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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 10:12 am
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Originally Posted by dlkbc314
....So to clarify, if I use Star Alliance flights, I have to call to book my miles and thus, pay the fee? But if I can do it on the UA Mileage Plus website, there is no charge?...
Correct but
-stopovers can not be done online
-presently only a limited number of *A partner (US/CO) award flights can be done online with UA/MP miles (for example AC flights can not)

So for the most flexiablity you will need to book with a phone agent
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