Beware : the difficulty of using the UA e-certificate
Mar 23, 2014 | 6:46 pm
#76
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AFAIK, the TCV can be used to pay for both the ticket and taxes, fully qualifies for PQDs, and it retains any residual value. Whereas a 1016 cert is a one time use cert that can only be applied to the base fare, excludes taxes, retains no residual value, and lowers PQDs as a discount.
Mar 23, 2014 | 7:28 pm
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There are pros and cons to both. The TCVs are multi-use with residual value; the 1016s are not. If it is a big credit that can have an impact on the real value received based on the types of tickets you typically buy.
Mar 23, 2014 | 8:21 pm
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What are the advantages to the 1016s? Thanks in advance.
Mar 23, 2014 | 8:56 pm
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how/why do TCVA's get issued - lost bags and/or VDB? i've only received 1016s (because of delays and cancellations via united.com/appreciation).
i'm waiting to book the LAX-BAH MR as it would be a perfect use for an e-cert that i hopefully get this week due to weather that should affect the northeast, but breakdown on that is $199 base fare + $558 taxes/fees. it's entirely on UA metal, so the alternative payment options are available.
i'm waiting to book the LAX-BAH MR as it would be a perfect use for an e-cert that i hopefully get this week due to weather that should affect the northeast, but breakdown on that is $199 base fare + $558 taxes/fees. it's entirely on UA metal, so the alternative payment options are available.
Mar 24, 2014 | 12:09 pm
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how/why do TCVA's get issued - lost bags and/or VDB? i've only received 1016s (because of delays and cancellations via united.com/appreciation).
i'm waiting to book the LAX-BAH MR as it would be a perfect use for an e-cert that i hopefully get this week due to weather that should affect the northeast, but breakdown on that is $199 base fare + $558 taxes/fees. it's entirely on UA metal, so the alternative payment options are available.
i'm waiting to book the LAX-BAH MR as it would be a perfect use for an e-cert that i hopefully get this week due to weather that should affect the northeast, but breakdown on that is $199 base fare + $558 taxes/fees. it's entirely on UA metal, so the alternative payment options are available.