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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 we’ve 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 can’t find it or aren’t sure where to look.
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2) Any member who can post a constructive, patient answer is welcome to reply.
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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 we’ve 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 can’t find it or aren’t 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
"New" United Airlines Forum Glossary
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2014 Thread]...
Jan 4, 2014, 2:39 pm
#76
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 8
Hello,
I know travelling in a premium cabin internationally gives you access the United Club. And as a Platinum member, flying coach internationally also give you access to the Club. Also, flying p.s. in United BusinessFirst from JFK – LAX/SFO gives you access to the Club.
My question: by that logic, as a Platinum member, does flying p.s. from JFK - SFO in United Economy Plus get me access to the United Club?
Maybe that's just wishful thinking...
I know travelling in a premium cabin internationally gives you access the United Club. And as a Platinum member, flying coach internationally also give you access to the Club. Also, flying p.s. in United BusinessFirst from JFK – LAX/SFO gives you access to the Club.
My question: by that logic, as a Platinum member, does flying p.s. from JFK - SFO in United Economy Plus get me access to the United Club?
Maybe that's just wishful thinking...
Jan 4, 2014, 2:55 pm
#77
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: 66,856
Jan 4, 2014, 4:29 pm
#78
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 41
I just booked 2 first class tickets through United on US Air from OGG>CVG in 10/14. I don't currently have a United or US Air credit card - my question is, which one do I need to get to be entitled to free checked bags? I'm fine with the mileage bonus either one gives and should probably get the US Air one pre-merger anyway, but I'm not sure which one would matter in this case?
Jan 4, 2014, 5:20 pm
#79
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: 66,856
I just booked 2 first class tickets through United on US Air from OGG>CVG in 10/14. I don't currently have a United or US Air credit card - my question is, which one do I need to get to be entitled to free checked bags? I'm fine with the mileage bonus either one gives and should probably get the US Air one pre-merger anyway, but I'm not sure which one would matter in this case?
Jan 4, 2014, 9:54 pm
#81
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 234
How likely is it that LH/UA will really make me play the 15-days-and-pray game?
I have one remaining segment to post, from the morning of the 31st, that will complete Gold for me. It would be really nice to have my status updated before I head off to Singapore in less than two weeks.
I have one remaining segment to post, from the morning of the 31st, that will complete Gold for me. It would be really nice to have my status updated before I head off to Singapore in less than two weeks.
Jan 4, 2014, 10:10 pm
#82
Moderator: Budget Travel forum & Credit Card Programs, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: YYJ/YVR and back on Van Isle ....... for now
Programs: UA lifetime MM / *A Gold
Posts: 14,429
Jan 4, 2014, 10:54 pm
#83
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SRQ, PDX
Programs: UA 1 MM, AA, DL
Posts: 930
I flew SFO-NRT December 31 to complete 1K for 2013. UA posted the miles January 1, saying that's when I landed, even though I landed December 31, USA time. Anyone had this experience? Is this really true? If I had flown to Europe, SA or anywhere not crossing the Date Line, this wouldn't have happened. UA 1K Res confirmed I'd get the miles for 2013 credit in September, when I booked, again in December when I confirmed.
Jan 4, 2014, 11:01 pm
#84
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: 66,856
I flew SFO-NRT December 31 to complete 1K for 2013. UA posted the miles January 1, saying that's when I landed, even though I landed December 31, USA time. Anyone had this experience? Is this really true? If I had flown to Europe, SA or anywhere not crossing the Date Line, this wouldn't have happened. UA 1K Res confirmed I'd get the miles for 2013 credit in September, when I booked, again in December when I confirmed.
Jan 5, 2014, 1:55 pm
#85
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 86
Anyone have experience with United taking back posted miles on request so they can be credited elsewhere?
I had a multi segment itinerary, forgot to remove my mileageplus number from the reservation, asked a gate agent to do it for me after the first flight, she promised it was completely removed, later noticed all 4 flights have credited to UA, I had planned to credit them to a different SA partner.
Any advice?
I had a multi segment itinerary, forgot to remove my mileageplus number from the reservation, asked a gate agent to do it for me after the first flight, she promised it was completely removed, later noticed all 4 flights have credited to UA, I had planned to credit them to a different SA partner.
Any advice?
Jan 5, 2014, 2:00 pm
#86
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: 66,856
This is one of the downsides about trying get UA benefits but crediting to another program -- really better to do yourself versus asking an agent.
Jan 5, 2014, 2:03 pm
#87
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 86
Ok, i have no problem waiting, but will they do it for me? Have they done that before/ is it a big deal?
Thanks
Thanks
Jan 5, 2014, 2:04 pm
#88
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: 66,856
Jan 5, 2014, 2:07 pm
#89
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 86
Agent over the phone in MP Servicing Center or rather via request online?
Jan 5, 2014, 2:11 pm
#90
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: 66,856