Originally Posted by
thewindytree
I'm looking at flights between NYC and Tokyo. When I search Kayak, there are a ton of Air Canada flights. But when I search United.com, none of them show up. Did something change? I've booked Air Canada flights on United before. On a related note, I want to book on United so that the trip will apply to my United account. I believe the only way to get credit for PQM/PQS/PQD is to book directly through United. Just to be sure, am I right or am I missing another way?
Welcome to FlyerTalk!
Not all AC flights will appear on United.com. You
may be able to book them by calling, although there's no guarantee that UA will have access to the same prices that Kayak has, and agents often don't like booking flights that don't have at least one UA flight on the itinerary. AC and UA have a TATL joint venture, but they're competitors TPAC, so there's less reason for UA to return AC flights.
You can get PQM/PQS credit by booking through any channel. PQDs will only be available if you book via United, either online or by calling.