a ticket purchased with your Amex, AND its your registered airline) they will apply the full $200 credit on the single purchase.
Dec 27, 2011, 11:28 am
#1067
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: 1,990
But the AMX has a $200/year rebate deal that can be used for United Club day pass access. If you only need the club at IAH a few times a year this works. It doesn't, however, help with guests or the security gate pass deal.
I picked up the AMX a couple of weeks ago and the only difference in benefits is see is the Avis Presidents level membership. I'll probably drop the PP card in June when I'm up for renewal.
FWIW
DLM
I picked up the AMX a couple of weeks ago and the only difference in benefits is see is the Avis Presidents level membership. I'll probably drop the PP card in June when I'm up for renewal.
FWIW
DLM
What is the security gate pass deal?
I am thinking about getting the UA Explorer card. It would only cost $35 per year with the 1K annual credit, and that would give me two passes per year for domestic club use. That's enough.
Are there any differences between the MileagePlus Explorer card and the CO version of the same card (I don't remember the name...)?
Wasn't there some kind of benefit on the CO Presidential card that allowed you to upgrade reward tix?
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Dec 27, 2011, 11:58 am
#1069
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
In 2008, a lot of our friends hereon "knew" they were not dropping below (fill in the blank), but then the financial system seized, the economy faltered, jobs were slashed, travel was scrapped and suddenly Platinums were dropping like flies. I myself was a Gold who expected to be Gold again. Nope. Fifty-one thousand FEQMs could have kept me afloat at Gold for a year, or Silver for two years. That's a nice benefit.
RNE, concluding, "No one can 'know you're not dropping below 1K/GS...'"
Dec 27, 2011, 12:04 pm
#1070
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: New Jersey
Programs: UA MM 1K, AA MM Gold, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 3,235
My current lifetime total is around 800k. If I don't transfer these miles, it will take me several years (not 6 months) to get to MM (assuming no changes to my expected flying patterns). I fly B and BF fares a lot, so my BIS might be, say, only 75k/yr, and only BIS will count toward MM staring in 2012. When my travel does go down, it will go nearly all the way down. I just don't want to see these FEQM's go to waste. And my next card will either be much less than $395 or will have benefits I can actually use today.
Dec 27, 2011, 12:25 pm
#1071
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
My current lifetime total is around 800k. If I don't transfer these miles, it will take me several years (not 6 months) to get to MM (assuming no changes to my expected flying patterns). I fly B and BF fares a lot, so my BIS might be, say, only 75k/yr, and only BIS will count toward MM staring in 2012. I just don't want to see these FEQM's go to waste.
RNE, doing some clarifying of my own, "The NXFEQMs are yours to do with as you please. And I won't criticize your decision. However, I advocate caution and prudence in scrying the future."
Dec 27, 2011, 12:31 pm
#1072
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: New Jersey
Programs: UA MM 1K, AA MM Gold, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 3,235
scrying
present participle of scry Verb: Foretell the future using a crystal ball or other reflective object or surface.
Dec 27, 2011, 12:57 pm
#1073
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Houston
Programs: UA: MM
Posts: 844
Yes, but I will definitely use that credit for excess baggage. Probably in a single trip!
What is the security gate pass deal?
I am thinking about getting the UA Explorer card. It would only cost $35 per year with the 1K annual credit, and that would give me two passes per year for domestic club use. That's enough.
Are there any differences between the MileagePlus Explorer card and the CO version of the same card (I don't remember the name...)?
Wasn't there some kind of benefit on the CO Presidential card that allowed you to upgrade reward tix?
What is the security gate pass deal?
I am thinking about getting the UA Explorer card. It would only cost $35 per year with the 1K annual credit, and that would give me two passes per year for domestic club use. That's enough.
Are there any differences between the MileagePlus Explorer card and the CO version of the same card (I don't remember the name...)?
Wasn't there some kind of benefit on the CO Presidential card that allowed you to upgrade reward tix?
FWIW
DLM
Dec 27, 2011, 1:04 pm
#1074
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
My RDMs posted to CO on 12/20, but my FEQM have not yet posted as of today.
At what point should I start to worry? My only serious concern is that I need 1k EQM to requalify (as a result of a reroute that reduced my EQM by 990), and that my "Plan B" was to dump 10k UA Visa Choices into my UA EQM, but that plan would no longer work after 12/30.
