[Archived] Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here...
May 9, 2013, 5:22 pm
#3871
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: MileagePlus
Posts: 190
Is there a way I can book USAirways flight through use of MP if I cannot see it under Award travel on united? Do I need to make an account with USAirways? Thanks
May 9, 2013, 5:46 pm
#3872
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 67,281
You can call UA to check availability if you are concerned the online system is not showing availability but think US has released the seats.
to book with US DM, yes --- to book with UA MP, no.
May 10, 2013, 7:49 am
#3873
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Houston, Tx
Programs: UA Plat
Posts: 96
If your fiancee is anything like mine, I would ask her if she wants to sit in C but without you. Mine got upset when I did put her in BF but I stayed in E+. No more upgrade inventory left and she can't switch back, and somehow I did the wrong thing!
I guess if I don't clear, we'll ask someone in E+ if they want a lucky day in BF. (After reading the myriad of threads on the topic of seat switching, I can't imagine someone would be upset with that kind of switch, would they?!)
I guess if I don't clear, we'll ask someone in E+ if they want a lucky day in BF. (After reading the myriad of threads on the topic of seat switching, I can't imagine someone would be upset with that kind of switch, would they?!)
May 10, 2013, 8:44 am
#3874
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: HaMerkaz/Exit 145
Programs: UA, LY, BA, AA
Posts: 13,167
May 10, 2013, 9:59 am
#3875
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,521
If your fiancee is anything like mine, I would ask her if she wants to sit in C but without you. Mine got upset when I did put her in BF but I stayed in E+. No more upgrade inventory left and she can't switch back, and somehow I did the wrong thing!
I guess if I don't clear, we'll ask someone in E+ if they want a lucky day in BF. (After reading the myriad of threads on the topic of seat switching, I can't imagine someone would be upset with that kind of switch, would they?!)
I guess if I don't clear, we'll ask someone in E+ if they want a lucky day in BF. (After reading the myriad of threads on the topic of seat switching, I can't imagine someone would be upset with that kind of switch, would they?!)
May 10, 2013, 2:30 pm
#3876
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: PDX
Programs: UA, AS, AA, DL
Posts: 260
This question must have been asked before, but I've searched and searched and can't find it.
I am looking 11 months out (April 2014) for an Upgrade Award one-way return from SE Asia to the US West Coast. This probably means departing SIN or HKG, either direct to LAX or SFO, or via NRT or ICN.
UA's website shows zero upgrade availability (as well as near-zero Business award travel) for all TPAC flights 11 months out. I assume this is because they don't release space so far out.
Is this the case? And if so, when do they release space? Or are there simply no Award Upgrades on those flights because they are so business-travel heavy? Will 3P or 2P status change the situation in any way?
I am looking 11 months out (April 2014) for an Upgrade Award one-way return from SE Asia to the US West Coast. This probably means departing SIN or HKG, either direct to LAX or SFO, or via NRT or ICN.
UA's website shows zero upgrade availability (as well as near-zero Business award travel) for all TPAC flights 11 months out. I assume this is because they don't release space so far out.
Is this the case? And if so, when do they release space? Or are there simply no Award Upgrades on those flights because they are so business-travel heavy? Will 3P or 2P status change the situation in any way?
May 10, 2013, 3:47 pm
#3877
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SDF
Programs: UA, HH
Posts: 692
I am sure this has been talked about, can't easily find it though...
Is there a specific date after which US Air flights will not earn United miles? I am guessing it should in August, what about later in the year?
Thanks.
Is there a specific date after which US Air flights will not earn United miles? I am guessing it should in August, what about later in the year?
Thanks.
May 10, 2013, 8:58 pm
#3878
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: NYC suburbs
Programs: UA LT Gold (BIS), AA LT Plat (CC SUBs & BD), Hilton Dia (CC), Hyatt Glob (BIB), et. al.
Posts: 3,375
What is the "chicken", as in "I printed my boarding pass at the chicken"? Is it another word for self service kiosk? Thank you.
May 10, 2013, 9:05 pm
#3879
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,521
You're at least a year away from having to worry about it.
May 10, 2013, 9:06 pm
#3880
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
Programs: LFFRS BOD
Posts: 1,356
May 10, 2013, 9:09 pm
#3881
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SGF
Programs: AS, AA, UA, AGR S (former 75K, GLD, 1K, and S+, now an elite peon)
Posts: 23,214
May 10, 2013, 9:17 pm
#3882
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: MileagePlus
Posts: 190
probably no award seats released to Starnet. Can you see the flight on AC or ANA award systems? If US does not release the award seats, you can not book them with UA MP.
You can call UA to check availability if you are concerned the online system is not showing availability but think US has released the seats.
to book with US DM, yes --- to book with UA MP, no.
You can call UA to check availability if you are concerned the online system is not showing availability but think US has released the seats.
to book with US DM, yes --- to book with UA MP, no.
Doing UA NRT - IAD and now have to book IAD to JAX b/c change of plans and would like to have it compressed on the same confirmation. The UA flight that is straight to JAX has a 50min connect time and customs and all that would eat that time up, but the US has a 2hr window for customs/grub etc.
May 10, 2013, 11:19 pm
#3883
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 67,281
....I am looking 11 months out (April 2014) for an Upgrade Award one-way return from SE Asia to the US West Coast.
....
UA's website shows zero upgrade availability (as well as near-zero Business award travel) for all TPAC flights 11 months out. I assume this is because they don't release space so far out.
Is this the case? And if so, when do they release space? Or are there simply no Award Upgrades on those flights because they are so business-travel heavy? Will 3P or 2P status change the situation in any way?
....
UA's website shows zero upgrade availability (as well as near-zero Business award travel) for all TPAC flights 11 months out. I assume this is because they don't release space so far out.
Is this the case? And if so, when do they release space? Or are there simply no Award Upgrades on those flights because they are so business-travel heavy? Will 3P or 2P status change the situation in any way?
Even with two separate tickets / PNR, you can check your bags all the way . Just present the two tickets at checkin and request the bags checked to the destination. very standard to do this.
... Doing UA NRT - IAD and now have to book IAD to JAX b/c change of plans and would like to have it compressed on the same confirmation. The UA flight that is straight to JAX has a 50min connect time and customs and all that would eat that time up, but the US has a 2hr window for customs/grub etc.
May 11, 2013, 7:39 am
#3884
Suspended
Join Date: May 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 1,961
My observation (not on this specific itinerary) is that they will add and remove availability frequently. You really need to monitor availability with ExpertFlyer so you can jump on it when it comes up. Just checking every once in a while isn't going to do it.
May 11, 2013, 12:29 pm
#3885
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: HaMerkaz/Exit 145
Programs: UA, LY, BA, AA
Posts: 13,167
