Jan 1, 2015, 3:42 pm
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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.
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Jan 23, 2015, 5:17 pm
#226
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Jan 23, 2015, 6:17 pm
#227
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I am 1MM. My wife is 1K via the spousal benefit, and she has her own MileagePlus account (albeit not much in it!). She is TSA-Pre-approved in her own right, as am I.
The last two times we have flown domestically on Award tickets, I have booked both the tickets from my account as part of the same transaction. And the last two times, the TSA Pre tickmark has shown up on my ticket, but not on hers.
Obviously an amount of random selection for screening is to be expected, however I suspect that she may be being added to my itinerary as a Jane Doe, because I'm missing a step here.
Anyone shed some light?
The last two times we have flown domestically on Award tickets, I have booked both the tickets from my account as part of the same transaction. And the last two times, the TSA Pre tickmark has shown up on my ticket, but not on hers.
Obviously an amount of random selection for screening is to be expected, however I suspect that she may be being added to my itinerary as a Jane Doe, because I'm missing a step here.
Anyone shed some light?
Jan 23, 2015, 6:50 pm
#228
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: ORD
Posts: 835
GS status?
Hi, we are flying on an award ticket with GS status for the first time tomorrow. I read the thread titled to split or not to split..but I still have a few questions. If we split the PNR -would I lose GS status as the companion for the return? There is no available F space on the outbound, but the return has 4 open seats. I have read the Companion upgrade thread as well. If I say that we don't want to split the PNR now for the outbound - will I have another opportunity for the upgrade on the return?
Thank you!
Thank you!
Last edited by CherylD; Jan 23, 2015 at 7:15 pm
Jan 23, 2015, 10:12 pm
#229
Join Date: Sep 2001
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Carry-on Question
Is the carry-on policy still one rollboard and a briefcase? I have not traveled much for the past two years. However, still MM Gold for life. Thanks in advance!
Jan 23, 2015, 10:27 pm
#230
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Officially, it's one carry-on bag and one personal item. Your example of a rollaboard and a briefcase would fit that definition.
http://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/trav...eCarry-On.aspx
http://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/trav...eCarry-On.aspx
Jan 24, 2015, 11:31 am
#231
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I'm i stupid or United can't do math ?
I'm the only one to travel .. 148 + 214 = 362
I'm the only one to travel .. 148 + 214 = 362
Jan 24, 2015, 11:43 am
#232
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Jan 24, 2015, 12:34 pm
#233
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Jan 24, 2015, 2:08 pm
#234
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The last two times we have flown domestically on Award tickets, I have booked both the tickets from my account as part of the same transaction. And the last two times, the TSA Pre tickmark has shown up on my ticket, but not on hers.
Obviously an amount of random selection for screening is to be expected, however I suspect that she may be being added to my itinerary as a Jane Doe, because I'm missing a step here.
Obviously an amount of random selection for screening is to be expected, however I suspect that she may be being added to my itinerary as a Jane Doe, because I'm missing a step here.
Jan 25, 2015, 11:03 pm
#235
Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: AA Plat Pro
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Award upgrades
Hello! I am prem. plat flying award ticket one way (YN fare code). Am I eligible for upgrades on any of the flights that have a FC cabin and space available? I don't carry any United credit cards. Do I have to call to request?
Thank you!
Thank you!
Jan 25, 2015, 11:47 pm
#236
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: EWR
Posts: 2,112
Unfortunately no-you need to have one of the UA CCs
Jan 26, 2015, 7:26 pm
#237
Join Date: Jan 2014
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If I'm flying ORD-IAH-BOG, then BOG-IAH-DEN, do I get lounge access via *G in ORD, BOG, and both times at IAH? Both connections at IAH are short (few hours).
Jan 26, 2015, 7:34 pm
#238
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: SFO/IAD
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You should be able to visit *G clubs, including the UC, at BOG, IAH, and ORD, in conjunction with your international itinerary.
Jan 26, 2015, 8:09 pm
#239
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 90
I have a $50 UA voucher that expires today, Jan 27.
I live in Europe so I will not be using it. Is there a way to extend this?
If not, I guess the first person who wants it can have it. I hope im not breaking any rules. PM me.
EDIT: thanks for the advice guys. ECert is no longer available.
I live in Europe so I will not be using it. Is there a way to extend this?
If not, I guess the first person who wants it can have it. I hope im not breaking any rules. PM me.
EDIT: thanks for the advice guys. ECert is no longer available.
Last edited by PJV33; Jan 26, 2015 at 8:53 pm
Jan 26, 2015, 8:23 pm
#240
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