UA mistake award redemption rates for China travel [UA says will void tickets]
Jul 15, 2012, 12:07 pm
#31
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: MCO
Posts: 867
I think the concern is over the fact that some folks are getting confirmations that it's 4 miles, but actually getting the full number of miles pulled from their MP account.
Jul 15, 2012, 12:09 pm
#32
Join Date: May 2009
Location: South Park, CO
Programs: Tegridy Elite
Posts: 5,678
Mine ticketed a few minutes ago. I only had <1,000 miles in my account. I "think" my total reflects -12 miles but I forgot to note what my balance was prior to this, so I'm not 100% sure. The activity listing doesn't show this activity yet.
Jul 15, 2012, 12:09 pm
#33
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Location: ORD, HKG
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Well for one do you want to be out $150 for nothing ? ($150 for non-elites, $125 for silver, $100 for gold)
Jul 15, 2012, 12:10 pm
#34
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 3,457
What the hay... I'll give it a shot...
went with a standard awardx2.. 640K miles (which I definitely do not have) for GF. Nice to be able to have the best times possible for the flight
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E receipt shows 8 miles+$81....
I actually have the same itinerary already booked on Air Canada/Asiana through USAirways...
FDW
went with a standard awardx2.. 640K miles (which I definitely do not have) for GF. Nice to be able to have the best times possible for the flight
. E receipt shows 8 miles+$81....
I actually have the same itinerary already booked on Air Canada/Asiana through USAirways...
FDW
Jul 15, 2012, 12:10 pm
#35
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: DFW
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Posts: 1,002
I've decided not to even attempt this one, in light of the (IMO) slim chance of success. But I'll really regret my decision if UA honors the 4 points award.
Jul 15, 2012, 12:12 pm
#36
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: UA Silver/Marriott Gold/Hilton Gold
Posts: 540
I just booked 3 BWI-HKG for 12 miles and $120. It hasn't ticketed yet for me and so far no miles have been deducted.
Jul 15, 2012, 12:12 pm
#37
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: WAS
Posts: 3,012
The current outcomes I can surmise are this:
1: UA honors the tickets. People can choose whether to travel or not, and forfeit the miles/taxes if they don't. (Is it possible to get your taxes and fees back if you decide not to travel, without paying the award redeposit fee--so forfeiting the miles, but not the money?)
2: UA doesn't honor the tickets and refunds everyone's purchases.
Am I missing anything?
1: UA honors the tickets. People can choose whether to travel or not, and forfeit the miles/taxes if they don't. (Is it possible to get your taxes and fees back if you decide not to travel, without paying the award redeposit fee--so forfeiting the miles, but not the money?)
2: UA doesn't honor the tickets and refunds everyone's purchases.
Am I missing anything?
Jul 15, 2012, 12:12 pm
#38
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Jul 15, 2012, 12:13 pm
#39
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: UA-1K, MM, Hilton-Diamond, Marriott-Titanium
Posts: 4,432
My receipt clearly says 4 miles per ticket. Just checked and they deducted 60 k each. If I have it on a UA receipt shouldn't they honor that?
Jul 15, 2012, 12:15 pm
#41
Join Date: May 2009
Location: South Park, CO
Programs: Tegridy Elite
Posts: 5,678
The current outcomes I can surmise are this:
1: UA honors the tickets. People can choose whether to travel or not, and forfeit the miles/taxes if they don't. (Is it possible to get your taxes and fees back if you decide not to travel, without paying the award redeposit fee--so forfeiting the miles, but not the money?)
2: UA doesn't honor the tickets and refunds everyone's purchases.
Am I missing anything?
1: UA honors the tickets. People can choose whether to travel or not, and forfeit the miles/taxes if they don't. (Is it possible to get your taxes and fees back if you decide not to travel, without paying the award redeposit fee--so forfeiting the miles, but not the money?)
2: UA doesn't honor the tickets and refunds everyone's purchases.
Am I missing anything?
Jul 15, 2012, 12:18 pm
#43
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
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Besides, you also forget about the CASH cancellation fee.
Jul 15, 2012, 12:21 pm
#44
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 690
With people booking 4+ each, no way this is going to work. I'm sure there are several FTers booking more like 20+.
Jul 15, 2012, 12:22 pm
#45
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 3,457
well I received an e-ticket for my trip...
no miles deducted...
this should be a fun one.. I wont get terribly upset if it doesnt work out...
fdw
no miles deducted...
this should be a fun one.. I wont get terribly upset if it doesnt work out...
fdw