Jan 1, 2015, 3:42 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
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:
Additional tools for members seeking information about MileagePlus:
United MileagePlus Master Wiki
"New" United Airlines Forum Glossary
Here is a link to 2014's thread (now closed):
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2014 Thread]
These are the two rules for this thread:
- Use this thread for a simple, basic question. Moderators may move posts to other threads if the question deserves its own thread.
- 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
Here is a link to 2014's thread (now closed):
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2014 Thread]
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2015 Thread]...
Aug 9, 2015, 9:07 am
#1546
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
Unless GS, as you already know.
Aug 9, 2015, 9:28 am
#1547
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
Your reservation is out of sync. It happens a lot as the company makes updates over the weekend. You can either wait and it should resolve itself in a few days or call in and ask the agent to re-sync the reservation and they'll do so.
Aug 9, 2015, 11:14 am
#1548
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 561
Thanks grahatd, EmailKid and sbm12.
I checked this morning, and it seems to have sync'd; the message is gone.
I checked this morning, and it seems to have sync'd; the message is gone.
Aug 9, 2015, 11:23 am
#1549
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,455
The only way you can get into business class is to change the award from economy saver (XN) to business saver (I) by paying the additional miles and any applicable change fee.
Aug 9, 2015, 4:13 pm
#1550
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum, Raddison Platinum, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 5,271
I was talking to my parents (who are both UA silver). They mentioned to me that for the past few flights, they have not shown up on the upgrade list. On their last flight, I checked online and did not see their name.
Their FF# is in their reservation. They can check their bags for free. it says silver on their BP.
Their FF# is in their reservation. They can check their bags for free. it says silver on their BP.
Aug 9, 2015, 8:28 pm
#1551
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,521
I was talking to my parents (who are both UA silver). They mentioned to me that for the past few flights, they have not shown up on the upgrade list. On their last flight, I checked online and did not see their name.
Their FF# is in their reservation. They can check their bags for free. it says silver on their BP.
Their FF# is in their reservation. They can check their bags for free. it says silver on their BP.
Aug 10, 2015, 6:08 am
#1552
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Marriott Amb; Hyatt Globalist; Shangri-la Diamond; IHG SpireAmb; Hilton D; Accor G
Posts: 3,319
Paid upgrade TLV-EWR-SFO
I have the option to upgrade a TLV-EWR-SFO (U fare) flight for $350+35k miles, which seems worth the cost. That said, the flights have no availability and are on "waitlist only."
The only thing I'm worried about is having to spend the money if the upgrade clears for EWR-SFO and not TLV-EWR. Is this a risk? Is there any way to mitigate it?
The only thing I'm worried about is having to spend the money if the upgrade clears for EWR-SFO and not TLV-EWR. Is this a risk? Is there any way to mitigate it?
Aug 10, 2015, 8:32 am
#1553
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,455
I have the option to upgrade a TLV-EWR-SFO (U fare) flight for $350+35k miles, which seems worth the cost. That said, the flights have no availability and are on "waitlist only."
The only thing I'm worried about is having to spend the money if the upgrade clears for EWR-SFO and not TLV-EWR. Is this a risk? Is there any way to mitigate it?
The only thing I'm worried about is having to spend the money if the upgrade clears for EWR-SFO and not TLV-EWR. Is this a risk? Is there any way to mitigate it?
Aug 10, 2015, 9:56 am
#1554
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 the option to upgrade a TLV-EWR-SFO (U fare) flight for $350+35k miles, which seems worth the cost. That said, the flights have no availability and are on "waitlist only."
The only thing I'm worried about is having to spend the money if the upgrade clears for EWR-SFO and not TLV-EWR. Is this a risk? Is there any way to mitigate it?
The only thing I'm worried about is having to spend the money if the upgrade clears for EWR-SFO and not TLV-EWR. Is this a risk? Is there any way to mitigate it?
What is not clear if PS flights meet the BF trigger. Is your EWR-SFO post before or after Oct 25, 2015 -- the PS switchover date.
Another options is to call and only apply the upgrade to TLV-EWR segment.
Aug 10, 2015, 11:37 am
#1555
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,455
Aug 10, 2015, 12:36 pm
#1557
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CVG
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold, Sixt Gold
Posts: 44
PS = Premium Service, available on certain transcon routes.
http://www.united.com/web/en-US/cont...mservices.aspx
http://www.united.com/web/en-US/cont...mservices.aspx
Aug 10, 2015, 12:48 pm
#1558
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Marriott Amb; Hyatt Globalist; Shangri-la Diamond; IHG SpireAmb; Hilton D; Accor G
Posts: 3,319
Would be great to find out if EWR-SFO becomes considered BF once the PS switchover happens… Is that currently the case with JFK connections?
Aug 10, 2015, 12:59 pm
#1559
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,098
So, the good news for me is that my flight is in a week or so. I just booked the upgrade, and best case scenario I get upgraded the whole way, + spend $900 worth of cash & miles. Worst case nothing happens. Middle case, I get upgraded for free on EWR-SFO.
Would be great to find out if EWR-SFO becomes considered BF once the PS switchover happens… Is that currently the case with JFK connections?
Would be great to find out if EWR-SFO becomes considered BF once the PS switchover happens… Is that currently the case with JFK connections?
Aug 10, 2015, 1:16 pm
#1560
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
