Originally Posted by
surram
Sorry to hear that. Which airline do you have status with to get *G?
Different question: I have about 5 hours layover at ORD but wanted to go standby on an earlier ORD-IAH (this leg is on a separate UA 016 etix; the BLR-DEL-ORD is on a separate UA 016 eTix). But with the checked bags can I go standby? If so, can I request with UA at DEL or ORD?
UA Gold, Million Miler. Hadn't flown UA with checked bags in a while, was under the impression I'd get 3 free on purely domestic flights regardless, so didn't put up much of a fuss at BDQ. The desired through-check was just for convenience to avoid re-check process at EWR. Rude awakening for me and my wallet. Had I known the implications I would have tried much harder at BDQ. Your situation might be a bit easier since both your tickets are 016 stock. My AI flights were on AI stock.
Re ORD-IAH question, I'm sure those with more familiarity with ORD arrivals will chime in, but if it's like EWR, there should also be a UA desk at the bag dropoff after customs, maybe you could ask there about the earlier flight before dropping off the bags so they could get re-tagged if needed?