Mar 5, 2017, 12:17 pm
Last edit by: PTahCha
UA switched to a tri-color bag handle wraps (in post 233) in Feb 2024.
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
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
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 (2019/2020 version)
Old Yellow / Gold
Thread archive:
UA Mailing Baggage Handle Wraps to 1K/GS Customers {Archive}
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
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
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 Baggage Handle Wraps to 1K/GS Customers {Archive}
UA Mailing Blue Bag Handle Wraps to 1K/GS Customers, New design 2024
Dec 9, 2019, 2:11 pm
#16
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Dec 9, 2019, 3:12 pm
#17
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I've used those sewing kits that are often in hotel rooms and spent a few minutes sewing the yellow handle wraps tight onto my luggage handle so that they can't be easily ripped off. Mine has stayed on for a least a couple of years now. Granted, the United logo has worn off, but the wrap is still there!
Dec 9, 2019, 4:01 pm
#19
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Every few months someone says that there handle wraps get stolen and always find this in some ways humerus but I guess they actually do sell them on Ebay. I almost alway check everything with the exception of a computer. I continue to use them "off label" so to say with virtually no noticeable change in baggage priority 
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Dec 9, 2019, 5:25 pm
#20
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Every few months someone says that there handle wraps get stolen and always find this in some ways humerus but I guess they actually do sell them on Ebay. I almost alway check everything with the exception of a computer. I continue to use them "off label" so to say with virtually no noticeable change in baggage priority y.
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Dec 9, 2019, 5:43 pm
#21
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Mine got stolen or removed the first time I put it on and checked it, and I don't find it funny. I didn't search the radius where my bag could have gone for it. Should I call in to MPSC now, ulna I get a blue one later? Will they charge me an arm (but not a leg) for it?
Dec 9, 2019, 5:47 pm
#22
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Mine got stolen or removed the first time I put it on and checked it, and I don't find it funny. I didn't search the radius where my bag could have gone for it. Should I call in to MPSC now, ulna I get a blue one later? Will they charge me an arm (but not a leg) for it?
Dec 9, 2019, 6:12 pm
#23
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Dec 9, 2019, 7:14 pm
#24
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Dec 9, 2019, 7:29 pm
#25
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Dec 10, 2019, 5:31 am
#26
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And FWIW flying domestic and on lots of regional jets, 95% of the time works like it is supposed to, 5% comes out dead last.
Dec 10, 2019, 11:52 am
#27
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I know! The handle wrap was the tiny little vestige of a "soft landing" when I don't make status again. At least I could get my gate checked bag like I was a 1K. Oh well.
Dec 20, 2019, 9:13 pm
#28
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: UA 1K | Marriott LT Platinum
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Received the new wrap
Well I received my GS credentials today and I can confirm they have switched to the new blue color.
Much prefer the yellow but I guess it does help with a reset away from folks who haven’t requalified as the revenue requirements have increased. Robin’s egg blue seems accurate - it’s very light. Has a simple pattern on it as well as the black united logo grip.
Kit also came with a wireless charger.
Much prefer the yellow but I guess it does help with a reset away from folks who haven’t requalified as the revenue requirements have increased. Robin’s egg blue seems accurate - it’s very light. Has a simple pattern on it as well as the black united logo grip.
Kit also came with a wireless charger.
Dec 20, 2019, 9:31 pm
#29
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Well, I guess we will be able to id the de-flocked 1Ks (such as myself) easily in the future -- we will be the ones with the gold wraps.
Dec 21, 2019, 7:38 am
#30
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I guess we'll get yet another change after the 2020 calendar year when everyone believes there will be a precipitous drop in requalifying 1Ks due to PQPs. I haven't received my 1K kit yet so I can't post a photo of the blue handle.
-RM
-RM
