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This is an archive thread, the active thread is RewardsPlus - Comp'ed Marriot/UA status {UA comp'ed status now Marriott Gold- 3Mar19}
RewardsPlus - Comp'ed Marriot/UA status {Archive}
Jul 15, 2013, 6:01 am
#31
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: LHR (sometimes CLE, SFO, BOS, LAX, SEA)
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 5,893
Correct guess that this announcement would be a hotel partnership: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/21093193-post305.html
Correct guess that the partner would be Marriott: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/21094850-post317.html
I don't really share the sentiment about "mediocrity"; this is a nice deal for a bunch of travelers and it's great to see UA doing it. I also am not a very good Hotel Experience Maximizer (am much better at air travel).
Originally Posted by 777lover
My guess is a partnership with a hotel chain (mc maybe?) a la DL and Starwood.
Originally Posted by milesmuncher
If it's going to be a hotel partnership, my bet would be on the mediocrity of Marriott. I'd like to think Hyatt, but I think that's too much of a stretch.
I'm guessing (/hoping) it's more along the lines of AA's Elite Rewards though. Which would be somewhat ironic, as I JUST wrote a post about how nothing happened when I hit 40K PQMs on United
I'm guessing (/hoping) it's more along the lines of AA's Elite Rewards though. Which would be somewhat ironic, as I JUST wrote a post about how nothing happened when I hit 40K PQMs on United
Jul 15, 2013, 6:03 am
#32
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: PBI / FLL / YUL
Programs: UA 1K, Delta Plat, AA Plat, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Courtesy Card
Posts: 1,983
Maybe? I guess the bad part is more competition for E+ seats because a Silver shouldn't be expecting upgrades anyway. In my mind, the only benefits that would affect other silvers is access to E+ (more competition at T-24) and a few more people in the Premier Access line which affects all elites. The other benefits of silver like checked baggage and whatnot doesn't really impact my travel experience. In addition, I'd speculate that high level elites in hotel programs likely have reasonable status on some airline, so may be significant overlap.
We'll see what happens.
We'll see what happens.
Jul 15, 2013, 6:03 am
#33
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,130
This is some welcome news to see walking off the plane Monday morning. I was fearing the worst and this is solid. The only thing I would've liked to see is the crossover earnings a la DL and SPG, but apart from that I'm happy not to need to go out of my way to re-earn Marriott Gold and to have a nice transfer rate.
The scariest thing about this new partnership was the fact that upon entering my MP number to register it already knew my Marriott number even though I've never done any cross promotions between the two. Oh well big data at its best.
The scariest thing about this new partnership was the fact that upon entering my MP number to register it already knew my Marriott number even though I've never done any cross promotions between the two. Oh well big data at its best.
Jul 15, 2013, 6:12 am
#34
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: USA
Programs: 1K 1MM; Bonvoy Ambassador; Nat'l EE; Hertz PC; Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,465
Color me surprised! A great enhancement for those that do not already have Marriott elite status and for those of us that do, the points earning/transfer opportunities are a nice benefit. ^^
Jul 15, 2013, 6:14 am
#35
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: United 1kMM; AA EX Plat, Hilton Diamond and SPG Plat
Posts: 2,012
Announcing RewardsPlus
Not much I can say, except this is a nice perk. I don't have Marriott status, but in case I stay at one of their hotels I now will. It may, make me stay at one now too.
One thumbs up to UA for adding a benefit, unlike taking them away, as we suspected when the vague twitter announcement went out last week.
One thumbs up to UA for adding a benefit, unlike taking them away, as we suspected when the vague twitter announcement went out last week.
Jul 15, 2013, 6:17 am
#36
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum, Raddison Platinum, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 5,268
Nice, but not that nice. I was at 49 nights with marriott this year anyways.
Jul 15, 2013, 6:23 am
#37
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: New Jersey
Programs: UA MM 1K, AA MM Gold, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 3,235
I would expect Marriott to make some changes if lounge overcrowding gets worse, such as limiting to one guest per member, or reduced food offering (no more hot breakfast). Room upgrades (rare for Golds anyway) will be even less likely.
Probably the best benefit for me has been the free WiFi. which can be very expensive, particularly at urban properties.
Probably the best benefit for me has been the free WiFi. which can be very expensive, particularly at urban properties.
Jul 15, 2013, 6:24 am
#38
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AMEX Centurion/Platinum, SPG Platinum, ICH Platinum, UA 1K, Delta Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 441
A change I actually like? ^
I am a loyal SPG customer, but I can see myself staying at Marriott here and there a little more often now. At the least, have it as my secondary hotel chain choice after the Hilton devaluation debacle.
Let's hope this positive news isn't superseded by worse bad news.
I am a loyal SPG customer, but I can see myself staying at Marriott here and there a little more often now. At the least, have it as my secondary hotel chain choice after the Hilton devaluation debacle.
Let's hope this positive news isn't superseded by worse bad news.
Jul 15, 2013, 6:27 am
#39
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 2,438
I have to imagine that anybody who travels enough to make Platinum on Marriott already has a high likelihood of being Silver on United, except I guess if they're mainly traveling on DL, AA, or WN already but will take advantage of a lower fare and silver status on occasion. I wouldn't expect a large impact.
Jul 15, 2013, 6:30 am
#40
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Anywhere but home
Programs: UA 1K/MM, DL GM/MM, HH Dia, PC Plat, MR Gold, ALL Sil,
Posts: 4,552
A very nice enhancement, more generous in my mind than the Delta-Starwood partnership. I won't take much advantage of these perks though since I'm primarily an SPG/Hilton/Accor customer. But I'm sure I'll get some stays in over the years and will appreciate the perks. Who knows, maybe I'll ditch Hilton for Marriott next year.
Jul 15, 2013, 6:45 am
#41
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MCO, DCA, IAD
Programs: UA GS 1MM, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,134
Doesn't do anything for me as I am already a Marriott Platinum with 200+ nights for the year so far.
Jul 15, 2013, 6:47 am
#42
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: ANP
Programs: UA 1k, Marriott Plat, HH gold, Avis/Hertz Pres
Posts: 1,408
maybe this is me going bye bye to Hilton....nothing was taken away, so im happy
Jul 15, 2013, 6:49 am
#43
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: UA Silver, AA Gold, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 37
As Marriott Platinum I already have a tough time with upgrades. Now I'm going to be fighting to get a cot in the parking lot...
Jul 15, 2013, 6:52 am
#44
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Since the BoSox and ChiSox won it, now it is the Cubs turn to take the Series. Go Cubs Go!
Posts: 3,685
I appreciate this offer from United & Marriott. Gold status will provide me another good option for booking hotels away from my regular hotel loyalty programs.
UAInsider, these are the types of benefits United elites like to receive, a real and tangible benefit.
UAInsider, these are the types of benefits United elites like to receive, a real and tangible benefit.
Jul 15, 2013, 7:02 am
#45
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Programs: OWEmerald; STARGold; BonvoyPlat; IHGPlat/Amb; HiltonGold; A|ClubPat; AirMilesPlat
Posts: 38,186
Interesting after the Starwood/Delta tie-up. Wonder who AA will be "partnering" with...Hilton I suppose (they did that movie together).