Jan 22, 2018, 4:34 pm
Last edit by: PTahCha
Let's use this thread to report actually delivery of the packets and comments about the kit contents.
Please no "nothing yet" posts (at least until we get to mid-January (15 Jan 2017 is be more specific) when that mean there is an issue.
In the past, UA has used mystatus.united.com to report shipment status of the kits.
Past years
Have you received you 2017 Premier Kit-Post when you qualified and have received it
Receipt of 2016 MileagePlus Elite Card/Packets
Receipt of 2015 MileagePlus Elite Card/Packets
Receipt of 2014 MileagePlus Elite Card/Packets
Please no "nothing yet" posts (at least until we get to mid-January (15 Jan 2017 is be more specific) when that mean there is an issue.
If everything goes to plan, this is what you are supposed to get this year:
Global Services: Card, Luggage Tags, Drink Chits, Coasters, Global Service Perk, Luggage Wrap (request)
Premier 1K: Card, Luggage Tags, Drink Chits, Coasters, Luggage Wrap (request)
Premier Platinum: Card, Luggage Tags, Drink Chits
Premier Gold: Card (request), Luggage Tag
Premier Silver: Card (request), Luggage Tag
Global Services: Card, Luggage Tags, Drink Chits, Coasters, Global Service Perk, Luggage Wrap (request)
Premier 1K: Card, Luggage Tags, Drink Chits, Coasters, Luggage Wrap (request)
Premier Platinum: Card, Luggage Tags, Drink Chits
Premier Gold: Card (request), Luggage Tag
Premier Silver: Card (request), Luggage Tag
Past years
Have you received you 2017 Premier Kit-Post when you qualified and have received it
Receipt of 2016 MileagePlus Elite Card/Packets
Receipt of 2015 MileagePlus Elite Card/Packets
Receipt of 2014 MileagePlus Elite Card/Packets
2018 Premier Kits are Shipping - Have you received yours?
Jan 23, 2018, 8:11 pm
#272
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: UA 2P, UC, Hertz 5*, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 513
That last point really rang home. I know my UA Mileage Plus # and Marriott Rewards # by heart, but my Aegean Miles & Bonus or Alaska Mileage Plan number (both of whom I’m also elite with) I have absolutely no idea......
It also really frustrates me that UA sends me all these other thick and heavy gimmicks like credit card apps. seasonal merchandise guide, and even sends a bag tag before sending out a card.
If you asked 100 members if they’d want a Membership Card or a Bag Tag, I’m sure most would opt for the card, which is easier to produce.
It also really frustrates me that UA sends me all these other thick and heavy gimmicks like credit card apps. seasonal merchandise guide, and even sends a bag tag before sending out a card.
If you asked 100 members if they’d want a Membership Card or a Bag Tag, I’m sure most would opt for the card, which is easier to produce.
Jan 23, 2018, 10:54 pm
#273
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BUR / LAX
Programs: UA MM/Gold; WN A-list; HH something depending; Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,555
Yes and no. I've had Lufthansa ask me for my card at the lounge when in business to direct me which lounge. And in economy I"ve been asked for my card by a couple of airlines even though my boarding pass said *G. I've also found the card handy in Asian airports to get into the priority lines. My envelope just arrived but only has a luggage tag along with a note noting my MM companion by name -- no cards, which I want.
Jan 24, 2018, 1:07 am
#274
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: United GS/MM, Marriott LT Titanium Elite
Posts: 242
Global Services, no cards yet, mystatus.united.com page says "Pending"
Jan 24, 2018, 7:17 am
#275
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Westchester with HPN (LGA, JFK, EWR possible but...)
Programs: AA EXP, UA PP, HHonor Diamond, etc.
Posts: 124
I qualified for PP on Christmas day but I have not received any RPUs or kit... well I have old 1K tags on my bag...hahaha
Jan 24, 2018, 9:27 am
#276
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Boston MA
Programs: UA 1K/1.5 million miler, SU Gold, JL Sapphire
Posts: 529
Called United yesterday, they told me that these usually ship in mid-Jan for people that made their requal during the year.
