Jan 4, 2016, 10:43 am
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
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Jan 3, 2016, 2:59 pm
#31
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Coast NSW, Australia
Programs: UA and SQ; Hilton, Fairmont, Marriott, Rydges Priority
Posts: 290
My partner and I both have enough points for an award TPAC from SYD and onto a mid west USA destination (3 legs each way).
I assume that we have to each book separately and will be on different PNRs.
So I guess we sit down together on separate computers and book our flights and seating simultaneously.
Is it possible that there could be only one award seat left on the itinerary we are booking and that one of us could end up on other flights to our final destination?
I assume that we have to each book separately and will be on different PNRs.
So I guess we sit down together on separate computers and book our flights and seating simultaneously.
Is it possible that there could be only one award seat left on the itinerary we are booking and that one of us could end up on other flights to our final destination?
Last edited by grapegrower; Jan 3, 2016 at 3:01 pm Reason: spelling!
Jan 3, 2016, 3:15 pm
#32
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: 66,855
My partner and I both have enough points for an award TPAC from SYD and onto a mid west USA destination (3 legs each way).
I assume that we have to each book separately and will be on different PNRs.
So I guess we sit down together on separate computers and book our flights and seating simultaneously.
Is it possible that there could be only one award seat left on the itinerary we are booking and that one of us could end up on other flights to our final destination?
I assume that we have to each book separately and will be on different PNRs.
So I guess we sit down together on separate computers and book our flights and seating simultaneously.
Is it possible that there could be only one award seat left on the itinerary we are booking and that one of us could end up on other flights to our final destination?
First check if multiple seats are available by doing an award search for 2 or more seats on a single PNR. Once determined 2 or more seats exist then quickly book the two separate PNRs. If the second fails you can cancel the first for free in the first twenty-four hours.
Also you can call and have the two separate tickets booked but there will be a fee.
There is a way to get more specific info on the number of seats available, called Expert Mode but it takes a bit of learning time and the above will probably work 95+% of the time.
Jan 4, 2016, 8:05 am
#33
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: KEWR
Programs: UA 1K, HH Diamond, SPG/Marriott Gold, Hyatt Plat, National Exec, GE/Nexus
Posts: 501
Flight that is 260 miles distant: For PQM purposes, as a premier I get minimum 500 PQM. If I purchase class A/C/D/Z/P I get 200% PQM. So does that mean I get 1000 PQM (2x minimum 500) or 520 PQM (2x 260 distance)?
Jan 4, 2016, 9:48 am
#34
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
Jan 4, 2016, 10:41 am
#35
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LIM
Programs: United Premier 1K, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Gold, AmEx Plat
Posts: 559
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2016]
I'm currently a Silver member, and I am planning on hitting Gold soon. If for any reason I need to use the lounge and they ask my card, would showing my Silver card for them to input my MP number on the system work while I wait for my Gold card to arrive? I know that some of the lounge dragons do want a physical card.
Jan 4, 2016, 12:54 pm
#36
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 233
I took a redeye flight into Newark this morning, and have a flight going to Delhi tonight. All of this was on the same itinerary - does this mean my bag is going straight to Delhi correct?
The bag was ticketed to go straight to Delhi but should I worry about it floating around Newark for 12 hours or someone having expected me to pick it up and re-check it in? I've been told multiple things (one agent told me you have to re-check in bags if you have more than a 4 hour layover, another agent said if it is more than 12 hour layover). Just hoping my clothes make it there with me.
The bag was ticketed to go straight to Delhi but should I worry about it floating around Newark for 12 hours or someone having expected me to pick it up and re-check it in? I've been told multiple things (one agent told me you have to re-check in bags if you have more than a 4 hour layover, another agent said if it is more than 12 hour layover). Just hoping my clothes make it there with me.
Jan 4, 2016, 1:17 pm
#37
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LIM
Programs: United Premier 1K, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Gold, AmEx Plat
Posts: 559
I took a redeye flight into Newark this morning, and have a flight going to Delhi tonight. All of this was on the same itinerary - does this mean my bag is going straight to Delhi correct?
