Mar 7, 2019, 5:55 pm
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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, 9:17 am
#106
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: ANP
Programs: UA 1k, Marriott Plat, HH gold, Avis/Hertz Pres
Posts: 1,408
Jul 15, 2013, 9:20 am
#108
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: DEN
Programs: Recovering after 7 years of UA 1K, Still UA Silver (Which means nothing), Marriott Lifetime Plat Pre
Posts: 1,950
Ugh, while I rarely fly UA anymore, however I still stay mostly at Marriott. And I thought the lounges were getting over crowded when they started selling lounge access to general guests, now its going to be even worse.
I'm curious is Marriott Lifetime Plat will get matched to UA silver. It will be nice to still be able to get a free bag once my UA status expires, in the event I fly them again.
I'm curious is Marriott Lifetime Plat will get matched to UA silver. It will be nice to still be able to get a free bag once my UA status expires, in the event I fly them again.
Jul 15, 2013, 9:22 am
#109
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DCA, EGE, IAD
Programs: MR LTT, BA Gold, AA LTP, UA Silver
Posts: 6,078
Jul 15, 2013, 9:30 am
#110
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: WAS
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Nexus, GE
Posts: 2,123
I am excited for this benefit, as I fly enough to make status, but never stay in the same hotel consistently enough to get anywhere useful. So when I happen to stay in a Marriott (which is later this month!) I'll get treated nicely. Yay.
Jul 15, 2013, 9:34 am
#111
Join Date: May 2003
Programs: UA1k; Bonvoy Titanium; Hilton Gold; IHG Gold; AA Plat Pro
Posts: 1,794
A change I like! Could have been much worse...
Jul 15, 2013, 9:36 am
#112
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,480
Nice perk for Mileage Plus members. Too bad I just kissed Marriott off after a series of really disappointing stays.
Jul 15, 2013, 9:36 am
#113
Join Date: May 2003
Location: San Jose, CA USA
Programs: Marriott LT Titanium Elite, United LT 1M Gold
Posts: 552
Jul 15, 2013, 9:40 am
#114
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NYS
Programs: UA 1K MM, IHG Plat Amb, HH Diamond
Posts: 311
Like it a lot, especially since I just booked a Vacation with UA Vacations to the Ritz Carlton in SJU. Seems like I had MR membership since 97, but had zero points. Do they expire? Is there a possibility this status might be reflected by this coming Sunday?
Jul 15, 2013, 9:43 am
#115
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: SEA/YVR/BLI
Programs: UA "Lifetime" Gold, AS MVPG100K, OW Emerald, HH Lifetime Diamond, IC Plat, Marriott Gold, Hertz Gold
Posts: 9,490
Thank you for registering. We are verifying your request for complimentary Marriott Rewards Gold Elite status.
Once your request has been verified please allow 7-10 business days for your Marriott Rewards account to be updated.
Once your request has been verified please allow 7-10 business days for your Marriott Rewards account to be updated.
Jul 15, 2013, 9:50 am
#116
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: DCA, IAD (not BWI if I can help it)
Programs: UA 1MM 1K, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Explorist, status-free on AA, AS, B6, DL, WN, Amtrak, etc.
Posts: 1,481
It's a recurring deal, says USA Today
UA and Marriott gave USAT's Nancy Trejos an advance briefing on the news. From the story:
I know the reporter--we used to work together--and I trust her to get this detail right.
Travelers who link their accounts will have until Jan. 31, 2014, to use their benefits. As long as they keep their travel up and meet eligibility requirements for their particular tier on the original partner, Marriott and United will renew their reciprocal status each year.
Jul 15, 2013, 9:54 am
#117
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: D/FW
Programs: DL MM/Silver; UA 1K ; Hilton Gold; Marriott Titanium; Avis Pref+,Hertz PC
Posts: 585
A good deal, at least for me. No prob signing up on-line. The system immediately recognized both my current MR silver and UA status.
Jul 15, 2013, 9:54 am
#118
Join Date: Jun 2006
Programs: Various
Posts: 6,526
Wow! I'm really happy with this announcement. I've enjoyed staying in Marriotts in the past, and this might be enough to push me over to them more than Hilton, which has been disappointing recently.
Jul 15, 2013, 9:57 am
#119
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Posts: 10,909
I'm already Gold with Marriott but signed up anyway.
Jul 15, 2013, 10:01 am
#120
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: LAX/TPE
Programs: United 1K, JAL Sapphire, SPG Lifetime Platinum, National Executive Elite, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 42,231
It's pretty sad when every new announcement hint breeds suspicion and angst, and the actual announcement is nothing more than a sigh of relief. I don't think that's the type of marketing hype most companies are trying to achieve.
While we did avert disaster, can someone explain to me how this is any different than a knee-jerk reaction to Delta's SPG partnership? Is UA marketing doing nothing more than cherry picking and copying competitors now? No new innovation?
While we did avert disaster, can someone explain to me how this is any different than a knee-jerk reaction to Delta's SPG partnership? Is UA marketing doing nothing more than cherry picking and copying competitors now? No new innovation?