Go Back  FlyerTalk Forums > Miles&Points > Airlines and Mileage Programs > United Airlines | MileagePlus
Reload this Page >

Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2014 Thread]...

Register
Community
Wiki Posts
Today's Posts
Search
Old May 3, 2014, 8:59 am
FlyerTalk Forums Expert How-Tos and Guides
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
A new thread has been started for 2015; please see: Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2015 Thread]

______________________________________

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:
United MileagePlus Master Wiki

"New" United Airlines Forum Glossary
Print Wikipost

Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2014 Thread]...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 31, 2014, 2:23 pm
  #2491  
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: 66,854
Originally Posted by baxterboy12
... Q1: Should I trade 100K AA miles, $150 late booking fee, 12 hours more on the ground in Paris, and $350 in UA cancellation/redeposit fees for 115K UA miles and 18K Avios? ....
The miles are IMO a wash. It mostly comes down to a personal decision of 12 hours vs $350. For one person I would probably due it, for multiple people the change fee is getting expensive and I would have to think about it.

The direct TATL flight, the better aisle access seats, ... would also be factor supporting changing.

Originally Posted by baxterboy12
... Q2: How does UA collect cancellation fees? My fees for the award booking were only $10 total, so will they make me provide a credit card for the other $340? ....
change fees require new money, the award will be refunded separately.

Originally Posted by baxterboy12
...Q3: Is it still possible to book AA awards a couple months out and then move it back via free change to the dates you want within 21 days to avoid the late booking fee for non-elites?
That's an AA question, but generally the fee applies for new or changed booked bookings (at least on UA). So on UA that would be a no.

Originally Posted by baxterboy12
...Q4: Is US786 CLT-CDG a better, worse, or equivalent business class experience to UA918? Seat guru shows 8-wide business class on UA918 and US Airways Envoy looks to be 4 wide on an Airbus A330-300 (333).
The Envoy seats are better with aisle access for all seats. The actual seats are similiar but there is a great sense of crowding on the UA-777 (pick the pairs on the windows).
WineCountryUA is offline  
Old Jul 31, 2014, 2:37 pm
  #2492  
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: BNA
Programs: AA, Hilton, PC
Posts: 154
to WineCountryUA
thank you. I was leaning towards changing and this info seals the deal if AA seats open up.
baxterboy12 is offline  
Old Jul 31, 2014, 2:39 pm
  #2493  
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: BNA
Programs: AA, Hilton, PC
Posts: 154
Last question, I never fly UA, but I have top-tier with WN and Frontier. Would it be worth a status match with UA to try and waive the $350 in fees? Would it get me any other perks on this trip?

We are businessfirst on the outbound with UA and first class LHR-ORD coming back.
baxterboy12 is offline  
Old Jul 31, 2014, 3:20 pm
  #2494  
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: 66,854
Originally Posted by baxterboy12
Last question, I never fly UA, but I have top-tier with WN and Frontier. Would it be worth a status match with UA to try and waive the $350 in fees? Would it get me any other perks on this trip? ...
status matches are an once in 5 years activity.

Not sure what level UA would match WN/F9 top tier but it would not be !K or GS.
Probably Gold maybe Plat. Gold or Plat would reduce the fees and provide a high bag allowance.
The premium cabin seating provides most of the rest of the benefits of elite status in your situation.

Originally Posted by baxterboy12
... first class LHR-ORD coming back.
The APD for the LHR departure must of hurt.
WineCountryUA is offline  
Old Jul 31, 2014, 3:50 pm
  #2495  
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: 14,429
Originally Posted by baxterboy12
Would it be worth a status match with UA to try and waive the $350 in fees?

We are businessfirst on the outbound with UA and first class LHR-ORD coming back.
Originally Posted by WineCountryUA
The premium cabin seating provides most of the rest of the benefits of elite status in your situation.

The APD for the LHR departure must of hurt.
What WineCountryUA is trying to say is that $350 fee is most likely in VERY big part APD departure tax from England, LHR in particular. It goes up with higher class of booking, i.e. Biz is more than coach, and FC is more than Biz.