The bag was ticketed to go straight to Delhi but should I worry about it floating around Newark for 12 hours or someone having expected me to pick it up and re-check it in? I've been told multiple things (one agent told me you have to re-check in bags if you have more than a 4 hour layover, another agent said if it is more than 12 hour layover). Just hoping my clothes make it there with me.
The bag was ticketed to go straight to Delhi but should I worry about it floating around Newark for 12 hours or someone having expected me to pick it up and re-check it in? I've been told multiple things (one agent told me you have to re-check in bags if you have more than a 4 hour layover, another agent said if it is more than 12 hour layover). Just hoping my clothes make it there with me.
Jan 4, 2016, 2:04 pm
#38
Moderator: Budget Travel forum & Credit Card Programs, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: YYJ/YVR and back on Van Isle ....... for now
Programs: UA lifetime MM / *A Gold
Posts: 14,429
I'm currently a Silver member, and I am planning on hitting Gold soon. If for any reason I need to use the lounge and they ask my card, would showing my Silver card for them to input my MP number on the system work while I wait for my Gold card to arrive? I know that some of the lounge dragons do want a physical card.
Most of the time I just show my BP to UC gatekeepers, they scan it and let me in (as long as my MP # is on it)
One time my # was not on the ticket on a reward flight, and I had to produce my card in FRA. NEVER had that problem with TG.
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Jan 4, 2016, 2:08 pm
#39
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: 66,855
I'm currently a Silver member, and I am planning on hitting Gold soon. If for any reason I need to use the lounge and they ask my card, would showing my Silver card for them to input my MP number on the system work while I wait for my Gold card to arrive? I know that some of the lounge dragons do want a physical card.
I took a redeye flight into Newark this morning, and have a flight going to Delhi tonight. All of this was on the same itinerary - does this mean my bag is going straight to Delhi correct?
The bag was ticketed to go straight to Delhi but should I worry about it floating around Newark for 12 hours or someone having expected me to pick it up and re-check it in? I've been told multiple things (one agent told me you have to re-check in bags if you have more than a 4 hour layover, another agent said if it is more than 12 hour layover). Just hoping my clothes make it there with me.
The bag was ticketed to go straight to Delhi but should I worry about it floating around Newark for 12 hours or someone having expected me to pick it up and re-check it in? I've been told multiple things (one agent told me you have to re-check in bags if you have more than a 4 hour layover, another agent said if it is more than 12 hour layover). Just hoping my clothes make it there with me.
Connecting Flights
For a trip that includes one or more connections, United will check bags to the final destination stated on the ticket. United will transfer bags to a connecting flight on your United itinerary, or on a separate itinerary that includes a Star AllianceTM partner airline flight, if the connecting flight is scheduled to depart within 13 hours after arriving at the connection city.
You'll need to claim and re-check baggage if you are:
Making a voluntary stopover
Making a connection that involves an overnight stay
Connecting to an itinerary booked on a separate ticket that doesn't include a Star Alliance partner airline
Traveling internationally and connecting to a domestic flight within your destination country
For a trip that includes one or more connections, United will check bags to the final destination stated on the ticket. United will transfer bags to a connecting flight on your United itinerary, or on a separate itinerary that includes a Star AllianceTM partner airline flight, if the connecting flight is scheduled to depart within 13 hours after arriving at the connection city.
You'll need to claim and re-check baggage if you are:
Making a voluntary stopover
Making a connection that involves an overnight stay
Connecting to an itinerary booked on a separate ticket that doesn't include a Star Alliance partner airline
Traveling internationally and connecting to a domestic flight within your destination country
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...solidated.html
Jan 4, 2016, 5:56 pm
#40
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 24
I don't take many flights and don't want to lose my miles. Will ANY addition of miles to my account save ALL the miles in there? For example, if I have 50k in my account about to expire, can I purchase $1 Amazon GC from the MileagePlus X app, have 2 miles added to my account, and then be good? If so, how much longer would I then have?
