Originally Posted by
merc1234
So the nightmare I envisioned is starting to unravel...I booked 3 sets of LX J seats from EU to NYC for September. The transaction went through on the site, I got the ticket confirmation with ticket numbers for each passenger. I received the LX PNR and was able to successfully view my booking on their site. Two days ago, I got a call from UA saying my ticket "was not confirmed with the partner airline" and that they will confirm the tickets. The agent said I have nothing to worry about and somebody will call back to confirm again. I am thinking of calling LX to find out if they can see these tickets as confirmed on their side.... Anybody have any ideas?
My idea is to start scoping out your preferred flights on UA metal so that they can force open I space on those flights. If LX won't release the space you thought you'd booked, that is your best fallback position. And you should get some miles back, since UA prices its awards lower than partners, I believe.