Changing Booking Codes
Jun 16, 2013 | 6:02 pm
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Changing Booking Codes
Coming from the Air Canada forums, I have a booking on United and would like to change one of the code share booking code and was quoted with a change fee is this correct or is the agent wrong? I mean I am paying them for the exact same product, with the same rules I just need the higher fare code for 100% miles. It`s quoted at 125$ +200$ = 325$ a bit rich for 2,000 miles but just the 125$ would be fine.
Thanks, Typlane from AC
Thanks, Typlane from AC
Jun 16, 2013 | 6:09 pm
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The agent was correct, assuming you have a restricted ticket. Many years ago UA would allow you to up-fare without penalty, but not today.
One thing you might be able to look at is upgrading online to First/Business. UA allows you to 'buy up' online, when available, without paying a change fee.
One thing you might be able to look at is upgrading online to First/Business. UA allows you to 'buy up' online, when available, without paying a change fee.
Jun 16, 2013 | 8:17 pm
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...h-buy-ups.html
Jun 16, 2013 | 8:20 pm
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But will likely will not get the fare class bonus (OP's reason for changing fares)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...h-buy-ups.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...h-buy-ups.html
Jun 16, 2013 | 8:25 pm
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FWIW I purchased the buy-up to First for a flight three weeks ago. I paid about three days before travel and the new booking code was A. I got the RDM and PQM bonuses for the A booking code. IME if you purchase the buy-up within 24 hours of travel it books into R and no bonus is earned.
Jun 16, 2013 | 10:21 pm
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Jun 17, 2013 | 8:30 am
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Coming from the Air Canada forums, I have a booking on United and would like to change one of the code share booking code and was quoted with a change fee is this correct or is the agent wrong? I mean I am paying them for the exact same product, with the same rules I just need the higher fare code for 100% miles. It`s quoted at 125$ +200$ = 325$ a bit rich for 2,000 miles but just the 125$ would be fine.
Thanks, Typlane from AC
Thanks, Typlane from AC
If you explain to the phone agent why you want to upfare, you might be able to get a fee waived. This might require a couple polite attempts, FYI.