Receipt of 2015 (Jan 2016 expiration) MileagePlus Elite Card/Packets
Jan 21, 2015, 1:36 pm
#226
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Alexandria, VA, USA NW Platinum Elite Since 1999, United GoldMM, Hyatt Plat, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold, Hertz #1 Gold, IC Ambassador, Avis Chairman's
Posts: 7,445
Funny... Wife got her's yesterday, but she's my MM partner... Hope mine comes this week.
Jan 21, 2015, 2:29 pm
#227
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA 1K MM, Accor Plat, Htz PC, Natl ExEm, other random status
Posts: 2,876
Oh, they will. I can guarantee, however, that it won't be you.
Why? The only thing "green" about their rationales for doing these cheap packages is the dollars being saved on the materials and mailing costs.
If it were otherwise, they would have treated the GS'es similarly.
Greg
If it were otherwise, they would have treated the GS'es similarly.
Greg
Jan 21, 2015, 3:00 pm
#228
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,658
I'm not inclined to give UA a break. They're using a third party vendor to handle the creation and shipment of these kits. Maybe if they ponied up a few extra bucks, the processing of everyone's kits might be a bit more efficient. They also might not feel like they're cheap (referring to others' reports of their new 2015 cards - even though I've yet to receive my kit...)
Reduces thickness of my wallet and the new card is more flexible. I have had CC's crack because they flex'ed too much in my wallet.
I see nothing wrong with the new packages. I like the "thin" card (versus those fancy Chase metal CC's - which weigh a bit) and I like the colored drink chits. Ok with the name tags. Larger name tags always droop when you put the bag in the overhead bins and you have to keep tucking it under the bin lip to be able to close the bin.
Jan 21, 2015, 3:19 pm
#229
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: SEA, OGG(I wish)
Programs: was UA 1K now Gold, cuz UA 1.3 MM; HA,DL,AS (no status in these), Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,238
Ms BH & I both re qualified as 1K in mid-October. Her kit arrived in in mid-December, mine yesterday. No yellow baggage wraps in either kit .... WhatEver.
Jan 21, 2015, 3:33 pm
#230
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Platinum/LT Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 5,594
Oh, they will. I can guarantee, however, that it won't be you.
Why? The only thing "green" about their rationales for doing these cheap packages is the dollars being saved on the materials and mailing costs.
If it were otherwise, they would have treated the GS'es similarly.
Greg
Why? The only thing "green" about their rationales for doing these cheap packages is the dollars being saved on the materials and mailing costs.
If it were otherwise, they would have treated the GS'es similarly.
Greg
Just to document, I have not received my 2015 packet yet...2.5 miles down the road from corporate HQ.
Jan 21, 2015, 5:04 pm
#231
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA 1K 2.3MM, Hyatt Gold, Hertz PC, Hilton Gold, Marriott Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 371
Still pending here, did a quick trip to UK on 12/27 to make it over 1K threshold. Still shows pending on the website. At least we can show the digital card that is contained in the app if you need to get into a Star Alliance lounge.
Either that or start moving your loyalty to another airline, ANA, Singapore & Lufthansa are getting a lot of mine in 2014/15.
Either that or start moving your loyalty to another airline, ANA, Singapore & Lufthansa are getting a lot of mine in 2014/15.
Jan 21, 2015, 6:57 pm
#232
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: LAS, ZQN
Programs: UA PP (2MM), BA gold
Posts: 2,202
Well, 10 months after I made 2015 1K mine have been shipped! In 4-6 WEEKS I can expect them- even sea mail is faster.
Tried to paste the lovely green box but not computer literate!
Tried to paste the lovely green box but not computer literate!
Last edited by zebranz; Jan 22, 2015 at 11:51 am
Jan 21, 2015, 6:59 pm
#233
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: UA MM
Posts: 1,581
Mine and Mrs. Mojave's arrived today (both Gold). I like the thin card, helps cut down on my wallet bloat.
Jan 22, 2015, 1:02 am
#234
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Playas Rosarito, Baja, Mexico
Programs: UA premier gold
Posts: 47
Mine arrived today. requalified for 1K early December. No package for the mrs.
Jan 22, 2015, 10:52 am
#235
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: MFR
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,885
Oh, they will. I can guarantee, however, that it won't be you.
Why? The only thing "green" about their rationales for doing these cheap packages is the dollars being saved on the materials and mailing costs.
If it were otherwise, they would have treated the GS'es similarly.
Greg
Why? The only thing "green" about their rationales for doing these cheap packages is the dollars being saved on the materials and mailing costs.
If it were otherwise, they would have treated the GS'es similarly.
Greg
Jan 22, 2015, 10:59 am
#236
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA 1K MM, Accor Plat, Htz PC, Natl ExEm, other random status
Posts: 2,876
I actually liked the pre-printed luggage tags, as did my wife. As such, I view this as a takeaway of a benefit, albeit relatively small, without any corresponding gain for me.
If that doesn't bug you, or you see benefit from not having the name printed on the card (I generally could care less about the box), then good on ya.
It's just one more thing on the list of takeaways by UA for me.
Greg
Jan 22, 2015, 11:03 am
#237
Join Date: Oct 2003
Programs: MP, 1K 1MM
Posts: 1,255
Kit received, both sides taped
Always suspicious of any mail that appears to have been tampered with, R and I received our respective kits with the short sides of the kit held together with what appears to be a semi-frosted scotch tape product.
My first thought was that the contents had been altered, but apparently everything that *should be*** actually IS there---judging from what I find upthread.
*** conspicuous by its absence: confirmed regionals
My first thought was that the contents had been altered, but apparently everything that *should be*** actually IS there---judging from what I find upthread.
*** conspicuous by its absence: confirmed regionals
Jan 22, 2015, 11:14 am
#238
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: UA 1K MM, HH Gold, Marriott Gold Elite
Posts: 1,478
Got my 1K kit today (New Jersey).
Thinner Card, 2 smaller luggage tags with plastic straps, and 10 drink chits (exp 1/31/2016).
I thought the set of luggage tags I received when I first qualified (in OCT 2014) have 1MM printed on them (have check on them when I get home). These new ones don't, but it is printed on the MP card.
I thought the set of luggage tags I received when I first qualified (in OCT 2014) have 1MM printed on them (have check on them when I get home). These new ones don't, but it is printed on the MP card.
Jan 22, 2015, 11:18 am
#239
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: MFR
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,885
Always suspicious of any mail that appears to have been tampered with, R and I received our respective kits with the short sides of the kit held together with what appears to be a semi-frosted scotch tape product.
My first thought was that the contents had been altered, but apparently everything that *should be*** actually IS there---judging from what I find upthread.
*** conspicuous by its absence: confirmed regionals
My first thought was that the contents had been altered, but apparently everything that *should be*** actually IS there---judging from what I find upthread.
*** conspicuous by its absence: confirmed regionals
Jan 23, 2015, 11:01 am
#240
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: NY
Programs: AA: ExPlat & 3MM; UA: 1k; KL: Plat 4 Life; Hyatt: Plat; SPG, Marriott, Hilton: Gold
Posts: 2,708
Qualified in late Nov for 1k. Still no package