Mar 5, 17, 1:17 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
UA switched to Blue bag handle wraps (picture below) in late 2019/early 2020 from the previous Yellow/Gold
UA started distributing the blue version and due to COVID cutbacks stopped
In Feb 2022 some distribution has restarted, unclear who is receiving these initial wraps
The bag wrap can provide priority processing of your gate check bags on UX. It may help checked bags also but the primary benefits is first delivery of gate check bags. It is not 100% (this is UA
) but with time it has become very common benefit for many UX flights.
older wiki content
If you did not receive a Yellow Baggage Wrap when you reached 1K or you need another one, email 1Kvoice and request another one. They should respond and tell you that they will ship you one out within 7-10 business days.
If they do not respond to your original email, send another email.
If they do respond but do not mail you a Yellow Baggage Wrap within 10 business days then re-request one with a copy of their original response.
The only known formal mention of Yellow Wraps (but only readable by GS)
New Blue
Old Yellow / Gold
Thread archive:
UA Mailing Yellow Baggage Handle Wraps to 1K/GS Customers {Archive}
UA started distributing the blue version and due to COVID cutbacks stopped
In Feb 2022 some distribution has restarted, unclear who is receiving these initial wraps
The bag wrap can provide priority processing of your gate check bags on UX. It may help checked bags also but the primary benefits is first delivery of gate check bags. It is not 100% (this is UA
) but with time it has become very common benefit for many UX flights.older wiki content
If you did not receive a Yellow Baggage Wrap when you reached 1K or you need another one, email 1Kvoice and request another one. They should respond and tell you that they will ship you one out within 7-10 business days.
If they do not respond to your original email, send another email.
If they do respond but do not mail you a Yellow Baggage Wrap within 10 business days then re-request one with a copy of their original response.
The only known formal mention of Yellow Wraps (but only readable by GS)
https://globalservices.united.com
At The Airport --> Boarding and Baggage --> Baggage
At The Airport --> Boarding and Baggage --> Baggage
Yellow Handle Wrap for gate-checked baggage on United Express(R)-operated flights, for expedited gate checking and delivery
Old Yellow / Gold
Thread archive:
UA Mailing Yellow Baggage Handle Wraps to 1K/GS Customers {Archive}
UA Mailing Blue Bag Handle Wraps to 1K/GS Customers, restarted for new 1Ks?
Jan 14, 19, 3:36 pm
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UA Mailing Blue Bag Handle Wraps to 1K/GS Customers, restarted for new 1Ks?
As I said several posts ago, I emailed them and requested one 3 months ago. They said no problem, expect it in the mail in 2-3 weeks. 2+ months later, I still didn't have it. When I emailed 1K a couple weeks ago to ask if they had a tracer for it, I got the same response reported above, wait until after 1/31/19 to ask for another one. It is no longer standard practice for UA to mail them out automatically, you have to request it. They seem to be pretty good about responding and sending except when you get close to the annual cut-off (like right now).
Jan 15, 19, 3:36 pm
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I got one of these the first year they sent them out -- and then never received another. The same goes for Mrs. Xyzzy. I w
nder, did those who received them multiple times change MP levels at some point in time?
nder, did those who received them multiple times change MP levels at some point in time?
Jan 15, 19, 5:12 pm
#3
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No, as I recall I got my first when I reached 1K status and then got them every year until really last year. I have a bunch of them now and don't really use them as intended. Somebody posted they sell them on ebay, seems like a total waste but to each his own.
Jan 15, 19, 9:40 pm
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I emailed the 1K line and received this response:
Thanks for taking the time to write to us. Were glad to hear from you.
At this time and we can't put in a request for fulfillment until the vendor opens the portal again. Please contact us after 1/31/19 and we will be happy to request them for you.
Thanks for taking the time to write to us. Were glad to hear from you.
At this time and we can't put in a request for fulfillment until the vendor opens the portal again. Please contact us after 1/31/19 and we will be happy to request them for you.
1KVoice has been supremely responsive lately. Feel like Uniteds firing on all cylinders right about now.
