M+ gives Hilton Honors gold VIP card
Sep 22, 2005, 3:04 pm
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M+ gives Hilton Honors gold VIP card
Today I received a Hilton Honors Gold VIP card and membership with a letter saying that I got it because of being a M+ FF (1K).
I already hold the hilton membership at gold level.
Apart from UGS, I was wonder what would be your most desireable elite benefit card as a perk from M+?
I already hold the hilton membership at gold level.
Apart from UGS, I was wonder what would be your most desireable elite benefit card as a perk from M+?
Sep 22, 2005, 3:12 pm
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Originally Posted by Peter M
Today I received a Hilton Honors Gold VIP card and membership with a letter saying that I got it because of being a M+ FF (1K).
I already hold the hilton membership at gold level.
Apart from UGS, I was wonder what would be your most desireable elite benefit card as a perk from M+?
I already hold the hilton membership at gold level.
Apart from UGS, I was wonder what would be your most desireable elite benefit card as a perk from M+?
Of course. . . I'd gladly take my RCC membership at a deep discount (read: free!!!
) rather than the current modest price reduction. (I'm still trying to work on my company to accept it as the business expense/benefit that it is!)
Last edited by mahndrsn; Sep 22, 2005 at 3:13 pm Reason: spelling
Sep 22, 2005, 3:17 pm
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Hope I get one of those invites. Any 1P's get them?
Sep 22, 2005, 3:21 pm
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I got one (1K) and my gf got one too (2P).
Sep 22, 2005, 3:21 pm
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My parents (both are GM) and I (2P) got the HH Gold Card.
Sep 22, 2005, 3:43 pm
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Originally Posted by Peter M
Apart from UGS, I was wonder what would be your most desireable elite benefit card as a perk from M+?
As a side note, this is my 200th post. Do I get something cool?
Sep 22, 2005, 3:51 pm
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Originally Posted by AApokes08
Forgive my newbie question, but what is special about UGS? As far as I understand, UGS is United Global Service -- am I correct? What do you have to do in order to become UGS, and what special perks come with it?
As a side note, this is my 200th post. Do I get something cool?
As a side note, this is my 200th post. Do I get something cool?
Before anyone flames you for not using the search function, UGS is UA's uber elite status (equal to Amex Centurion or LH HON). They get a black card and access to priority and personalized services the rest of us (even 1Ks) can only dream about.
The only way you can become UGS is by:
1. Spend lots of money on F and C tickets on UA
2. Be in charge of travel decision for a large UA customer
3. Have a contract with UA that bestows UGS status to a certain number of employees
Did I miss anything, guys?
Sep 22, 2005, 3:52 pm
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I got one (1P).
From what I've read, this is a nicer card than *wood gold in terms of beneifts.
Dave
From what I've read, this is a nicer card than *wood gold in terms of beneifts.
Dave
Sep 22, 2005, 3:56 pm
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Originally Posted by dcgators
The only way you can become UGS is by:
1. Spend lots of money on F and C tickets on UA
2. Be in charge of travel decision for a large UA customer
3. Have a contract with UA that bestows UGS status to a certain number of employees
Did I miss anything, guys?
1. Spend lots of money on F and C tickets on UA
2. Be in charge of travel decision for a large UA customer
3. Have a contract with UA that bestows UGS status to a certain number of employees
Did I miss anything, guys?
)
Last edited by mahndrsn; Sep 22, 2005 at 3:57 pm Reason: tightening
Sep 22, 2005, 4:00 pm
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It also bears mentioning that no one knows for sure what the official requirements are to be invited to UGSdom, as it is not published anywhere (and UA marketing is very tight-lipped about this).
Everything mentioned on FT is pure speculation, although most of it is probably very accurate.
Everything mentioned on FT is pure speculation, although most of it is probably very accurate.
Sep 22, 2005, 4:05 pm
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I (1p) really want one, but the mailbox is always empty
WJ
WJ
Sep 22, 2005, 4:08 pm
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Sep 22, 2005, 4:15 pm
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My boyfriend got one (Premier) and I did not (Premier Executive).
Whatever, as long as one of us has status, that is usually enough. Although we do not know if we will even use the Hilton card. I had gotten Gold one time in the past for some reason, and I think we were able to use it once. It was nice, but since the vast majority of travel is personal, we would rather save money by using Priceline.
BillJ
Whatever, as long as one of us has status, that is usually enough. Although we do not know if we will even use the Hilton card. I had gotten Gold one time in the past for some reason, and I think we were able to use it once. It was nice, but since the vast majority of travel is personal, we would rather save money by using Priceline.
BillJ
Sep 22, 2005, 4:17 pm
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Got one, signed up . . . pretty much only so I could add another program next to the UA 1K under my username.
I can't remember the last time I stayed in a Hilton. However, I guess the marketing strategy works, b/c I was just looking this morning into booking a Dubai Hilton coming up in October.
I can't remember the last time I stayed in a Hilton. However, I guess the marketing strategy works, b/c I was just looking this morning into booking a Dubai Hilton coming up in October.
Sep 22, 2005, 4:17 pm
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Originally Posted by sdt5700
I got one (1P).
From what I've read, this is a nicer card than *wood gold in terms of beneifts.
Dave
From what I've read, this is a nicer card than *wood gold in terms of beneifts.
Dave