How long does it take United to mail the Premier card? [Updated 2010]
Oct 19, 2006, 12:07 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 255
How long does it take United to mail the Premier card? [Updated 2010]
I crossed the 2P threshold on October 7, and have been waiting patiently for my 2P card to arrive in the mail.
I have 2 transcons in the next 3 weeks and would like to take the card with me. But it looks like I won't be getting the card for awhile longer.
What are your experiences on waiting for the card to be mailed?
I have 2 transcons in the next 3 weeks and would like to take the card with me. But it looks like I won't be getting the card for awhile longer.
What are your experiences on waiting for the card to be mailed?
Oct 19, 2006, 12:20 pm
#2
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: STS
Posts: 129
Originally Posted by maxheadway
I crossed the 2P threshold on October 7, and have been waiting patiently for my 2P card to arrive in the mail.
I have 2 transcons in the next 3 weeks and would like to take the card with me. But it looks like I won't be getting the card for awhile longer.
What are your experiences on waiting for the card to be mailed?
I have 2 transcons in the next 3 weeks and would like to take the card with me. But it looks like I won't be getting the card for awhile longer.
What are your experiences on waiting for the card to be mailed?
Oct 19, 2006, 12:27 pm
#3
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: PDX
Programs: United MP (Platinum), AS (75K), AA (GM)
Posts: 223
I've been waiting for mine for over a year. 
I didn't really complain, since as the previous poster said, you don't really need it.
Once you hit *G and you're travelling internationally on *A and need access to lounges, that's a different story.
I didn't really complain, since as the previous poster said, you don't really need it.
Once you hit *G and you're travelling internationally on *A and need access to lounges, that's a different story.
Oct 19, 2006, 12:55 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 255
Originally Posted by tj722
I've been waiting for mine for over a year.
I didn't really complain, since as the previous poster said, you don't really need it.
Once you hit *G and you're travelling internationally on *A and need access to lounges, that's a different story.
I didn't really complain, since as the previous poster said, you don't really need it.
Once you hit *G and you're travelling internationally on *A and need access to lounges, that's a different story.
Oct 19, 2006, 1:41 pm
#6
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1MM/1K, HH Diamond
Posts: 6,832
I passed 1P this past weekend, with plans to travel abroad in late November. I'll be p-od if the 1P card hasn't arrived by then. And yes, I know, others have complained too, but still. I mean really.
Oct 19, 2006, 1:54 pm
#7
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 1,084
Originally Posted by maxheadway
I crossed the 2P threshold on October 7, and have been waiting patiently for my 2P card to arrive in the mail.
I have 2 transcons in the next 3 weeks and would like to take the card with me. But it looks like I won't be getting the card for awhile longer.
What are your experiences on waiting for the card to be mailed?
I have 2 transcons in the next 3 weeks and would like to take the card with me. But it looks like I won't be getting the card for awhile longer.
What are your experiences on waiting for the card to be mailed?
Oct 19, 2006, 1:58 pm
#8
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Alexandria VA, Washington, DC or Pick 5
Programs: UA 1P, Hertz 5*, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,064
Originally Posted by zac
Mine took about 4 weeks earlier this year. The good news for you is that I have yet to need my card. Your status will print on the boarding pass.
I received my package in about 3 1/2 weeks after my qualifying flight....
Oct 19, 2006, 2:01 pm
#9
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chicago
Posts: 11,513
They mail elite packages using USPS "Standard A" mail service. (This is known as THIRD CLASS MAIL). So, even after it is mailed, it can take up to 3 weeks to reach you.
Oct 19, 2006, 2:03 pm
#10
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: California
Programs: UA
Posts: 610
I got my 2P card about 2 weeks before I hit 1P.
My 1P card came a _lot_ quicker. About 3-4 weeks IIRC.
My 1P card came a _lot_ quicker. About 3-4 weeks IIRC.
Oct 19, 2006, 2:07 pm
#11
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Boston
Programs: UA 1K, SPG
Posts: 1,577
Originally Posted by tj722
I've been waiting for mine for over a year.
I didn't really complain, since as the previous poster said, you don't really need it.
Once you hit *G and you're travelling internationally on *A and need access to lounges, that's a different story.
I didn't really complain, since as the previous poster said, you don't really need it.
Once you hit *G and you're travelling internationally on *A and need access to lounges, that's a different story.
The only downside to missing the welcome pack was not realizing that there was a 2P CSR line until I discovered FT.
Oct 19, 2006, 2:12 pm
#12
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1MM/1K, HH Diamond
Posts: 6,832
Originally Posted by fadeforward
The only downside to missing the welcome pack was not realizing that there was a 2P CSR line until I discovered FT.
Oct 19, 2006, 4:42 pm
#13
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: The KUL city
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, TK Elite+
Posts: 2,663
Achieved 2P on July 4th and I am still waiting for the card (do they send out the 2P card if your current 2P card is still valid)? I reached 1P on Oct. 1 and still haven't receive my card yet. 
I am hoping to get my card by late November as I have an international trip planned.
I am hoping to get my card by late November as I have an international trip planned.
Oct 19, 2006, 4:52 pm
#14
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: So. California
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 611
Originally Posted by nov11
Achieved 2P on July 4th and I am still waiting for the card (do they send out the 2P card if your current 2P card is still valid)? I reached 1P on Oct. 1 and still haven't receive my card yet. I am hoping to get my card by late November as I have an international trip planned.
I am hoping to get my card by late November as I have an international trip planned.I reached 1P on 9/24 and 3 weeks after I called MP CS to inquire. I was informed that my card was "ordered" on 10/21 and that I should get it within 3-4 weeks. We shall see.
Oct 19, 2006, 6:14 pm
#15
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: LAX
Posts: 1,208
Originally Posted by as219
I passed 1P this past weekend, with plans to travel abroad in late November. I'll be p-od if the 1P card hasn't arrived by then. And yes, I know, others have complained too, but still. I mean really.