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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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:
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"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]
Jan 13, 2016, 2:58 pm
#151
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Marriott Amb; Hyatt Globalist; Shangri-la Diamond; IHG SpireAmb; Hilton D; Accor G
Posts: 3,319
Quick!
I'm having a hard time debating between a E170 or A320 for an upcoming flight from LGA-ORD.
I know some of you might be saying "Why would you subject yourself to a regional jet for a 2.5 hour flight?
The only reason I'm asking is because I haven't flown on a A320 since they installed the slim lines. I am Premier Silver, so I'll probably be able to move into EconPlus, but are they just so stiff that they should be avoided, and thus, I should go with the E170? It's not a super important question, I'll survive either way, but I'm wondering what you guys might think. (Also, we're are two people, so I'm kind of leaning towards the E170 to avoid having a third person in our row.....)
I'm having a hard time debating between a E170 or A320 for an upcoming flight from LGA-ORD.
I know some of you might be saying "Why would you subject yourself to a regional jet for a 2.5 hour flight?
The only reason I'm asking is because I haven't flown on a A320 since they installed the slim lines. I am Premier Silver, so I'll probably be able to move into EconPlus, but are they just so stiff that they should be avoided, and thus, I should go with the E170? It's not a super important question, I'll survive either way, but I'm wondering what you guys might think. (Also, we're are two people, so I'm kind of leaning towards the E170 to avoid having a third person in our row.....)
Jan 13, 2016, 3:18 pm
#152
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I've only flown a couple of times on a 170 and never in Y so I can't comment about seat comfort. But given a choice between UX and UA I would always select a mainline flight.
Jan 13, 2016, 3:24 pm
#153
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: YYJ/YVR and back on Van Isle ....... for now
Programs: UA lifetime MM / *A Gold
Posts: 14,428
Jan 13, 2016, 4:45 pm
#154
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 687
Thanks for the replies!
I chose the Airbus a320 thanks to your input!
I chose the Airbus a320 thanks to your input!
Jan 14, 2016, 10:41 am
#155
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 1
Can anyone tell me from experience if FOX is on the United DirectTV channel lineup? Their website says it is, but FOX is not on their "What's On Now" guide.
I will be so bummed if i miss the Panthers/Seahawks game on Sunday!
I will be so bummed if i miss the Panthers/Seahawks game on Sunday!
Jan 15, 2016, 7:59 am
#156
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 1
Mileage consolidation
We are travelling Business class from London to Panama in February and have joined the loyalty club.
Whilst there we will be travelling within Central America on Copa airlines which are part of Star Alliance.
What is the best way to combine the mileage onto Mileage Plus.
Thanks
Whilst there we will be travelling within Central America on Copa airlines which are part of Star Alliance.
What is the best way to combine the mileage onto Mileage Plus.
Thanks
Jan 15, 2016, 8:05 am
#157
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LIM
Programs: United Premier 1K, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Gold, AmEx Plat
Posts: 559
A GPU was applied to one of my flights. The sponsor had 1K/GS status, while I only have Silver status. While in a call to the Premier desk they said that, for waitlist purposes, I would inherit my sponsor's status. Is that true, or was that a small mistake?
Welcome to FlyerTalk, lordgarner!
Since Copa is part of *A, you can enter your other *A frequent flyer number on the flight, and the miles will get credited there. For example, if you are a frequent flyer with United and want to credit the miles to your MileagePlus account, just go ahead and enter your M+ number (indicating it's from United) and your miles will post there.
We are travelling Business class from London to Panama in February and have joined the loyalty club.
Whilst there we will be travelling within Central America on Copa airlines which are part of Star Alliance.
What is the best way to combine the mileage onto Mileage Plus.
Thanks
Whilst there we will be travelling within Central America on Copa airlines which are part of Star Alliance.
What is the best way to combine the mileage onto Mileage Plus.
Thanks
Since Copa is part of *A, you can enter your other *A frequent flyer number on the flight, and the miles will get credited there. For example, if you are a frequent flyer with United and want to credit the miles to your MileagePlus account, just go ahead and enter your M+ number (indicating it's from United) and your miles will post there.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jan 15, 2016 at 10:37 am Reason: merging consecutive posts by same member
Jan 15, 2016, 9:27 am
#158
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Join Date: Apr 2013
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But if it's a GS GPU, it will clear into PN, which effectively means it inherits GS status for waitlist purposes.
Jan 15, 2016, 11:39 am
#159
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Here
Programs: SQ, QR, CX, AA, UA
Posts: 133
Saver awards on seasonal flights
Does anyone know how far in advance United makes saver awards available for flights that are only flown during part of the year? E.g. UA 5268 and 5745 that are only flown in the summer months.
Jan 15, 2016, 11:44 am
#160
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
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Also best not to assume flight numbers will stay the same from year to year.
For more on award space, see http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...15-2016-a.html
Jan 15, 2016, 1:18 pm
#161
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: MileagePlus - Gold
Posts: 104
When booking flights and clicking the "details" tab, you can see all the fare buckets listed. For my last few bookings they always are grayed out. Is there a setting to turn on to actually see how many seats are in these fare buckets or are they really all "zero" when I have been searching flights.
Is there a third-party extension for browsers that make fare bucket information a bit easier to access?
Is there a third-party extension for browsers that make fare bucket information a bit easier to access?
Jan 15, 2016, 1:23 pm
#162
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
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When booking flights and clicking the "details" tab, you can see all the fare buckets listed. For my last few bookings they always are grayed out. Is there a setting to turn on to actually see how many seats are in these fare buckets or are they really all "zero" when I have been searching flights. ..
Otherwise the system seem to be working as I just tested a booking.
Jan 16, 2016, 6:39 am
#163
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LIM
Programs: United Premier 1K, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Gold, AmEx Plat
Posts: 559
I have a Y ticket that was upgraded to BF using a GPU. After that segment I have an 11h layover in EWR (I chose it to tour a bit of the city) and was wondering if that upgraded ticket would give me access to an arrivals lounge (if it exists). Getting breakfast would be amazing.
Jan 16, 2016, 10:16 am
#164
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Jan 16, 2016, 10:54 am
#165
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I have a Y ticket that was upgraded to BF using a GPU. After that segment I have an 11h layover in EWR (I chose it to tour a bit of the city) and was wondering if that upgraded ticket would give me access to an arrivals lounge (if it exists). Getting breakfast would be amazing.