Originally Posted by
davewang202
Thanks. Found the fare rules. Although my reading of the fare rules seems to suggest that neither are refundable.
WLW0ZGM3
FARE RULES TEXT
CANCELLATIONS
ANY TIME
TICKET IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
WAIVED FOR SCHEDULE CHANGE.
WLW0ZUMG
FARE RULES TEXT
CANCELLATIONS
BEFORE DEPARTURE
CHARGE USD 300.00.
WAIVED FOR SCHEDULE CHANGE.
The difference seems to suggest that for WLW0ZUMG (assuming the entire itinerary was in that fare basis), UA would charge $300 for cancellation and apply the remainder value to a future flight. For WLW0ZGM3 (assuming the entire itinerary was in that fare basis), UA would apply the entire value to a future flight. Does this seem correct to you?
In either case, the point seems to be moot, because the language suggests that if the fare basis is different for the round trip, the more restrictive one takes precedence, so UA would still charge the $300 for the ticket if cancellation is desired.
No. For the ticket with the $300 charge to refund United will issue you a refund for the price you paid for the ticket less $300 if you cancel before you start your trip. For the ticket that is non-refundable United will let you cancel your trip and "hold" those funds for you to book a different ticket of equal or greater value. When you book that ticket with the funds United will charge you an additional fee equal to whatever the change fee is in the fare rules.
You can call United and have them book the whole itinerary in the refundable fare class and you won't be subject to more restrictive rules.