Book/Waitlist NC Now or Wait for Until After 3 March Integration?
Feb 29, 2012, 5:46 pm
#1
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Book/Waitlist NC Now or Wait for Until After 3 March Integration?
I'm planning a trip to Germany in August. I plan on buying an economy ticket and using a SWU to get upgraded to Business.
With all the stuff that's going on, is it beneficial to me to book before March 3 or after? Or does it even matter?
I apologize, but I haven't been able to keep up with all the information regarding the switches on Mar 3rd and I've never flown internationally so I'm really not sure on this one.
Any thoughts?
With all the stuff that's going on, is it beneficial to me to book before March 3 or after? Or does it even matter?
I apologize, but I haven't been able to keep up with all the information regarding the switches on Mar 3rd and I've never flown internationally so I'm really not sure on this one.
Any thoughts?
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Feb 29, 2012, 6:55 pm
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If there is upgrade space available, I'd book immediately. Even if there isn't, I don't see any downside to booking now.
Feb 29, 2012, 8:03 pm
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I'm planning a trip to Germany in August. I plan on buying an economy ticket and using a SWU to get upgraded to Business.
With all the stuff that's going on, is it beneficial to me to book before March 3 or after? Or does it even matter?
I apologize, but I haven't been able to keep up with all the information regarding the switches on Mar 3rd and I've never flown internationally so I'm really not sure on this one.
Any thoughts?
With all the stuff that's going on, is it beneficial to me to book before March 3 or after? Or does it even matter?
I apologize, but I haven't been able to keep up with all the information regarding the switches on Mar 3rd and I've never flown internationally so I'm really not sure on this one.
Any thoughts?
Mar 1, 2012, 7:19 pm
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Status will be the same, still going to be a 1K.
Thanks for your advice guys. Appreciate it
Thanks for your advice guys. Appreciate it
Mar 1, 2012, 8:39 pm
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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If you're happy with the fare and there is upgrade space available gett-er done.
If you're going to have to wait-list for an upgrade, remember not all fares are upgradeable. Be cautious of what you're doing, especially since it's your first international flight. After you book your itinerary (if you do it on-line) immediately call res and ask to use the SWU if it's yours. Since you are a 1K you have 6 of these puppies. The res agent will tell you if the fare qualifies for the upgrade. If by some chance it doesn't you have 24 hours to cancel or your on the hook and it will be steerage over the pond.
If you're going to have to wait-list for an upgrade, remember not all fares are upgradeable. Be cautious of what you're doing, especially since it's your first international flight. After you book your itinerary (if you do it on-line) immediately call res and ask to use the SWU if it's yours. Since you are a 1K you have 6 of these puppies. The res agent will tell you if the fare qualifies for the upgrade. If by some chance it doesn't you have 24 hours to cancel or your on the hook and it will be steerage over the pond.
Mar 1, 2012, 11:30 pm
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Thanks for your advice LilAbner!
Mar 3, 2012, 6:40 pm
#7
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How to check for NC Availability after integration?
How do I check now for NC availability after integration?
I am sure this has been answered somewhere by all the UA experts, but I simply haven't had time to keep up to date with using the CO site. Is there a link to where this has been explained?
I have hated the CO site, but I guess I'm forced to use it now.
I am sure this has been answered somewhere by all the UA experts, but I simply haven't had time to keep up to date with using the CO site. Is there a link to where this has been explained?
I have hated the CO site, but I guess I'm forced to use it now.
Mar 4, 2012, 1:23 am
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Just a word of warning to double check if you had waitlisted upgrades on the old system.
I'm not sure if this happened to others, but I'm writing this from AMS, where I'm flying AMS-ORD today 3/4.. I had requested a upgrade to NC two weeks back before the transition and mileage was deducted, but the flight was at NC0.
When I checked in today, the agent said I was NOT on the list and she had to manually put me back on, and re-deduct the miles (and I'll have to sort out the double deduction later...).
Hope this is not the usual...
I'm not sure if this happened to others, but I'm writing this from AMS, where I'm flying AMS-ORD today 3/4.. I had requested a upgrade to NC two weeks back before the transition and mileage was deducted, but the flight was at NC0.
When I checked in today, the agent said I was NOT on the list and she had to manually put me back on, and re-deduct the miles (and I'll have to sort out the double deduction later...).
Hope this is not the usual...
Mar 4, 2012, 11:33 pm
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Mar 5, 2012, 8:53 am
#10
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It's easy now.
Enter your cities and dates and start with the Select Departing Flight screen.
Click on Fare Class in the right-most column.
It will display the inventory. Look for R (or RN if you have elite status) inventory.
Enter your cities and dates and start with the Select Departing Flight screen.
Click on Fare Class in the right-most column.
It will display the inventory. Look for R (or RN if you have elite status) inventory.