Originally Posted by
j2simpso
Couple quick questions regarding the programme:
- The terms say this programme is only open to US residents (I'm a Canuck presently residing in England) does that mean I don't qualify? In reality have international UA members had any luck getting miles to post?
- How widespread is the program and how do they know you've bought something using the program? Between conferences and professional obligations, I'll be stateside a couple of times this year including at major UA outstations like LAX, SFO, ORD and EWR!
- Does this program extend outside the US (i.e. are there any restaurants in say Canada or the UK which participate)?
Safe Travels,
James
Just adding to what you've got from
lhrsfo, that leaves the question of how widespread the restaurants are. Its hot or miss - when I'm traveling in big, well-developed areas I can usually find something that's OK< especially because I eat a lot of pub grub and the like. There isn't any real connection with UA hubs vs other locations because they run the same program with the same restaurants for multiple other airlines (I'm aware of at least AS, DL, and AA), at least one hotel (Hilton), and just a free standing version where you get cash back instead of miles. But if I have a car in the burbs or am in a big city I can usually get to something. Be aware that a lot of their restaurants are struggling outfits. Doesn't mean they're bad (and certainly not unsanitary) - just that I've eaten in a lot of 20% full MP dining places, as well as some popular ones.
FTF