Jan 4, 2017, 7:25 am
Last edit by: presario1626
The United gift registry has been discontinued.
Reminder: you must enroll and select UA as your airline BEFORE making a reimbursable purchase. Unless you check your bags or experience change fees, United has the fewest options for reimbursement because of the codes they use for transactions.
United does not sell giftcards. As of December 2016 American Express no longer reimburses MPX transactions.
Airline Taxes on Award Tickets
Reminder: you must enroll and select UA as your airline BEFORE making a reimbursable purchase. Unless you check your bags or experience change fees, United has the fewest options for reimbursement because of the codes they use for transactions.
United does not sell giftcards. As of December 2016 American Express no longer reimburses MPX transactions.
Airline Taxes on Award Tickets
Doesn't seem to work anymore; see post 179 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25297196-post179.html and #391
Economy Plus and First Class Upgrade FeesAs of December 2016 there were conflicting posts; one stating that an upgrade to E+ coded as an "upgrade fee" and was, therefore, not reimbursed. Others said they were reimbursed as it was coded as "preferred seat upgrade." In February 2019, three separate FTer reported receiving varying amounts of reimbursement (dependent upon which card was used for the purchase) after purchasing an E+ annual subscription. The E+ subscriptions code as "preferred seat upgrade". Upgrading from E to FC will also not be reimbursed because it codes as a passenger ticket even when done after buying the original ticket. There seems to be a distinction between seat upgrades being reimbursed, while ticket upgrades are not.
Award AcceleratorI would not risk this. The last report of being reimbursed for Award Accelerator was for $68 on October 27, 2011. Every post about Award Accelerator since has reported "No reimbursement."
Eligible incidental fees include:- Checked baggage fees (including overweight/oversize)
- Itinerary change fees
- Phone reservation fees
- Pet flight fees
- Seat assignment fees (E+)
- In-flight amenity fees (beverages, food, pillows/blankets, headphones)
- In-flight entertainment fees (excluding wireless internet because it's not charged by the airline)
- Airport lounge day passes & annual memberships
- Onboard WIFI
Airline fee $200/$100 reimbursement reports: UA only (2017-2019)
Aug 29, 2017, 12:09 pm
#226
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: NJ (EWR) - USA
Programs: UA Silver - IHG Spire AMB - Hilton Gold - Choice Hotels Platinum - Hertz Gold FiveStar
Posts: 396
I signed up for United Airlines on my PRG and added $100 to gift registry about 15-30 minutes later. the $100 posted on my account but no credit as of yet (been 5 days). Did I add money to the gift registry too soon after PRG UA signup? Amex still shows I have a $100 credit available on their benefits page. Should I call and ask them?
Aug 30, 2017, 12:42 am
#227
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 2
I chatted with them just now (9 days after transaction posted)
I asked why there wasn't any credit posted yet, he said usually it takes 2-4 weeks. I said a friend had his credit posted after a day or two, and he said "that is physically impossible" and that it takes 2-4 weeks. i know he was full of it but he said rest assured that the credit will be applied within 4 weeks. i took a screenshot saying i will get my credit
I asked why there wasn't any credit posted yet, he said usually it takes 2-4 weeks. I said a friend had his credit posted after a day or two, and he said "that is physically impossible" and that it takes 2-4 weeks. i know he was full of it but he said rest assured that the credit will be applied within 4 weeks. i took a screenshot saying i will get my credit
Sep 7, 2017, 12:51 pm
#229
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,141
Charge $200 to travel bank on 9/5, the day I got the AXP. Charge posted today on AXP site, and so did the $200 in the "Categories" of travel. Is that what where the credit is, or should I be looking somewhere else?
Thanks to the helpful users on this thread!
Edit: I just noticed that the $200 shows as owing. Where would I find the credit when it posts?
Thanks to the helpful users on this thread!
Edit: I just noticed that the $200 shows as owing. Where would I find the credit when it posts?
Sep 7, 2017, 2:43 pm
#230
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Sep 7, 2017, 3:29 pm
#231
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, UA Silver, Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,192
Charge $200 to travel bank on 9/5, the day I got the AXP. Charge posted today on AXP site, and so did the $200 in the "Categories" of travel. Is that what where the credit is, or should I be looking somewhere else?
Thanks to the helpful users on this thread!
Edit: I just noticed that the $200 shows as owing. Where would I find the credit when it posts?
Thanks to the helpful users on this thread!
Edit: I just noticed that the $200 shows as owing. Where would I find the credit when it posts?
Last edited by Diplomatico; Sep 7, 2017 at 6:28 pm Reason: Typographical error
Sep 7, 2017, 3:51 pm
#232
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,141
Sep 8, 2017, 4:58 am
#233
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Programs: Marriott/SPG Plat.
Posts: 3
8/29 - $100 contribution to registry
8/31 - $100 AMEX credit
9/3 - $100 contribution to registry
9/5 - $100 AMEX credit
8/31 - $100 AMEX credit
9/3 - $100 contribution to registry
9/5 - $100 AMEX credit
Sep 8, 2017, 9:14 am
#234
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, UA Silver, Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,192
9/5 - $100 contribution to registry
9/8 - $100 AMEX credit
9/8 - $100 AMEX credit
Sep 8, 2017, 12:15 pm
#235
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,141
9/5: Actual Contribution date
9/6: Amex's date for Gift Registry contribution of $200 (time difference issue); Posting of $200 charge on AXP
9/7: AXP fee reimbursement of $200
Thanks!
9/6: Amex's date for Gift Registry contribution of $200 (time difference issue); Posting of $200 charge on AXP
9/7: AXP fee reimbursement of $200
Thanks!
Last edited by 747FC; Sep 8, 2017 at 12:22 pm
Sep 8, 2017, 2:52 pm
#236
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Platinum
Posts: 129
I've been seeing this message on my United Registry since last night:
Anyone else?
We’re sorry, our gift registry page is currently unavailable for maintenance. You can still use the funds from your gift registry to book travel during this time, but you will not be able to receive contributions or update your registry details. Please check back at a later date.
Anyone else?
Sep 8, 2017, 4:02 pm
#237
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,141
Hope they don't take this away!
Sep 10, 2017, 1:21 am
#239
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,141
Saw this posted on UA.com:
"We’re sorry, our gift registry page is currently unavailable for maintenance. You can still use the funds from your gift registry to book travel during this time, but you will not be able to receive contributions or update your registry details. Please check back at a later date."
"We’re sorry, our gift registry page is currently unavailable for maintenance. You can still use the funds from your gift registry to book travel during this time, but you will not be able to receive contributions or update your registry details. Please check back at a later date."
Sep 10, 2017, 9:45 am
#240
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: United GS/MM, Marriott LT Titanium Elite
Posts: 242
Saw this posted on UA.com:
"We’re sorry, our gift registry page is currently unavailable for maintenance. You can still use the funds from your gift registry to book travel during this time, but you will not be able to receive contributions or update your registry details. Please check back at a later date."
"We’re sorry, our gift registry page is currently unavailable for maintenance. You can still use the funds from your gift registry to book travel during this time, but you will not be able to receive contributions or update your registry details. Please check back at a later date."