Feb 22, 2014, 5:37 pm
Last edit by: DELee
New thread: Consolidated "Chase MP Plus Visa Companion Fare Certificate"
Chart for 2014 (unchanged from 2013 --which was increased from previous years, first increase in many years, at least, 2009 or earlier?)
The zones are
Zone 1: DC/PA/MD/VA/WV/NC/SC/GA
Zone 2: ME/NH/VT/MA/RI/CT/DE/NJ/NY
Zone 3: FL
Zone 4: TN/OH/KY/IN/IL/MI/IA/WI/MN/NE/MO/KS
Zone 5: MS/AL/AR/LA/OK/TX
Zone 6: CO/NM/UT/WY
Zone 7: NV/AZ/CA
Zone 8: ND/SD/WA/OR/ID/MT
Paper cert conversion process posted by anc-ord772, post#321Step 1: go to https://secure.unitedmileageplus.com...teExchange.jsp. Fill in the information, submit and the text below will appear. You will also need to submit a scanned copy of the cert, or fax (OR MAIL) it to United.
Your paper certificate exchange request has been received. Please allow up to 72 hours for processing. Once verified, you will receive an email at [email protected] with your electronic certificate information and redemption instructions.
Step 2: You will receive an email with the following language.
Thank you for contact United to exchange your paper certificate. When you are ready to book travel using this certificate please call our special dedicated line 877-864-8341 and advise the representative you are using a MileagePlus Visa certificate.
As of June 2014, it is reported that certificates are no longer zone-based. They are now true 2-for-1, but good only for Economy booked in U or higher.
Chart for 2014 (unchanged from 2013 --which was increased from previous years, first increase in many years, at least, 2009 or earlier?)
Code:
Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Z6 Z7 Z8 Z1 $281 $295 $323 $338 $475 $503 $506 $589 Z2 $202 $353 $380 $496 $498 $530 $589 Z3 $373 $420 $403 $495 $502 $589 Z4 $258 $417 $403 $487 $506 Z5 $224 $420 $487 $559 Z6 $252 $365 $379 Z7 $258 $379 Z8 $484
Zone 1: DC/PA/MD/VA/WV/NC/SC/GA
Zone 2: ME/NH/VT/MA/RI/CT/DE/NJ/NY
Zone 3: FL
Zone 4: TN/OH/KY/IN/IL/MI/IA/WI/MN/NE/MO/KS
Zone 5: MS/AL/AR/LA/OK/TX
Zone 6: CO/NM/UT/WY
Zone 7: NV/AZ/CA
Zone 8: ND/SD/WA/OR/ID/MT
Paper cert conversion process posted by anc-ord772, post#321Step 1: go to https://secure.unitedmileageplus.com...teExchange.jsp. Fill in the information, submit and the text below will appear. You will also need to submit a scanned copy of the cert, or fax (OR MAIL) it to United.
Your paper certificate exchange request has been received. Please allow up to 72 hours for processing. Once verified, you will receive an email at [email protected] with your electronic certificate information and redemption instructions.
Step 2: You will receive an email with the following language.
Thank you for contact United to exchange your paper certificate. When you are ready to book travel using this certificate please call our special dedicated line 877-864-8341 and advise the representative you are using a MileagePlus Visa certificate.
As of June 2014, it is reported that certificates are no longer zone-based. They are now true 2-for-1, but good only for Economy booked in U or higher.
Consolidated "MP Plus Visa Zone Fare Certificate" Thread [Merged]
Oct 27, 2014, 5:06 pm
#331
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I finally found an itin where it makes sense to use my paper cert (mailed to me in March 2014). Called an agent who put me on hold for close to 10 minutes while checking with someone else on how to proceed. He said that he can't book the reservation: I MUST convert the paper cert and obtain a PIN first. Then I can either book online or call reservations again. I told him I was concerned that T inventory might "evaporate" while I'm waiting for the PIN; he said he couldn't hold seats for me.
Is he correct (they used to hold seats while the paper cert was in the mail)? Is it advisable to call again and speak to another agent? Thanks.
Is he correct (they used to hold seats while the paper cert was in the mail)? Is it advisable to call again and speak to another agent? Thanks.
Oct 27, 2014, 5:15 pm
#332
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Modesto, CA
Programs: UA Premier Gold, 1MM
Posts: 353
So, you used FareLock for 72 hours while waiting for your PIN? And then called them so they would adjust the payment and waive the FareLock fee?
Oct 27, 2014, 5:40 pm
#334
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Modesto, CA
Programs: UA Premier Gold, 1MM
Posts: 353
Thanks. Out of curiosity, how long did it take for you to get the PIN? The email says within 72 hours...
Oct 27, 2014, 5:57 pm
#336
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Modesto, CA
Programs: UA Premier Gold, 1MM
Posts: 353
Great. Thanks again!
Jan 16, 2015, 1:19 pm
#337
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Location: SFO
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As of June 2014, the annual Chase MP Visa card Companion Zone Fare cert was changed. The new cert is basically a 2-for-1 Companion cert (requiring a U or high fare), more discussion on the new cert in Consolidated "Chase MP Plus Visa Companion Fare Certificate" - new June 2014
Discussion of the new cert should occur in the new thread and this thread is left open for those that may still have some of the older certs (but they are probably mostly expired by now).
WineCountryUA
UA coModerator
Discussion of the new cert should occur in the new thread and this thread is left open for those that may still have some of the older certs (but they are probably mostly expired by now).
WineCountryUA
UA coModerator
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jan 16, 2015 at 7:09 pm
Feb 11, 2015, 9:36 pm
#338
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 1
MP Visa Zone Fare Certificate
I still have one of the old zone fare certificates that was issued prior to the June 2015 change. It is set to expire in a few days. I already changed the paper certificate into an electronic certificate last year. I called today to attempt to use certificate and was told that UA cannot tell me what the fare is. When they attempt to put in the zone fare in, the computer will not accept the zone fare. The fare department told the agent I was working with that they have not received the new fares for 2015. Is my certificate subject to the new changes that started in June 2015? Shouldn't my certificate that was issued prior to the change still qualify for the zone fares it was issued with?