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Checkin on UA ticket but first flight not UA operated? Who/Where/BPs/Bags? {Archive}
#166
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Depending on who the parter is, you may be able to get their PNR from united's website (this is certainly true if its LH). If not, you can get it by calling United.
#167
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You check in with the airline operating the first segment. You wouldn't check in at united.com. The answer to the question is 'no.' OP can check in online using the partner's system, assuming that airline has online check-in.
#168
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You will need to check-in with the partner. Depending on the partner, they may or may not be able to check you in downline for the UA flight. If not, you will need to obtain your UA boarding pass at the transfer desk or at the gate.
As others had pointed out, the partner's record locator may be available through United.com. If not, you can obtain the locator through the partner by providing date, flight information, and name.
As others had pointed out, the partner's record locator may be available through United.com. If not, you can obtain the locator through the partner by providing date, flight information, and name.
#169
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I think the answer to the OPs question is yes and no. You can (possibly UA, definitely other airlines) check in online for later segments, but that does NOT check you in for the first segment. IME.
#170
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UA does not allow online check-in if there is an earlier partner segment still on the reservation. OP can check in online once the coupon is lifted -- generally, at some point after the partner boarding pass is scanned, depending on how quickly that information gets passed through to UA.
#171
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However, sometimes this does not fully check you in (such as get you on the gate upgrade list or get you a BP or you want to do SDC), if that happens you will be able to check-in with UA once the partner puts the ticket coupon for their flight. This probably will not be until after your board the partner's flight. So if there is inflight wifi or on landing you can finish the check-in with UA.
#172
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As others have mentioned the answer is no (initially). You must first check-in with the partner.
However, sometimes this does not fully check you in (such as get you on the gate upgrade list or get you a BP or you want to do SDC), if that happens you will be able to check-in with UA once the partner puts the ticket coupon for their flight. This probably will not be until after your board the partner's flight. So if there is inflight wifi or on landing you can finish the check-in with UA.
However, sometimes this does not fully check you in (such as get you on the gate upgrade list or get you a BP or you want to do SDC), if that happens you will be able to check-in with UA once the partner puts the ticket coupon for their flight. This probably will not be until after your board the partner's flight. So if there is inflight wifi or on landing you can finish the check-in with UA.
#173
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UA does not allow online check-in if there is an earlier partner segment still on the reservation. OP can check in online once the coupon is lifted -- generally, at some point after the partner boarding pass is scanned, depending on how quickly that information gets passed through to UA.
#174
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With most partners it's very fast -- I usually see my onward UA boarding passes on my phone while still at the gate waiting to depart on the LH segment.
#176
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#177
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Success
Thanks! Once I entered my first and middle name as you suggested I was able to see my itinerary and select seats for my upcoming flights.
#178
Join Date: Sep 2006
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This seems wrong.
I'm flying GVA-ORD connecting in FRA. First flight is LH, UA codeshare 016 stock. United.com claims I have one bag at 23 kg free and $100 for the 2nd bag. This seems to fit neither United's nor Lufthansa's rules for a 1K/Star Gold, on any fare basis.
I'm flying GVA-ORD connecting in FRA. First flight is LH, UA codeshare 016 stock. United.com claims I have one bag at 23 kg free and $100 for the 2nd bag. This seems to fit neither United's nor Lufthansa's rules for a 1K/Star Gold, on any fare basis.
#179
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This seems wrong.
I'm flying GVA-ORD connecting in FRA. First flight is LH, UA codeshare 016 stock. United.com claims I have one bag at 23 kg free and $100 for the 2nd bag. This seems to fit neither United's nor Lufthansa's rules for a 1K/Star Gold, on any fare basis.
I'm flying GVA-ORD connecting in FRA. First flight is LH, UA codeshare 016 stock. United.com claims I have one bag at 23 kg free and $100 for the 2nd bag. This seems to fit neither United's nor Lufthansa's rules for a 1K/Star Gold, on any fare basis.
#180
Join Date: Sep 2006
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I don't think so. It is a fare basis of W, but corporate travel is not supposed to be able to buy either BE or Light fares. Also, I am waitlisted for an upgrade on the TATL segment, which shouldn't happen on a Light fare.