Yes, even if you requaled in July, they will wait to January before sending this to you. Which, honestly, makes little sense since the card, in theory, expires January 31 (so why not ship in November or December to ensure prompt reception). But this is their system: ship mid-Jan, and the card expires before you receive the new card? Bah...
Yes, even if you requaled in July, they will wait to January before sending this to you. Which, honestly, makes little sense since the card, in theory, expires January 31 (so why not ship in November or December to ensure prompt reception). But this is their system: ship mid-Jan, and the card expires before you receive the new card? Bah...
Jan 24, 2018, 9:34 am
#277
Join Date: May 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1k
Posts: 312
I requalified for 1k around July or so, received the package late December (was in my mailbox when I landed back home on Jan 1). For context, I'm based in SF.
Some regional airports in Europe find it easier to swipe my 1k card than my boarding pass for some reason. I've seen them struggle with BP and then I just hand them the card and they're happier.
Some regional airports in Europe find it easier to swipe my 1k card than my boarding pass for some reason. I've seen them struggle with BP and then I just hand them the card and they're happier.
Jan 24, 2018, 10:17 am
#278
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 15,029
Something is wrong. If you truly qualified for Plat (usually 4 UA segments, 75k PQMs, and $9k PQDs, or PQD waiver via Chase spend), you should have received RPUs within day or two of qualifying flights posting. If you want the RPUs, it's at a point where you shouldn't be passively waiting for them.
Last edited by IAH-OIL-TRASH; Jan 24, 2018 at 10:22 am
Jan 24, 2018, 12:51 pm
#279
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Westchester with HPN (LGA, JFK, EWR possible but...)
Programs: AA EXP, UA PP, HHonor Diamond, etc.
Posts: 124
Something is wrong. If you truly qualified for Plat (usually 4 UA segments, 75k PQMs, and $9k PQDs, or PQD waiver via Chase spend), you should have received RPUs within day or two of qualifying flights posting. If you want the RPUs, it's at a point where you shouldn't be passively waiting for them.
Your 2017 year-end snapshot.
Here's a look at what you earned last year toward your 2018 status.Premier Qualifying Miles
80,623Premier Qualifying Segments
52Premier Qualifying Dollars
$11,516
Jan 24, 2018, 1:24 pm
#280
Moderator: Midwest, Las Vegas & Dining Buzz
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 17,976
Received my GS package today (Lifetime GS).
Jan 24, 2018, 3:28 pm
#281
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In between
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, SPG/Marriott Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 564
Received my 1K kit on Monday 1/22. Loving the coasters!
Jan 24, 2018, 4:33 pm
#282
Moderator: Smoking Lounge; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: SFO
Programs: Lifetime (for now) Gold MM, HH Gold, Giving Tootsie Pops to UA employees, & a retired hockey goalie
Posts: 28,878
Received my Gold envelope yesterday in San Francisco (zip code 94115) but goalie- dad, my million miler companion at the same address did not, (tho I expect it to arrive either today or tomorrow) and I also just calledMileagePlus to request physical cards for both of us*
*the rep said that if there is a million mile companion, their physical card will be automatically generated based on the primary account holder requesting a physical card
yesterday in San Francisco (zip code 94115) but goalie- dad, my million miler companion at the same address did not, (tho I expect it to arrive either today or tomorrow) and I also just calledMileagePlus to request physical cards for both of us**the rep said that if there is a million mile companion, their physical card will be automatically generated based on the primary account holder requesting a physical card
Jan 24, 2018, 4:36 pm
#283
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: SPG Gold, UA Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 79
My status just changed from pending to shipped (was silver, made gold this year). Says the kit was shipped on January 18 and should arrive in 4-6 weeks. LOL!
Jan 24, 2018, 5:13 pm
#284
Join Date: May 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 721
Got mine today. The coasters were a surprise. I got SFO, LAX, BOS, NYC.
Companion card included.
Companion card included.
Jan 24, 2018, 5:42 pm
#285
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: BUR/LAX
Programs: UA 1K/2MM, HHonors Diamond, IHG Diamond Elite
Posts: 2,505
Received my 1K kit today. Re-qualified in May last year.