How Long Does 3P Last?
Aug 2, 2006, 8:36 am
#16
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tucson - Seattle
Programs: UA 1K;
Posts: 2,474
I see that I can "nominate" someone to 3p. I don't have anyone in mind..so may not use it. What benefits does a 3p get?
(I know I could look it up..but...
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(I know I could look it up..but...
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Aug 2, 2006, 1:27 pm
#17
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP>2m, Alaska MVP, Virgin Gold, Delta Gold, Starwood Gold, Cathay Pacific Silver
Posts: 599
It looks like E plus seating, priority in all the various queues, upgrade window of 36 hours, free upgrades with Y or B fares, but no free upgrade certificates or mileage bonuses.
I'm sure there are several people around here (me included) who would like to be your friend.
I'm sure there are several people around here (me included) who would like to be your friend.
Aug 2, 2006, 7:08 pm
#18
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tucson - Seattle
Programs: UA 1K;
Posts: 2,474
Originally Posted by workandski
It looks like E plus seating, priority in all the various queues, upgrade window of 36 hours, free upgrades with Y or B fares, but no free upgrade certificates or mileage bonuses.
I'm sure there are several people around here (me included) who would like to be your friend.
I'm sure there are several people around here (me included) who would like to be your friend.
Aug 2, 2006, 7:18 pm
#19
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SJC
Programs: UA MM
Posts: 1,195
I think the cutoff is July 1
I made my nomination on 23 June, the very last day I could without losing the award, and the card came in the mail yesterday -- expires 28 Feb 2007, as had been stated in the email 
I guess this is my punishment for reaching the award level too quickly -- if I'd gotten there 10 days later the 3P would have lasted throughout 07 and into 08. Seems like a program bug to me.
I guess this is my punishment for reaching the award level too quickly -- if I'd gotten there 10 days later the 3P would have lasted throughout 07 and into 08. Seems like a program bug to me.
Aug 3, 2006, 1:28 pm
#20
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA 1K, Starwood/Marriott Plat, Others of little note
Posts: 1,148
Originally Posted by UAalltheway
Way different for 3Ps, as they really didn't do anything to "qualify".
If I recall correctly, I belive if it was gifted before June or July 1 (????) 2006, it would expire Feb 2007. After whatever the cutoff date was, than Feb 2008.
If I recall correctly, I belive if it was gifted before June or July 1 (????) 2006, it would expire Feb 2007. After whatever the cutoff date was, than Feb 2008.
Aug 3, 2006, 1:30 pm
#21
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: UA, AA
Posts: 4,039
Originally Posted by jd2000
I made my nomination on 23 June, the very last day I could without losing the award, and the card came in the mail yesterday -- expires 28 Feb 2007, as had been stated in the email
I guess this is my punishment for reaching the award level too quickly -- if I'd gotten there 10 days later the 3P would have lasted throughout 07 and into 08. Seems like a program bug to me.
I guess this is my punishment for reaching the award level too quickly -- if I'd gotten there 10 days later the 3P would have lasted throughout 07 and into 08. Seems like a program bug to me.
Aug 3, 2006, 2:47 pm
#22
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: CA, USA
Posts: 283
My timing worked out really well, too.
Mrs. C qualified for the 40k bonus on a flight on May 26, 2006, but she didn't receive the email notifying her to choose her "gift" and make her 3P nomnation until June 6 (email stated she had 30 days from the date of that email). We waited until after July 1 to choose her gift and nominate her favorite husband for 3P.
And yes, the confirmation says I'm 3P through February 2008.
(I'm glad she didn't pick her other husband instead!)
We're really glad it took United a few days to send out that email. If they'd been on time and sent it out right after her flight in late-May, she would have had to nominate in the month of June, and it only would have been valid through 2007.
Mrs. C qualified for the 40k bonus on a flight on May 26, 2006, but she didn't receive the email notifying her to choose her "gift" and make her 3P nomnation until June 6 (email stated she had 30 days from the date of that email). We waited until after July 1 to choose her gift and nominate her favorite husband for 3P.
And yes, the confirmation says I'm 3P through February 2008.
(I'm glad she didn't pick her other husband instead!)