And there is no way to waive that
EmailKid is offline  
Old Jul 31, 2014, 4:17 pm
  #2496  
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: BNA
Programs: AA, Hilton, PC
Posts: 154
LHR fees
Originally Posted by EmailKid
What WineCountryUA is trying to say is that $350 fee is most likely in VERY big part APD departure tax from England, LHR in particular. It goes up with higher class of booking, i.e. Biz is more than coach, and FC is more than Biz.

And there is no way to waive that
I paid $5/person in fees BNA-LHR. I paid $322 in fees LHR-BNA in FC.

The $350 is what I was quoted to cancel the outbound leg and rebook on AA. From the link it appears the agent was wrong. The redeposit fee appears to be $200/pax for members with no status.

We tried to arrange it such that we flew to LHR first, spent time there, and then took the train to CDG and flew home to avoid departure fees from LHR, but the award seats were not there.
baxterboy12 is offline  
Old Jul 31, 2014, 6:35 pm
  #2497  
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BUR / LAX
Programs: UA MM/Gold; WN A-list; HH something depending; Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,552
"accept change" then no change next day
deleted
Last edited by abaheti; Aug 1, 2014 at 10:57 am
abaheti is offline  
Old Jul 31, 2014, 7:22 pm
  #2498  
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plt, Hilton Gold, BA Silver, GE
Posts: 347
Flight tomorrow: 50 BF seats | 47 Booked (mobile site shows 47 + 1)

Odds that #2 on the list will get upgraded? Can one SDC after checking in?
GDaoV is offline  
Old Jul 31, 2014, 7:40 pm
  #2499  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,521
Originally Posted by GDaoV
Flight tomorrow: 50 BF seats | 47 Booked (mobile site shows 47 + 1)

Odds that #2 on the list will get upgraded? Can one SDC after checking in?
Odds of #2 clearing are okay at best. (Many may not even check-in until at airport). Yes to SDC.
aacharya is offline  
Old Jul 31, 2014, 7:40 pm
  #2500  
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: 52,140
Originally Posted by GDaoV
Odds that #2 on the list will get upgraded?
Somewhere between 0% and 100%. Honestly, you have provided no useful information for making any educated guesses.

Originally Posted by GDaoV
Can one SDC after checking in?
Yes.
mahasamatman is offline  
Old Jul 31, 2014, 7:55 pm
  #2501  
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plt, Hilton Gold, BA Silver, GE
Posts: 347
Originally Posted by mahasamatman
Somewhere between 0% and 100%. Honestly, you have provided no useful information for making any educated guesses.


Yes.
Thanks.

Called me and got the flight 3 hours later and confirmed into BF. Now I just need to show up for the flight and be coherent...
GDaoV is offline  
Old Jul 31, 2014, 8:59 pm
  #2502  
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NYC, LON
Programs: *
Posts: 2,771
How close to a flight can one cancel a refundable ticket?
If I buy a refundable ticket with the high likelihood I may cancel, can I do this up to the time check-in closes? Which refundable fare classes give a full cash refund without penalty?
ani90 is offline  
Old Jul 31, 2014, 9:21 pm
  #2503  
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: 52,140
Originally Posted by ani90
If I buy a refundable ticket with the high likelihood I may cancel, can I do this up to the time check-in closes?
Depending on the fare rules, you may even be able to wait longer than that.

Originally Posted by ani90
Which refundable fare classes give a full cash refund without penalty?
There isn't a general class that works that way - you need to read the complete fare rules to see what the refundability entails for that specific fare code.
mahasamatman is offline  
Old Jul 31, 2014, 10:08 pm
  #2504  
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: 14,429
Originally Posted by mahasamatman
There isn't a general class that works that way - you need to read the complete fare rules to see what the refundability entails for that specific fare code.
Just asking, since I was under the impression that all full Y tickets are fully refundable.
EmailKid is offline  
Old Jul 31, 2014, 10:20 pm
  #2505  
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: 52,140
Originally Posted by EmailKid
Just asking, since I was under the impression that all full Y tickets are fully refundable.
They should be, but I wouldn't want to make any guarantees without reading the fare rules. I know some B fares are not fully refundable and wouldn't make assumptions about Y either. I've also purchased fully refundable fares all the way down to V, and have heard of even lower ones.
mahasamatman is offline  



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.