1k Same Day Flight Change
Mar 2, 2013, 8:59 pm
#76
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I have a flight LAX-JFK tomorrow that is upgraded from Y to C using miles currently.
.bomb is offering me a same-day change for $0 to an earlier flight. The earlier flight is showing R3, so upgrade space is available. But if I change the flight, will the upgrade be automatically re-requested and cleared? Or, can I call in and request the upgrade? (after already being checked in online) Do I have to support the upgrade on the new flight with a new instrument and watch the original miles go into limbo until I can get a UA agent to manually re-credit them?
Or, what happens?
Thanks in advance.
.bomb is offering me a same-day change for $0 to an earlier flight. The earlier flight is showing R3, so upgrade space is available. But if I change the flight, will the upgrade be automatically re-requested and cleared? Or, can I call in and request the upgrade? (after already being checked in online) Do I have to support the upgrade on the new flight with a new instrument and watch the original miles go into limbo until I can get a UA agent to manually re-credit them?
Or, what happens?
Thanks in advance.
Mar 5, 2013, 2:43 am
#78
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Mar 6, 2013, 10:19 am
#80
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For more info about SDC generally, see the wikipost at the top of the SDC thread.
Apr 8, 2013, 3:23 pm
#82
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If it's a non-direct flight where are you connecting? You won't be able to SDC if you're flying another airline in conjunction with a UA flight.
Apr 8, 2013, 3:30 pm
#83
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Apr 8, 2013, 3:40 pm
#84
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I read somewhere that you can sdc from code share?
And I would sdc within the 24hr window of the direct flight.
Apr 8, 2013, 3:48 pm
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Apr 8, 2013, 3:48 pm
#86
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There are reports of successful SDC's away from a codeshare flight.
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Apr 8, 2013, 3:55 pm
#87
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Becoming less and less likely as the large sUA agent population becomes more familiar with how the system works and what the rules are. Last year was a bit of a free-for-all due to the post-merger chaos.
The published rule says UA metal only, so I certainly wouldn't count on it.
The published rule says UA metal only, so I certainly wouldn't count on it.
Apr 8, 2013, 7:48 pm
#89
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Thanks for the replies. Yes, I've read the SDC page/q&a and it sites my situation as possible as long as you call in.
My itinerary is EWR-IST, I just happen to be going through FRA. I would think UA would rather have me fly all the way on UA, and not have to pay LH for connecting with them in FRA?
I'll give it a shot and let you all know the outcome - my feeling is, no dice, gotta love the new UA.
My itinerary is EWR-IST, I just happen to be going through FRA. I would think UA would rather have me fly all the way on UA, and not have to pay LH for connecting with them in FRA?
I'll give it a shot and let you all know the outcome - my feeling is, no dice, gotta love the new UA.
Apr 8, 2013, 7:51 pm
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Thanks for the replies. Yes, I've read the SDC page/q&a and it sites my situation as possible as long as you call in.
My itinerary is EWR-IST, I just happen to be going through FRA. I would think UA would rather have me fly all the way on UA, and not have to pay LH for connecting with them in FRA?
I'll give it a shot and let you all know the outcome - my feeling is, no dice, gotta love the new UA.
My itinerary is EWR-IST, I just happen to be going through FRA. I would think UA would rather have me fly all the way on UA, and not have to pay LH for connecting with them in FRA?
I'll give it a shot and let you all know the outcome - my feeling is, no dice, gotta love the new UA.
And by "gotta love the new UA" I presume you mean because of the vastly better SDC policy in operation than the "old" UA had? If you think the current policy is a step backwards for people in this situation (or most others for that matter) you are absolutely misinformed. This is one of the huge improvements
