Apr 4, 14, 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 4, 14, 9:05 pm
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Originally Posted by FTstudent
Or maybe don't call. The whole UA seat map system just went down. Agent said they are moving equipment around, and to "check back on Monday."
I got a little suspicious when I saw my IAD-FCO segment on an ERJ-145, hahahah.
I got a little suspicious when I saw my IAD-FCO segment on an ERJ-145, hahahah.
Apr 4, 14, 9:42 pm
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Originally Posted by Leviticus
It would suck to be driven 4.5 hours with a ferry break in the middle! How do people agree to that?
Apr 4, 14, 9:45 pm
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Originally Posted by IPG
Snagged CMH-IAD-BRU-NCE return earlier today for $1,285!
Operating carrier's fare code is what counts for PQM/RDM, right?
Enjoy your trips to Europe!
Operating carrier's fare code is what counts for PQM/RDM, right?
Enjoy your trips to Europe!
Apr 5, 14, 12:24 am
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Originally Posted by allstarphil06
DEN/SFO/IAH/ORD to DUB/IST/LIS/OSL/WAW/CPH shoot basically locations from United's deal past few days.
Apr 5, 14, 12:38 am
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Same here. I missed the boat. At one point it was as low as $1100 ORD-IST. Would have really loved to try AF/AZ/KL business class because I just don't fly with SkyTeam that often, let alone in business class.
Now $1100 is not even enough for coach. But I already booked an extensive trip to Europe taking advantage of the Star Alliance deal. How many business class trips to Europe can one take in one summer?
Now $1100 is not even enough for coach. But I already booked an extensive trip to Europe taking advantage of the Star Alliance deal. How many business class trips to Europe can one take in one summer?
Originally Posted by xolinlevh
Snoozed on booking ORD-IST now its upto 3k 
Apr 5, 14, 5:53 am
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Originally Posted by bonsaisai
Same here. I missed the boat. At one point it was as low as $1100 ORD-IST. Would have really loved to try AF/AZ/KL business class because I just don't fly with SkyTeam that often, let alone in business class.
Anyway, if you have never been to IST, then you really did miss the boat. IST is one of the most fascinating cities in the world—and has been since XYZZY graduated from high school there. Class of 500 A.D.
I explored IST for a week (between riots) last May—for < $900 (coach+miles upgrade to BF) when UA was failing on the route. Grand adventure!
Originally Posted by bonsaisai
Now $1100 is not even enough for coach. But I already booked an extensive trip to Europe taking advantage of the Star Alliance deal. How many business class trips to Europe can one take in one summer?
Anyway, the upshot of this post is to keep looking for deals. If this deal is/was a fare war, it may flare up again. If not then there's always the next boat to catch, as it were.
RNE, opining that only losers fly in coach.
Apr 5, 14, 6:59 am
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I'm hoping this is just a fluke this morning but when I go to LH's website and try to check my booking:
"We are unable to find this confirmation number. Please validate your entry and try again or contact us for further information. (8104)"
It worked yesterday. I can still pull it up on United though...
"We are unable to find this confirmation number. Please validate your entry and try again or contact us for further information. (8104)"
It worked yesterday. I can still pull it up on United though...
Apr 5, 14, 7:50 am
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Im in the same boat. Shows up fine on checkmytrip and occasionally on lot.com
Originally Posted by phranticaw
I'm hoping this is just a fluke this morning but when I go to LH's website and try to check my booking:
"We are unable to find this confirmation number. Please validate your entry and try again or contact us for further information. (8104)"
It worked yesterday. I can still pull it up on United though...
"We are unable to find this confirmation number. Please validate your entry and try again or contact us for further information. (8104)"
It worked yesterday. I can still pull it up on United though...
