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Old Mar 25, 2026 | 2:12 pm
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Originally Posted by WineCountryUA
Did you get the same error message each time? Trying to repurchase multiple times can lead to multiple credit card postings that may or may not finalize, as happened for you.
Yes, I believe it was the same error message each time. I saw the pending charges on the CC a few days ago, but I figured they were just 'artifacts' of the failed transaction and would clear eventually.

Originally Posted by WineCountryUA
When you ask for a refund, provide the ticket number of the other ticket. Assuming exact same trip, that should help get the refund.


I did not put my new ticket number in the request, since it is on 014 ticket stock (AC). I don't know if UA agents would be able to see that, or even care.

Originally Posted by WineCountryUA
In the future, if you have a purchase issue, call / text and provide the agent with the Cart ID as highlighted below
They can recall the details and purchase without you needing to provide trip details (and preserves special account discounts if any)


Good to know in the future about the cart code.

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