Any problems checking in for flight booked on canceled credit card?
Mar 17, 2015, 7:27 pm
#1
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Any problems checking in for flight booked on canceled credit card?
Hi all,
I'm near my one year anniversary on my Chase Mileage Plus Explorer card. I had booked an award trip for May using this card to pay for the fees and taxes. Will I run into any trouble if I close my account in April (after I pay off all my balances)? By trouble, I mean difficulty with checking-in on flights if they ask for my booking credit card. I don't want to get hit with the annual fee. I'm a newbie and didn't realize the anniversary is June. If I were smarter, I would have use another card to pay for my flights.
I'm near my one year anniversary on my Chase Mileage Plus Explorer card. I had booked an award trip for May using this card to pay for the fees and taxes. Will I run into any trouble if I close my account in April (after I pay off all my balances)? By trouble, I mean difficulty with checking-in on flights if they ask for my booking credit card. I don't want to get hit with the annual fee. I'm a newbie and didn't realize the anniversary is June. If I were smarter, I would have use another card to pay for my flights.
Mar 18, 2015, 12:59 pm
#2
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Your ticket is already paid for, you don't have to keep the account open once it's been purchased.
The interesting question is, however, will you receive any of the benefits of the Explorer card (priority boarding and one free checked bag) since you have now cancelled it. My guess would be no, but maybe someone else here knows from personal experience.
The interesting question is, however, will you receive any of the benefits of the Explorer card (priority boarding and one free checked bag) since you have now cancelled it. My guess would be no, but maybe someone else here knows from personal experience.
Mar 19, 2015, 9:31 am
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This is very rare but there's no reason you couldn't take the canceled credit card with you just in case they want to see it.
Mar 25, 2015, 8:35 am
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Award trip should be fine, and United doesn't ask for credit card at check-in on ticketed/paid/confirmed flights.
Mar 25, 2015, 9:19 am
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It is almost unheard of for UA to require a physical card, especially for a US departure. But, if OP really wants to be safe, simply keep the physical card and bring it with you. If by some remote chance you are asked to show it, show it.
Mar 25, 2015, 4:33 pm
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