Originally Posted by
noahw
So one thing I'm unclear about is what fares are eliglbe for upgrades.
On domestic flights, pretty much anything is upgradeable. On international flights, you need an M, H, B, or Y to upgrade with miles.
Originally Posted by
noahw
It seems any fare you normally find on United.com or Kayak.com is not Y or B.
Correct, they normally only show you the cheapest available fare.
Originally Posted by
noahw
Do businesses get special deals on these tickets that we don't see on United.com?
Bigger ones do.
Originally Posted by
noahw
I'll be flying on Air India ... Do you think I could call United and reason with them?
Not a chance.
Originally Posted by
noahw
can I then shift those miles to UA afterwards?
Sorry, no.
Originally Posted by
noahw
Oh and one last question--is it worth it to get one of these United credit cards that give you 25k miles when you start?
You have to make that decision yourself, but it's generally worth it if you get one without the annual fee.
Originally Posted by
noahw
I assume these miles do in fact count for elite status?
No. RDM only.