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Feb 19, 2010, 5:10 am
#46
Join Date: Jul 2006
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75 miles short for an award, options?
A friend of mine is 75 miles short of an award level that he wants to redeem. There is availability currently but he can also wait a bit as long as availability stays.
I am wondering what is the quickest way to top off his account with those needed miles. Would appreciate your inputs.
Thanks in advance!
I am wondering what is the quickest way to top off his account with those needed miles. Would appreciate your inputs.
Thanks in advance!
Feb 19, 2010, 5:39 am
#47
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K / CO PLT
Posts: 539
A friend of mine is 75 miles short of an award level that he wants to redeem. There is availability currently but he can also wait a bit as long as availability stays.
I am wondering what is the quickest way to top off his account with those needed miles. Would appreciate your inputs.
Thanks in advance!
I am wondering what is the quickest way to top off his account with those needed miles. Would appreciate your inputs.
Thanks in advance!
Feb 19, 2010, 5:41 am
#48
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Also take a look at this thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...d-threads.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...d-threads.html
Mar 17, 2010, 6:38 pm
#49
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: UA 1P; HH Diamond; MR Gold
Posts: 83
Friend wants to borrow 10k miles
I have a friend that wants to use miles for an award ticket to Asia. The problem is he only has 55k miles and is short 10k. I am more than happy to give him the 10k miles, but it will cost him $185 dollars for me to transfer them to him ($.015 per mile + $35).
I'm just wondering if there's a cheaper way to get him the miles he needs. It seems silly to me to spend $185 dollars to get what amounts to $100 worth of RDM.
I'm just wondering if there's a cheaper way to get him the miles he needs. It seems silly to me to spend $185 dollars to get what amounts to $100 worth of RDM.
Mar 17, 2010, 6:47 pm
#52
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: UA 1P; HH Diamond; MR Gold
Posts: 83
Well I don't expect the miles back, and even if I did, I would just take cash over miles.
The MR would have to yield better than 1.85cpm to make it worth to do the MR strictly for RDMs. He's not elite, so no RDM mileage bonus. And he wouldn't care about the EQMs, since he probably wouldn't even make 1P.
The MR would have to yield better than 1.85cpm to make it worth to do the MR strictly for RDMs. He's not elite, so no RDM mileage bonus. And he wouldn't care about the EQMs, since he probably wouldn't even make 1P.
Mar 17, 2010, 7:02 pm
#53
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A swap -- you purchase the mileage award tickets from your account and then you use your friend's miles & $$ for ?????
Does require a level of trust.
Does require a level of trust.
Mar 17, 2010, 7:36 pm
#54
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Mar 18, 2010, 1:11 am
#57
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Also, a mileage plus mall promo could get him the required miles at a low cost (not that i've checked)
Mar 18, 2010, 9:26 am
#58
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: UA 1P; HH Diamond; MR Gold
Posts: 83
I don't think I want to just buy him a ticket with my miles. And use his miles later. It's not that I don't trust him, but I generally like to save my miles for intl F if possible
I think the credit card is the way to go. I'm pretty sure he already has the mileage plus visa though. I don't recall how long it takes to get the miles from the first purchase ... IIRC it usually takes about six weeks!
Apr 2, 2010, 12:21 pm
#59
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Any UA signup bonuses? I want to get 130 miles. If possible, not more 
Then I want to stop using the account and use CO since I fly UA infrequently.
I'm looking for some sign up bonuses. I saw the 500 mi. Mypoints sign up bonus but I already am a member. I think I might just rent a car for 3 days.
Then I want to stop using the account and use CO since I fly UA infrequently.I'm looking for some sign up bonuses. I saw the 500 mi. Mypoints sign up bonus but I already am a member. I think I might just rent a car for 3 days.
Apr 30, 2010, 12:18 pm
#60
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Topping off my United account
Hey all!
I find myself needing to book a flight to China using my United miles to avoid the "rapid redemption fee" on almost every other carrier.
I have 61k miles in the account and need an extra 4k for the award...any ideas short of paying United's extortion (about $170) for the difference? I have Amex MR, but that doesn't transfer to United.
Thanks!
I find myself needing to book a flight to China using my United miles to avoid the "rapid redemption fee" on almost every other carrier.
I have 61k miles in the account and need an extra 4k for the award...any ideas short of paying United's extortion (about $170) for the difference? I have Amex MR, but that doesn't transfer to United.
Thanks!
