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Workaround for Login & "Were sorry, but united.com was unable to complete your request." Problems:
Close United tab, clear browser cache, and delete all United cookies. Instead of logging back in using the home page yellow tile, click on the "Reservations -> Change or view reservations" link, and then login using the "MileagePlus: Sign in or join" link on the upper right of the page.
Functionality issues/questions with "New" (Fall 2015) United.com
#1216


Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 2,449
I keep getting marketing banners or buttons suggesting I upgrade to BusinessFirst - when I'm already booked in BusinessFirst.
#1217




Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: CLE, DCA, and 30k feet
Programs: Honors LT Diamond; United 1K 1MM; Hertz PC
Posts: 5,736
It could be worse...I've been getting banners to suggest I claim my EconomyPlus seat when I'm already ticketed and seated in First for as long as I can recall
#1218
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott/SPG/Hilton Gold, PreCheck + Clear
Posts: 2,306
Folks, remember, just because you see an issue, it doesn't mean everyone sees the same issue.
But again, any individual user can think a site is garbage -- but if users broadly speaking prefer it, and overall revenue is meeting or exceeding goals, there's no reason for UA to roll back the clock.
#1219
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DAY
Programs: UA 1K 1MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Amex MR; Chase UR; Hertz PC; Global Entry
Posts: 11,448
Never insinuated that everyone was seeing it. In fact, I was sure it was not wide-spread as certainly others would be posting about it. But the tiles are still stupid, whether they work for you or not. And the site is crappy.
#1220
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP; UA 1MM & PP; Marriott AMB; Hyatt Globalist; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 62,375
I absolutely detest the new site but am forced to use it because there's no other way to access reservations and account info, check for R space, etc.
#1221
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott/SPG/Hilton Gold, PreCheck + Clear
Posts: 2,306
What I find most unfortunate is the barrage of angry rhetoric suggesting the site is somehow an utter failure. I've redesigned enough websites to know that heavy users are always the most difficult group to please, because they usually prefer things to stay exactly the way they were. On the whole I think UA has done a good job modernizing the site for casual users while retaining most of the functionality that expert users require.
Is it truly cutting-edge, like, say, Virgin America or Norwegian Air's site? Of course not. Do I wish they'd update the rest of the site to match the booking engine? Obviously. But the constant stream of sneering negativity from FT is unwarranted.
#1222




Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: CLE
Programs: UA GS+LT UC, AA EXP+LT PLT, Fairmont LT PLT, Marriott PLT, Hilton DIA, Hyatt Glob, Avis CHM
Posts: 4,889
Just changing the award search parameters on the calendar screen and then clicking on a different date on the calendar causes an error 100% of the time.
That makes me a power user?
That makes me a power user?
#1223
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
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Posts: 62,375
It's even worse if you're trying to book a paid flight, particularly if you're searching by fare class. If you want to change any of your search parameters after viewing outbound flights it takes two clicks to get back to the "advanced search" screen and then you have to re-enter most of the search criteria.
Last edited by goalie; Jan 13, 2016 at 12:05 pm Reason: unhelpful snark-discuss the issue not each other
#1224


Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 1,198
It's even worse if you're trying to book a paid flight, particularly if you're searching by fare class. If you want to change any of your search parameters after viewing outbound flights it takes two clicks to get back to the "advanced search" screen and then you have to re-enter most of the search criteria.
#1225
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 16
Travel Insurance Question
Is there any way to eliminate the travel insurance questions page? I find the time it takes to purchase a ticket to be much more cumbersome than the old site.
#1226


Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PHL
Programs: UA Plat, 2MM
Posts: 1,871
My IPad, Mac Will not Show Award Flights
I have had a problem for sometime with my IPad, and Mac showing Award availability. I put in the airports and the date, make sure all the boxes are filled correctly, pick Award and have it search. It comes up with the calendar with the various color codes, but does not show any flights even on the dates where the codes say there are flights. It also does not give me the "edit" button. Does anyone else have this problem?
#1227




Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: CLE, DCA, and 30k feet
Programs: Honors LT Diamond; United 1K 1MM; Hertz PC
Posts: 5,736
I don't think that's new to the new site though I'll admit I've gotten a little foggy on the flow of the old site... in any event, you can just ignore the question and proceed. I've never affirmatively accepted nor declined insurance, I just pretend that the question wasn't asked and the website (new or old) never seemed to mind.
#1228
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DAY
Programs: UA 1K 1MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Amex MR; Chase UR; Hertz PC; Global Entry
Posts: 11,448
We are unable to process your request. Please see the message below for details.
Were sorry, but united.com was unable to complete your request. Please try later or contact united.com Support in the U.S. and Canada at 1-888-491-6573; the U.K., phone 0800 028 5003; elsewhere use the local phone number.
Were sorry, but united.com was unable to complete your request. Please try later or contact united.com Support in the U.S. and Canada at 1-888-491-6573; the U.K., phone 0800 028 5003; elsewhere use the local phone number.
Oh, and of course there is no easy link to get back to flight search. Have to click the logo to go back to the main home screen.
This website is awful.
#1229




Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 3MM & LT UC, Qantas Platinum, HA Pualani Gold, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Ambassador
Posts: 9,891
#1230
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: WN, AA, UA, DL
Posts: 1,313
Go back from what page? Depending on the page of the booking process you are on, there's edit search links, revise flight links, or even the back button - which thankfully works on this website. I haven't found a page yet where none of those three options apply.



