MP digital card update date?
Jan 7, 2023, 2:53 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Mileage Plus, Flying Blue
Posts: 28
MP digital card update date?
I’m wondering when my MP gold digital card will update to show validity through Jan of 2024. Got a London trip this February and want to be able to show the card on the Heathrow Express for an upgrade to the Bus/First class. Thanks in advance!
Jan 7, 2023, 5:02 pm
#4
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air
Programs: UA GS 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 6,317
IME they aren't even checking for this any more -- but better safe than sorry!
Jan 7, 2023, 6:32 pm
#8
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: MRY/SFO
Programs: UA Platinum; IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 458
Edit: just found the info on the Star Alliance page. It’s not specific but what I gather from other discussion elsewhere is that it is only valid for the cardholder/no guests. Limits my use. In either case, good to know.
Last edited by ARR72; Jan 7, 2023 at 6:42 pm Reason: Update
Jan 7, 2023, 7:46 pm
#9
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,203
I’m sorry, off topic, I wasn’t aware of this perk. I’ll do some googling in a minute, but if you don’t mind me asking, how does this work? I also have a trip next month, with prepaid Heathrow Express tickets (3 pax). Thanks
Edit: just found the info on the Star Alliance page. It’s not specific but what I gather from other discussion elsewhere is that it is only valid for the cardholder/no guests. Limits my use. In either case, good to know.
Edit: just found the info on the Star Alliance page. It’s not specific but what I gather from other discussion elsewhere is that it is only valid for the cardholder/no guests. Limits my use. In either case, good to know.
Jan 7, 2023, 8:21 pm
#10
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Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Mileage Plus, Flying Blue
Posts: 28
I haven’t used it before but in addition to the information on the SA site, here’s another link with some info. Sounds like technically a full fare Express class ticket is required but not always enforced. My own ticket is super discounted so we will see. Any FTers who have tried this out, please comment!
https://www.executivetraveller.com/f...-class-upgrade
https://www.executivetraveller.com/f...-class-upgrade
Jan 7, 2023, 9:46 pm
#11
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AS 75K, DL Silver, UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Platinum + LT Gold
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99% of member status are updated automatically; with a small population requiring manual intervention due to specific reasons.
Jan 7, 2023, 9:54 pm
#12
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, Hyatt Glob, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat, Total Wine & More Reserve
Posts: 4,509
Jan 8, 2023, 1:33 am
#14
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: NGS
Programs: UA Silver, ANA MC, HH Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist, Bonvoy Plat, IHG Plat, Shangri-La GC, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,233
Generally speaking, I think that if you requalified or attained a higher status in 2022, it will show that it is valid thru 01/2024, but if you haven't requalified it will show that your current status is valid thru (to the end of) 1/2023. But I think in your case it is a glitch, that if you're lucky, will stick.
Jan 8, 2023, 3:54 am
#15
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Be sure to take a screenshot of the card from the app, as a backup. 