Feb 16, 2021, 10:00 am
United Quest Card (was Platinum Visa)
Feb 13, 2021, 2:53 pm
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United Quest Card (was Platinum Visa)
Just got the following in my post box - Looks like UA and Chase are tired of us/this card - wanna move us to "United Quest(tm) Card" and charge us $250/year for it:
No more United Mileage Plus Platinum Class Visa:
Enhancements in green/yellow, reductions/eliminations boxed in red. Apparently they don't want to deal with the companion certificate any more and think that 5K award miles up to 2 times a year is an even exchange.
Those of us with annual fee cycles after August 1, 2021 will see it go from $140 to $250 each year - if you decide that it is worth it to keep the card.
David
No more United Mileage Plus Platinum Class Visa:
Enhancements in green/yellow, reductions/eliminations boxed in red. Apparently they don't want to deal with the companion certificate any more and think that 5K award miles up to 2 times a year is an even exchange.
Those of us with annual fee cycles after August 1, 2021 will see it go from $140 to $250 each year - if you decide that it is worth it to keep the card.
David
Feb 13, 2021, 8:40 pm
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Wow, I thought I was the only person that kept the old card..
I received the mailing about the Quest card. Funny, nothing online about it, other than this post.
I wonder if this is worth it? Since UA and AA went revenue based, I've been a free agent, flying which one was cheaper for where I was going. I'm a MM so I get baggage. I wonder which boarding group this falls into. Is anything else worth it?
I received the mailing about the Quest card. Funny, nothing online about it, other than this post.
I wonder if this is worth it? Since UA and AA went revenue based, I've been a free agent, flying which one was cheaper for where I was going. I'm a MM so I get baggage. I wonder which boarding group this falls into. Is anything else worth it?
Feb 13, 2021, 8:58 pm
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The reduction in miles from two to one for each dollar spent at gas stations, home improvement stores, and grocery stores highly suggests that this United Air Lines MileagePlus Platinum Visa / Quest Card is no longer (as of Sunday, 21 March 2021) intended to be used as an "everyday spend" card, but as a "UA travel" card.
Feb 13, 2021, 9:04 pm
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The reduction in miles from two to one for each dollar spent at gas stations, home improvement stores, and grocery stores highly suggests that this United Air Lines MileagePlus Platinum Visa / Quest Card is no longer (as of Sunday, 21 March 2021) intended to be used as an "everyday spend" card, but as a "UA travel" card.
David
Feb 13, 2021, 9:07 pm
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In exchange for the extra $110 you get
And a variety of other changes
$125 annual United purchase credit
Global Entry/TSA fee credit
Two 5,000 mile award flight credits (RIP Companion travel certificate)
Two free checked bags
Global Entry/TSA fee credit
Two 5,000 mile award flight credits (RIP Companion travel certificate)
Two free checked bags
Feb 13, 2021, 9:12 pm
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Definitely shifts the focus of the card to travel.
Which is fine if that's what you were using it for or plan to shift using it for.
I think I used this card to pay my law school tuition in the 1980s.
Which is fine if that's what you were using it for or plan to shift using it for.
I think I used this card to pay my law school tuition in the 1980s.
Feb 14, 2021, 6:23 am
#7
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Chicago, IL
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I received the exact same mailing on Friday...had this card since 2002. Still deciding on whether to keep it, but I'd like to know what the PQP earning will be (500 per $12k spent?).
Last edited by ualisthebst; Feb 14, 2021 at 6:51 am Reason: PQP not PQM
Feb 14, 2021, 3:16 pm
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They are taking away the zone base companion certificate. I've managed to get pretty good value out of this certificate in recent years. Worked great on in-season flights to Hawaii and higher priced destinations like ASE.
Feb 14, 2021, 3:47 pm
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Feb 14, 2021, 4:14 pm
#10
Join Date: Jan 2008
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I have this card too. I was never able to make much use of the companion certificate, but the EQMs (PQMs?) credited regularly helped me make gold or higher. I can't find any information on whether we get PQPs now. Does anyone know?
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Feb 14, 2021 at 4:35 pm Reason: quote attribution
Feb 14, 2021, 4:35 pm
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Feb 14, 2021, 6:39 pm
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Well, now I feel even better about having dropped this card last year. Wasn't getting good value out of it as my flying has shifted away from UA (had the card since 2006). Dropped down to a no-fee UA card. I'll continue using the CSR for restaurants, travel, and the GE credit
Feb 15, 2021, 1:29 pm
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United Mileage Plus Platinum Visa: No - haven't been accepting new card applications for many years now (over a decade?)
David
