Nov 15, 2018, 7:53 pm
Last edit by: seanp7
Feb 2023: Many reports that Expert Mode checkbox is being disabled automatically / randomly (in some cases, repeatedly), and users have to opt back in on the website to re-enable Expert Mode.
Note on 18 Oct 2018 the fare class for upgrades changed from R to PZ
Changes to UA's Fare Classes (19-20 October 2018)
Updated instructions (2022)
Archive thread: Expert Mode: better upgrade visibility and opt-in to see fare bucket data {Archive}
Note on 18 Oct 2018 the fare class for upgrades changed from R to PZ
Changes to UA's Fare Classes (19-20 October 2018)
Updated instructions (2022)
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to let you know that we’ll be re-launching Expert Mode as an opt-in feature later this afternoon. This feature will display all fare classes when shopping for flights on united.com. You can opt-in to this feature by logging into your MileagePlus account and following these steps:
As always, thanks for your feedback and patience over the last couple weeks while we worked to make these changes.
Shannon
I wanted to let you know that we’ll be re-launching Expert Mode as an opt-in feature later this afternoon. This feature will display all fare classes when shopping for flights on united.com. You can opt-in to this feature by logging into your MileagePlus account and following these steps:
- Go to united.com > My Account
- Select “Manage Profile”
- In the Preferences section, select “View All Flight Search Preferences”
- In the Expert Mode section, read and acknowledge the customer advisements
- Click “Save” at the bottom of the page
As always, thanks for your feedback and patience over the last couple weeks while we worked to make these changes.
Shannon
Archive thread: Expert Mode: better upgrade visibility and opt-in to see fare bucket data {Archive}
Expert Mode: opt-in to see upgrade visibility/fare bucket data/Issue staying enabled?
Oct 14, 2022, 6:29 pm
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Oct 16, 2022, 10:26 am
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Can't see PP upgrade search option anymore, only MUA.
Oct 16, 2022, 10:51 am
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Oct 16, 2022, 10:59 am
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Oct 16, 2022, 12:26 pm
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iPhone still works (iOS - dunno about android)
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Oct 16, 2022, 12:39 pm
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Oct 16, 2022, 2:42 pm
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Oct 17, 2022, 9:00 am
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iOS app working, the old search engine works for actually searching, but will not show expert mode fare buckets https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fli...book-a-flight/
Oct 19, 2022, 1:26 pm
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I just logged into a flight coming up and I cannot find the fare codes in details? Did it get moved or has it been so long that I cannot remember how to find them online? I need divide my PNR and need to make sure that the seats are actually there first. Hell its been so long since I have really traveled I may need to read up again on everything going on with UAL.
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Oct 19, 2022, 1:41 pm
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I just logged into a flight coming up and I cannot find the fare codes in details? Did it get moved or has it been so long that I cannot remember how to find them online? I need divide my PNR and need to make sure that the seats are actually there first. Hell its been so long since I have really traveled I may need to read up again on everything going on with UAL.
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Oct 20, 2022, 5:19 pm
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For those of you saying it still works on the iOS app, do you mind sharing your work flow? I can't see it since the update, have logged in and logged back out, have unchecked and rechecked the option on the website, and still no dice. Any fancy search (such as upgrade w/ PP) required, or just plain old revenue? Very frustrating to say the least.