Does CO->Amtrak->UA really work?
Nov 21, 2004 | 9:28 am
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Originally Posted by Chuckles
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A reminder for everyone - it's getting close to the end of the year, so don't forget to do your 25K to United, if you haven't already!!!!!!!!!
A reminder for everyone - it's getting close to the end of the year, so don't forget to do your 25K to United, if you haven't already!!!!!!!!!
Nov 21, 2004 | 10:06 am
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Originally Posted by duranza
What about US AIR?
And the conversion rates are brutal.
Nov 21, 2004 | 11:27 am
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Originally Posted by duranza
So what is the best way I can use my unusable 15,000 United miles? I am not planning to fly United in the near future and would rather use them for car rental or hotel stay. Any tips? 
with 35k you will have more trading power
Nov 24, 2004 | 4:10 am
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Originally Posted by dhuey
Thanks for the reminder, Chuckles. I just moved 30k miles in two accounts.
Nov 24, 2004 | 3:20 pm
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Originally Posted by iwillflytheworld
I e-mailed to transfer miles from CO to Amtrak. They replied after a few days saying no problem, we'll transfer the miles in 7 to 10 days. A few days later, miles were pulled from CO but not deposited in Amtrak (yet). Is this normal or should I start worrying that my miles have been lost?
Dec 6, 2004 | 9:24 am
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Originally Posted by Chuckles
My transfer from CO finally made it to Amtrak today. So if your miles have not arrived yet - it's time to begin worrying!!!
Dec 6, 2004 | 9:34 am
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Originally Posted by duranza
So what is the best way I can use my unusable 15,000 United miles? I am not planning to fly United in the near future and would rather use them for car rental or hotel stay. Any tips?
http://www.united.com/page/article/0...4/12/06&time=9
Dec 6, 2004 | 6:37 pm
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Originally Posted by dspringer28
Person X's CO Account--->X's Amtrak Account-->Person Y's UA Account
Person Y's CO Account--->Y's Amtrak Account-->Y's (same) UA Account
X and Y have the same last name if it changes anything
Person Y's CO Account--->Y's Amtrak Account-->Y's (same) UA Account
X and Y have the same last name if it changes anything
Dec 8, 2004 | 12:24 pm
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Originally Posted by akm
In this case either Amtrak or UA may object since that is where a different first name would be involved for one of the transfers. Worth a try (perhaps with a smaller 5K transfer first).