Apr 4, 2014, 10:50 am
Last edit by: cesco.g
There are two categories of US cities involved, DL hubs and other, generally secondary, airports.
From some DL Hubs, UA P fares are valid to a much wider range of cities in Europe:
SLC/MSP/DTW/ATL/CVG/MEM-AMS/MXP/FCO/CDG/MLA/VCE/TRN/FLR/NAP/PMO/CTA/BUD/PRG/CPH/IST/WAW/ARN/OSL/KRK/PRG/TLL/RIX/etc
(but not JFK nor LAX?)
Other airports are valid to a smaller set of cities in Europe:
BOS/SJC/SMF/MOD/BWI/BUR/ONT/SNA/PSP/HNL/SEA/PDX/AUS/PIT/TUS/TPA/ALB/etc/etc-AMS/MXP/FCO/CDG/MLA/VCE/TRN/FLR/NAP/PMO/CTA/etc
Most UA hubs don't have the fare filed (not SFO for sure), but apparently EWR has at least EWR-VCE/NCE (but not EWR-MXP/PMO/FCO/CDG)
Some destinations in Europe have a slightly higher base fare:
MRS/LYS
(please add more cities to either origin or destination side that are valid)
Be careful in your airline selection - there are PQM/RDM implications to this. For example, for the UA program, UA P earns 150% PQM/RDM, LH P earns 100% PQM/RDM, and it appears that OS P earns nothing.
Similarly it looks like UA P class credited to Aegean (A3) earns nothing. Visit this United webpage then click on the Star Alliance partner to determine mileage earnings.
From some DL Hubs, UA P fares are valid to a much wider range of cities in Europe:
SLC/MSP/DTW/ATL/CVG/MEM-AMS/MXP/FCO/CDG/MLA/VCE/TRN/FLR/NAP/PMO/CTA/BUD/PRG/CPH/IST/WAW/ARN/OSL/KRK/PRG/TLL/RIX/etc
(but not JFK nor LAX?)
Other airports are valid to a smaller set of cities in Europe:
BOS/SJC/SMF/MOD/BWI/BUR/ONT/SNA/PSP/HNL/SEA/PDX/AUS/PIT/TUS/TPA/ALB/etc/etc-AMS/MXP/FCO/CDG/MLA/VCE/TRN/FLR/NAP/PMO/CTA/etc
Most UA hubs don't have the fare filed (not SFO for sure), but apparently EWR has at least EWR-VCE/NCE (but not EWR-MXP/PMO/FCO/CDG)
Some destinations in Europe have a slightly higher base fare:
MRS/LYS
(please add more cities to either origin or destination side that are valid)
Be careful in your airline selection - there are PQM/RDM implications to this. For example, for the UA program, UA P earns 150% PQM/RDM, LH P earns 100% PQM/RDM, and it appears that OS P earns nothing.
Similarly it looks like UA P class credited to Aegean (A3) earns nothing. Visit this United webpage then click on the Star Alliance partner to determine mileage earnings.
[FARE GONE] Lots of UA ATL-AMS (and other cities) Z fares; less than $2k for July
Apr 2, 2014, 9:24 am
#167
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Not sure if you can bail at IAD. Whenever I take UA overseas they always divide out the transfers to another process. Not sure what that process is but I understand if you go through the new Customs/Immigration not in the main terminal that it is possible. However, I ALWAYS get routed through to the main terminal where that isn't an option. There are flights to FCO from BWI through ORD.
Hopefully someone can help tell you and me how to bail if you have checked bags at Dulles. I'd only try it with carryon based on my experience.
Hopefully someone can help tell you and me how to bail if you have checked bags at Dulles. I'd only try it with carryon based on my experience.
This is only for transfer passengers. When you get off the plane at midfield, they have a moonbuggie waiting to take pax to the main terminal (who are terminating in DC). If you don't have a checked bag, or if it is tagged just to DC, take the moon buggie and you'll be able to exit curbside after clearing CBP in the main terminal.
Attempting to clear at main terminal, while you have checked bags that are supposed to go onwards from IAD is a bad idea. It may take over an hour to get your bags moved, and you will likely draw some scrutiny from UA in the process.
Apr 2, 2014, 9:24 am
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Apr 2, 2014, 9:24 am
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Apr 2, 2014, 9:25 am
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It's still there, depending on the departure cities, I've found lots out of BWI to CDG, AMS.
Quick question, as i usually fly Delta, doesn't DL have a policy where if you find the same route for less they will match it?
Quick question, as i usually fly Delta, doesn't DL have a policy where if you find the same route for less they will match it?
Apr 2, 2014, 9:25 am
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I should know this but don't and can't find it online. For which *A members do I also earn the Premier status bonus (e.g., 100% additional miles for being 1K)? I know I do on some carriers but not others. TIA.
Apr 2, 2014, 9:26 am
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Apr 2, 2014, 9:27 am
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$1500 Biz fares to EU dead
Appears to be dead, was looking at 7am this morning SAN-FCO/CDG/AMS and avail now its gone. All pricing at $3500 +
Apr 2, 2014, 9:35 am
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Gone on UA and ITA for COS departures in July... Was there about 15 minutes ago.
Looks like its still available on Orbitz.
Looks like its still available on Orbitz.
Apr 2, 2014, 9:36 am
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A good thing it is gone for me. I stayed up late last night hoping for a Skyteam match. Checked once in the middle of the night, and then first thing this morning. Now maybe I can go find something useful to do.
But congratulations to all who scored, and thanks to OP for my evening's amusement.
Romelle
But congratulations to all who scored, and thanks to OP for my evening's amusement.
Romelle