Jan 16, 19, 2:14 am
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Jan 16, 19, 6:21 am
#7
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I've only been 1K for a few months and emailed the 1K voice line twice. Both times I received a response within 24 hours. The last time was just a few hours. I am impressed with the level of service so far!
Jan 16, 19, 11:30 am
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Jan 16, 19, 12:04 pm
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I like that career: vintner. I'm on the consuming side......
It must be quite a shock for you about the wines on UA. Last year, the FA told the person sitting next to my wife that the Catena wine was from Italy. About 30 minutes later, my wife felt that it was her duty to tell that passenger that the Catena wine was from Argentina.
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Feb 6, 19, 6:34 am
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Became 1K late in the fall of 2018. Received my 2018 1K kit and then my 2019 1K kit but no sight of the hello handle wrap.
Since I take a lot of UX flights, I emailed 1K voice to order one and they responded to me that they will be sent separately during the first quarter of 2019.
I'm based in Canada so I do hope they'll send me one. If I haven't received it in April, I'll try again and ask to have it delivered to my office in Colorado.
Since I take a lot of UX flights, I emailed 1K voice to order one and they responded to me that they will be sent separately during the first quarter of 2019.
I'm based in Canada so I do hope they'll send me one. If I haven't received it in April, I'll try again and ask to have it delivered to my office in Colorado.
Feb 14, 19, 10:11 am
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FYI--I just got off the phone with Mileage Plus and "they turned the manual system back on" so you can call and order yellow bag handles.
The agent explained that in November "they" turn the manual request system off so agents aren't ordering cards that are only good for a few weeks.
Happy Valentine's Day
The agent explained that in November "they" turn the manual request system off so agents aren't ordering cards that are only good for a few weeks.
Happy Valentine's Day
Feb 14, 19, 2:32 pm
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FYI--I just got off the phone with Mileage Plus and "they turned the manual system back on" so you can call and order yellow bag handles.
The agent explained that in November "they" turn the manual request system off so agents aren't ordering cards that are only good for a few weeks.
Happy Valentine's Day
The agent explained that in November "they" turn the manual request system off so agents aren't ordering cards that are only good for a few weeks.
Happy Valentine's Day
Mr. Tarheelnj:
Thanks for participating in the MileagePlus program!
The handle wraps are sent out separately within the first quarter.
Thank you for selecting MileagePlus as your frequent flyer program. We look forward to serving you again soon.
As a Premier 1K member, we value your business. Thank you for choosing United and MileagePlus.
Regards,
Feb 19, 19, 12:44 pm
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FYI--I just got off the phone with Mileage Plus and "they turned the manual system back on" so you can call and order yellow bag handles.
The agent explained that in November "they" turn the manual request system off so agents aren't ordering cards that are only good for a few weeks.
Happy Valentine's Day
The agent explained that in November "they" turn the manual request system off so agents aren't ordering cards that are only good for a few weeks.
Happy Valentine's Day
Feb 19, 19, 3:03 pm
#14
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Became 1K late in the fall of 2018. Received my 2018 1K kit and then my 2019 1K kit but no sight of the hello handle wrap.
Since I take a lot of UX flights, I emailed 1K voice to order one and they responded to me that they will be sent separately during the first quarter of 2019.
I'm based in Canada so I do hope they'll send me one. If I haven't received it in April, I'll try again and ask to have it delivered to my office in Colorado.
Since I take a lot of UX flights, I emailed 1K voice to order one and they responded to me that they will be sent separately during the first quarter of 2019.
I'm based in Canada so I do hope they'll send me one. If I haven't received it in April, I'll try again and ask to have it delivered to my office in Colorado.
Feb 20, 19, 2:25 am
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You actually have to request it, it wont come on its own. If you havent asked for it yet, just shoot an email to the 1K line and ask for one (include your MP# and shipping address to speed it up). I just put my request in for this year for both my wife and I... they told my 1K wife, 2-3 weeks and my (GS) 4-5 weeks... the race is on!
