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.
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.
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Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2014 Thread]...
Jul 17, 2014, 5:59 pm
#2356
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Want to use the revenue buckets for booking UA upgrades, any changes since the original 2001 post/chart which I am still using? Specifically for econ>bz upgrades (R/RN).
Also for us low life that only upgrade from econ, are there any other upgrade buckets besides the "R, RN" code???
Also for us low life that only upgrade from econ, are there any other upgrade buckets besides the "R, RN" code???
Jul 17, 2014, 6:30 pm
#2357
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: UA 1K
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Can you explain what you mean?
The current buckets are in the wikipost at the top of this thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...uckets-ua.html
The current buckets are in the wikipost at the top of this thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...uckets-ua.html
Jul 17, 2014, 8:09 pm
#2358
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SF
Programs: United-GOLD, AA
Posts: 142
GPU and SWU
Define please...
Jul 17, 2014, 8:16 pm
#2359
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Jul 17, 2014, 8:22 pm
#2360
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See Upgrades overview for detailed explanation (SWU is an obsolete term for what is now called GPU)
a general reference for acronyms can be found in
"New" United Airlines Forum Glossary
and
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/glossary.php
and a list of reference threads can be found in
United MileagePlus Master Wiki
a general reference for acronyms can be found in
"New" United Airlines Forum Glossary
and
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/glossary.php
and a list of reference threads can be found in
United MileagePlus Master Wiki
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jul 17, 2014 at 8:28 pm
Jul 17, 2014, 8:47 pm
#2361
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,319
If I buy a United ticket that includes segments of Lufthansa - do I earn miles for those segments based on Lufthansa fare class?
If so - how would I find out Lufthansa fare class before buying a ticket (to make sure I get a mileage credit for that segment)?
I assume the fare class displayed to me during order is from United?
If so - how would I find out Lufthansa fare class before buying a ticket (to make sure I get a mileage credit for that segment)?
I assume the fare class displayed to me during order is from United?
Jul 17, 2014, 9:04 pm
#2362
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However, in the case of UA & LH, fare class tend to map directly to the same fare class.
There are some subscription tools, like EF, that provide tools for looking up fare mapping.
yes if a codeshare
Jul 17, 2014, 9:09 pm
#2364
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Jul 17, 2014, 9:11 pm
#2365
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Got it, thanks! (and oops - need to keep looking. K on Lufthansa ain't gonna work)
Jul 18, 2014, 5:15 pm
#2366
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I am a non-elite UnitedMileagePlus member and got 1 ticket SFO to CDG and back for Mrs. Stumble and then bought an S class ticket for myself (two separate PNR). Is it worth it to try to change paid ticket to half paid and half with miles? My cost is about 1290 bought in early June
Jul 18, 2014, 5:22 pm
#2367
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 73
Award ticket availability
Does United offer any BusinessFirst saver awards to Europe in the summer? I was following availability in March/April which was decent, and now there is nothing for June. Is there any chance they open up seats at a later date?
I am looking for an outbound, IAD - LHR and return MAD - IAD (stops ok).
I am looking for an outbound, IAD - LHR and return MAD - IAD (stops ok).
Last edited by makelab; Jul 18, 2014 at 5:37 pm
Jul 18, 2014, 6:28 pm
#2368
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I am a non-elite UnitedMileagePlus member and got 1 ticket SFO to CDG and back for Mrs. Stumble and then bought an S class ticket for myself (two separate PNR). Is it worth it to try to change paid ticket to half paid and half with miles? My cost is about 1290 bought in early June
Additionally UA had a deep discount business class sale (less than economy rices!!) a few months back and a lot of business inventory went that way.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ls-europe.html
There is a reasonable chance of more opening up closer to departure -- traditionally AMS / BRU is the easiest Western Europe locations..
Jul 18, 2014, 6:53 pm
#2369
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Diego
Programs: Star, Oneworld, Skymiles, SPG
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I have two questions -- I don't know if this is the right wiki.
1) I booked a hotel on united.com along with an air ticket. I was under the impression that if you book a hotel (or rental car) through United, you get some miles. Haven't see them yet. Booking was made on June 20th, hotel night was on July 4th. Do you know if this is true? If not, then will book hotels elsewhere.
2) I booked a trip SAN-LAX-HNL-SFO-SAN on July 16th. Also paid for E+ for flights to/from HNL. Total $154 for upgrade. After booking E+ saw message that my seat 8A had "limited recline". Changed seat to 9D. Following message was above seating chart when changing seat:
"If your original seat is less expensive than your new seat choice, a new transaction will begin and your original seat purchase will be refunded."
Original seat was $85. New seat was $94. All charges have cleared (no longer pending) and United has charged me the original $154 plus an additional $94. I have been charged for two upgrades to E+ on one ticket.
Do you think UA will eventually refund the $85 they owe me if I wait awhile? Posslbly after the actual flights are flown? Should I complain and if so, where do I do this?
1) I booked a hotel on united.com along with an air ticket. I was under the impression that if you book a hotel (or rental car) through United, you get some miles. Haven't see them yet. Booking was made on June 20th, hotel night was on July 4th. Do you know if this is true? If not, then will book hotels elsewhere.
2) I booked a trip SAN-LAX-HNL-SFO-SAN on July 16th. Also paid for E+ for flights to/from HNL. Total $154 for upgrade. After booking E+ saw message that my seat 8A had "limited recline". Changed seat to 9D. Following message was above seating chart when changing seat:
"If your original seat is less expensive than your new seat choice, a new transaction will begin and your original seat purchase will be refunded."
Original seat was $85. New seat was $94. All charges have cleared (no longer pending) and United has charged me the original $154 plus an additional $94. I have been charged for two upgrades to E+ on one ticket.
Do you think UA will eventually refund the $85 they owe me if I wait awhile? Posslbly after the actual flights are flown? Should I complain and if so, where do I do this?
Jul 18, 2014, 7:16 pm
#2370
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.... 1) I booked a hotel on united.com along with an air ticket. I was under the impression that if you book a hotel (or rental car) through United, you get some miles. Haven't see them yet. Booking was made on June 20th, hotel night was on July 4th. Do you know if this is true? If not, then will book hotels elsewhere. ....
Many hotels will give stay miles but does not matter where you book from.
Payment miles by using MP credit cards.
.... 2) I booked a trip SAN-LAX-HNL-SFO-SAN on July 16th. Also paid for E+ for flights to/from HNL. Total $154 for upgrade. After booking E+ saw message that my seat 8A had "limited recline". Changed seat to 9D. Following message was above seating chart when changing seat:
"If your original seat is less expensive than your new seat choice, a new transaction will begin and your original seat purchase will be refunded."
Original seat was $85. New seat was $94. All charges have cleared (no longer pending) and United has charged me the original $154 plus an additional $94. I have been charged for two upgrades to E+ on one ticket.
Do you think UA will eventually refund the $85 they owe me if I wait awhile? Posslbly after the actual flights are flown? Should I complain and if so, where do I do this?
"If your original seat is less expensive than your new seat choice, a new transaction will begin and your original seat purchase will be refunded."
Original seat was $85. New seat was $94. All charges have cleared (no longer pending) and United has charged me the original $154 plus an additional $94. I have been charged for two upgrades to E+ on one ticket.
Do you think UA will eventually refund the $85 they owe me if I wait awhile? Posslbly after the actual flights are flown? Should I complain and if so, where do I do this?
BTW, on FT we prefer to refer to this as E+ access -- it is not considered an "upgrade." Upgrades are for when you change cabins.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jul 19, 2014 at 11:20 am