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)
Nov 20, 2019, 10:18 pm
#916
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 30
I'm trying the pet fee route for reimbursement.
I just added a pet for a previously purchased round trip in December, charged as two $125 fees. Will report back if they get reimbursed.
Is there a way to cancel the pet itinerary online or do you have to call in and cancel?
Thanks
I just added a pet for a previously purchased round trip in December, charged as two $125 fees. Will report back if they get reimbursed.
Is there a way to cancel the pet itinerary online or do you have to call in and cancel?
Thanks
Nov 21, 2019, 8:39 am
#917
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 148
Looking to purchase United E+ seats total is 400+ is it possible to split payment for seat selection so I can use up 2 plats annual credits? Any ways to utilize more than a single plat's 200 credit?
Nov 21, 2019, 8:52 am
#918
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 5
I am a little confused as to what still works and what doesn't on United Airlines with the Amex Platinum credit. I am taking a flight to Los Angeles this Saturday with my family, and I have not used any of the $200 so far this year. I was thinking of trying to upgrade our seats to Economy +, but I have seen some reports where that is not working anymore. Has anybody tried that in the past few weeks?
Also, if you buy food and/or beverages on the flight, will those be reimbursed? That is definitely one use I could make of the credit for both my trip to LA and my return trip next week.
I guess for onboard WiFi, I just need to make sure it is not being offered through Gogo, then it should work?
I can't think of anything else to use the credit for. I already have access to the Centurian lounges at IAH and LAX, so no reason for me to go to a United Club which is not as nice.
Also, if you buy food and/or beverages on the flight, will those be reimbursed? That is definitely one use I could make of the credit for both my trip to LA and my return trip next week.
I guess for onboard WiFi, I just need to make sure it is not being offered through Gogo, then it should work?
I can't think of anything else to use the credit for. I already have access to the Centurian lounges at IAH and LAX, so no reason for me to go to a United Club which is not as nice.
Nov 21, 2019, 9:31 am
#919
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: Amtrak Guest Rewards, Starwood Preferred Guest, Marriott Rewards, Hilton Honors
Posts: 255
My understanding is that food and beverages count as 'incidentals' and will be credited back by Amex.
Nov 21, 2019, 10:08 am
#920
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 81
I do this pretty regularly, but each passenger has his/her own Mileage Plus number attached to the single reservation. Each passenger logs into his/her MP account and upgrades to E+ under the Manage Trip link and using my credit card information. I believe it's possible to do without a MP account by finding the reservation with the record locator and traveller's name.
Nov 21, 2019, 1:47 pm
#921
Join Date: Nov 2007
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond, Delta Gold
Posts: 4,351
Or you could just upgrade 1 seat at a time if you're referring to upgrading a roundtrip rather than separate pax. Upgrade outbound and pay. Then repeat with inbound.
Nov 21, 2019, 7:30 pm
#922
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: ORD
Posts: 701
Once you select United as your airline, how long does it take before Amex knows to credit your account automatically? I am planning on on paying for Economy + and having it covered the credit. It appears that reports are mixed on that being covered even though that appears to be a seat assignment to me? What does Amex consider a seat assigment?
TIA
TIA
Nov 21, 2019, 8:10 pm
#923
Join Date: Nov 2007
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond, Delta Gold
Posts: 4,351
Nov 21, 2019, 9:43 pm
#924
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 742
I thought the "process" was that you had to add it on after the fact in order for it to work.
And it takes a few days for the credit to show up, AFAIK.
Last time it took like 4 days to show up for me, but I did them separate (added on after the fact).
Please post back in like a week or sooner if it shows up as a credit.
It's possible this, too, has been closed, but I think it's too early to tell, unless this was done a week ago.
And it takes a few days for the credit to show up, AFAIK.
Last time it took like 4 days to show up for me, but I did them separate (added on after the fact).
Please post back in like a week or sooner if it shows up as a credit.
It's possible this, too, has been closed, but I think it's too early to tell, unless this was done a week ago.
Nov 22, 2019, 12:39 am
#925
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 300
I purchased e+ seat upgrade on an award flight SFO-SYD in July and was credited 2 days after the transaction posted (used $240/$250 Aspire credit)
Nov 22, 2019, 10:19 am
#926
Join Date: Apr 2002
Programs: hilton diamond SPG/Marriott platinum UA silver AA platinum
Posts: 100
Getting ready to use my Aspire $250 credit for an E+ upgrade for an international travel. Most reports on flyertalk says it should work. Any other new data points please
Appreciate it
Appreciate it
Nov 22, 2019, 11:06 am
#927
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: 16,857
Nov 23, 2019, 7:10 pm
#928
Join Date: Nov 2007
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond, Delta Gold
Posts: 4,351
I just purchased E+ on 11/19 so it's too soon to know. I will report back in a few days.
Nov 23, 2019, 9:18 pm
#929
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 891
So I know very late to this thread and it seems the Gift Card option is dead. What are my options, need to make the purcahse very soon. Please advise and help.
Nov 23, 2019, 11:08 pm
#930
Join Date: Nov 2007
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond, Delta Gold
Posts: 4,351