Downsides of booking a UA flight sold as ANA?
Jun 26, 2016, 10:48 am
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Downsides of booking a UA flight sold as ANA?
I am on Kayak searching for some Asia itineraries wanting to fly UA.I keep seeing the same UA flight (same #/time) being sold as an ANA flight, for a cheaper price, and also the ANA flight sold through a third party website for even cheaper. What are the downsides of booking the flight through the third party or ANA versus the UA flight. Will I lose out on PQM/mile bonuses or does it not matter since its an actual United plane?
Ex:
UA price $729
ANA price $723
ANA flight via JustFly $686
Ex:
UA price $729
ANA price $723
ANA flight via JustFly $686
Jun 26, 2016, 10:52 am
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I am on Kayak searching for some Asia itineraries wanting to fly UA.I keep seeing the same UA flight (same #/time) being sold as an ANA flight, for a cheaper price, and also the ANA flight sold through a third party website for even cheaper. What are the downsides of booking the flight through the third party or ANA versus the UA flight. Will I lose out on PQM/mile bonuses or does it not matter since its an actual United plane?
Ex:
UA price $729
ANA price $723
ANA flight via JustFly $686
Ex:
UA price $729
ANA price $723
ANA flight via JustFly $686
The NH (ANA) ticketed flight will credit the same as UA ticketed. You'll have to go through NH rather than UA to make changes prior to day of departure.
Jun 26, 2016, 10:52 am
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I am on Kayak searching for some Asia itineraries wanting to fly UA.I keep seeing the same UA flight (same #/time) being sold as an ANA flight, for a cheaper price, and also the ANA flight sold through a third party website for even cheaper. What are the downsides of booking the flight through the third party or ANA versus the UA flight. Will I lose out on PQM/mile bonuses or does it not matter since its an actual United plane?
Ex:
UA price $729
ANA price $723
ANA flight via JustFly $686
Ex:
UA price $729
ANA price $723
ANA flight via JustFly $686
Jun 26, 2016, 10:53 am
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Its not an ANA flight, its a UA plane just being sold under ANA flight numbers...
Jun 26, 2016, 10:55 am
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I am on Kayak searching for some Asia itineraries wanting to fly UA.I keep seeing the same UA flight (same #/time) being sold as an ANA flight, for a cheaper price, and also the ANA flight sold through a third party website for even cheaper. What are the downsides of booking the flight through the third party or ANA versus the UA flight. Will I lose out on PQM/mile bonuses or does it not matter since its an actual United plane?
Ex:
UA price $729
ANA price $723
ANA flight via JustFly $686
Ex:
UA price $729
ANA price $723
ANA flight via JustFly $686
Maybe you just fly and don't care about the miles.Since you are flying on a UA-operated flight, it doesn't matter who tickets it (UA or NH). You will earn 11 miles per dollar spent for those segments.
This is clearly called out here: https://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/Mar...es/united.aspx
If you book through JustFly I don't know who will ticket the itinerary. It's typically the major carrier on the ticket so it could be UA. It could also be the first carrier on the ticket and you haven't specific your routing.
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Jun 26, 2016, 12:14 pm
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For $6, it's worth it to stay away from codeshare flights. As others have said there's generally very little difference, but for things like changes your options are going to be better with the UA ticket - especially if there's any chance you'll end up using same-day change.
Never heard of JustFly, so I can't comment on that one...
Never heard of JustFly, so I can't comment on that one...
Jun 26, 2016, 12:35 pm
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The biggest issue is where you want your credit should you have to cancel your ticket.
Do you want an unused ticket on NH that can only be used on NH tickets, or would you rather have an unused ticket on UA that can be used on UA. Generally one's home carrier has the advantage on this one.
Also check the cancel/refund/penalty rules, they may vary depending on the issuer.
Do you want an unused ticket on NH that can only be used on NH tickets, or would you rather have an unused ticket on UA that can be used on UA. Generally one's home carrier has the advantage on this one.
Also check the cancel/refund/penalty rules, they may vary depending on the issuer.
Jun 26, 2016, 12:38 pm
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As a 1K you should be able to figure this out pretty easily on your own Maybe you just fly and don't care about the miles.
Since you are flying on a UA-operated flight, it doesn't matter who tickets it (UA or NH). You will earn 11 miles per dollar spent for those segments.
This is clearly called out here: https://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/Mar...es/united.aspx
If you book through JustFly I don't know who will ticket the itinerary. It's typically the major carrier on the ticket so it could be UA. It could also be the first carrier on the ticket and you haven't specific your routing.
-RM
Maybe you just fly and don't care about the miles.Since you are flying on a UA-operated flight, it doesn't matter who tickets it (UA or NH). You will earn 11 miles per dollar spent for those segments.
This is clearly called out here: https://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/Mar...es/united.aspx
If you book through JustFly I don't know who will ticket the itinerary. It's typically the major carrier on the ticket so it could be UA. It could also be the first carrier on the ticket and you haven't specific your routing.
-RM
Jun 26, 2016, 12:39 pm
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I did this earlier in the year and had no problem calling in to UA to make a change (granted, it was just applying miles + copay upgrade)...for simple changes, UA might be able to help out.
Jun 26, 2016, 12:39 pm
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The biggest issue is where you want your credit should you have to cancel your ticket.
Do you want an unused ticket on NH that can only be used on NH tickets, or would you rather have an unused ticket on UA that can be used on UA. Generally one's home carrier has the advantage on this one.
Also check the cancel/refund/penalty rules, they may vary depending on the issuer.
Do you want an unused ticket on NH that can only be used on NH tickets, or would you rather have an unused ticket on UA that can be used on UA. Generally one's home carrier has the advantage on this one.
Also check the cancel/refund/penalty rules, they may vary depending on the issuer.
Jun 26, 2016, 12:44 pm
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Jun 26, 2016, 12:47 pm
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I need the UA flight to keep my status. I like getting upgrades on practically every flight I fly. I like having free E+ and lounge access worldwide. I'll take E+ versus being crammed in NH's small seats and hot ... cabins anyday. I could care less about the food, I'm not flying First. Don't see what's the issue here.
Jun 26, 2016, 12:50 pm
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I need the UA flight to keep my status. I like getting upgrades on practically every flight I fly. I like having free E+ and lounge access worldwide. I'll take E+ versus being crammed in NH's small seats and hot ... cabins anyday. I could care less about the food, I'm not flying First. Don't see what's the issue here.
Jun 26, 2016, 1:07 pm
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Not really worried about UA, was more concerned of me having to cancel in case something with work comes up or whatever. I would rather have the credit on UA versus NH.