Originally Posted by
MtnTraveler
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I'm sorry you were unable to board your flight in Frankfurt, Germany with our Star Alliance partner, Thai Airways (TG) and was listed as a No Show. When passengers purchase tickets on other airlines we are unable to offer reimbursement for the additional expenses.
WE DID NOT PURCHASE A SEPARATE TICKET ON THAI AIRLINES. WE REDEEMED MILES ON UNITED AND UNITED CONFIRMED A SEAT ON THAI AIRWAYS
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I believe UA's response here is referencing your purchase of the Emirates ticket, not the Thai ticket.