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)
Feb 6, 2019, 4:41 pm
#751
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: Mileage Plus, AAdvantage
Posts: 424
Does anyone know if purchasing travel insurance for the ticket triggers the credit? I just booked basic economy tickets and was on the fence about purchasing insurance. Probably will not end up purchasing it, but would be good to know if it qualifies for the credit or not.
thanks....
thanks....
Feb 7, 2019, 11:45 am
#752
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: NJ
Programs: United Silver, Hyatt, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Amex Plat, Global Entry
Posts: 751
A few years ago when I purchased Premium wines from the United Club ($30 glasses of Jordan Cab), it triggered the credit. Any reports that this still works in the Polaris clubs?
Feb 8, 2019, 2:42 pm
#753
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: Mileage Plus, AAdvantage
Posts: 424
Does anyone know if purchasing travel insurance for the ticket triggers the credit? I just booked basic economy tickets and was on the fence about purchasing insurance. Probably will not end up purchasing it, but would be good to know if it qualifies for the credit or not.
thanks....
thanks....
Feb 8, 2019, 2:50 pm
#754
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Feb 10, 2019, 9:33 am
#755
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 2
Just received $100 credit with the Amex gold card for a $999 E+ subscription purchase.
Feb 13, 2019, 1:25 pm
#756
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: DL Gold, UA nothing (ex-GS), Marriott lifetime Plat, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 920
Feb 13, 2019, 1:37 pm
#757
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,041
Feb 13, 2019, 2:11 pm
#758
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
Feb 13, 2019, 3:39 pm
#759
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,041
Feb 13, 2019, 3:52 pm
#760
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
On 10 February 2019, an FTer reported receiving $100 reimbursement on his AMEX Gold card after purchasing a $999 E+ annual subscription.
Feb 13, 2019, 7:20 pm
#761
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: LAS ORD
Programs: AA Pro (mostly B6) OZ♦ (flying BR/UA), BA Silver Hyatt LT, Wynn Black, Cosmo Plat, Mlife Noir
Posts: 5,992
Feb 13, 2019, 8:23 pm
#762
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: PHL
Programs: Previously UA 1K, Delta Plat, HH Gold, IHG Plat, Avis First, AA Gold
Posts: 126
Has anyone tried getting reimbursement for United mile reinstatement fees (either direct reinstatement or the $100 before taking a flight or signing up for a UA credit card)? I searched this thread for "reinstate" but found zero results.
Feb 14, 2019, 11:32 am
#763
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: AMEX Plat Marriott Gold HHGold UA Silver
Posts: 40
I am mulling buying a UA club membership, with increasing restrictions at the Centurion plus my travel is more from ORD now as well it is looking more attractive.
What is the current situation with getting back anything with a plat card toward a membership?
What is the current situation with getting back anything with a plat card toward a membership?
Feb 14, 2019, 12:13 pm
#764
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
If you use Search this Thread with the keyword membership you will find reports like THIS:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30151885-post593.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30151885-post593.html
Feb 15, 2019, 4:22 pm
#765
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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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