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Welcome to this thread to ask your basic, simple questions about United Airlines, its operations, or the MileagePlus program. We know that the airline is complex and weve created this thread for new and veteran members to ask those basic questions about United Airlines that you think must have an easy answer but just cant find it or arent sure where to look.
These are the two rules for this thread:
1) Use this thread for a simple, basic question. Moderators may move posts to other threads if the question deserves its own thread.
2) Any member who can post a constructive, patient answer is welcome to reply.
Additional tools for members seeking information about MileagePlus:
United MileagePlus Master Wiki
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Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2014 Thread]...
Oct 10, 2014, 8:49 am
#3226
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: C2c
Programs: GOLD: AZ....maybe :-P
Posts: 629
Hello,
very noob question......Am I still obliged to fly 4 united segments to reach Silver/Gold status?
very noob question......Am I still obliged to fly 4 united segments to reach Silver/Gold status?
Oct 10, 2014, 9:14 am
#3228
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: C2c
Programs: GOLD: AZ....maybe :-P
Posts: 629
Oct 10, 2014, 11:18 am
#3229
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 67,127
Oct 10, 2014, 12:27 pm
#3230
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: EWR
Programs: HH Silver(!), SPG Gold, United Silver
Posts: 29
Premier: Finding "last seat" Award Availability
Hi all:
Are there blackout dates for finding "last seat" award availability? I was trying to use my miles to book flights to Florida during Christmas break. As a Premier Silver I see I get access to last-seat availability when there are seats for sale on the flight:
So--if there are 4 coach seats for sale on *many* flights on the day I'm looking for--how come I don't see the same Standard Award availability for the same flights (on the same day, of course)? I know it's a busy time, but the flights have seats.
Thanks!
Are there blackout dates for finding "last seat" award availability? I was trying to use my miles to book flights to Florida during Christmas break. As a Premier Silver I see I get access to last-seat availability when there are seats for sale on the flight:
Better award availability
Premier members have unrestricted access to United Standard Awards. If theres a United seat for sale, these members can get it with award miles, guaranteed, even if its the last seat on the airplane.
Premier members also have better access to Saver Awards in United Economy. Additionally, Premier Platinum and Premier 1K members have better access to Saver Awards in United Business, United BusinessFirst, and United First on 2-cabin aircraft. This benefit is also available for Saver Awards in United First and United Global FirstSM on 3-cabin aircraft until January 31, 2013. To get the best award search results, Premier members should sign in to united.com with their MileagePlus number and PIN when searching for travel awards.
Premier members have unrestricted access to United Standard Awards. If theres a United seat for sale, these members can get it with award miles, guaranteed, even if its the last seat on the airplane.
Premier members also have better access to Saver Awards in United Economy. Additionally, Premier Platinum and Premier 1K members have better access to Saver Awards in United Business, United BusinessFirst, and United First on 2-cabin aircraft. This benefit is also available for Saver Awards in United First and United Global FirstSM on 3-cabin aircraft until January 31, 2013. To get the best award search results, Premier members should sign in to united.com with their MileagePlus number and PIN when searching for travel awards.
Thanks!
Oct 11, 2014, 1:57 am
#3231
Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: AA Plat Pro
Posts: 935
Does UAL give a gift when achieving Platinum or higher like DAL? Platinum Achieved via Status Match Challenge?
Oct 11, 2014, 3:03 am
#3232
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 67,127
What does DL provide?
Last edited by Ocn Vw 1K; Oct 11, 2014 at 9:01 am Reason: Correct typo.
Oct 11, 2014, 7:41 am
#3233
Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: AA Plat Pro
Posts: 935
http://www.delta.com/skymiles/about_...fits/index.jsp
Last edited by Ocn Vw 1K; Oct 11, 2014 at 9:04 am Reason: conforming correction to original quote.
Oct 11, 2014, 1:22 pm
#3234
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: California
Programs: UA GS MM SPG Platinum (Lifetime Platinum)
Posts: 430
Is there a thread dedicated to other charges/revenue sources that elites don't get credit for?
I was just looking at my annual expenses and between $200 change fees and food/drink (high this year without CPUs/RPUs) there should be some discussion. These two types of expenses have to be the highest margin out of any revenue line...
I was just looking at my annual expenses and between $200 change fees and food/drink (high this year without CPUs/RPUs) there should be some discussion. These two types of expenses have to be the highest margin out of any revenue line...
Oct 11, 2014, 1:59 pm
#3235
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 67,127
Is there a thread dedicated to other charges/revenue sources that elites don't get credit for?
I was just looking at my annual expenses and between $200 change fees and food/drink (high this year without CPUs/RPUs) there should be some discussion. These two types of expenses have to be the highest margin out of any revenue line...
I was just looking at my annual expenses and between $200 change fees and food/drink (high this year without CPUs/RPUs) there should be some discussion. These two types of expenses have to be the highest margin out of any revenue line...
Oct 11, 2014, 2:26 pm
#3236
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: United 1K MM, Marriott Gold
Posts: 417
Occasionally I received the notification at T-24 even when the upgrade had been cleared and remained cleared. I almost missed a beat when I saw the e-mail title.
Upgrade Status Update for Confirmation ######
We are not yet able to confirm your request for an upgrade on your flight from XXX to YYY. While your upgrade request will no longer appear in your reservation, you will automatically be added to the upgrade standby list after you complete check-in and receive your boarding pass for this flight.
We are not yet able to confirm your request for an upgrade on your flight from XXX to YYY. While your upgrade request will no longer appear in your reservation, you will automatically be added to the upgrade standby list after you complete check-in and receive your boarding pass for this flight.
Oct 11, 2014, 5:49 pm
#3237
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: California
Programs: UA GS MM SPG Platinum (Lifetime Platinum)
Posts: 430
Yep, that's the email. They stopped coming for some reason. I was really enjoying saving up all of them for a year end review.
Oct 11, 2014, 7:04 pm
#3238
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: DL ♦, Marriot Plt, NATL EE
Posts: 526
Does United refund EC fees if a Global Upgrade certificate clears? I'm flying LAX-MEL and SYD-SFO in the next month and a buddy hooked me up with two global upgrade certificates. Because I'm only a silver on UA I have to pay for EC seats and for a 14+ hour flight I'd like to minimize my risk of a truly miserable seat if possible.
I know Delta doesnt refund EC fees but I thought (long shot wished really) that United might be different
EDIT:
I just realized why my search wasnt turning up any answers. I was using the Delta term (Economy Comfort) to search when I should have been using Economy Plus. Still looking for answer but apologies for not using the correct airline language
I know Delta doesnt refund EC fees but I thought (long shot wished really) that United might be different
EDIT:
I just realized why my search wasnt turning up any answers. I was using the Delta term (Economy Comfort) to search when I should have been using Economy Plus. Still looking for answer but apologies for not using the correct airline language
Oct 12, 2014, 8:58 am
#3239
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Spokane, WA, USA
Programs: UA 1k; 1MM, HH Diamond; Hertz PC, Costco member
Posts: 554
Revenue-Award Nested Trip
Planning a trip for next year to MUC/GVA. Looking at all my options for award and $$ tickets. Can I confirm the following is "legal"
AAA-BBB Revenue One-way
BBB-CCC Award
CCC-BBB Award
BBB-AAA Revenue One-way
This might allow me too get to a city with a saver award by paying for the one-way tickets.
AAA-BBB Revenue One-way
BBB-CCC Award
CCC-BBB Award
BBB-AAA Revenue One-way
This might allow me too get to a city with a saver award by paying for the one-way tickets.
Oct 12, 2014, 9:34 am
#3240
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 67,127