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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.
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1) Use this thread for a simple, basic question. Moderators may move posts to other threads if the question deserves its own thread.
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Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2014 Thread]...
Jul 26, 2014, 12:04 am
#2431
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: 66,834
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-clearing.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...requested.html
Jul 26, 2014, 2:07 am
#2432
Moderator: Budget Travel forum & Credit Card Programs, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: YYJ/YVR and back on Van Isle ....... for now
Programs: UA lifetime MM / *A Gold
Posts: 14,428
Which IMHO, is no big deal as long as the int'l portion is in Biz
And with int'l Biz, you can use a lounge at LAX and/or IAH.
Jul 26, 2014, 7:34 am
#2433
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: IAH, HOU
Programs: MileagePlus 1K, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Titanium/Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,073
That's what I thought. Thanks, everyone, for replying.
Jul 26, 2014, 8:33 am
#2435
Join Date: Dec 2013
Programs: Hilton Honors, MileagePlus, Marriot
Posts: 19
PQD & PQM in case of United Flight Delayed Transferred to US Airways
Hello...I am United Premier 1K member and booked roundtrip ticket BDL - DFW through United.com. Going in was not an issue and they credited 25% of total fare to my united PQD and the miles flown. On the way back there was a maintenance issue with the flight and they routed my return trip through US airways. Would I still be able to get the PQD & PQM for return trip . What do I need to get the PQD & PQM.
Also my flight on way back was delayed 8 hrs and my bag delayed 48 hrs? Will United provide any compensation or miles? Thanks in advance for the guidance
Also my flight on way back was delayed 8 hrs and my bag delayed 48 hrs? Will United provide any compensation or miles? Thanks in advance for the guidance
Jul 26, 2014, 10:35 am
#2436
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,134
Jul 26, 2014, 10:45 am
#2437
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 9
Yay! I managed to snag a BC for my LAX LHR for 500$ at checkin!
Here's a question though: I had checked before and during my upgrade the fare classes with United expert and everywhere it says R0. I did manage to upgrade paying.
I thought R0 meant, no upgrades available, what gives?
Here's a question though: I had checked before and during my upgrade the fare classes with United expert and everywhere it says R0. I did manage to upgrade paying.
I thought R0 meant, no upgrades available, what gives?
Jul 26, 2014, 11:08 am
#2438
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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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Yay! I managed to snag a BC for my LAX LHR for 500$ at checkin!
Here's a question though: I had checked before and during my upgrade the fare classes with United expert and everywhere it says R0. I did manage to upgrade paying.
I thought R0 meant, no upgrades available, what gives?
Here's a question though: I had checked before and during my upgrade the fare classes with United expert and everywhere it says R0. I did manage to upgrade paying.
I thought R0 meant, no upgrades available, what gives?
Jul 26, 2014, 11:12 am
#2439
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,134
Jul 26, 2014, 11:14 am
#2440
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: 66,834
Yay! I managed to snag a BC for my LAX LHR for 500$ at checkin!
Here's a question though: I had checked before and during my upgrade the fare classes with United expert and everywhere it says R0. I did manage to upgrade paying.
I thought R0 meant, no upgrades available, what gives?
Here's a question though: I had checked before and during my upgrade the fare classes with United expert and everywhere it says R0. I did manage to upgrade paying.
I thought R0 meant, no upgrades available, what gives?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-upgrades.html
Jul 26, 2014, 12:39 pm
#2441
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, DL Plat, UA Silver
Posts: 4,043
All my flights connecting from SFO back to IAH are on 737's or a320's.
I just call them every-time in advanced to make sure I'm on the wait list.
Most of the time, UA process's the upgrade weeks before departure.
All during the summer time.
Jul 26, 2014, 3:17 pm
#2442
Join Date: May 2008
Location: WAS
Programs: AA Ex Plt
Posts: 1,630
Flydubai connection
So I just booked a flight to BEY on .bomb flying UA and flydubai and have a checked bag question. I probably won't check bags outbound but it looks like I might on the way home. Either way, do I need to collect bags in DXB and recheck? (flydubai website seems to say that I need to recheck in DXB - not clear)
Last edited by thegrailer; Jul 28, 2014 at 7:33 am
Jul 26, 2014, 7:23 pm
#2443
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: northern NJ
Programs: UA Gold, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 32
For mom's 75th birthday, we're going to Sweden. She lives in AZ so she flies PHX-EWR, then we both fly EWR-ARN. I currently have silver status. After an upcoming trip, if I were to use flex PQMs, I could hit gold status. If I don't do that, I'll hit gold status after the Sweden trip.
If mom and I were on the same reservation, I'd do the flex PQM thing because it would be nice to be able to snag a couple of E+ seats and to avoid mom getting hit with the checked bag charge if she brings a second bag.
Given our plan, is there any way to get those benefits? Also, I note that the premier benefits page says that E+ is available at the time of booking for gold. Am I correct to assume that if I become gold while the reservation exists, the E+ seats will become freely available?
All tickets were bought with my Chase Pres Plus card if that matters.
If mom and I were on the same reservation, I'd do the flex PQM thing because it would be nice to be able to snag a couple of E+ seats and to avoid mom getting hit with the checked bag charge if she brings a second bag.
Given our plan, is there any way to get those benefits? Also, I note that the premier benefits page says that E+ is available at the time of booking for gold. Am I correct to assume that if I become gold while the reservation exists, the E+ seats will become freely available?
All tickets were bought with my Chase Pres Plus card if that matters.
Last edited by salex; Jul 26, 2014 at 7:24 pm Reason: typos
Jul 26, 2014, 7:48 pm
#2444
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Join Date: Apr 2004
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Posts: 52,134
Your mom would get nothine on the PHX-EWR segment, since you're not even considered companions at that point. For EWR-ARN, she would benefit on whatever E+ benefit you get. The extra baggage allowance also generally only works if you're on the same PNR, so you mom wouldn't get an additional bag on the return flight either (unless you find a sympathetic agent).
Yes.
Yes.
Jul 26, 2014, 7:57 pm
#2445
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: northern NJ
Programs: UA Gold, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 32
Thanks for the very quick response.
E+ on EWR-ARN and back would be pretty useful. Will that automatically become available or, since we're on different PNRs, would I need to discuss that with someone?
E+ on EWR-ARN and back would be pretty useful. Will that automatically become available or, since we're on different PNRs, would I need to discuss that with someone?