Originally Posted by
danhunterpost
..... I called and UA CS and since it was sponsored they wouldn't even discuss with me, had to have the sponsor call in and it became more of a hassle than anything else. ....
if the first segment has been sponsored there is no reason the sponsor needs to call to apply to the second (valid) segment. My guess you got a rookie agent.
Originally Posted by
danhunterpost
.....I should hit UA Gold for the year on the return TPAC segment, will they offer me a E+ seat for the return trip or is that only after I hit UA Gold? .....
strictly speaking it will not be until status has posted, a chance an agent would feel generous if asked. As a Silver you will have access at checkin.