Jan 4, 2016, 10:43 am
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
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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UA Moderator Team
Ocn Vw 1K, l'etoile, J.Edward, goalie, WineCountryUA
These are the two rules for this thread:
- Use this thread for a simple, basic question. Moderators may move posts to other threads if the question deserves its own thread.
- Any member who can post a constructive, patient answer is welcome to reply.
Generally there are not long discussions of an issue in this thread. If it appears that is needed, the posts will be moved to an existing thread or used as the start of a new separate thread.
Additional tools for members seeking information about MileagePlus:
United MileagePlus Master Wiki
"New" United Airlines Forum Glossary
Here is a link to the 2015's threads:
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2015 Thread]...
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2015 -Part II]...
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2016 Part I]
Jul 29, 2016, 9:23 pm
#1771
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: UA Plat/2MM [23-yr. 1K, now emeritus] clawing way back to WN-A List; MR LT Titanium; HY Whateverist.
Posts: 12,394
MiltonFreedMan, if you wanted further confirmation, and have a united.com account, you can log in to it and you should see the reservation(s) displayed for your trip. You may also be able to print out a receipt that shows the positive space for the itinerary.
(Just as an aside, award tickets wouldn't book into P fare class, but so-called revenue tickets may, as a discount first or business class purchase.)
(Just as an aside, award tickets wouldn't book into P fare class, but so-called revenue tickets may, as a discount first or business class purchase.)
Jul 30, 2016, 2:32 am
#1772
Join Date: Jul 2016
Programs: Star Alliance Mileage Plus Gold
Posts: 7
Y or B full fare Econ upgrades
United question: unfortunately for me they don't comp upgrades on ORD to Narita at the lowest Econ fares, but, does United offer the immediate upgrade to Business Class if I purchase a Y or B class full fare economy? Comped On that specific leg? I'm a premiere gold member. Similar to a previous inquiry, I'm just trying to see if this is an angle that might work
I'm a relative newbie. This may be an obvious thing, so,sorry
and thanks
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I'm a relative newbie. This may be an obvious thing, so,sorry
and thanks Sent from my iPad
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Jul 30, 2016, 7:13 am
#1773
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 11,443
United question: unfortunately for me they don't comp upgrades on ORD to Narita at the lowest Econ fares, but, does United offer the immediate upgrade to Business Class if I purchase a Y or B class full fare economy? Comped On that specific leg? I'm a premiere gold member. Similar to a previous inquiry, I'm just trying to see if this is an angle that might work
I'm a relative newbie. This may be an obvious thing, so,sorry and thanks
Sent from my iPad
I'm a relative newbie. This may be an obvious thing, so,sorry
and thanks Sent from my iPad
Jul 30, 2016, 7:45 am
#1774
Moderator: United Airlines
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Jul 30, 2016, 9:30 am
#1775
Join Date: Jul 2016
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Posts: 7
Thanks so much to both of you...which brings up this question. Usually I get ORD to NRT ( followed by an ANA leg to BKK) total usually runs about $800, plus $1200 and 60k miles for the upgrade to Biz Class. I make this RT 3 times a year... Any notion as to what paying up for Y or B and upgrading would require in miles and $$, and would it appear to be a wash, or would there be a benefit in doing that?. Ahh, and so I don't keep,asking simple questions, how could I check the comparisons myself? Again, thanks so much
Jul 30, 2016, 9:41 am
#1776
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Thanks so much to both of you...which brings up this question. Usually I get ORD to NRT ( followed by an ANA leg to BKK) total usually runs about $800, plus $1200 and 60k miles for the upgrade to Biz Class. I make this RT 3 times a year... Any notion as to what paying up for Y or B and upgrading would require in miles and $$, and would it appear to be a wash, or would there be a benefit in doing that?. Ahh, and so I don't keep,asking simple questions, how could I check the comparisons myself? Again, thanks so much
Generally Y/B fares are more expensive than discount paid business fares. Y/B fares do offer more flexibility on changes and/or refunds.
As for the upgrade mileage+copays, see Interactive travel destinations awards chart
Short answer, going the Y/B approach is likely to be more expensive. It will help a little on the waitlisted priority if that happens. Y/B fares on long haul international are mostly used by those needing refundablitiy, and not those just seeking seeking upgrades.
Jul 30, 2016, 11:17 am
#1777
Join Date: Jul 2016
Programs: Star Alliance Mileage Plus Gold
Posts: 7
Great info. Very detailed. Much appreciated...Thanks so much..
Jul 30, 2016, 6:43 pm
#1778
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Denver
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 94
Need to fly DEN-YYZ RT Economy in Sept for business.
Way cheaper to book via AC than UA ($650 vs $1,500), but I'm Gold w/ UA and get PE seats at time of booking, etc. (Small regional jet, 2x2 so not necessarily a huge difference.)
If I book on AC, will I get any chance to pre-book my seats? Any access to PE? On the website it said "ask at the gate for seating."
Maybe I'm just spoiled and used to some benefits of Gold on UA, but $850 seems like way too much to charge my client for seat selection.
Thanks in advance.
Way cheaper to book via AC than UA ($650 vs $1,500), but I'm Gold w/ UA and get PE seats at time of booking, etc. (Small regional jet, 2x2 so not necessarily a huge difference.)
If I book on AC, will I get any chance to pre-book my seats? Any access to PE? On the website it said "ask at the gate for seating."
Maybe I'm just spoiled and used to some benefits of Gold on UA, but $850 seems like way too much to charge my client for seat selection.
Thanks in advance.
Jul 30, 2016, 7:02 pm
#1779
Moderator: Budget Travel forum & Credit Card Programs, FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Need to fly DEN-YYZ RT Economy in Sept for business.
Way cheaper to book via AC than UA ($650 vs $1,500), but I'm Gold w/ UA and get PE seats at time of booking, etc. (Small regional jet, 2x2 so not necessarily a huge difference.)
If I book on AC, will I get any chance to pre-book my seats?
Way cheaper to book via AC than UA ($650 vs $1,500), but I'm Gold w/ UA and get PE seats at time of booking, etc. (Small regional jet, 2x2 so not necessarily a huge difference.)
If I book on AC, will I get any chance to pre-book my seats?
As soon as you finish on AC, go to UAL.com, look under My Reservations and you will see your flight. Select change seats, and voila
And E+ does make a difference with 2X2 as well.
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Jul 30, 2016, 7:29 pm
#1780
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Denver
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 94
Thanks, your post has me feeling relieved!
Jul 31, 2016, 2:49 am
#1781
Join Date: Jul 2016
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Posts: 7
Likely stupidest question ever asked, but..what does the acronym AC stand for?
Jul 31, 2016, 5:47 am
#1782
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If you see an airline code you don't recognise, you can just search google for, e.g., 'AC airline' and it will usually figure it out.
Jul 31, 2016, 6:43 am
#1783
Join Date: Jul 2016
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Posts: 7
Thanks!
Jul 31, 2016, 10:09 am
#1784
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 54
Need to fly IAH-SFO Economy on 10/1. airfare is surprisingly up ($667) for all days around this (only M class is available). Does not make sense. BTW, if you fly same date IAH-SFO-SEA, airfare is just $265.
Any idea?
Thanks in advance.
Any idea?
Thanks in advance.
Jul 31, 2016, 11:07 am
#1785
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: CLE (mostly)
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Posts: 823
If you aren't checking a bag, you can book the one-way IAH-SFO-SEA and skip the SFO-SEA segment, but skipping end segments regularly could cause you to forfeit your Mileage Plus account entirely, so use discretion (and/or don't put your MileagePlus account on the reservation)
