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Old Aug 10, 2012, 10:13 am
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skipmnyc
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NYC
Programs: UA 1K
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Originally Posted by chinatraderjmr
If you call MP from your computer they will complete the purchase for you (w tech support - it takes a half hour
Really? I just got off the phone with the web support desk, the agent insisted that award accelerator purchases are not allowed on award tickets. That was after the agent on the 1K desk told me that United had discontinued the option long ago. !!! Guess I'll have to call back and get a different agent.

Originally Posted by chinatraderjmr
+1. It is NOT a bait and switch. It's just a stupid glitch. All you need to do is reload the page (after putting your number in) and the original price comes right back
Actually, while it's true that the original pricing comes back after re-loading the page, the old higher pricing comes back on the payment page. So, you can see why it looks like a bait&switch to some people.

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