New United Partner Airlines One Segment Minimum Purchase Rule?
Mar 6, 2016, 10:21 pm
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I haven't actually seen that, at least not with the T class PE fares. But even without a documented plating restriction I haven't managed to get one of our corporate TAs to plate it on UA stock. Just the usual 'At least 1 UA segment' or 'Over the water', etc. Unfortunately I do have to use our corporate folks, I suspect I could find a TA to plate it as desired. I *think*.
FARE RULE
TICKETS MUST BE ISSUED ON THE STOCK OF BR AND MAY ONLY
BE SOLD IN UNITED STATES/CANADA/ARGENTINA/PANAMA.
There may exist a fare that allows UA plating and books into BR PE, but it's going to be quite a bit more expensive than any of the discount BR fares.
Mar 6, 2016, 10:44 pm
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Methinks UA will sell you tickets on those routes because there is no UA metal on those routes.
SFO - TPE, not so much ....
But agree that UA agents are more than happy to make up "rules" .....
Mar 6, 2016, 11:05 pm
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Just tried over and over and still didn't work. Finally decided to exchange the Brussels airline segment with Lufthansa and it worked! There might be some merit to what the agent said. Maybe it's not just Lufthansa but with some others I guess a UA segment had to be involved
Mar 6, 2016, 11:21 pm
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Almost all BR fares require their own plate - this will be a very hard find, and likely cost a huge premium over regular BR fares, and restriction includes their very affordable (and upgradable) B class fares to Asia.
I know the OP is looking for PQD, but it's better to do the UA SFO-TPE route if the PQD is more important than flying BR (I assume they intend on upgrading B class to royal laurel, or buying premium economy).
I know the OP is looking for PQD, but it's better to do the UA SFO-TPE route if the PQD is more important than flying BR (I assume they intend on upgrading B class to royal laurel, or buying premium economy).
Mar 7, 2016, 12:44 am
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Here it is from the BR TLXR fare IAH-PVG:
FARE RULE
TICKETS MUST BE ISSUED ON THE STOCK OF BR AND MAY ONLY
BE SOLD IN UNITED STATES/CANADA/ARGENTINA/PANAMA.
There may exist a fare that allows UA plating and books into BR PE, but it's going to be quite a bit more expensive than any of the discount BR fares.
FARE RULE
TICKETS MUST BE ISSUED ON THE STOCK OF BR AND MAY ONLY
BE SOLD IN UNITED STATES/CANADA/ARGENTINA/PANAMA.
There may exist a fare that allows UA plating and books into BR PE, but it's going to be quite a bit more expensive than any of the discount BR fares.
Mar 7, 2016, 4:04 am
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There really is not. The agent was making stuff up. See above.
Mar 7, 2016, 7:04 am
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Hi everyone - I was wondering if the experts here can help confirm what I learned today. I was searching for a LAX to TPE ticket on United.com and noticed that I could not find any nonstop flights on partner airline EVA Air for purchase where the entire itinerary was on EVA. I found this strange because I could have sworn in the past I could do this (even though I know the price is typically higher to purchase through United vs EVA's website directly). The reason I'm searching for the flight this way is because if I buy directly through EVA, I won't get credit for United elite PQD. Long story short, I called United.com website support and they explained to me that United implemented a new rule where search results for all flights from their website for purchase require there to be at least one segment be a United operated flight. Has this rule always been in effect or is this something new?
I know the other airlines don't do this because for example on Delta.com I can still purchase a ticket where the entire itinerary is on China Airlines.
I know the other airlines don't do this because for example on Delta.com I can still purchase a ticket where the entire itinerary is on China Airlines.
Agreed. Less than 12 hours ago I bought a ticket on ual.com for an Asiana round trip. Not only was it possible but it was cheaper than OTAs. Searched as a paid fare, not an award. I've also bought domestic tickets in Egypt on ual.com because Egyptair's site was not working properly.
Last edited by uanj; Mar 7, 2016 at 7:59 am
Mar 7, 2016, 8:16 am
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It's difficult to get united.com to show an itinerary with no United flight numbers, but if you find a codeshare, it should work. There are, however, tricks to book OAL native flights numbers, like searching for an award and selecting "purchase this itinerary", but note that mduell's comment might make this moot.
Mar 7, 2016, 10:46 am
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FARE RULE
TICKETS MUST BE ISSUED ON THE STOCK OF BR AND MAY ONLY
BE SOLD IN UNITED STATES/CANADA/ARGENTINA/PANAMA.
Mar 8, 2016, 1:16 am
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Mar 8, 2016, 9:49 am
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I see this all the time on YYZ routes from Asia/Europe. UA will not show direct AC flights (even awards) to buy and will always route through the US. Most of these direct AC flights are UA codeshares.
Usually a phone agent can see and book the award space on these tickets but I have been unable to get a revenue ticket booked.
Usually a phone agent can see and book the award space on these tickets but I have been unable to get a revenue ticket booked.
Mar 8, 2016, 9:58 am
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New United Partner Airlines One Segment Minimum Purchase Rule?
United could do away with this issue if it just followed Delta's lead and at least awarded some PQDs for partner-plated, non-016 tickets on partner flights.