Originally Posted by
jtsaltman82
.....can I refare through United, or only through bmi (assuming they have a refare option...I haven't checked closely enough)?...
You ticket payment is to BD. UA receives nothing until after you board your flight. There is no way for UA to refare, or even make any changes prior to travel. BD is the only one who has control. I am not 100% sure about BD, but refaring is unique to US based airlines, I don't think any of the foreign airlines does it.
Originally Posted by
jtsaltman82
...other then losing the mileage bonus on my flight...
You still receive bonus as it is operated by UA.
Originally Posted by
jtsaltman82
......Will I be able to call United and still get economy plus seats?...
That should not be a problem.
Originally Posted by
jtsaltman82
......Will my dad be able to toss me an SWU if he feels like it?....
Your dad will need to go to the airport with you to gift you the SWU for codeshare. There is no way to do that in advance nor on the website.