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Old Dec 18, 2016 | 9:51 am
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Originally Posted by samsonand0
I have an award reserved from EWR-SFO-SYD; I am confirmed in XN but waitlisted for IN for both segments. If my EWR-SFO clears but SFO-SYD does not, what would be the proper mileage due for the ticket? I did have the full 70,000 withdrawn by calling UA.
Originally Posted by WineCountryUA
There has been no clear policy on this issue and the standard interruption of the rules is if any segment clear in the high award level, the award mileage stays. However, it might be worth a request post trip for some reduction but it would be purely option for UA to do it.
I'm pretty sure it would charge as a mixed cabin business saver award at the full 70K miles. That's how the website would price it.

Originally Posted by WineCountryUA
However, it might be worth a request post trip for some reduction but it would be purely option for UA to do it.
Agree. But they might say "no."

Also agree that the ps segment is not likely to clear.
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