Can I use my mileage points on Expedia?
Jun 18, 2015, 1:46 pm
#16
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS/ BOM
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,567
Gawd! I looked at UA's website and now I'm even more confused! I have NO IDEA how much miles is required to go to Asia. WTH is a Saver's award? .
What does all this mean? So it is going to required 40K miles or 170K miles to purchase my ticket?
Economy Class
40,000 One-way Saver Award
80,000 Roundtrip Saver Award
85,000 One-way Standard Award
170,000 Roundtrip Standard Award
What does all this mean? So it is going to required 40K miles or 170K miles to purchase my ticket?
Economy Class
40,000 One-way Saver Award
80,000 Roundtrip Saver Award
85,000 One-way Standard Award
170,000 Roundtrip Standard Award
The 85000 one way or 170,000 round trip is for last seat availability or any seat available in economy. This is the standard price. This is only applicable if the saver rate is not available.
So with your 50,000 mile balance, the miles are only enough for a one way trip to Japan at the lowest rate - if the seats are available at that rate. It is better you use money to buy your ticket.
Jun 18, 2015, 1:57 pm
#17
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 32
Ok, I think I've figured it out. I'm probably better off buying the ticket through Expedia using the cash option! It's going to cost me 80,000 miles for roundtrip to go where I'm going.
80,000 x 0.02 = $1600. Actual ticket in Expedia is almost half that.
Even if I have 80K miles which I don't, I think I would still be better off getting via Expedia! Damn ripoff airline miles! Just a scam then!
I'' probably be cancelling my CC then especially since it has annual fees!
80,000 x 0.02 = $1600. Actual ticket in Expedia is almost half that.
Even if I have 80K miles which I don't, I think I would still be better off getting via Expedia! Damn ripoff airline miles! Just a scam then!
I'' probably be cancelling my CC then especially since it has annual fees!
Jun 18, 2015, 1:58 pm
#18
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 32
This means that you will need 80,000 miles minimum to book a roundtrip economy class ticket at the lowest/ saver rate. Seats in this category are capacity controlled and may not be available at all times.
The 85000 one way or 170,000 round trip is for last seat availability or any seat available in economy. This is the standard price. This is only applicable if the saver rate is not available.
So with your 50,000 mile balance, the miles are only enough for a one way trip to Japan at the lowest rate - if the seats are available at that rate. It is better you use money to buy your ticket.
The 85000 one way or 170,000 round trip is for last seat availability or any seat available in economy. This is the standard price. This is only applicable if the saver rate is not available.
So with your 50,000 mile balance, the miles are only enough for a one way trip to Japan at the lowest rate - if the seats are available at that rate. It is better you use money to buy your ticket.
Jun 18, 2015, 2:03 pm
#19
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS/ BOM
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,567
No worries. Much more detailed answers for any program related or united related questions can be seen on this wiki: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ster-wiki.html
Jun 18, 2015, 2:29 pm
#20
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,521
80,000 x 0.02 = $1600. Actual ticket in Expedia is almost half that.
Even if I have 80K miles which I don't, I think I would still be better off getting via Expedia! Damn ripoff airline miles! Just a scam then!
I'' probably be cancelling my CC then especially since it has annual fees!
Even if I have 80K miles which I don't, I think I would still be better off getting via Expedia! Damn ripoff airline miles! Just a scam then!
I'' probably be cancelling my CC then especially since it has annual fees!
Jun 18, 2015, 2:50 pm
#21
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MCO, DCA, IAD
Programs: UA GS 1MM, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,134
Ok, I think I've figured it out. I'm probably better off buying the ticket through Expedia using the cash option! It's going to cost me 80,000 miles for roundtrip to go where I'm going.
80,000 x 0.02 = $1600. Actual ticket in Expedia is almost half that.
Even if I have 80K miles which I don't, I think I would still be better off getting via Expedia! Damn ripoff airline miles! Just a scam then!
I'' probably be cancelling my CC then especially since it has annual fees!
80,000 x 0.02 = $1600. Actual ticket in Expedia is almost half that.
Even if I have 80K miles which I don't, I think I would still be better off getting via Expedia! Damn ripoff airline miles! Just a scam then!
I'' probably be cancelling my CC then especially since it has annual fees!
If you fly a lot and use your credit card a lot you can accrue a ton of miles and use them for free flights (or other things) on a regular basis.
For example, my partner has never paid for any of his tickets over the years and flies frequently and always in first because I travel all the time, acquire miles, and use my credit card for everything personal and business related.
