Jan 1, 2015, 3:42 pm
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Jan 8, 2015, 9:01 pm
#91
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 96
Got it. Just a quick follow up - I understand that United can't force partners to open inventory, but would United open its own inventory in this case (since I booked through United with miles)? I ask because AC actually doesn't have many convenient alternative routes on the same day, whereas United has a few. And if so, would I need to speak to an AC agent or a United agent to book me onto a United route?
Jan 8, 2015, 10:02 pm
#92
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Join Date: Apr 2004
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Since it's a United award, they should definitely be able to open up inventory on their own metal. You would probably need to call United (I'm not sure if an airport agent would be able to do what you need or not).
Jan 9, 2015, 12:12 am
#93
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: 66,830
Got it. Just a quick follow up - I understand that United can't force partners to open inventory, but would United open its own inventory in this case (since I booked through United with miles)? I ask because AC actually doesn't have many convenient alternative routes on the same day, whereas United has a few. And if so, would I need to speak to an AC agent or a United agent to book me onto a United route?
Jan 9, 2015, 8:09 am
#94
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 621
I have upcoming award travel.
Outbound is UA => BR => BR.
Return is BR => BR => UA.
On the outbound, will UA be able to check me in for my connecting flights on BR?
On the return, should I even bother with the UA online checkin, or just go to the airport and checkin with BR?
Outbound is UA => BR => BR.
Return is BR => BR => UA.
On the outbound, will UA be able to check me in for my connecting flights on BR?
On the return, should I even bother with the UA online checkin, or just go to the airport and checkin with BR?
Jan 9, 2015, 8:28 am
#95
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: BWI
Posts: 7,390
The process should not be any different than the outbound. BR should be able to check you in all the way to your final destination.
Jan 10, 2015, 2:09 am
#97
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: HNL
Programs: United Gold
Posts: 1,581
I have 20,000 FPQMs and I'm not sure if I'm going to make it to 1K this year or not. I'm not sure what to do with them. Should I just use them now?
Jan 10, 2015, 10:44 am
#98
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Posts: 52,133
If you're already 1K for 2015, there's no reason to use them early unless you want to accelerate when you receive your RPUs for 75K. They won't help you get to 1K for 2016 anyway.
Jan 10, 2015, 10:09 pm
#99
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
Using them won't get you any closer to 1K so if that's the goal the answer is definitely no. What status do you currently have and where do you anticipate finishing the year?
Jan 10, 2015, 11:30 pm
#100
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: UA, A3, TK, Marriott, IHG, Hertz
Posts: 280
Baggage on connection question
Hi guys,
I'm traveling soon and have a question about the checked bags.
I'm flying TLV > EWR (23:50) > SFO
On the long connection of 23+h at EWR I would like to my checked bag to continue to SFO.
I know I have to take the bag and got though customs and the agent at TLV can't check my bag all the way because when I take off it's not 24h before the EWR-SFO trip.
Can I recheck my bags at EWR as soon as I clear customs? Is it possible doing that 24h before the flight?
thanks
I'm traveling soon and have a question about the checked bags.
I'm flying TLV > EWR (23:50) > SFO
On the long connection of 23+h at EWR I would like to my checked bag to continue to SFO.
I know I have to take the bag and got though customs and the agent at TLV can't check my bag all the way because when I take off it's not 24h before the EWR-SFO trip.
Can I recheck my bags at EWR as soon as I clear customs? Is it possible doing that 24h before the flight?
thanks
Jan 10, 2015, 11:41 pm
#101
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: 66,830
..I'm traveling soon and have a question about the checked bags.
I'm flying TLV > EWR (23:50) > SFO
On the long connection of 23+h at EWR I would like to my checked bag to continue to SFO.
I know I have to take the bag and got though customs and the agent at TLV can't check my bag all the way because when I take off it's not 24h before the EWR-SFO trip.
Can I recheck my bags at EWR as soon as I clear customs? Is it possible doing that 24h before the flight? ...
I'm flying TLV > EWR (23:50) > SFO
On the long connection of 23+h at EWR I would like to my checked bag to continue to SFO.
I know I have to take the bag and got though customs and the agent at TLV can't check my bag all the way because when I take off it's not 24h before the EWR-SFO trip.
Can I recheck my bags at EWR as soon as I clear customs? Is it possible doing that 24h before the flight? ...
Customers making connections which involve an overnight stay must claim baggage at the intermediate point and re-check baggage for the connecting flight on the following day.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...yover-ewr.html
Jan 11, 2015, 12:35 am
#102
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: UA, A3, TK, Marriott, IHG, Hertz
Posts: 280
UA's nominal rule is
But sometimes you get them checked it -- but be prepared if not
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...yover-ewr.html
But sometimes you get them checked it -- but be prepared if not
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...yover-ewr.html
Thanks for your help sir.
Jan 11, 2015, 1:17 am
#103
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
I wouldn't want to leave a bag in UA's hands for 23+ hours at EWR. But if you do then the bag drop after customs is likely your best bet.
Jan 11, 2015, 1:24 am
#104
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: UA, A3, TK, Marriott, IHG, Hertz
Posts: 280
I just know now not to put anything valuable at the bag and have a TSA lock on it (Just to know if it was broken by someone or not)
But you are saying if I check in to flight #1 I can have my bag routed to the final destination even if flight #2 schedule is within 36 h?
thx
Jan 11, 2015, 7:57 am
#105
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 1
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