Oct 21, 2015, 11:14 am
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Welcome to this thread to ask your basic, simple questions about United Airlines, its operations, or the MileagePlus program. We know that the airline is complex and weve created this thread for new and veteran members to ask those basic questions about United Airlines that you think must have an easy answer but just cant find it or arent sure where to look.
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Oct 16, 2015 | 4:06 am
#136
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Oct 16, 2015 | 10:04 am
#137
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It depends on the airport and the airlines / terminals involved. Sometime MCT is available on the airport's web site, otherwise it is available from paid services like ExpertFlyer, KVS, .... For many airports there are threads on FT with the info --- search "MCT"+connections+"XYZ" where XYZ is the airport code
Normally you don't need to worry because booked connections will meet the MCT. Only if you go independent and book separate tickets do you need to be concerned and need the specialized tools.
Going independent also exposes you to risk if there are flight delays because no airline owns the issue to get you to you destination if there are delays.
Normally you don't need to worry because booked connections will meet the MCT. Only if you go independent and book separate tickets do you need to be concerned and need the specialized tools.
Going independent also exposes you to risk if there are flight delays because no airline owns the issue to get you to you destination if there are delays.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Oct 16, 2015 at 10:24 am Reason: delay rrisk
Oct 16, 2015 | 9:51 pm
#138
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Earning MP miles on SQ flight?
I booked a two segment flight on SQ via UA website, in order to get PQD, etc on my MileagePlus account.
BKK-SIN-JNB-CPT in C class
But, now the UA website on my itinerary page says that only the BKK-SIN segment is eligible for PQD, PQM, and mileage accrual! How is this true?
BKK-SIN-JNB-CPT in C class
But, now the UA website on my itinerary page says that only the BKK-SIN segment is eligible for PQD, PQM, and mileage accrual! How is this true?
Last edited by ok2uselane; Oct 16, 2015 at 10:09 pm
Oct 16, 2015 | 9:56 pm
#139
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I booked a two segment flight on SQ via UA website, in order to get PQD, etc on my MilagePlus account.
BKK-SIN-JNB-CPT in C class
But, now the UA website on my itinerary page says that only the BKK-SIN segment is eligible for PQD, PQM, and mileage accrual! How is this true?
BKK-SIN-JNB-CPT in C class
But, now the UA website on my itinerary page says that only the BKK-SIN segment is eligible for PQD, PQM, and mileage accrual! How is this true?
C fare is clearly mileage earning, for other fare classes on SQ check https://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/mar...spx?ItemId=304
Oct 16, 2015 | 9:58 pm
#140
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The pre-flight info can be wrong , see http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...t-removed.html
C fare is clearly mileage earning, for other fare classes on SQ check https://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/mar...spx?ItemId=304
C fare is clearly mileage earning, for other fare classes on SQ check https://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/mar...spx?ItemId=304
Oct 17, 2015 | 10:30 pm
#141
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Thank you very much aacharya and physioprof.
Ticketed: DFW 12:19 PM - DEN 1:25 PM, DEN 3:58 PM - LGA 9:44 PM
$49 (today) buys me: DFW 5:30 AM – IAH 6:40 AM, IAH 7:15 AM – LGA 11:43 AM
or
DFW 5:50 AM – DEN 6:58 AM, DEN 8:06 – LGA 1:51 PM (approx 600 more PQM)
Thanks again.
Ticketed: DFW 12:19 PM - DEN 1:25 PM, DEN 3:58 PM - LGA 9:44 PM
$49 (today) buys me: DFW 5:30 AM – IAH 6:40 AM, IAH 7:15 AM – LGA 11:43 AM
or
DFW 5:50 AM – DEN 6:58 AM, DEN 8:06 – LGA 1:51 PM (approx 600 more PQM)
Thanks again.
Never hurts to ask, the worst they can do is say “no”.
Last edited by Dr Jabadski; Oct 19, 2015 at 11:36 am Reason: typo correction
Oct 18, 2015 | 3:22 am
#142
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Credit for LH trains
Does anyone have recent experience on whether I will get miles (award miles and PQM under MileagePlus) for a train ride under a LH flight number (e.g. CGN-FRA or FRA-ZWS)?
Thanks in advance,
HTB.
Thanks in advance,
HTB.
Oct 18, 2015 | 1:03 pm
#143
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Say I book this itinerary on United…
As you can see, all flights are actually operated by American. Seems like UA is actually fine booking this on 016 stock and it's pricing out a very reasonable N fare ($600 round trip).
Question: Will I earn any UA PQM / PQD / RDM for booking this?
As you can see, all flights are actually operated by American. Seems like UA is actually fine booking this on 016 stock and it's pricing out a very reasonable N fare ($600 round trip).
Question: Will I earn any UA PQM / PQD / RDM for booking this?
Oct 18, 2015 | 1:28 pm
#144
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I have a flight from MXP to ORL, through EWR, that I waitlisted for business saver award and was assigned a seat in economy for both segments. Today, when I got an email that the MXP to EWR upgraded, I realized that the EWR to ORL segment was not wait listed for a business saver. The ticket price was 57,500 miles. The EWR to MCO flight is a domestic flight with only two cabins. Should I have been waitlisted for that segment as well and if so can I just call and ask for it to changed?
Last edited by asur; Oct 18, 2015 at 1:33 pm
Oct 18, 2015 | 1:35 pm
#145
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No earnings of any kind. Only on flights operated by a UA partner, which AA is not.
They will not waitlist you unless you request it. You can call now and ask to be waitlisted (or confirmed, if there is I space).
Today, when I got an email that the MXP to EWR upgraded, I realized that the EWR to ORL segment was not wait listed for a business saver. The ticket price was 57,500 miles. Should I have been waitlisted for that segment as well and if so can I just call and ask for it to changed?
Oct 19, 2015 | 6:32 am
#146
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I tried the search, but didn't find any relevant post.
We have a 6.30 am flight out of FLL to EWR. Is it possible to check in the baggage the evening before so we don't have to be there so early?
We have a 6.30 am flight out of FLL to EWR. Is it possible to check in the baggage the evening before so we don't have to be there so early?
Oct 19, 2015 | 9:36 am
#147
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Generally no -- between space issues and liability, UA (and other airlines I am aware of) limit the time prior to departure for when they will accept bags -- generally 3-4 hours prior to departure.
Oct 19, 2015 | 12:38 pm
#148
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How early should we be at the airport for the 6.30am flight? 5am?
Oct 19, 2015 | 1:54 pm
#149
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If I book a flight on united.com and it is flown on Brussels airlines metal I can see what fare class United treats it as, in this instance K. However I've read that for PQM the fare class which is important is the Brussels airlines fare class.
How do find out what a UA K translates to on Brussels?
How do find out what a UA K translates to on Brussels?