Procedure to get 2 free bags at check-in with United MileagePlus Explorer Visa card
May 30, 2012, 1:49 am
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Procedure to get 2 free bags at check-in with United MileagePlus Explorer Visa card
I was told that i must purchase my ticket with the credit card to get the free baggage. What if i redee ed a free flight or if my company paid for the ticket?
How do i get the free bag priviledge in those instances? I think they should honor it even if you did not use it to purchase the ticket with the credit card.
How do i get the free bag priviledge in those instances? I think they should honor it even if you did not use it to purchase the ticket with the credit card.
May 30, 2012, 5:26 pm
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No, you don't have to use the card to book the flight to get the free bag. As long as the credit card is associated with your frequent flier number, you are good to go.
I traveled with 3 other people this weekend on one reservation (I have the Club Card) and I didn't book the ticket with the card; however, I was able to get my 4 bag allowance with no problem.
Hope this helps!
Have a good one.
I traveled with 3 other people this weekend on one reservation (I have the Club Card) and I didn't book the ticket with the card; however, I was able to get my 4 bag allowance with no problem.
Hope this helps!
Have a good one.
May 30, 2012, 6:22 pm
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May 30, 2012, 6:33 pm
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I was told that i must purchase my ticket with the credit card to get the free baggage. What if i redee ed a free flight or if my company paid for the ticket?
How do i get the free bag priviledge in those instances? I think they should honor it even if you did not use it to purchase the ticket with the credit card.
How do i get the free bag priviledge in those instances? I think they should honor it even if you did not use it to purchase the ticket with the credit card.
May 30, 2012, 7:26 pm
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I only had one time where the Explorer card didn't cover my bag out of about 5 or 6 times buying tickets with my company cc.
And the one time it didn't work, I just showed the check in agent my Explorer card and they zeroed out the bag charge.
And the one time it didn't work, I just showed the check in agent my Explorer card and they zeroed out the bag charge.
May 31, 2012, 3:09 am
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I owed agent my card and she asked if i booked with card. She mentioned that i would be automstic if i did. I was told to pay then call customer support if i did use my card to puchase tix.
May 31, 2012, 5:24 am
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I was told that i must purchase my ticket with the credit card to get the free baggage. What if i redee ed a free flight or if my company paid for the ticket?
How do i get the free bag priviledge in those instances? I think they should honor it even if you did not use it to purchase the ticket with the credit card.
How do i get the free bag priviledge in those instances? I think they should honor it even if you did not use it to purchase the ticket with the credit card.
May 31, 2012, 9:42 am
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What if you have the A3 FFP number instead of the UA MP number on the ticket ? I have both Explorer and Club card and am wondering if the bag fee will be waived off.
Jun 1, 2012, 6:33 pm
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Jun 1, 2012, 7:18 pm
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Aug 9, 2012, 8:11 am
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Sorry for the thread hijack, but do you have to use the United card when purchasing the ticket to get the free bags?
Aug 9, 2012, 8:21 am
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I can't speak for UA, but for DL you do not have to purchase on the DL card. Your credit card status is linked to your FF #. Probably it's the same for UA.
Aug 9, 2012, 8:38 am
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Aug 9, 2012, 8:58 am
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Last time this happened to me, the charge at the airport was normal and I used the MP Explorer to pay for it, and on my CC there was a charge and an automatic refund.