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?
Mar 16, 2023, 9:14 pm
#466
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Denver, CO USA
Programs: UA GS 3Million, Marriott/SPG LIFETIME Platinum - current Titanium, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 633
Expert Mode Gone?
Just checking on some travel for next month and found that I'm no longer able to see fare class buckets when I'm logged in (I'm not currently in the US, don't know if that matters). Is Expert Mode gone from united.com?
Mar 17, 2023, 12:43 am
#467
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,857
Check to see if you need to re-enable it. It got turned off for some in recent months. It is still thete.
Mar 17, 2023, 2:02 am
#468
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: UA GS, UA 2MM, HH LT Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,803
Mar 17, 2023, 10:59 am
#471
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: APC/SFO
Programs: UA 1K, B9, AA, DL, WN
Posts: 280
Starting this week, I now have the same experience as limey1K. Multiple days this week, multiple times a day, and frequently in the same session. It is indeed infuritating.
Mar 17, 2023, 11:10 am
#472
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 2,925
Where exactly is the Expert Mode checkbox? When I look at the United homepage, I see Advanced Search. I’ve looked around the website, checked my profile and I can’t find it. Like others, I can’t see the fare classes. It stopped working for me a couple of days ago.
Nevermind, I found it.
Nevermind, I found it.
Last edited by FLYMSY; Mar 17, 2023 at 11:24 am
Mar 18, 2023, 5:23 am
#473
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saipan, MP 96950 USA (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands = the CNMI)
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Silver. Life: UA .57 MM, United & Admirals Clubs (spousal), Marriott Platinum
Posts: 15,056
For anyone else wondering:
View My United >> Settings >> View All >> Preferences & settings >> Preferences (check box is right above the yellow "Save" button) (halfway down the following cell phone scroll shot):
View My United >> Settings >> View All >> Preferences & settings >> Preferences (check box is right above the yellow "Save" button) (halfway down the following cell phone scroll shot):
Last edited by SPN Lifer; Mar 18, 2023 at 5:58 am
Mar 19, 2023, 12:29 pm
#475
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Bucks County
Programs: UAL GS & Million Miler; Delta Lifetime Gold; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Platinum; Legion Etrangere
Posts: 1,609
Mar 20, 2023, 8:58 am
#476
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DAY
Programs: UA 1K 1MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Amex MR; Chase UR; Hertz PC; Global Entry
Posts: 10,159
Mar 20, 2023, 12:50 pm
#478
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Between AUS, EWR, and YTO In a little twisty maze of airline seats, all alike.. but I wanna go home with the armadillo
Programs: CO, NW, & UA forum moderator emeritus
Posts: 35,432
Thanks to those above who got me to check and indeed my KTN dropped 
ff of my profile. <sigh> Oh - and expert mode had also dropped off for the third time in as many weeks.
ff of my profile. <sigh> Oh - and expert mode had also dropped off for the third time in as many weeks.
Last edited by Xyzzy; Mar 20, 2023 at 1:15 pm
Mar 20, 2023, 1:06 pm
#479
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
t show "Pre-Check."
Mar 20, 2023, 1:21 pm
#480
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Between AUS, EWR, and YTO In a little twisty maze of airline seats, all alike.. but I wanna go home with the armadillo
Programs: CO, NW, & UA forum moderator emeritus
Posts: 35,432
m ... I discovered mine had dropped off of two reservations and that of Mrs. Xyzzy dropped off of two. Some of those were reservations with two pax where only the KTN of one pax dropped off.