May 3, 2014, 8:59 am
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]
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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]...
Jul 28, 2014, 7:18 pm
#2461
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: AA LT PLT 3 MM+, BA (very) Blue, CO nobody
Posts: 2,640
Can I route from US to Africa via Asia for the same # of award miles as via Europe or is it 2 separate awards?
For example
SFO-IST (or FRA)-CPT vs SFO-INC (or NRT/HND)-CPT
TIA
For example
SFO-IST (or FRA)-CPT vs SFO-INC (or NRT/HND)-CPT
TIA
Jul 28, 2014, 7:41 pm
#2462
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Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
Jul 28, 2014, 8:00 pm
#2463
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: 66,855
For status USA MP members have a PQD requirement. Non-USA members or those with APO, DPO or FPO address or for non-1K levels (if you meet a MP CC spend level) are exempt
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jul 28, 2014 at 8:42 pm Reason: Change in March 2015
Jul 28, 2014, 8:22 pm
#2464
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Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
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Posts: 52,140
Jul 28, 2014, 8:38 pm
#2465
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
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Jul 28, 2014, 11:28 pm
#2466
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plt, Hilton Gold, BA Silver, GE
Posts: 347
UA2 has lots of seats in BF and the flight is 3 hours after UA7. To perform a SDC, it has to be within 24 hours of your first segment or the time of the actual flight? And yes, plenty of H fares left.
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Jul 29, 2014, 2:44 am
#2467
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Location: HaMerkaz/Exit 145
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Preamble: I'm not looking to debate the merits of this question. Just trying to understand what practically happens.
What are these "UP-fares?" Are they actually Economy fares that immediately upgrade into a premium cabin? Can someone point me to some background in what they are, how they work, who's eligible, etc.?
What are these "UP-fares?" Are they actually Economy fares that immediately upgrade into a premium cabin? Can someone point me to some background in what they are, how they work, who's eligible, etc.?
Jul 29, 2014, 7:36 am
#2469
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NYC, LON
Programs: *
Posts: 2,772
Can i deliberately book separate fare class on outbound and inbound trips?
Hi I am flying TATL on a discount economy fare and would like ability to upgrade one way with a GPU. The base fare is S and T on either leg. Can I change one leg to W as opposed to the entire trip to W in order to use a GPU on that leg?
Jul 29, 2014, 8:09 am
#2470
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Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
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Yes. But unless you get a nice agent, you'll pay the upcharge and the change fee, unless you booked within the last 24 hours.
Jul 29, 2014, 8:55 am
#2471
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 1
Really Basics
First thanks for hosting this.
I am an infrequent flyer with a United MileagePlus account. Basically, I want to be able to upgrade to business class without paying through the nose on an annual long flight overseas. My mileage plus account now says I am a Premier Silver Member with a mileage balance of 92,000 miles and lifetime miles of 19,000 (rounded). My mileage expiration shows as 1/31/2016. However, when I look at premier qualification progress my four flight segment minimum shows as 0. So it appears I will never REALLY qualify.
I might do one flight a year in addition to one big overseas trip. So, my question is whether it is even worth it to have a MileagePlus account? Say I buy an economy ticket on the big overseas trip. Will I be able to use my mileage to upgrade to business at no cost (other than the mileage)? Do people who qualify for the various levels, say silver, get their upgrades (when available) without having their mileage stored reduced?
In other words is it really worthwhile to accumulate miles through a credit card if you aren't accumulating segments to correspond? Or should I use the miles on an ancillary purchase (say a rental car or dining).
Thanks in advance.
I am an infrequent flyer with a United MileagePlus account. Basically, I want to be able to upgrade to business class without paying through the nose on an annual long flight overseas. My mileage plus account now says I am a Premier Silver Member with a mileage balance of 92,000 miles and lifetime miles of 19,000 (rounded). My mileage expiration shows as 1/31/2016. However, when I look at premier qualification progress my four flight segment minimum shows as 0. So it appears I will never REALLY qualify.
I might do one flight a year in addition to one big overseas trip. So, my question is whether it is even worth it to have a MileagePlus account? Say I buy an economy ticket on the big overseas trip. Will I be able to use my mileage to upgrade to business at no cost (other than the mileage)? Do people who qualify for the various levels, say silver, get their upgrades (when available) without having their mileage stored reduced?
In other words is it really worthwhile to accumulate miles through a credit card if you aren't accumulating segments to correspond? Or should I use the miles on an ancillary purchase (say a rental car or dining).
Thanks in advance.
Jul 29, 2014, 10:07 am
#2472
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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First thanks for hosting this.
I might do one flight a year in addition to one big overseas trip. So, my question is whether it is even worth it to have a MileagePlus account? Say I buy an economy ticket on the big overseas trip. Will I be able to use my mileage to upgrade to business at no cost (other than the mileage)? Do people who qualify for the various levels, say silver, get their upgrades (when available) without having their mileage stored reduced?
In other words is it really worthwhile to accumulate miles through a credit card if you aren't accumulating segments to correspond? Or should I use the miles on an ancillary purchase (say a rental car or dining).
I might do one flight a year in addition to one big overseas trip. So, my question is whether it is even worth it to have a MileagePlus account? Say I buy an economy ticket on the big overseas trip. Will I be able to use my mileage to upgrade to business at no cost (other than the mileage)? Do people who qualify for the various levels, say silver, get their upgrades (when available) without having their mileage stored reduced?
In other words is it really worthwhile to accumulate miles through a credit card if you aren't accumulating segments to correspond? Or should I use the miles on an ancillary purchase (say a rental car or dining).
No level of elite can upgrade internationally with miles alone (Y fares can). However, 1Ks get 6 free upgrades (no miles needed) if space is available, and the fare class is high enough.
With your miles, you can, with a co-pay, upgrade international fares. Domestically, as an elite, your co-pay is waived.
It is always worth it to have an account. You can, for example, use the miles to book in business from the outset.
Jul 29, 2014, 12:00 pm
#2473
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: ROA/SHD/LWB/CHO
Programs: UA Gold, Marriott Gold, AA, DL
Posts: 234
Generally speaking, what are valid routings BOS-ORD? Would CLE or EWR be valid connections between them? I'm ticketed BOS-ORD nonstop as part of a transpacific itinerary and am considering SDC to a one-stop routing between BOS and ORD so that the upgrade I used an instrument for will clear domestically as well.
Jul 29, 2014, 3:55 pm
#2474
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
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Some discount fares require non-stops but generally the Y fare rules are OK for SDC
[KVS Availability Tool 7.4.1 - Routing Rules: CHI-BOS/UA/Y/4110 USD]
[KVS Availability Tool 7.4.1 - Routing Rules: CHI-BOS/UA/Y/4110 USD]
Code:
CHIBOS-UA 29JUL14 *RULE DISPLAY* TARIFF 0011 RULE 2000
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BOOKING CODES Y
INDUSTRY FARE TYPE - EU - ECONOMY UNRESTRICTED
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ROUTING 536 FROM-TO CHI-BOS*
FROM-TO CHI-CHI/CLE/EWR/WAS-BOS*
Jul 30, 2014, 10:17 am
#2475
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MRY - CNX - TXL
Programs: UA 1K / *G / Marriott PE / Expedia Gold+ / Hertz PC
Posts: 7,058
Anybody get this in their MP account? I recall picking nothing.
07/25/2014 Pick 2 Offers 500 Bonus Miles 500
07/25/2014 Pick 2 Offers 500 Bonus Miles 500