May 3, 2014, 8:59 am
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
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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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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
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2014 Thread]...
Aug 29, 2014, 1:11 pm
#2791
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 304
Are the sign up bonus miles forfitted if the credit card is cancelled before using the miles? Thanks
Aug 29, 2014, 1:14 pm
#2793
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
Typically there is a minimal activation period -- say 6 months to as much as 1 year, to avoid Chase clawing back the miles. It is buried in the T&Cs of the promo / card agreement.
Aug 29, 2014, 1:18 pm
#2795
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 304
Thanks RNE! What exactly is inactivity? No United related purchasing activity or no purchase activity of any amount/kind (pop at Walmart)?
Aug 29, 2014, 1:27 pm
#2796
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
It is unwise to disagree with WineCountryUA, so let me claw back my statement. As a practical matter, there's rarely any reason to cancel a card shortly after getting a bonus because you have quite a while before an annual fee becomes due. So while I still maintain the Bank will not claw back your bonus miles, there's no reason to yank its chain.
Aug 29, 2014, 1:39 pm
#2797
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 304
Unfortunately I won't be able to take a trip before my membership is due
Aug 29, 2014, 1:41 pm
#2798
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
Agree it is unnecessary to even challenge the clawback T&Cs, even thought it is unlikely to happen -- but it has happen and seem best not to press the point. No one can guarantee it will not happen, the T&Cs are there, why take the risk?
http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea....a-credit-card/ for one point of view
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...-programs-599/ results are mixed
If you have had the card for a year --- absolutely no problem
http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea....a-credit-card/ for one point of view
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...-programs-599/ results are mixed
If you have had the card for a year --- absolutely no problem
Aug 29, 2014, 2:44 pm
#2799
Join Date: Nov 2004
Programs: UA 1K (Million Miler). AA Gold (lifetime 1 Million). TK Elite Gold
Posts: 894
# of allowed segments on award ticket
I could not find the current answer to this (if I missed it, I beg forgiveness):
I am planning a trip from PHL to CGK with open jaw departing from DPS; I would like to make a stopover in NRT, with a <24 hour stop in HNL. I tried to online booking system without success. I am 1K; should I waste my time trying this itinerary (I have all flight numbers and dates and there appears to be availability in economy for all flights). Travel dates are flexible in mid/late October 2014. Thanks to all for any suggestions.
I am planning a trip from PHL to CGK with open jaw departing from DPS; I would like to make a stopover in NRT, with a <24 hour stop in HNL. I tried to online booking system without success. I am 1K; should I waste my time trying this itinerary (I have all flight numbers and dates and there appears to be availability in economy for all flights). Travel dates are flexible in mid/late October 2014. Thanks to all for any suggestions.
Aug 29, 2014, 3:04 pm
#2800
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
I could not find the current answer to this (if I missed it, I beg forgiveness):
I am planning a trip from PHL to CGK with open jaw departing from DPS; I would like to make a stopover in NRT, with a <24 hour stop in HNL. I tried to online booking system without success. I am 1K; should I waste my time trying this itinerary (I have all flight numbers and dates and there appears to be availability in economy for all flights). Travel dates are flexible in mid/late October 2014. Thanks to all for any suggestions.
I am planning a trip from PHL to CGK with open jaw departing from DPS; I would like to make a stopover in NRT, with a <24 hour stop in HNL. I tried to online booking system without success. I am 1K; should I waste my time trying this itinerary (I have all flight numbers and dates and there appears to be availability in economy for all flights). Travel dates are flexible in mid/late October 2014. Thanks to all for any suggestions.
Aug 29, 2014, 3:41 pm
#2801
Join Date: Nov 2004
Programs: UA 1K (Million Miler). AA Gold (lifetime 1 Million). TK Elite Gold
Posts: 894
Aug 29, 2014, 7:16 pm
#2803
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: HNL
Programs: United Gold
Posts: 1,581
I have a 6 hour layover at EWR on an upcoming HNL-EWR-CDG trip. I wanted to take a shower at EWR. Are the showers there OK or are they completely gross?
Aug 29, 2014, 7:22 pm
#2804
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Posts: 10,909
Aug 29, 2014, 7:47 pm
#2805
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1k, SPG Plat 100
Posts: 619
Is BOG CPU eligible? CPU chart says no, but I know some things differ b/t northern and southern south america.