Dec 25, 2015, 10:45 am
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earlier thread, pre-merger -- ABE to EWR bus service questions [threads merged]
Questions on the ABE-EWR bus service segment (ABE-EWR-XXX)
Jan 15, 2020, 9:29 pm
#61
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Jan 16, 2020, 1:48 am
#62
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Has anyone had a segment earn less than the 8 PQP that I got for the mighty bus route?
Last edited by FUNTOWNE; Jan 16, 2020 at 1:49 am Reason: PQD != PQP. I'm stuck in 2019 please help
r elites are usually at the 500 mile minimum IIRC
Jan 17, 2020, 1:01 pm
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Feb 19, 2020, 6:44 am
#66
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I've had to email Mileage Plus twice now to get a total of 6 PQF manually credited for the bus (most recently on 2/12), so it does not appear to be fixed. They were pretty responsive both times getting the segments credited within 2-3 days of the email, but this really is an inconvenience for someone who "flies" this route regularly.
Oct 6, 2022, 6:59 pm
#67
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Is ths bus supposed to earn PQFs? The website calculator seems to indicate no.
Also, I've noticed that the bus is now operated by Landline (this route was formerly operated by Easton Coach). I just booked it, so I'll report back on whether it has been upgraded to an actual motorcoach, or if they're still only operating the hotel shuttle sized bus.
Also, I've noticed that the bus is now operated by Landline (this route was formerly operated by Easton Coach). I just booked it, so I'll report back on whether it has been upgraded to an actual motorcoach, or if they're still only operating the hotel shuttle sized bus.
Last edited by diburning; Oct 6, 2022 at 7:42 pm
Oct 23, 2022, 9:23 am
#68
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So, I took the bus today. Here's a report:
If you know where the bus parks, there's no point in going to gate C71Z. They just herded everyone into a waiting area, and then there was a mad dash for the exit when they told us where to go.
It is indeed a Landline motorcoach. I think United isn't advertising this upgraded service because it's nowhere near ready yet. The bus was a "substitute bus" as the driver called it. It had Minnesota plates, so it's probably the Sun Country bus temporarily repurposed.
United assigned seats as A-B-C. The bus had the seats labeled A-C-F. The driver just told people to sit wherever they wanted. The bus was Landline branded, but had no United branding on it. There was no wifi, the connection was password protected and the driver didn't have the password, and it wasn't posted anywhere.
If you know where the bus parks, there's no point in going to gate C71Z. They just herded everyone into a waiting area, and then there was a mad dash for the exit when they told us where to go.
It is indeed a Landline motorcoach. I think United isn't advertising this upgraded service because it's nowhere near ready yet. The bus was a "substitute bus" as the driver called it. It had Minnesota plates, so it's probably the Sun Country bus temporarily repurposed.
United assigned seats as A-B-C. The bus had the seats labeled A-C-F. The driver just told people to sit wherever they wanted. The bus was Landline branded, but had no United branding on it. There was no wifi, the connection was password protected and the driver didn't have the password, and it wasn't posted anywhere.
Oct 23, 2022, 1:33 pm
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Oct 23, 2022, 10:27 pm
#70
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No TSA at ABE for the bus. At least not unless Landline gets a deal with the TSA for some sort of system to keep the bus sterile (tamper evident door seal perhaps?)
Nov 7, 2022, 7:46 am
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Apparently one issue, among others, has been driver retention, SIDA badging of drivers, and ensuring integrity of screening during the drive (door seals as you note). Apparently they were "close" last spring but I haven't heard anything since.
Nov 7, 2022, 11:14 am
#73
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No, and I'm not sure if it's supposed to. I did write in because I didn't earn any PQPs or RDMs for the bus legs. I haven't heard back though
Nov 7, 2022, 1:15 pm
#74
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I don't believe it's expected to earn PQF, min segments, or lifetime miles.
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/mileageplus/premier/qualify.html
As of March 11, 2021, all bus service included in the purchase of air tickets will accrue PQP and redeemable miles. Bus transportation will not accrue Premier qualifying flights, minimum segments or lifetime miles toward Million Miler status.
Dec 12, 2022, 12:44 am
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Does the bus not actually board at C71Z? I assumed it boarded where the shuttle buses to terminal A boarded. From what I can tell, checked bags are transferred for you? I will be going XXX-EWR-ABE and would love if they were transferred just like I was going between two regular flights.