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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.
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Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2014 Thread]...
Nov 15, 2014, 5:51 am
#3586
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,521
Thanks for the info. Also, I am flying MCO-EWR-ORD-HKG-SIN. If my proposed SDC is MCO-EWR-SFO-NRT-SIN, do I have to wait for 24 hours before MCO-EWR, or 24 hours before HKG-SIN?
Also, do you know if I could get away with a SDC in the same fare class for MCO-EWR-LAX-MRY-SFO-NRT-SIN? I have friends I could visit overnight in Carmel (MRY).
Also, do you know if I could get away with a SDC in the same fare class for MCO-EWR-LAX-MRY-SFO-NRT-SIN? I have friends I could visit overnight in Carmel (MRY).
I'd say less than a 5% chance of the latter SDC, even if fare classes open, that you'd be allowed to add two connections and a forced overnight.
Nov 15, 2014, 4:26 pm
#3587
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Globalist, *A Silver
Posts: 4,896
How do I know how many PQD I will earn on a ticket? I am very frustrated that I'm $66 away from qualifying for 1K next year, but there's no more company budget. I thought my last flight would qualify me for 1K because the cost (excluding taxes) + my original PQD >1000, but now that doesn't seem like the case... Is there a PQD calculator?
Nov 15, 2014, 5:37 pm
#3588
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: 66,856
How do I know how many PQD I will earn on a ticket? I am very frustrated that I'm $66 away from qualifying for 1K next year, but there's no more company budget. I thought my last flight would qualify me for 1K because the cost (excluding taxes) + my original PQD >1000, but now that doesn't seem like the case... Is there a PQD calculator?
See http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-web-site.html for more.
Nov 16, 2014, 9:58 am
#3589
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 374
Thank you wine country!
The flights are around $1100 paid...so if I can't do the whole thing in miles, then it would be better to pay cash.
I'll look into change fees. Right now the only flights have awful connections, which I'm trying to avoid in the winter in Canada.
The flights are around $1100 paid...so if I can't do the whole thing in miles, then it would be better to pay cash.
I'll look into change fees. Right now the only flights have awful connections, which I'm trying to avoid in the winter in Canada.
Nov 17, 2014, 8:34 am
#3590
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: UA mileage plus
Posts: 12
You can use your status now to book seats and there is a chance it will stick for you flight. The seats will stick unless there is a "flight change" that causes a seating sweep. If that happens the status at time of the sweep will be used. The later in the year from now, the greater the chance that will happen.
Boarding and bag allowance will definitively be based on status at flight time.
SFO UC's close at 11:30PM and re-open at 5AM. The terminal is open 24 hours.
Boarding and bag allowance will definitively be based on status at flight time.
SFO UC's close at 11:30PM and re-open at 5AM. The terminal is open 24 hours.
Thanks!!!!
Nov 17, 2014, 10:02 am
#3591
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Perth, Australia
Programs: UA Gold
Posts: 24
I paid for an upgrade via miles+copay syd-sfo which obviously didn't clear as I'm a gold and was trying to fly on a Saturday (I figured I'd give it a shot and plus my follow on sfo-sat flight did get upgraded).
My question is when does the miles and copay get refunded. The rules say 7-10 days but is that 7-10 days after that flight or after the end of my trip (as I've still have to to take my flight home which occurs in a few days). If it's the former I guess I should be calling the MPSC to start pushing for the miles and copay to be refunded as I'm now at day 9 after that flight, right?
My question is when does the miles and copay get refunded. The rules say 7-10 days but is that 7-10 days after that flight or after the end of my trip (as I've still have to to take my flight home which occurs in a few days). If it's the former I guess I should be calling the MPSC to start pushing for the miles and copay to be refunded as I'm now at day 9 after that flight, right?
Nov 17, 2014, 12:50 pm
#3592
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: 66,856
I paid for an upgrade via miles+copay syd-sfo which obviously didn't clear as I'm a gold and was trying to fly on a Saturday (I figured I'd give it a shot and plus my follow on sfo-sat flight did get upgraded).
My question is when does the miles and copay get refunded. The rules say 7-10 days but is that 7-10 days after that flight or after the end of my trip (as I've still have to to take my flight home which occurs in a few days). If it's the former I guess I should be calling the MPSC to start pushing for the miles and copay to be refunded as I'm now at day 9 after that flight, right?
