Originally Posted by
pjrubindc
Hi! I am a Premier flyer, as is my girlfriend. Last week, I transferred some of my Mileageplus miles to her account. They've been taken from mine, but not yet posted to hers. I'd like to have them posted right away as a single seat remains on the award flight we have our eyes on. I know the UA website says that a transfer takes 5 to 7 business days, though I am not sure why. I assume since that is not a fixed period, it is because a human being must put the transfer through. Does anyone know if there is a way to contact the people who do this -- directly or indirectly -- to see if the process can be sped up?
Thanks so much!
Sorry to say it, but I think you're out of luck.
You just have to wait it out.
This is one of those transactions that favors planning things well in advance.
I wonder if they do this to deliberately encourage folks that are getting close to the wire to buy higher (i.e. YUP) fares?
Good luck!