At what point should I start to worry? My only serious concern is that I need 1k EQM to requalify (as a result of a reroute that reduced my EQM by 990), and that my "Plan B" was to dump 10k UA Visa Choices into my UA EQM, but that plan would no longer work after 12/30.
Dec 27, 2011, 1:38 pm
#1075
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: San Francisco/Tel Aviv/YYZ
Programs: CO 1K-MM
Posts: 10,762
It's odd to me too--MM status doesn't have any benefit over 1K anyway (for the current year) does it?
While the idea that you'll be able to use 'expireless' FEQM forever may seem attractive, I just don't see it. If you're close to 1MM, might as well lock that up, which you'll then have forever. And of course, if you're anything close to 2MM, you might as well pack 'em in since at 2MM you get all the benefits you could possibly get with future FEQM application.
My RDMs posted to CO on 12/20, but my FEQM have not yet posted as of today.
Dec 27, 2011, 2:49 pm
#1076
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: UA 1K 1MMer & LT UC (when flying UA); Hyatt Credit Cardist; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold via UA 1K
Posts: 6,956
For those of you who like to gamble with the unknown, let's not forget that UA Insider never stated that the NXFEQM's which were not applied by 12/31/11 would not be included in the 1-time sweep for MM status, as they were earned under the old rules where they would EVENTUALLY count for MM status. In fact, I have posted this question a couple of times, and it got ignored.
I therefore conclude that there's a 50/50 chance that those of us (like myself) who leave our NXFEQM's right where they are may end up having them count for MM status after all. I'd just rather save them for when I really need them, even if they don't count toward my MM status.
I therefore conclude that there's a 50/50 chance that those of us (like myself) who leave our NXFEQM's right where they are may end up having them count for MM status after all. I'd just rather save them for when I really need them, even if they don't count toward my MM status.
Dec 27, 2011, 2:54 pm
#1077
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Posts: 10,909
For those of you who like to gamble with the unknown, let's not forget that UA Insider never stated that the NXFEQM's which were not applied by 12/31/11 would not be included in the 1-time sweep for MM status, as they were earned under the old rules where they would EVENTUALLY count for MM status. In fact, I have posted this question a couple of times, and it got ignored.
I therefore conclude that there's a 50/50 chance that those of us (like myself) who leave our NXFEQM's right where they are may end up having them count for MM status after all. I'd just rather save them for when I really need them, even if they don't count toward my MM status.
I therefore conclude that there's a 50/50 chance that those of us (like myself) who leave our NXFEQM's right where they are may end up having them count for MM status after all. I'd just rather save them for when I really need them, even if they don't count toward my MM status.
You could say there is a 50/50 chance but are you willing to take that chance? What will you do if they do not count after the New Year starts? There will be no way to go back and apply them. Until there is something definitive posted saying yes I personally would not take the chance if you really want them to count towards MM.
Dec 27, 2011, 2:58 pm
#1078
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: San Francisco/Tel Aviv/YYZ
Programs: CO 1K-MM
Posts: 10,762
You could say there is a 50/50 chance but are you willing to take that chance? What will you do if they do not count after the New Year starts? There will be no way to go back and apply them. Until there is something definitive posted saying yes I personally would not take the chance if you really want them to count towards MM.
My guess is that the MM sweep is only on the UA side and that CO will continue to be business as usual until they "upgrade" their systems, end of Q1.
Dec 27, 2011, 3:03 pm
#1079
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Posts: 10,909
Well, you can dump them now and ask questions later. My next batch comes in mid jan, and you can best believe I will be 'testing' a FEQM or two and see if it counts in my MM count or not.
My guess is that the MM sweep is only on the UA side and that CO will continue to be business as usual until they "upgrade" their systems, end of Q1.
My guess is that the MM sweep is only on the UA side and that CO will continue to be business as usual until they "upgrade" their systems, end of Q1.
Dec 27, 2011, 3:19 pm
#1080
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
(Example: If there is one F seat left, and you are #6 on the upgrade waitlist, you won't know for sure whether you get upgraded until that F seat is given out. But it would not be reasonable ot therefore conclude that there is a 50/50 chance that you will get upgraded.)