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Welcome to this thread to ask your basic, simple questions about United Airlines, its operations, or the MileagePlus program. We know that the airline is complex and we’ve created this thread for new and veteran members to ask those basic questions about United Airlines that you think must have an easy answer but just can’t find it or aren’t sure where to look.
These are the two rules for this thread:
1) Use this thread for a simple, basic question. Moderators may move posts to other threads if the question deserves its own thread.
2) Any member who can post a constructive, patient answer is welcome to reply.
Additional tools for members seeking information about MileagePlus:
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Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2014 Thread]...
Jul 23, 2014, 7:31 am
#2416
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
Jul 24, 2014, 12:21 am
#2417
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 415
Purchase ticket for friend/family
I notice that there is a stiff fee for transferring miles to a friend or family member (must cost a lot for the database to move a few numbers around).
Can I just redeem miles for friend or family without incurring a big charge?
Thanks.
Can I just redeem miles for friend or family without incurring a big charge?
Thanks.
Jul 24, 2014, 12:31 am
#2418
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,844
yes and that is the preferred approach. If you have any elite status it will be inherited by anyone using your miles.
Jul 24, 2014, 8:41 am
#2419
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CVG
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold, Sixt Gold
Posts: 44
I have an upcoming flight to Helsinki where I made somewhat of a bonehead move and didn't check R/RN availability before booking. My current flight is booked as a U fare, and I've requested a Cash + Miles upgrade that was immediately waitlisted.
I've found a flight that I can change, also at a U fare (disregard the Q reference in the photo -- was just for search purposes), that is showing R8/RN8. If I were to make this change, would my upgrade request follow with the change and clear on the new itinerary?
Itineraries in the link: http://imgur.com/a/Jv01q
Thanks!
I've found a flight that I can change, also at a U fare (disregard the Q reference in the photo -- was just for search purposes), that is showing R8/RN8. If I were to make this change, would my upgrade request follow with the change and clear on the new itinerary?
Itineraries in the link: http://imgur.com/a/Jv01q
Thanks!
Jul 24, 2014, 9:46 am
#2420
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: ROA/SHD/LWB/CHO
Programs: UA Gold, Marriott Gold, AA, DL
Posts: 234
Is there a method by which I can use two different payment methods (specifically, two credit cards) for an upgrade award copay? I see no way to do this online but suspect a phone agent might be able to process it.
Jul 24, 2014, 10:37 am
#2421
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,844
I have an upcoming flight to Helsinki where I made somewhat of a bonehead move and didn't check R/RN availability before booking. My current flight is booked as a U fare, and I've requested a Cash + Miles upgrade that was immediately waitlisted.
I've found a flight that I can change, also at a U fare (disregard the Q reference in the photo -- was just for search purposes), that is showing R8/RN8. If I were to make this change, would my upgrade request follow with the change and clear on the new itinerary? .....
I've found a flight that I can change, also at a U fare (disregard the Q reference in the photo -- was just for search purposes), that is showing R8/RN8. If I were to make this change, would my upgrade request follow with the change and clear on the new itinerary? .....
Generally only 1 form of payment can be accepted. A workaround (and not sure this will work for copays) since a gift certificate came be used with a credit card is to purchase a gift certificate with one and pay the reminder with the second.
Jul 24, 2014, 4:06 pm
#2422
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: IAH
Posts: 98
UA website issues?
Anyone experiencing United.com website issues? I am not able login with my MileagePlus number and PIN but username and PIN works though it doesn't show any Mileage balance (shows 0) nor any activity including reservations made. I can lookup reservation using my PNR they are unaffected.
Jul 24, 2014, 4:10 pm
#2423
Senior Moderator
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: UA Plat/2MM [23-yr. 1K, now emeritus] clawing way back to WN-A List; MR LT Titanium; HY Whateverist.
Posts: 12,396
pbnair, this problem has been reported recently and has affected some users.
See this thread for more details: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...not-found.html
See this thread for more details: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...not-found.html
Jul 24, 2014, 4:11 pm
#2424
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BWI, PHL, IAD
Programs: Marriott LT Titanium; Mileage Plus 1K, 1 MM; Global Entry
Posts: 1,516
Anyone experiencing United.com website issues? I am not able login with my MileagePlus number and PIN but username and PIN works though it doesn't show any Mileage balance (shows 0) nor any activity including reservations made. I can lookup reservation using my PNR they are unaffected.
Jul 24, 2014, 5:00 pm
#2425
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: UA: Premier Gold
Posts: 10
Need Help Regarding United Award Saver Seats
Forgive me in advance if posting in the wrong section.
Currently in Belgium and was wondering what might be the probability that United opens some saver award seats two to three days before a planned departure?
In a nutshell, I'm looking for some help regarding United Saver Award availability on any flights from BRU to SFO (1,2, or more stops not a problem). Looking to leave BRU this Sunday (7/27) and have +- one day of departure wiggle room. Any assistance appreciated. Hoping to get a 30k + $87 fee seat. Currently, I can only find 65k + $116 fee seats. Any suggestions welcomed.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Currently in Belgium and was wondering what might be the probability that United opens some saver award seats two to three days before a planned departure?
In a nutshell, I'm looking for some help regarding United Saver Award availability on any flights from BRU to SFO (1,2, or more stops not a problem). Looking to leave BRU this Sunday (7/27) and have +- one day of departure wiggle room. Any assistance appreciated. Hoping to get a 30k + $87 fee seat. Currently, I can only find 65k + $116 fee seats. Any suggestions welcomed.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Jul 24, 2014, 6:33 pm
#2426
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,844
Is there a chance, yes
Is it guaranteed, nope
This is peak TATL season and most planes are very full.
Appears to be some availability for Friday (7/25) 2-stops, none for the weekend or early next week -- will more open up in the next day or so -- as some said my crystal ball is cloudy.
BTW, the saver seat on Friday was 30K miles and $137.
Jul 25, 2014, 4:57 pm
#2427
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Posts: 706
Received a reimbursement check from UA for a hotel room. Anyone have any idea why both Jeff and John Raineys signatures are on the check?
Last edited by Brattflyer; Jul 25, 2014 at 5:22 pm
Jul 25, 2014, 11:43 pm
#2429
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: IAH, HOU
Programs: MileagePlus 1K, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Titanium/Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,073
Booking a Saver Award on UA in Business but only coach available
Hi - quick question. I am looking to book IAH-LAX (UA) connecting to LAX-ICN (OZ) in Business for 80K miles. IAH-LAX is not available in business but only in coach. If I don't clear the IAH-LAX segment from the waitlist at the airport, will I receive any portion of the 80K redeemed miles as a refund or no? Thank you.
Jul 25, 2014, 11:53 pm
#2430
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, DL Plat, UA Silver
Posts: 4,043
Hi - quick question. I am looking to book IAH-LAX (UA) connecting to LAX-ICN (OZ) in Business for 80K miles. IAH-LAX is not available in business but only in coach. If I don't clear the IAH-LAX segment from the waitlist at the airport, will I receive any portion of the 80K redeemed miles as a refund or no? Thank you.
You have to think of it as IAH-LAX was free anyways because one redeeming from LAX-ICN would pay the same you paid
99% you will clear on the list, too many flights go into IAH-LAX a day.
Unless you're just too lucky.......