Originally Posted by
Budoka
I booked an award flight through UA but operated by ANA. Unless I am misreading according to this chart I should have been charged $25 but was charged $40.06. Is this because it is on ANA metal? Just want to check before I call them.
You have to pay taxes and airport / customs / immigration / etc. fees on an international award, regardless of carrier. Unlike some of its competitors, UA does not collect fuel surcharges on award tickets. $40.06 sounds normal to me.
Originally Posted by
Budoka
Also, am I reading this correctly? If I change or cancel the award booking, under 61 days, it is $125!!! Seems kind of steep. Are 100 percent of the miles redeposited? So if I book 2 one ways I will be charged $250 to cancel?
Yes and yes.