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?
Oct 24, 2017, 12:35 pm
#16
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Chicago
Programs: United Platinum
Posts: 21
I will qualify for Silver on December 28th after my flight from MSP-ORD. When will I see any kits? When will new status come into effect?
Oct 24, 2017, 12:41 pm
#17
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 687
You can expect your status by New Year’s Eve, if not the day before. It usually takes 48-60 hours for a flight to post, but since it’s domestic, it could be earlier.
Dec 1, 2017, 7:48 pm
#18
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Houston, TX USA
Programs: One or two :)
Posts: 129
2018 Mileage Plus welcome packet
So, I received my 2018 welcome packet from United today. I noticed that at Gold level, there wasn't even a membership card, just the luggage tag! So, will mobile versions of the card always be accepted where needed, or do people think there will be an additional mailing with a 2018 card?
Dec 1, 2017, 7:52 pm
#19
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 11,460
The no-card creep continues! Haven't seen any reports of mobile cards not being honored lately, though.
Dec 1, 2017, 8:33 pm
#20
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: UA 1K; *G, AA Plat
Posts: 1,700
Mobile cards usually run into issues in Europe destinations (although @fumje is right, I haven't heard of mobile cards not being honored lately either). However, I do carry mine with me.
I suspect you could call in and request a physical card if you so desire. If I recall correctly, only silvers didn't get the card before.
I suspect you could call in and request a physical card if you so desire. If I recall correctly, only silvers didn't get the card before.
Dec 1, 2017, 8:48 pm
#21
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 687
{Y}ou can call the Premier Desk at either the Silver or Gold level to request a Premier Membership Card.
I just received a Premier Silver Card in the mail a few weeks ago, so I can confirm that they are still offered, you just have to request (sometimes insist or speak to a supervisor) if you really want one.
My father told them that he doesn’t have a computer (which is true) and they willingly mailed a real one to him. Not saying you should all lie and say that you have no internet access, but there are ways to get a card.
So, I received my 2018 welcome packet from United today. I noticed that at Gold level, there wasn't even a membership card, just the luggage tag! So, will mobile versions of the card always be accepted where needed, or do people think there will be an additional mailing with a 2018 card?
My father told them that he doesn’t have a computer (which is true) and they willingly mailed a real one to him. Not saying you should all lie and say that you have no internet access, but there are ways to get a card.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Dec 1, 2017 at 10:15 pm Reason: cleanup after merge; merging consecutive posts by same member
Dec 1, 2017, 8:54 pm
#22
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriott Platinum Elite, National Executive, United Gold
Posts: 1,181
I also received a 2018 Gold kit today with no physical card - should I expect the LH lounge agents at FRA to not check for cards anymore?
Dec 1, 2017, 9:04 pm
#23
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: UA-1K MM, AA-Gold, DL-Silver, AS-MVP
Posts: 2,508
Correct, they only scan boarding pass, I have not been asked for my *G card the last 12 months transiting and flying out of FRA/MUC/TXL.
Dec 1, 2017, 9:16 pm
#24
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,448
It's ZRH you have to worry about. Though I get into SEN lounge with just a BP last time.
Dec 1, 2017, 9:30 pm
#25
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Tx
Programs: AA, UA, WN
Posts: 812
only if your boarding pass scans properly. I had an issue with mine at MUC (unsure if scanner was glitching), was forced to show my physical card...lucky i carry it buried in my bag. They would not let desk agent reprint the pass so it was physical card or go to back to ticketing...my boarding pass was LH issued with *g printed for what that is worth.
Dec 1, 2017, 10:02 pm
#26
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 14,884
So, I received my 2018 welcome packet from United today. I noticed that at Gold level, there wasn't even a membership card, just the luggage tag! So, will mobile versions of the card always be accepted where needed, or do people think there will be an additional mailing with a 2018 card?
That said, I can't remember the last time needing to use a physical card for anything, including partner lounge access. I think maybe at LH lounge in MUC in 2013 (I specifically remember them not asking for anything at SEN lounge in FRA last year). Even the transborder MLL in YYZ stopped asking for it a few years ago.
Dec 1, 2017, 10:23 pm
#27
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 687
No physical card for either me or wife last year either. Both golds. So, IME, this is not new for 2018, but was this year for us.
That said, I can't remember the last time needing to use a physical card for anything, including partner lounge access. I think maybe at LH lounge in MUC in 2013 (I specifically remember them not asking for anything at SEN lounge in FRA last year). Even the transborder MLL in YYZ stopped asking for it a few years ago.
That said, I can't remember the last time needing to use a physical card for anything, including partner lounge access. I think maybe at LH lounge in MUC in 2013 (I specifically remember them not asking for anything at SEN lounge in FRA last year). Even the transborder MLL in YYZ stopped asking for it a few years ago.
Makes sense for it to be optional.
Dec 1, 2017, 11:07 pm
#28
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,319
I requalified for platinum just now - could someone confirm at what point should I expect the kit?
And if I do want the plastic card (and I do - needed it in several places this year), how do I go about getting it?
And if I do want the plastic card (and I do - needed it in several places this year), how do I go about getting it?
Dec 2, 2017, 12:17 am
#29
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,831
Generally once we are in December, cards will be deferred until the normal January mailing. In the meantime, your previous Gold card should be sufficient to showing *G status at partner lounges.
Dec 2, 2017, 4:50 am
#30
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DAY
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Posts: 10,158
Don't know what they would do if I tried to push it, but I keep my card in my travel pouch to avoid any issues. Fits easily alongside drink chits, Intl Driver's License, etc.