My question is when does the miles and copay get refunded. The rules say 7-10 days but is that 7-10 days after that flight or after the end of my trip (as I've still have to to take my flight home which occurs in a few days). If it's the former I guess I should be calling the MPSC to start pushing for the miles and copay to be refunded as I'm now at day 9 after that flight, right?
Miles usually post promptly, copays can be verrrrrrry slow.
See http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...de-co-pay.html
Nov 17, 2014, 1:15 pm
#3593
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: DEN
Programs: AA EP SPG Plat Hyatt Diamond IHG Plat Avis 1st Hertz 5* National Exec
Posts: 133
My GF is currently a non-status on United. I am a Platinum on US Airways which allows me to gift status to my GF. She is planning on using the gift to do the United Silver Challenge.
A few weeks ago She purchased a ticket from SFO-DCA and paid $75 for the economy plus upgrade. If she becomes United Silver before this flight, would the $75 be refunded? Do we need to move her to a regular seat then back to the economy plus seat to get it refunded or is there some other method? Or is she just hosed out of the $75?
A few weeks ago She purchased a ticket from SFO-DCA and paid $75 for the economy plus upgrade. If she becomes United Silver before this flight, would the $75 be refunded? Do we need to move her to a regular seat then back to the economy plus seat to get it refunded or is there some other method? Or is she just hosed out of the $75?
Nov 17, 2014, 1:18 pm
#3594
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: EWR
Posts: 2,112
My GF is currently a non-status on United. I am a Platinum on US Airways which allows me to gift status to my GF. She is planning on using the gift to do the United Silver Challenge.
A few weeks ago She purchased a ticket from SFO-DCA and paid $75 for the economy plus upgrade. If she becomes United Silver before this flight, would the $75 be refunded? Do we need to move her to a regular seat then back to the economy plus seat to get it refunded or is there some other method?
A few weeks ago She purchased a ticket from SFO-DCA and paid $75 for the economy plus upgrade. If she becomes United Silver before this flight, would the $75 be refunded? Do we need to move her to a regular seat then back to the economy plus seat to get it refunded or is there some other method?
Nov 17, 2014, 1:24 pm
#3595
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: DEN
Programs: AA EP SPG Plat Hyatt Diamond IHG Plat Avis 1st Hertz 5* National Exec
Posts: 133
Nov 17, 2014, 2:00 pm
#3596
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
The $75 may not be wasted. Presumably your GF bought the E+ seat of her dreams and it's now in the bag. If she had to wait until T-24, that one and other ones she'd like may be taken. (Note to the Peanut Gallery: I'm not saying this is likely at T-24, simply possible.)
Nov 17, 2014, 3:05 pm
#3597
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: 66,856
My GF is currently a non-status on United. I am a Platinum on US Airways which allows me to gift status to my GF. She is planning on using the gift to do the United Silver Challenge.
A few weeks ago She purchased a ticket from SFO-DCA and paid $75 for the economy plus upgrade. If she becomes United Silver before this flight, would the $75 be refunded? Do we need to move her to a regular seat then back to the economy plus seat to get it refunded or is there some other method? Or is she just hosed out of the $75?
A few weeks ago She purchased a ticket from SFO-DCA and paid $75 for the economy plus upgrade. If she becomes United Silver before this flight, would the $75 be refunded? Do we need to move her to a regular seat then back to the economy plus seat to get it refunded or is there some other method? Or is she just hosed out of the $75?
The case of Silver is a bit different in the sense Silver do not have access until T-24. I think you can see UA's point that a refund of a Silver would lead to the practice of Silver purchasing E+ and then asking for refund at T-24. This would effectively give Silver's access at booking which is not their benefit.
Nov 19, 2014, 11:55 am
#3598
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: SMF-Sac Town
Programs: United Premier 1K, SPG Platinum,Hertz Gold
Posts: 25
Last year was my first year to get United 1K and I got drink coupons for each status I achieved, but this year I haven't got anything. No bag tags, no drinks, no letter mentioning I have reached a new status. Is this common?
Nov 19, 2014, 12:33 pm
#3599
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,521
Once you renew status, you should get a package starting in late January.
Nov 19, 2014, 12:33 pm
#3600
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
Never got my 1K kit last year despite several phone calls and it took several calls this year before it finally arrived in August
