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#1741
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 26
I'm flying IAH to DCA in a few weeks. I upgraded V to P for the flight. I looked at the amenity kits given out on international flights and was wondering if I can get one on my domestic flight? I don't mind asking/begging/buying but if they aren't stocked, will it be pointless? Or is it possible for the attendant to work some magic and find one tucked away?
#1742
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
#1743
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: 66,852
Welcome to FT!, asur
to waitlist for the higher cabin, you must have a confirmed economy award space reservation (of the same saver/standard type).
Generally speaking if one segment is flown in the higher award category, there will be no refunds of lack of success in the other segments. This is a risk.
Lots more in http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ns-issues.html (and especially its wiki).
Lots more in http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ns-issues.html (and especially its wiki).
#1744
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
I'm thinking of switching my MileagePlus address to my address back in Switzerland. Are there any downsides to having an non-US address? (Specifically - anything related to flying with united on status, earning miles, getting CPUs, etc. I don't care about shopping portals and related offers.)
#1745
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: 66,852
I'm thinking of switching my MileagePlus address to my address back in Switzerland. Are there any downsides to having an non-US address? (Specifically - anything related to flying with united on status, earning miles, getting CPUs, etc. I don't care about shopping portals and related offers.)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...c-changes.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...n-address.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...re-status.html
#1746
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,516
I am not sure I post in the correct thread, so mods, if needed, please move to correct one.
I have a simple question regarding mileageplus award for europe to usa, economy. one way should cost 30K miles. I wonder, how much should cost an award, which would also include a domestic portion on United, but flight is not available in saver level? For example, FRA-IAD costs 30K, but IAD-MCO is available in 25K level (standard). How much should cost FRA-IAD-MCO? I thought it would cost 30K+12.5K (half of standard). But United.com shows 65K. How is that possible? Do they charge like delta.com does?
Thanks.
I have a simple question regarding mileageplus award for europe to usa, economy. one way should cost 30K miles. I wonder, how much should cost an award, which would also include a domestic portion on United, but flight is not available in saver level? For example, FRA-IAD costs 30K, but IAD-MCO is available in 25K level (standard). How much should cost FRA-IAD-MCO? I thought it would cost 30K+12.5K (half of standard). But United.com shows 65K. How is that possible? Do they charge like delta.com does?
Thanks.
#1747
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 95
Earning more award miles than flight distance?
I am 1K and have a base fare (without taxes) for a oneway from SFO to ICN on UA for $528 ($635 with taxes). Multiplying the base fare by 11 (for 1-K) I should earn 5,808 award miles for this flight. However, the actual flown miles for sfo-icn is 5,636. Is this possible or am I missing something?
Also, I assume that Premier Qualifying Miles are still calculated by the actual flown miles, and not the money spent on the fare (for both UA and Star carriers) - right?
Also, I assume that Premier Qualifying Miles are still calculated by the actual flown miles, and not the money spent on the fare (for both UA and Star carriers) - right?
#1748
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Posts: 10,909
I am 1K and have a base fare (without taxes) for a oneway from SFO to ICN on UA for $528 ($635 with taxes). Multiplying the base fare by 11 (for 1-K) I should earn 5,808 award miles for this flight. However, the actual flown miles for sfo-icn is 5,636. Is this possible or am I missing something?
Also, I assume that Premier Qualifying Miles are still calculated by the actual flown miles, and not the money spent on the fare (for both UA and Star carriers) - right?
Also, I assume that Premier Qualifying Miles are still calculated by the actual flown miles, and not the money spent on the fare (for both UA and Star carriers) - right?
#1749
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,454
I have a simple question regarding mileageplus award for europe to usa, economy. one way should cost 30K miles. I wonder, how much should cost an award, which would also include a domestic portion on United, but flight is not available in saver level? For example, FRA-IAD costs 30K, but IAD-MCO is available in 25K level (standard). How much should cost FRA-IAD-MCO? I thought it would cost 30K+12.5K (half of standard). But United.com shows 65K. How is that possible? Do they charge like delta.com does?.
#1750
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Lame Duck Delta PM, Freshly Minted AA EXP
Posts: 234
Luggage/Irrops.
I board a United flight, it leaves the gate, then comes back due to MX, which turns out to last hours. Passengers get off. Is it possible to get your checked luggage back in order to get onto another flight with your bag? What if the plane never leaves the gate, but I've already checked my bag and there is a long delay--can I get the bag back and then switch flights? (I realize not checking a bag is ideal, but one member in our party doesn't seem to be able to get by on a carry-on size bag.) Thanks!
#1751
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: 66,852
I board a United flight, it leaves the gate, then comes back due to MX, which turns out to last hours. Passengers get off. Is it possible to get your checked luggage back in order to get onto another flight with your bag? What if the plane never leaves the gate, but I've already checked my bag and there is a long delay--can I get the bag back and then switch flights? (I realize not checking a bag is ideal, but one member in our party doesn't seem to be able to get by on a carry-on size bag.) Thanks!
#1752
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 2,342
CPU eligibility for traveler on separate PNR?
I'm going to be doing a domestic/NA trip with my spouse shortly where we will be on separate PNR's. My husband is Platinum on UA, but I have no UA status (I'm *Gold via AC). If we were on the same reservation, I know I'd be on the CPU list if we were on the same PNR, but is there any way for me to get on the upgrade list when we are on separate PNR's? One of the trips is business travel, so there's no way for us to book together for this trip.
#1753
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: LBB
Programs: UA 1K 1MM ★G | Marriott LTT | Hilton ♦ | Hertz PC | Global Entry TSA Pre ✓
Posts: 2,820
I'm going to be doing a domestic/NA trip with my spouse shortly where we will be on separate PNR's. My husband is Platinum on UA, but I have no UA status (I'm *Gold via AC). If we were on the same reservation, I know I'd be on the CPU list if we were on the same PNR, but is there any way for me to get on the upgrade list when we are on separate PNR's? One of the trips is business travel, so there's no way for us to book together for this trip.
If you booked on the same PNR, you would be equally eligible for the CPU... though I have done this in the past, and had my companion end up a couple spots below me on the UG list... not sure why.
#1754
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 2,342
Unfortunately you will not be upgrade eligible since you are on a separate PNR. Since you are *G, there MAY be a possibility to get on the UG list at the gate.... not certain about that though, but may be worth asking.
If you booked on the same PNR, you would be equally eligible for the CPU... though I have done this in the past, and had my companion end up a couple spots below me on the UG list... not sure why.
If you booked on the same PNR, you would be equally eligible for the CPU... though I have done this in the past, and had my companion end up a couple spots below me on the UG list... not sure why.
#1755
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: 66,852
There is no method for a non-UA elite to be eligible for CPU. However, the off-PNR companion of a UA elites can be added to the gate list but only at the gate and some GAs are not familiar with the process. The companion will be prioritized at the bottom of the UA elites status class