We're really glad it took United a few days to send out that email. If they'd been on time and sent it out right after her flight in late-May, she would have had to nominate in the month of June, and it only would have been valid through 2007.
Aug 3, 2006, 5:02 pm
#23
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SJC
Programs: UA MM
Posts: 1,195
Originally Posted by rar indeed
It's not a bug, it's in the T&Cs...
Aug 3, 2006, 5:06 pm
#24
Join Date: May 2005
Location: here
Posts: 1,832
So can you downgrade a 1k by nominating them to be 3P?
Aug 3, 2006, 5:12 pm
#25
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Originally Posted by jd2000
I made my nomination on 23 June, the very last day I could without losing the award, and the card came in the mail yesterday -- expires 28 Feb 2007, as had been stated in the email
I guess this is my punishment for reaching the award level too quickly -- if I'd gotten there 10 days later the 3P would have lasted throughout 07 and into 08. Seems like a program bug to me.
I guess this is my punishment for reaching the award level too quickly -- if I'd gotten there 10 days later the 3P would have lasted throughout 07 and into 08. Seems like a program bug to me.
If you made the nomination on 23 June.....then aren't you already elite? You would not have nominated yourself for 3P.
Aug 3, 2006, 5:20 pm
#26
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,686
Originally Posted by WayMaker
I nominated a friend around July 9. This is a portion of the confirming emai from MP:
"You also chose to give the gift of Premier Associate status to XXXX XXXXXX. Their benefits will begin within two weeks of the nomination date and remain valid through February 29, 2008. They will receive their elite welcome package in 4-6 weeks."
"You also chose to give the gift of Premier Associate status to XXXX XXXXXX. Their benefits will begin within two weeks of the nomination date and remain valid through February 29, 2008. They will receive their elite welcome package in 4-6 weeks."
"You also chose to give the gift of Premier Associate status to
Friend of SFOtoORD. Their benefits will begin within two weeks of the nomination date and remain valid through February 28, 2007. They will receive their elite welcome package in 4-6 weeks. "
Looks like I shortchanged my friend by not waiting a couple weeks.
Aug 3, 2006, 5:38 pm
#27
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: lapsed UA 1K (now a lowly 2P), HGP Platinum
Posts: 9,607
Originally Posted by kevinsac
I guess I'm confused.
If you made the nomination on 23 June.....then aren't you already elite? You would not have nominated yourself for 3P.
If you made the nomination on 23 June.....then aren't you already elite? You would not have nominated yourself for 3P.
jd2000 hit 75,000 EQMs on May23rd and was forced to make his nomination by June 23rd, so his nominee only gets status through 2007.
I hit 75,000 EQMs last week and so my nominee will get an extra year's status even though jd2000 flies UA more than I do.
Last edited by robb; Aug 3, 2006 at 7:17 pm
Aug 3, 2006, 7:03 pm
#28
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SJC
Programs: UA MM
Posts: 1,195
Originally Posted by robb
jd2000 hit 75,000 EQMs on May23rd and was forced to make his nomination by June 23rd, so his nominee only gets status through 2007.
Apr 14, 2007, 9:22 pm
#29
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SJC
Programs: UA MM
Posts: 1,195
Just thought I'd send out a correction on this thread, since I guess it may be relevant again this year. It turns out we had it a bit wrong, and I haven't seen a correction posted in any other thread.
The Premier Associate nominees that were before the cutoff and were announced as expiring on Feb 28, 2007, apparently really did renew and go until Feb 28, 2008. I suspect this since Mrs. 2000 got two different "welcome" packages this year -- for 3P and for 2P, which I gifted her when I hit 125k -- and I can only assume the 3P one was a continuation of the original nomination.
So logic apparently prevailed, other than the date quoted in the original "congratulations you are now a 3P" message.
The Premier Associate nominees that were before the cutoff and were announced as expiring on Feb 28, 2007, apparently really did renew and go until Feb 28, 2008. I suspect this since Mrs. 2000 got two different "welcome" packages this year -- for 3P and for 2P, which I gifted her when I hit 125k -- and I can only assume the 3P one was a continuation of the original nomination.
So logic apparently prevailed, other than the date quoted in the original "congratulations you are now a 3P" message.
