For my last 3 bookings a hold has been placed on my card for the total amount of the res. However, the total cost has then been processed and charged, but the hold remains for 8-10 days until it drops off. Not the biggest problem in the world but still means a lack of access to funds from $1500-$2000 for over a week. UA says speak to bank; bank says speak to UA. Is this just the way it is or have UA a payments problem. Don't have the same problem with BA or VS.