Dec 23, 2019, 3:03 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Contents
GS Kits; GS MP card, Denver GS tags, blue handle wrap, GS branded wireless charger, 9 employee service recognition cards, and 5 drink vouchers
1K Kits: 1K MP card, 1K bag tags, blue handle wrap, 1k branded wireless charger, and 5 drink vouchers
Plat Kits: Plat MP card, Plat bag tags, 5 drink vouchers,....
Gold & Silver have not received a physical kit or physical card in a number of years
Wireless charger appears to be in place of the coasters of recent years
For MMers, no MM companion card / wrap / .... included == apparently companions are demoted to a digital card like Golds / Silvers
Some reports of agents saying a companion card can be requested after14 Feb 2020
Related threads
1K Wireless Charger Gift? (Confirmed)
Robin’s Egg Blue - No more yellow handle wraps?
prior years
2019 Premier Kit discussion - contents, pictures, actual delivery, ....
2018 Premier Kits are Shipping - Have you received yours?
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
GS Kits; GS MP card, Denver GS tags, blue handle wrap, GS branded wireless charger, 9 employee service recognition cards, and 5 drink vouchers
1K Kits: 1K MP card, 1K bag tags, blue handle wrap, 1k branded wireless charger, and 5 drink vouchers
Plat Kits: Plat MP card, Plat bag tags, 5 drink vouchers,....
Gold & Silver have not received a physical kit or physical card in a number of years
Wireless charger appears to be in place of the coasters of recent years
For MMers, no MM companion card / wrap / .... included == apparently companions are demoted to a digital card like Golds / Silvers
Some reports of agents saying a companion card can be requested after14 Feb 2020
Related threads
1K Wireless Charger Gift? (Confirmed)
Robin’s Egg Blue - No more yellow handle wraps?
prior years
2019 Premier Kit discussion - contents, pictures, actual delivery, ....
2018 Premier Kits are Shipping - Have you received yours?
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
2020 MP member kits discussion - contents, pics, actual delivery,...
Feb 4, 2020, 12:30 am
#196
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AS and DL kits arrived right around New Years. Even Marriott managed to deliver a new card well before Jan. 31. For all UA knew, I could have needed the card at ZRH or FRA on Feb. 1.
Feb 4, 2020, 8:52 am
#197
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Feb 4, 2020, 9:35 am
#198
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Feb 4, 2020, 10:33 am
#199
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Have you been denied access with a *G BP or digital card recently -- say last 18 months? You might find that things have changed,
However, it is been reported UA might provide cards on request after mid-Feb (and probably will take 4-6 weeks) but the need for the card may be less than most think (remember issues from years ago).
However, it is been reported UA might provide cards on request after mid-Feb (and probably will take 4-6 weeks) but the need for the card may be less than most think (remember issues from years ago).
Now as far as the Hong Kong e-channel program goes, I again base this on reports that HK Immigration will not accept digital cards or "home" print outs. Rather they insist on the physical card. I will find out in April.
Feb 4, 2020, 10:37 am
#200
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That's a very good point. I need to reapply due to new passport.
Feb 4, 2020, 4:26 pm
#202
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I have not. My fear was based on reports which were posted here.
Now as far as the Hong Kong e-channel program goes, I again base this on reports that HK Immigration will not accept digital cards or "home" print outs. Rather they insist on the physical card. I will find out in April.
Now as far as the Hong Kong e-channel program goes, I again base this on reports that HK Immigration will not accept digital cards or "home" print outs. Rather they insist on the physical card. I will find out in April.
Also, they were testing e-channel for outbound passengers with a US passport. Same issue with scanning, but a helpful officer asked me to do it again on two other lanes and it finally worked.
Feb 4, 2020, 5:32 pm
#203
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I used echannel outbound last month based on US passport. It took four or five tries for the reader to take it. But it eventually did.
Feb 5, 2020, 9:02 am
#204
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1K box arrived in Germany today. I can post picture in case anyone is interested, but I think there already enough in this thread. Essentially a box about the size of an iPad case containing the phone charger (nice idea), two luggage tags and straps, card, short note from Oscar, baby blue luggage wrap, drinks chits, and a pamphlet explains what I already knew about 1K. Nice all around. I do wonder why they didn't go for true metal cards/tags if they want to make them look like that. Wait, I think I know the answer...
Feb 10, 2020, 8:03 pm
#205
Join Date: Aug 2007
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No kit and the website doesn't mention a kit being shipped...added insult got a survey email asking how I liked my kit. Responded with raving reviews 
. Gladly haven't needed my card yet. Really just want my drink chits, wrap and card but with this rollout an empty mailbox is more likely.
. Gladly haven't needed my card yet. Really just want my drink chits, wrap and card but with this rollout an empty mailbox is more likely.
Feb 10, 2020, 9:59 pm
#206
Join Date: May 2002
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, UA GS/1Mil Flyer, Pond scum on everything else.
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No kit and the website doesn't mention a kit being shipped...added insult got a survey email asking how I liked my kit. Responded with raving reviews . Gladly haven't needed my card yet. Really just want my drink chits, wrap and card but with this rollout an empty mailbox is more likely.
. Gladly haven't needed my card yet. Really just want my drink chits, wrap and card but with this rollout an empty mailbox is more likely.
Feb 11, 2020, 6:41 am
#207
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: UA GS ,QF Plat
Posts: 686
The buy at any gift store ,cheap , non personalized GS bag tags irk me a little
Feb 12, 2020, 7:45 pm
#208
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Posts: 1,842
i recvd my card but my partner (i gave her my status as a 1mm miler)didnt get hers-how do i get it and is it needed?
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Feb 12, 2020 at 8:10 pm Reason: moved to appropriate thread
Feb 12, 2020, 8:14 pm
#209
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MM companions are not receiving a card this year. While they probably are not needed for lounge access (*A BP and/or digital card seems to be working well), phone agents apparently are saying that after 15? Feb 2020, you can call and request a companion card -- probably will take 4-6 weeks.
Feb 13, 2020, 3:28 pm
#210
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MM companions are not receiving a card this year. While they probably are not needed for lounge access (*A BP and/or digital card seems to be working well), phone agents apparently are saying that after 15? Feb 2020, you can call and request a companion card -- probably will take 4-6 weeks.
a MM.