Also, I plan on taking a ski trip soon. I have a bag for my boots with a center compartment. I keep my helmet and other misc .... in there. The bag fully packed plus skis doesn't weigh over 50 pounds. Leaving from New York last year (before I had the credit card) asked me if the only thing I had in there were boots. I told them no I had a helmet and a shirt in there as well (among other things). They said in the future the only thing allowed in the bag would be boots. Coming back from Denver however they didn't {seem to care} and didn't even ask. Do you know how strict they are with this policy these days? Will they care less because I have the credit card?
Also, I plan on taking a ski trip soon. I have a bag for my boots with a center compartment. I keep my helmet and other misc .... in there. The bag fully packed plus skis doesn't weigh over 50 pounds. Leaving from New York last year (before I had the credit card) asked me if the only thing I had in there were boots. I told them no I had a helmet and a shirt in there as well (among other things). They said in the future the only thing allowed in the bag would be boots. Coming back from Denver however they didn't {seem to care} and didn't even ask. Do you know how strict they are with this policy these days? Will they care less because I have the credit card?
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jan 4, 2016 at 8:18 pm Reason: inappropirate language
Jan 4, 2016, 6:12 pm
#41
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 14,416
I don't take many flights and don't want to lose my miles. Will ANY addition of miles to my account save ALL the miles in there? For example, if I have 50k in my account about to expire, can I purchase $1 Amazon GC from the MileagePlus X app, have 2 miles added to my account, and then be good? If so, how much longer would I then have?
Consolidated "How to Keep/Refresh Expiring Miles" Thread [Merged]
Jan 4, 2016, 8:28 pm
#42
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: 66,855
.... Also, I plan on taking a ski trip soon. I have a bag for my boots with a center compartment. I keep my helmet and other misc .... in there. The bag fully packed plus skis doesn't weigh over 50 pounds. Leaving from New York last year (before I had the credit card) asked me if the only thing I had in there were boots. I told them no I had a helmet and a shirt in there as well (among other things). They said in the future the only thing allowed in the bag would be boots. Coming back from Denver however they didn't {seem to care} and didn't even ask. Do you know how strict they are with this policy these days? Will they care less because I have the credit card?
The card credit will be meaningless in this context.
Jan 4, 2016, 8:43 pm
#43
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 24
A general UA policy of sports equipment is the equipment gets the waiver (skis plus boots count as a single item) but if you try to put other things in the same container, it can lose the sports equipment waiver. Enforcement will vary as you have learned.
The card credit will be meaningless in this context.
The card credit will be meaningless in this context.
Last edited by goalie; Jan 4, 2016 at 9:03 pm Reason: Replaced offensive term
Jan 4, 2016, 8:55 pm
#44
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,140
They make the rules, and you can choose to fly with them or someone else. Of course, if you use that description when talking with them, I'm sure the decision about whether you'll be allowed to fly United will quickly be made for you...
Last edited by goalie; Jan 4, 2016 at 9:04 pm Reason: Edited quoted post to match edited original post
Jan 4, 2016, 9:01 pm
#45
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Central Maryland
Posts: 205
No free meal in any domestic economy flight -- Buy on Board.
The meal readout in itins is buggy and while I have not seen this glitch, it can be in error at other times. Highly likely the mixed award situation as the coding confused.
So no meal in economy, even on a mixed award.
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...my/dining.aspx
The meal readout in itins is buggy and while I have not seen this glitch, it can be in error at other times. Highly likely the mixed award situation as the coding confused.
So no meal in economy, even on a mixed award.
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...my/dining.aspx
United's reservations support confirmed your understanding of the issue, saying:
The food-for-purchase menu has replaced complimentary meals and snacks in the economy cabin on select routes. We continue to offer complimentary food in the economy cabin on certain international routes. Complimentary food service will be served in United First, United Business, United BusinessFirst, and United Global First. Non-alcoholic beverages will still be complimentary.
Food-for-purchase will be offered on UA 1146 and a complimentary dinner will be offered on UA 1851.
Food-for-purchase will be offered on UA 1146 and a complimentary dinner will be offered on UA 1851.