[Archived] Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here...
Feb 13, 2013, 10:53 am
#3346
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Raleigh, NC
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Plat
Posts: 198
Award with 2 etickets
So I have an award flight coming up and I just got an email telling me my flights have changed and I've been re-ticketed. So now I have a ticket number for the first leg (on TK) and a ticket number for the second leg which changed (on LX). Do I have to worry about TK/LX being able to piece this together?
Feb 13, 2013, 12:00 pm
#3347
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
So I have an award flight coming up and I just got an email telling me my flights have changed and I've been re-ticketed. So now I have a ticket number for the first leg (on TK) and a ticket number for the second leg which changed (on LX). Do I have to worry about TK/LX being able to piece this together?
Feb 13, 2013, 1:17 pm
#3348
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 1,297
Is this a legal one way routing?
PEK-GMP-HND (connecting next morning, within 24 hours)
HND-TSA ?
Since United.com don't have TSA available. Is the $25 fee a must if the routing is legal?
PEK-GMP-HND (connecting next morning, within 24 hours)
HND-TSA ?
Since United.com don't have TSA available. Is the $25 fee a must if the routing is legal?
Feb 13, 2013, 1:55 pm
#3349
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,521
No. Find PEK-GMP-HND online, "reserve" it, and call in to add TSA. Note that it wasn't available online, and they should waive the $25 call center fee. Or just book PEK-GMP-HND-(INC)-TPE. Found it all for 20,000 miles and $53.80. Though i wonder if it should be the inter-china rate of 12.5K.
Last edited by aacharya; Feb 13, 2013 at 2:02 pm
Feb 14, 2013, 8:11 am
#3350
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: UA GOLD MM,WN CP A+list, HH Gold,MR LT Titanium
Posts: 2,184
Cancel Select card?
Before I cancel my UA Select card, I would like to see if I have missed any reasons why I should not do so.
I have both the Select and the MC Explorer(old CO card)
My travel patterns have changed and after this year I will not be able to attain 1K or platinum status on UA, but as a MM will retain Premier status going forward. I see this as no reason to keep the Select simply for the 5K EQMs.
I do not need any more UA miles for the foreseeable future,so the extra mile per $ on UA is overkill at this point.
I prefer the Explorer card for the primary car rental coverage and award upgrade eligibility.
I am considering calling Chase and asking to switch this card to the no fee version,to retain the credit line.
Any input is appreciated.
I have both the Select and the MC Explorer(old CO card)
My travel patterns have changed and after this year I will not be able to attain 1K or platinum status on UA, but as a MM will retain Premier status going forward. I see this as no reason to keep the Select simply for the 5K EQMs.
I do not need any more UA miles for the foreseeable future,so the extra mile per $ on UA is overkill at this point.
I prefer the Explorer card for the primary car rental coverage and award upgrade eligibility.
I am considering calling Chase and asking to switch this card to the no fee version,to retain the credit line.
Any input is appreciated.
Feb 14, 2013, 4:36 pm
#3351
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Amsterdam
Programs: Continental Airlines
Posts: 37
No-Show. Miles?
I guess this question has been answered before but couldn't find it, so feel free to refer me to the correct thread.
I had a two-part flight with UA (A to C via B), but only flew the first segment (A to B) after which I walked out of the airport. Do I still get the miles for the B to C segment? Do I get any penalisation?
Kind regards
I had a two-part flight with UA (A to C via B), but only flew the first segment (A to B) after which I walked out of the airport. Do I still get the miles for the B to C segment? Do I get any penalisation?
Kind regards
Feb 14, 2013, 4:39 pm
#3352
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Northeast Kansas | Colorado Native
Programs: Amex Gold/Plat, UA *G, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Gold, NEXUS, TSA Disparager Unobtanium
Posts: 21,603
Nope- You will only receive the miles for the segment that you flew.
Hopefully this was at the end of a round-trip, or on a one-way ticket, as the no-show would auto-cancel the any remaining segments on your ticket.
Hopefully this was at the end of a round-trip, or on a one-way ticket, as the no-show would auto-cancel the any remaining segments on your ticket.
Feb 14, 2013, 6:33 pm
#3353
Join Date: May 2002
Location: St Louis, MO
Programs: AA L.T. PLT
Posts: 3,276
How do I get the benefits from my United C.C.
