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)
Mar 2, 2017, 11:51 pm
#136
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,039
Has anyone ever used the $$ in the travel bank to buy an unrestricted fare on UA and then cancelled the flight to get a refund? Where would the refund go, back to the travelbank?
Mar 4, 2017, 5:39 pm
#139
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: BOS
Programs: Brown medallion
Posts: 184
For myself, registry charge of $200 appeared on 3/1 and -$200 on 3/3.
Received gift registry contribution notification email. I did not check registry balance immediately, but as of today 3/4, $200 is reflected there.
Last edited by vholic; Mar 4, 2017 at 5:45 pm
Mar 4, 2017, 6:11 pm
#140
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Pacific Northwest
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, AS 75k, AA Plat, Bonvoyed Gold, Honors Dia, Hyatt Explorer, IHG Plat, ...
Posts: 16,859
Mar 5, 2017, 4:31 pm
#141
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 32
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Mar 5, 2017, 5:06 pm
#142
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K, UA Gold, Marriott LTT, Avis President's Club
Posts: 1,539
Economy Plus Essentials
This package offers Economy Plus seating and an extra standard checked bag — you'll save on these travel perks by purchasing them together.
Economy Plus Enhanced
With this package, you'll receive the Essentials (Economy Plus seating and an extra standard checked bag) plus Premier Access®, a United Club℠ trip pass and extra award miles for each passenger on the reservation, at a reduced cost compared to adding these features individually.
This package offers Economy Plus seating and an extra standard checked bag — you'll save on these travel perks by purchasing them together.
Economy Plus Enhanced
With this package, you'll receive the Essentials (Economy Plus seating and an extra standard checked bag) plus Premier Access®, a United Club℠ trip pass and extra award miles for each passenger on the reservation, at a reduced cost compared to adding these features individually.
Mar 7, 2017, 11:37 am
#143
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,039
Paid $125 for an award change fee, was reimbursed the next day 
Mar 10, 2017, 2:22 am
#144
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 4
Hi Everyone, I was wondering if someone can help me. I tried to create a gift registry but the website keeps saying: "! We could not process your request. Please see the message below and make revisions. ! We were unable to create the Gift Account."
Update...it's working now after trying about 15 times...*sigh*
Update...it's working now after trying about 15 times...*sigh*
Mar 10, 2017, 6:36 am
#145
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
Programs: Milege+, SkyMiles, AAdvantage, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,685
Hi Everyone, I was wondering if someone can help me. I tried to create a gift registry but the website keeps saying: "! We could not process your request. Please see the message below and make revisions. ! We were unable to create the Gift Account."
Update...it's working now after trying about 15 times...*sigh*
Update...it's working now after trying about 15 times...*sigh*
Mar 12, 2017, 4:08 pm
#146
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SAN
Programs: AS MVPG, UA Silver, Marriott + SPG Gold, Global Entry
Posts: 302
Sent it deep with no shame travel bank funding. Funded $200 to the travel bank with platinum and $100 to travel bank with PRG on 3/7. Posted on 3/9, refunded both 3/11. The credit is alive and well!
Mar 13, 2017, 12:22 pm
#147
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Chicago
Posts: 244
I charged $169 on 3/8 for economy plus on LHR-ORD ticket. Got the $169 credited back automatically on 3/10.
Charge shows as --
Category: Travel - Airline
Document Type: PREFERRED SEAT UPGRADE
Original ticket was paid for with points, fees paid with CSR. Upgraded on a completely separate transaction.
Charge shows as --
Category: Travel - Airline
Document Type: PREFERRED SEAT UPGRADE
Original ticket was paid for with points, fees paid with CSR. Upgraded on a completely separate transaction.
Mar 14, 2017, 7:03 am
#148
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: LAS
Posts: 64
3/11- $100 purchase to my Gift Registry
3/13- $100 Airline Fee reimbursed
3/13- $100 Airline Fee reimbursed
Mar 18, 2017, 5:29 pm
#149
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 203
Gift registry purchase 1x100 and 2 x 100 ( by accident at the same time when UA gift registry web site froze. I only realized it few days later. 2x100 Airline fee reimbursed by Amex 3 days later. I called UA and 1x100 refunded to my card.
Mar 24, 2017, 12:20 pm
#150
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: 6km East of EPAYE
Programs: UA Silver, AA Platinum, AS & DL GM Marriott TE, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,582
Gift registry also. Purchase 3/12, reimburse 3/23 ^