[Archived] Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here...
#3526
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Singapore
Programs: SQ KF (ex-UA)
Posts: 588
Trying to book an award itinerary on the UA website now. Site shows a particular routing (ORD-ICN-SIN) on OZ/SQ as available, but when clicked on says "We are unable to find an award seat that fits your requirements." Should I call in or is this phantom availability?
Edit: I get the same message regardless which routing I click on. Likely there is some IT issue here.
edit 2: Repeated the search and it went through. Just some website gremlins I guess.
Edit: I get the same message regardless which routing I click on. Likely there is some IT issue here.
edit 2: Repeated the search and it went through. Just some website gremlins I guess.
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#3527
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Join Date: Oct 2004
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If you book an international Y fare, does the upgrade (either miles/SWU) book into the JN bucket, assuming an elite flyer?
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#3528
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
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#3530
Moderator: United Airlines
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#3532
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 1,961
If I buy a nonrefundable ticket, and I confirm a Regional Premier Upgrade for that ticket, and then I have to cancel the whole reservation, I get a credit for the value of the reservation, less a change fee. But do I get the RPU back?
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#3533
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Posts: 66,854
yes you do (have done this a few times myself). On the credit, you get the full value as credit but you have to pay an additional change fee (new money) to use the credit,
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#3534
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: New York
Programs: UA, AA, Hyatt, SPG
Posts: 86
How long does it take for elite status to post?
I'm expecting to cross the 25k miles threshold on a Sunday. If I have a flight scheduled the following Wednesday, 3 days later, can I expect to have silver status for that flight? Or does it take a week or two to update in United's system?
I'm expecting to cross the 25k miles threshold on a Sunday. If I have a flight scheduled the following Wednesday, 3 days later, can I expect to have silver status for that flight? Or does it take a week or two to update in United's system?
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#3535
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
How long does it take for elite status to post?
I'm expecting to cross the 25k miles threshold on a Sunday. If I have a flight scheduled the following Wednesday, 3 days later, can I expect to have silver status for that flight? Or does it take a week or two to update in United's system?
I'm expecting to cross the 25k miles threshold on a Sunday. If I have a flight scheduled the following Wednesday, 3 days later, can I expect to have silver status for that flight? Or does it take a week or two to update in United's system?
If the qualifying flight is on UA metal you can try calling the MPSC and asking them to advance you the status a couple days early so you can fully take advantage of it starting next week. I've had success with that approach multiple times in the past.
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#3536
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: MSP, PSP
Programs: UA 1P, Rapid Rewards, SkyMiles
Posts: 1,079
Which Economy+ seats on United's 747 have that electronics box restricting foot room? Thanks in advance for any replies. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, or K?
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#3537
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: UA 1MM; Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 678
Can someone help me understand the upgrade list? The flight says the following:
United First: 7
Booked: Full
Checked In: 5
The flight has 9 first class seats and then subsequently lists 4 passengers under the confirmed upgrade list. Does the 5 checked in include these 4 passengers or is it 5+4 = 9? Seat map still shows one available United First seat
I'm #3 on the waitlist so wondering if I have any chance at all.
Thanks
United First: 7
Booked: Full
Checked In: 5
The flight has 9 first class seats and then subsequently lists 4 passengers under the confirmed upgrade list. Does the 5 checked in include these 4 passengers or is it 5+4 = 9? Seat map still shows one available United First seat
I'm #3 on the waitlist so wondering if I have any chance at all.
Thanks
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#3538
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
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Can someone help me understand the upgrade list? The flight says the following:
United First: 7
Booked: Full
Checked In: 5
The flight has 9 first class seats and then subsequently lists 4 passengers under the confirmed upgrade list. Does the 5 checked in include these 4 passengers or is it 5+4 = 9? Seat map still shows one available United First seat
I'm #3 on the waitlist so wondering if I have any chance at all.
Thanks
United First: 7
Booked: Full
Checked In: 5
The flight has 9 first class seats and then subsequently lists 4 passengers under the confirmed upgrade list. Does the 5 checked in include these 4 passengers or is it 5+4 = 9? Seat map still shows one available United First seat
I'm #3 on the waitlist so wondering if I have any chance at all.
Thanks
Checked In includes those that have checked in.The 4 passengers showing confirmed upgrade may or may not have checked in -- cleared customers will show even if not checked in. No way to tell for sure.
The waitlisted customers showing have checkin (may be more to come).
Ignore the seatmap.
Your chances are poor but still possible. The cabin is sold out ("Booked: Full") but changes of plans, misconnects, .... happen. But given there are atleast 2 (could be more) ahead of you, I would worry more about if you have the present best seat possible since odds are that is where you will be. But a group of three could cancel.
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#3539
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: UA 1MM; Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 678
While there are 9 F seat, appears 2 are blocked (Pilot rest seats?) since it is labeled as Booked Full with 7 customers.
Checked In includes those that have checked in.The 4 passengers showing confirmed upgrade may or may not have checked in -- cleared customers will show even if not checked in. No way to tell for sure.
The waitlisted customers showing have checkin (may be more to come).
Ignore the seatmap.
Your chances are poor but still possible. The cabin is sold out ("Booked: Full") but changes of plans, misconnects, .... happen. But given there are atleast 2 (could be more) ahead of you, I would worry more about if you have the present best seat possible since odds are that is where you will be. But a group of three could cancel.
Checked In includes those that have checked in.The 4 passengers showing confirmed upgrade may or may not have checked in -- cleared customers will show even if not checked in. No way to tell for sure.
The waitlisted customers showing have checkin (may be more to come).
Ignore the seatmap.
Your chances are poor but still possible. The cabin is sold out ("Booked: Full") but changes of plans, misconnects, .... happen. But given there are atleast 2 (could be more) ahead of you, I would worry more about if you have the present best seat possible since odds are that is where you will be. But a group of three could cancel.
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#3540
Moderator: United Airlines
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