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.
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Jan 2, 2015, 1:25 pm
#16
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Globalist, *A Silver
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Can I go to United Clubs on domestic UA award tickets? I am UA 1K.
Jan 2, 2015, 1:38 pm
#17
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Jan 2, 2015, 1:43 pm
#18
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
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probably not -- see wiki of http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...2012-14-a.html for more on UC access
Jan 2, 2015, 2:55 pm
#20
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Jan 2, 2015, 3:00 pm
#21
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Join Date: Apr 2013
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Huh? Neither 1K status nor domestic F has ever been a basis for UC access on a domestic itinerary (except for ps). You either need to be a UC member or have access based on an international itinerary.
Jan 2, 2015, 3:01 pm
#22
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I had no access issues at EWR UCs in 2014.
Jan 2, 2015, 3:28 pm
#23
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 95
Hello folks, good news: Just cleared an upgrade HKG-SFO (as a lowly 1K)for this month to BusinessFirst. The reservation says "You need to contact reservations"… is that normal?
Jan 2, 2015, 3:32 pm
#24
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yes -- the reservation needs to be re-sync'ed. It will eventually clear up on its own but it may prevent seat changes or other upgrades in the meantime. Most agents can clear up the issue in 30 seconds
Jan 2, 2015, 3:35 pm
#25
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Globalist, *A Silver
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If you get denied as a UC member, I would be letting UA know about the issue. UC members should have the most guaranteed of access versus any other groups having access. If this happened to you -- complain, it was a anomaly.
I had no access issues at EWR UCs in 2014.
I had no access issues at EWR UCs in 2014.
Jan 2, 2015, 3:45 pm
#26
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OK -- thanks for clarifying
The AMEX sponsored PP is not accepted -- that stopped 3-4 years ago. They may be individual purchased versions that work but I think it is only the top tier (if at all anymore). Additional in times of crowding, the agents may restrict certain categories from access.
For more on UC access see wiki of http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...2012-14-a.html
For more on UC access see wiki of http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...2012-14-a.html
Jan 2, 2015, 3:50 pm
#27
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Jan 2, 2015, 9:19 pm
#29
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Location Location (San Francisco)
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Booked an award flight SFO-ORD-CDG for wife (gold) and daughter in C class. C was available for ORD-CDG but not SFO-ORD. Still paid the C class price in miles.
Are they automatically put on upgrade list for SFO-ORD? What if award space opens up between now and departure? Any strategies here? Thanks!
Are they automatically put on upgrade list for SFO-ORD? What if award space opens up between now and departure? Any strategies here? Thanks!
Jan 2, 2015, 9:41 pm
#30
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Booked an award flight SFO-ORD-CDG for wife (gold) and daughter in C class. C was available for ORD-CDG but not SFO-ORD. Still paid the C class price in miles.
Are they automatically put on upgrade list for SFO-ORD? What if award space opens up between now and departure? Any strategies here? Thanks!
Are they automatically put on upgrade list for SFO-ORD? What if award space opens up between now and departure? Any strategies here? Thanks!
You are not looking or asking for an upgrade -- you are asking to be accommodated in the cabin you booked.
See wiki in http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ns-issues.html