Just started flying UA. I've got the credit card. Do I have to do anything to get my first bag free since I've got the card? Do I flash it? Make my reservation with it?
Thanks
Thanks
Feb 14, 2013, 6:34 pm
#3354
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SGF
Programs: AS, AA, UA, AGR S (former 75K, GLD, 1K, and S+, now an elite peon)
Posts: 23,194
It's automatic. Your Mileage Plus account should reflect (somewhere not visible to you) that you have it; whenever you book a ticket and apply your Mileage Plus number, your Explorer Card benefits will apply. You do not need to book the ticket with that card or show that card.
Feb 14, 2013, 6:50 pm
#3355
Join Date: May 2002
Location: St Louis, MO
Programs: AA L.T. PLT
Posts: 3,276
Thanks for the info!!
Feb 15, 2013, 6:48 am
#3356
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
While I believe that this is how it works in practice that is not the actual policy.
Free Checked Bag:
The primary cardmember and one traveling companion on the same reservation are each eligible to receive their first checked bag free; authorized users are only eligible if they are on the same reservation as the primary cardmember. To receive first checked bag free, the primary cardmember must include their MileagePlus® number in their reservation and use their MileagePlus Explorer Card to purchase their ticket(s). First checked bag free is only available on United- and United Express-operated flights; codeshare partner-operated flights are not eligible. Fees for additional/oversized/overweight bags may apply. Members who are already exempt from other checked baggage service charges will not receive an additional free checked bag. Chase is not responsible for the provision of, or failure to provide, the stated benefits. Please allow 2 weeks after account opening for your first free checked bag to be available on your United reservation. For more information, please visit www.united.com/chasebag.
The primary cardmember and one traveling companion on the same reservation are each eligible to receive their first checked bag free; authorized users are only eligible if they are on the same reservation as the primary cardmember. To receive first checked bag free, the primary cardmember must include their MileagePlus® number in their reservation and use their MileagePlus Explorer Card to purchase their ticket(s). First checked bag free is only available on United- and United Express-operated flights; codeshare partner-operated flights are not eligible. Fees for additional/oversized/overweight bags may apply. Members who are already exempt from other checked baggage service charges will not receive an additional free checked bag. Chase is not responsible for the provision of, or failure to provide, the stated benefits. Please allow 2 weeks after account opening for your first free checked bag to be available on your United reservation. For more information, please visit www.united.com/chasebag.
Feb 15, 2013, 6:59 am
#3357
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plt, Hilton Gold, BA Silver, GE
Posts: 347
UA5 later today T-16. 50 bis seats all 50 booked. When I go to the seat map, nearly 1/2 are available and there's 1 in the wait list. Am I missing something?
Feb 15, 2013, 7:51 am
#3358
Join Date: May 2002
Location: St Louis, MO
Programs: AA L.T. PLT
Posts: 3,276
I guess I'll just make sure I take the card with me in case I have to flash it. I don't suppose the TA would know what card I used to purchase the ticket or who purchased the ticket for that matter. Or would they?
Feb 15, 2013, 9:21 am
#3359
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
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They could look into it, but it doesn't matter. It's all linked to your account - the only time it might be a problem is if you fly on an award ticket using someone else's miles.
Feb 15, 2013, 3:48 pm
#3360
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: NYC suburbs
Programs: UA LT Gold (BIS), AA LT Plat (CC SUBs & BD), Hilton Dia (CC), Hyatt Glob (BIB), et. al.
Posts: 3,290
A question regarding GPU and RPU use. Within the following areas: Continental U.S., New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) or San Francisco (SFO) (p.s.® flights), Hawaii Honolulu (HNL) to Newark (EWR), Washington (IAD) or Houston (IAH), Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America.
Is there any difference between using (or attempting to use) a GPU and a RPU? (As best I can tell, for these areas Y or B or M fare is not required.) Is attempted GPU use higher priority (presuming other things being equal) than attempted RPU use? Thank you very much.
Is there any difference between using (or attempting to use) a GPU and a RPU? (As best I can tell, for these areas Y or B or M fare is not required.) Is attempted GPU use higher priority (presuming other things being equal) than attempted RPU use? Thank you very much.