Dividend Miles WORLD ELITE Mastercard???
Mar 24, 2009, 9:33 pm
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SYR
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Dividend Miles WORLD ELITE Mastercard???
I'm a current card holder of the US Airways Dividend Miles Premier World Mastercard... its the one featured here:
http://www.usairways.com/awa/content...s/default.aspx
Today in the mail, I got a new card mailed to me. Same acct number, same exp date, same everything. Except its a different look, and its now a US Airways "World Elite" Mastercard. Its silver now, no picture of a plane on it.
Really nothing is explained in the mailing on why they are changing the look of the card. Nor is anything explained if the benefits are changing. It would seem silly to me to simply rebrand the card with a different look?
Any ideas?
http://www.usairways.com/awa/content...s/default.aspx
Today in the mail, I got a new card mailed to me. Same acct number, same exp date, same everything. Except its a different look, and its now a US Airways "World Elite" Mastercard. Its silver now, no picture of a plane on it.
Really nothing is explained in the mailing on why they are changing the look of the card. Nor is anything explained if the benefits are changing. It would seem silly to me to simply rebrand the card with a different look?
Any ideas?
Mar 24, 2009, 9:37 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: AZ
Programs: HH Diamond; SPG Gold; Marriott Gold
Posts: 54
I got a letter about it a month ago - it is an upgrade, based on your spending in 2008. It gives added benefits at no extra cost. The card continues as long as your annual spending exceeds $30k.
Mar 24, 2009, 9:49 pm
#3
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And what might these added benefits be? I'm thinking I never got a letter?
Mar 24, 2009, 10:42 pm
#4
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: ROA / CLT
Programs: AA Plat, Marriott Life Plat
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Notification of upgrade to World Elite may have been by email. Benefits are to include:
Unfortunately, it seems there aren't any special US Airways related benefits like free club access, free international upgrades, double miles or the like (I know, I know, wishful thinking).
- Taking advantage of 24/7 Concierge Service for dining reservations, gift ideas and hard-to-get event tickets and more.
- Accessing privileged travel benefits including a personal travel advisor through the Virtuoso® luxury travel network.†
- Enjoying MasterCard® Experiences and Offers with connections to extraordinary culinary, entertainment and lifestyle opportunities.
- Experiencing peace of mind knowing your new World Elite MasterCard comes with Price Protection, Extended Warranty and Purchase Assurance to protect your eligible purchases
Unfortunately, it seems there aren't any special US Airways related benefits like free club access, free international upgrades, double miles or the like (I know, I know, wishful thinking).
Mar 25, 2009, 9:59 am
#5
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Marriott Plat, Priority Club Plat, HHonors Diamond, Avis CC
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Really? I got the letter a while back and the card last week. I've never put $30k on the MC in a year. I've hit over $25k two years in a row because I got the bonus qualifying miles, but that was it.
Wonder if I will get the old card back when my spending isn't as much this year. I like the look of the old one better. This one is so plain that it almost looks fake.
Wonder if I will get the old card back when my spending isn't as much this year. I like the look of the old one better. This one is so plain that it almost looks fake.
Mar 25, 2009, 12:56 pm
#6
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Really? I got the letter a while back and the card last week. I've never put $30k on the MC in a year. I've hit over $25k two years in a row because I got the bonus qualifying miles, but that was it.
Wonder if I will get the old card back when my spending isn't as much this year. I like the look of the old one better. This one is so plain that it almost looks fake.
Wonder if I will get the old card back when my spending isn't as much this year. I like the look of the old one better. This one is so plain that it almost looks fake.
BTW I never understand why they don't just give you 10k miles per $25k spend with no limit. I'd spend way more than I do on this card (or the BOA card) if they did that. Instead I just switch to better miles cards once I hit the limit on elite miles.
Feb 4, 2010, 5:43 am
#7
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1
I'm a current card holder of the US Airways Dividend Miles Premier World Mastercard... its the one featured here:
http://www.usairways.com/awa/content...s/default.aspx
Today in the mail, I got a new card mailed to me. Same acct number, same exp date, same everything. Except its a different look, and its now a US Airways "World Elite" Mastercard. Its silver now, no picture of a plane on it.
Really nothing is explained in the mailing on why they are changing the look of the card. Nor is anything explained if the benefits are changing. It would seem silly to me to simply rebrand the card with a different look?
Any ideas?
http://www.usairways.com/awa/content...s/default.aspx
Today in the mail, I got a new card mailed to me. Same acct number, same exp date, same everything. Except its a different look, and its now a US Airways "World Elite" Mastercard. Its silver now, no picture of a plane on it.
Really nothing is explained in the mailing on why they are changing the look of the card. Nor is anything explained if the benefits are changing. It would seem silly to me to simply rebrand the card with a different look?
Any ideas?
May 9, 2010, 3:34 am
#8
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: TLV now - formerly LAS
Programs: King of Rental Cars, BA Gold, Virgin Gold, AA MM Gold, A3 Gold, SK Gold, Hotel SuperElite
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To resurrect this thread from the dead, I just received my new World Elite card today. $35k in annual spend is required to maintain World Elite status.
May 9, 2010, 5:16 am
#9
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
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BTW, my annual companion certs showed up today - for my SECOND US DMMC card. I still have yet to receive the certs for my first DMMC card.
May 9, 2010, 6:23 am
#10
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: AA Executive Platinum; Hilton Diamond
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I got one today as well with the same $35K notation. I also like the old look better and agree that the additional benefits are intangible.
May 9, 2010, 11:41 am
#11
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: TLV now - formerly LAS
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Wirelessly posted (FlyerTalk.com/wap is fun : BlackBerry8330/5.0.0.438 Profile/MIDP-2.1 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/389)
The everyday 2 for 1 full fare c tickets may be of use to some.
The everyday 2 for 1 full fare c tickets may be of use to some.
May 10, 2010, 8:06 am
#12
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May 10, 2010, 7:37 pm
#13
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Washington DC
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Offers here:
http://priceless.com/us/personal/en/.../airlines.html
and terms here:
http://priceless.com/us/personal/en/...onditions.html
May 11, 2010, 2:40 pm
#14
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: (near) Cambridge, MA
Programs: US GP (used to be *G, now,what)
Posts: 1,777
What does this really get me compared to the old one? I didn't see anything exciting, but I didn't read the fine print either....
May 11, 2010, 3:01 pm
#15
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Washington, DC
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For the USAirways offers, anyone know the fare bucket that the BOGO Envoy would come from? I got the offer and didn't read it but we do go to the UK about 4-6 times a year so it might be worth it to me. I'd like to do some research into the capacity controls and availability before deciding.