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, 12:06 pm
#226
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Apr 2, 2014, 12:11 pm
#227
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I was just able to pay for a fare I put on hold last night (not a fare lock) for the July 4th weekend to FCO. I had three on hold because I couldn't decide where I was going to go. 
Many thanks to 355F1. I'm in for two trips to Italy this summer.
Many thanks to 355F1. I'm in for two trips to Italy this summer.
Apr 2, 2014, 12:13 pm
#228
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EZE went back on today...approx $1650 through end of year with blackouts mid-July to early Aug, and a blackout for Dec until Christmas on AA from JFK. Was there last I checked a little while ago
Apr 2, 2014, 12:16 pm
#229
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This is going to kill my chances for GPU use for my trip to AMS in early July...
Maybe I'll have to route through FRA just to avoid the US-AMS flights.
Maybe I'll have to route through FRA just to avoid the US-AMS flights.
Apr 2, 2014, 12:31 pm
#231
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This was definitely a nice little fare war (whether it was intentional or a computer mistake) during a time that fares are sky high.
Now I just need one of these little wars to Hawaii, I haven't seen one of them in a while.
Now I just need one of these little wars to Hawaii, I haven't seen one of them in a while.
Apr 2, 2014, 12:44 pm
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Huge thanks to the OP! My RT SJC-IAH-MUC-FCO tkt is pricing out at just over $7k this morning! Booking hotels now! My sis & hubby booked 3 week trip RNO-SFO-FRA-FCO & are now planning to take a med cruise + visiting many places in Italy. My other family & friends who didn't book, are today wondering why they didn't jump on this fantastic deal and join us!
Apr 2, 2014, 12:45 pm
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Apr 2, 2014, 12:52 pm
#237
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Apr 2, 2014, 12:58 pm
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Apr 2, 2014, 1:11 pm
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UA is responsible for filing fares originating on the US/Canadian side of the Atlantic in all markets covered by the A++ ATI so when they file one it covers all the carriers.
Apr 2, 2014, 1:13 pm
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I saw some much lower than that. There was $850 in YQ on top of 500 in base fare and ~150 in taxes. So figure $650 plus the strike costs if you can 100% dump it. :-: