TK Elite on UA
May 17, 2019, 4:46 am
#2
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
Elite check-in area and security clearance
Lounge access
Group 2 boarding (although they keep changing their system, so don't hold me on the group number - in short priority boarding but after their own top elite).
That is about it.
May 17, 2019, 10:20 am
#3
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: TK E+, WY, Radisson R
Posts: 2,360
Free same day change on the flights (SDC) unless you book Basic Economy.
This is a huge benefit, sometimes I don't book the flights I really want due to cost and simply wait for them to offer me my ideal flights 24 hours during check-in window. Although I wouldn't count on it.
I haven't flown UA for quite a while (within US as a matter of fact), it's just not the same anymore.
This is a huge benefit, sometimes I don't book the flights I really want due to cost and simply wait for them to offer me my ideal flights 24 hours during check-in window. Although I wouldn't count on it.
I haven't flown UA for quite a while (within US as a matter of fact), it's just not the same anymore.
May 17, 2019, 12:00 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: LAX
Programs: TK M&S, LH MM, Global Entry, Hertz Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,087
UA have been good to me over the years.
May 17, 2019, 3:16 pm
#5
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
Free same day change on the flights (SDC) unless you book Basic Economy.
This is a huge benefit, sometimes I don't book the flights I really want due to cost and simply wait for them to offer me my ideal flights 24 hours during check-in window. Although I wouldn't count on it.
I haven't flown UA for quite a while (within US as a matter of fact), it's just not the same anymore.
This is a huge benefit, sometimes I don't book the flights I really want due to cost and simply wait for them to offer me my ideal flights 24 hours during check-in window. Although I wouldn't count on it.
I haven't flown UA for quite a while (within US as a matter of fact), it's just not the same anymore.
Intresting - most of my UA flights are for work and booked as Y class and I always assumed I get this option because of that, not because the *G status. I'll have to pay attention on my next none work flight.
Last edited by MD/DC Flyer; May 18, 2019 at 6:48 am Reason: spelling error
May 17, 2019, 5:02 pm
#6
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Programs: TK Elite Plus,BAEC GGL,ITA Executive, AFKL Gold,QR Gold,HH Diamond,Bonvoy Gold,ALL Gold
Posts: 14,186
Free checked bag
Premium Check-in and Premier Access
Lounge access (including United Club locations)
Group 1 boarding
Free same day change unless you booked Basic Economy
Premium Check-in and Premier Access
Lounge access (including United Club locations)
Group 1 boarding
Free same day change unless you booked Basic Economy
May 18, 2019, 12:06 am
#7
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: YTO/DEL/BOM/GAU
Programs: A few airlines, hotel programs and car rentals
Posts: 1,238
And, I assume it would be SDC for all domestic flights within the US and Canada, correct?
May 18, 2019, 1:21 am
#8
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Programs: TK Elite Plus,BAEC GGL,ITA Executive, AFKL Gold,QR Gold,HH Diamond,Bonvoy Gold,ALL Gold
Posts: 14,186
WOOWWW!!! Free SDC for *G on UA? That's BIG! I didn't know that. I always thought it was for UA's own elites (Gold,Plat, 1k & GS): didn't know they do that for *G pax of another carrier's program too!! Thanks for the information.
And, I assume it would be SDC for all domestic flights within the US and Canada, correct?
And, I assume it would be SDC for all domestic flights within the US and Canada, correct?
May 18, 2019, 11:47 pm
#9
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: YTO/DEL/BOM/GAU
Programs: A few airlines, hotel programs and car rentals
Posts: 1,238
I've only tried using that benefit on domestic flights within the US. However, AFAIK, you could also benefit from the same day change on international flights as well. However, availability depends on the fare basis you would purchase. Not all flight options are listed within the SDC options.
May 19, 2019, 10:35 am
#10
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: TK E+, WY, Radisson R
Posts: 2,360
Since SDC availability varies by minute, I use my app to refresh constantly to see if my most desired flights come up as they could disappear net minute (or second). As ISTFlyer said, it also depends on the fare you purchase,
May 23, 2019, 4:46 am
#11
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: YTO/DEL/BOM/GAU
Programs: A few airlines, hotel programs and car rentals
Posts: 1,238
Good to know that UA IT recognizes *G even before check-in, and provides SDC as a *G benefit.