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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 9:04 am
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Again, "too many segments"

Originally Posted by cagcag
I called UA MP web support to book an itinerary from US-INDIA-US with an open jaw at destination and a single >24 stopover in midst of the return. All *A partners or UA itself. Total of segments initially was 15. I was told afterwards that the itinerary "would not price" due to "too many segments." I whittled the itinerary down to 13 segments while on the phone with the CSR and again "too many segments." I then asked what is the maximum number of segments allowable and was told "I don't know-it doesn't seem to be documented anywhere." The CSR volunteered that perhaps it should be ticketed as two different tickets under the same RT award; I agreed, but then came the dreaded "too many segments." Has anyone experienced this and any suggestions as to how to get around this? How can I find out authoritatively what IS the maximum number of segments that can be ticketed on a MP RT award ticket. Thanks again for advice/support.
I finally got my itinerary reserved from US-INDIA-US and attempted to pay for the taxes. The agent indicated that as per some "memo" (dated April 2013) each direction is only allowed 4 flight segments; this is contrary to the reserved itinerary that I have until midnight tonight to ticket.

Has anyone RECENTLY have any experience with this issue? I want the itinerary the way it is reserved and which I have a screenshot as well as the way it appears in my account's reservation. Thanks in advance.

N.B. from http://www.united.com/web/en-US/cont...vel/types.aspx

Two open jaws are permitted per roundtrip award. For example, you can fly from Newark to London and return from Paris to Washington Dulles.

A stopover is permitted on roundtrip award travel only. One stopover is permitted, unless otherwise noted. Additional mileage may be required for Saver Awards within the mainland U.S., Alaska and Canada.

Last edited by cagcag; Jun 10, 2013 at 9:07 am Reason: update
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