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)
Jan 21, 2018, 9:42 pm
#451
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
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I have a UA $300 change fee posted on 1/15. Had a chat with online agent today. The agent asked me to chat back in 14 days. Should I just call?
This is under flight details:
Passenger Name: (last name) /CHANGE FEE
Date of Departure: 02/15
Ticket Number: 016xxxxxxxxxxx
Document Type: ADDITIONAL COLLECTION
This is under flight details:
Passenger Name: (last name) /CHANGE FEE
Date of Departure: 02/15
Ticket Number: 016xxxxxxxxxxx
Document Type: ADDITIONAL COLLECTION
Jan 23, 2018, 1:40 pm
#452
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Santa Fe
Programs: UA 1K, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 108
Guys, you’re all getting bent out of shape for nothing over this TravelBank stuff. Book a ticket with whatever credit card you want on United. Wait 10 minutes for the ticket to confirm. Then, add a pet for $125 each way and pay with your Amex. Wait an hour or so. Cancel ticket (pet charges cancel automatically at the same time. Watch your Amex for a credit a day or two later.
NB that you can’t book a pet on all flights. Try routes with ERJ 145s since they don’t have a first class cabin. I find that works best.
NB that you can’t book a pet on all flights. Try routes with ERJ 145s since they don’t have a first class cabin. I find that works best.
Jan 23, 2018, 1:43 pm
#453
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area
Programs: DL SM, UA MP.
Posts: 12,729
Amex will reimburse for fees you cancel and get refunds on?
Jan 23, 2018, 1:44 pm
#454
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Santa Fe
Programs: UA 1K, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 108
Jan 26, 2018, 12:10 pm
#455
Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: NH, JL, SQ
Posts: 164
$212 E+ seat purchase 1/23
charge posted 1/25
$200 credit posted 1/26
Under flight details:
charge posted 1/25
$200 credit posted 1/26
Under flight details:
Passenger Name: (last name)/ECONOMY PLUS S
Date of Departure: xx/xx
Ticket Number: 016xxxx...
Document Type: PREFERRED SEAT UPGRADE
Date of Departure: xx/xx
Ticket Number: 016xxxx...
Document Type: PREFERRED SEAT UPGRADE
Jan 26, 2018, 2:31 pm
#456
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 3,945
Guys, you’re all getting bent out of shape for nothing over this TravelBank stuff. Book a ticket with whatever credit card you want on United. Wait 10 minutes for the ticket to confirm. Then, add a pet for $125 each way and pay with your Amex. Wait an hour or so. Cancel ticket (pet charges cancel automatically at the same time. Watch your Amex for a credit a day or two later.
NB that you can’t book a pet on all flights. Try routes with ERJ 145s since they don’t have a first class cabin. I find that works best.
NB that you can’t book a pet on all flights. Try routes with ERJ 145s since they don’t have a first class cabin. I find that works best.
Jan 26, 2018, 3:33 pm
#457
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area
Programs: DL SM, UA MP.
Posts: 12,729
Jan 26, 2018, 5:38 pm
#458
Moderator
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Location: Miami, Mpls & London
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Posts: 48,959
Jan 27, 2018, 3:17 pm
#459
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: United 1K, Marriott Platinum, SPG Platinum
Posts: 1,990
Hi All,
Looks like the gift registry page is still down... Do we still have time to change the airline? If not, sigh...
Looks like the gift registry page is still down... Do we still have time to change the airline? If not, sigh...
Jan 27, 2018, 8:33 pm
#461
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Santa Fe
Programs: UA 1K, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 108
Jan 31, 2018, 6:37 am
#462
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SFO
Posts: 515
Guys, you’re all getting bent out of shape for nothing over this TravelBank stuff. Book a ticket with whatever credit card you want on United. Wait 10 minutes for the ticket to confirm. Then, add a pet for $125 each way and pay with your Amex. Wait an hour or so. Cancel ticket (pet charges cancel automatically at the same time. Watch your Amex for a credit a day or two later.
NB that you can’t book a pet on all flights. Try routes with ERJ 145s since they don’t have a first class cabin. I find that works best.
NB that you can’t book a pet on all flights. Try routes with ERJ 145s since they don’t have a first class cabin. I find that works best.
Jan 31, 2018, 7:11 am
#463
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: Priority Club Platinum & Ambassdor, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 505
Otherwise they would credit you cost of pet fee and AMEX could reverse your credit.
Jan 31, 2018, 10:47 am
#464
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: PHX, SEA
Programs: Avis President's Club, Global Entry, Hilton/Marriott Gold. No more DL/AA status.
Posts: 4,422
Today is your last chance. AA allows 2x$100 GCs, DL allows 4x$50 GCs (but only 3 GC redemptions per booking). I get why you'd want to stay on UA, but if $200 covers a flight somewhere on a different carrier, you can still switch today.
Jan 31, 2018, 1:54 pm
#465
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