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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]...
Sep 17, 2014, 3:24 pm
#3031
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: DAY/YYZ
Programs: United 1K, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7
But the United site doesn't specify that the flights have to be domestic. It just says: "MileagePlus credit cards are eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrades when traveling on award tickets on United-operated flights." Is that just a rule that United failed to mention in their policy?
Sep 17, 2014, 3:28 pm
#3032
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: EWR
Posts: 2,112
Except on the upgrades overview page it states what flights are eligible for CPUs. If UA (or any other airline) has to explicitly state what flights are eligible for CPUs every time they mention CPUs, no one would ever read the website (though no one does now anyways). UA is just saying that if you use the credit card to book the award ticket it becomes eligible for CPUs on CPU-eligible flights
Sep 17, 2014, 3:30 pm
#3033
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
But the United site doesn't specify that the flights have to be domestic. It just says: "MileagePlus credit cards are eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrades when traveling on award tickets on United-operated flights." Is that just a rule that United failed to mention in their policy?
Sep 17, 2014, 10:48 pm
#3034
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: DAY/YYZ
Programs: United 1K, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7
My mistake, you guys are 100% correct. The CPUs are only applicable to domestic flights, as I just confirmed with the United 1K desk. Much appreciated.
Sep 17, 2014, 10:52 pm
#3035
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MRY - CNX - TXL
Programs: UA 1K / *G / Marriott PE / Expedia Gold+ / Hertz PC
Posts: 7,058
Sep 18, 2014, 10:21 am
#3036
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 127
So United is offering bonus miles for travel booked to/from London for travel between Sep and Dec. I booked my flight a few weeks ago, before this promo was announced. Any chance I can still get the bonus miles?
Sep 18, 2014, 10:24 am
#3037
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
You can cancel and rebook but unlikely the worth the costs unless a refundbale ticket.
For more on the promo, see http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...000-miles.html
Sep 18, 2014, 12:01 pm
#3038
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 238
Or is points + Ca$h a separate program?
as always TIA
Sep 18, 2014, 12:50 pm
#3039
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,854
So I tried again to book my YVR-IAH flight by checking the "upgrade award" button on the advanced search screen. It came back and said "upgrade not available" on this flight. Does that mean it isn't available now but I can still request it?
Or is points + Ca$h a separate program?
as always TIA
Or is points + Ca$h a separate program?
as always TIA
Cash only upgrades can only be requested if they will immediately process, no waitlisting.
Sep 19, 2014, 12:38 pm
#3040
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: KEWR
Programs: UA 1K, HH Diamond, SPG/Marriott Gold, Hyatt Plat, National Exec, GE/Nexus
Posts: 501
I have a flight way out in the future I can upgrade. EWR-IAH-ZIH (and back). On the way there, I can pay $367 to upgrade (9 seats available both flights). Redeeming an award (15k miles or RPU) shows waitlist only for EWR-IAH and 8 seats left for IAH-ZIH.
Why the seat availability discrepancy in paying cash vs. using miles/RPU? I understand the 'cash is king' for revenue, but is this a normal behavior? i.e. Will this behavior change.
Instead of paying $367, I can just first buy 15k miles at 1.9cpm for $285 and then apply it, saving $82.
Why the seat availability discrepancy in paying cash vs. using miles/RPU? I understand the 'cash is king' for revenue, but is this a normal behavior? i.e. Will this behavior change.
Instead of paying $367, I can just first buy 15k miles at 1.9cpm for $285 and then apply it, saving $82.
Sep 19, 2014, 12:57 pm
#3041
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
I have a flight way out in the future I can upgrade. EWR-IAH-ZIH (and back). On the way there, I can pay $367 to upgrade (9 seats available both flights). Redeeming an award (15k miles or RPU) shows waitlist only for EWR-IAH and 8 seats left for IAH-ZIH.
Why the seat availability discrepancy in paying cash vs. using miles/RPU? I understand the 'cash is king' for revenue, but is this a normal behavior? i.e. Will this behavior change. ...
Why the seat availability discrepancy in paying cash vs. using miles/RPU? I understand the 'cash is king' for revenue, but is this a normal behavior? i.e. Will this behavior change. ...
But with miles you would not presently clear -- so there is an added risk in that approach.
Sep 19, 2014, 1:07 pm
#3042
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: KEWR
Programs: UA 1K, HH Diamond, SPG/Marriott Gold, Hyatt Plat, National Exec, GE/Nexus
Posts: 501
But with miles you would not presently clear -- so there is an added risk in that approach.
Thanks.
Sep 19, 2014, 1:10 pm
#3043
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
Sep 20, 2014, 2:06 pm
#3044
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: USA
Programs: UA, Marriott, Hilton
Posts: 91
Hello, do you earn PQMs on an award flight?
Sep 20, 2014, 2:24 pm
#3045
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