Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2016 Part II]
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Aug 1, 16, 6:55 pm
#1
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Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2016 Part II]
I am supposed to send two employees to Belize on business tomorrow returning Thursday via IAH; INvest 97L is likely to become a storm and hit the Yucatan/Belize this week.
Any thoughts on when/if UNITED might put a travel advisory out?
Any thoughts on when/if UNITED might put a travel advisory out?
Aug 1, 16, 7:01 pm
#2
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Originally Posted by FlyingHoustonian
I am supposed to send two employees to Belize on business tomorrow returning Thursday via IAH; INvest 97L is likely to become a storm and hit the Yucatan/Belize this week.
Any thoughts on when/if UNITED might put a travel advisory out?
Any thoughts on when/if UNITED might put a travel advisory out?
Aug 2, 16, 9:56 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Denver
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 92
True, there are some benefits!
Originally Posted by WineCountryUA
for more on what benefits you might get
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-benefits.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ed-united.html
Some UA elites have been able to get preferred seating on AC aircraft especially at the airport - not a certainty, but worth a try.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-benefits.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ed-united.html
Some UA elites have been able to get preferred seating on AC aircraft especially at the airport - not a certainty, but worth a try.
I was incorrect when I said zero benefits.
I decided to just spend the $30 each way for an E+ equivalent seat. Worst case, client doesn't want to reimburse, but I did save them $400-$800 by booking on AC versus .bomb, so that's a good thing.
Aug 2, 16, 1:37 pm
#4
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Regarding 24-hours free cancellation policy: what if I booked a flight that's less than 24 hours away? Does it still apply? I don't see it being explicitly stated in here https://www.united.com/web/en-US/app...romoCode=A5753
And if it still does, can't it be used if I miss the flight?
And if it still does, can't it be used if I miss the flight?
Aug 2, 16, 2:24 pm
#5
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Originally Posted by FlyFar888
Regarding 24-hours free cancellation policy: what if I booked a flight that's less than 24 hours away? Does it still apply? I don't see it being explicitly stated in here https://www.united.com/web/en-US/app...romoCode=A5753
And if it still does, can't it be used if I miss the flight?
And if it still does, can't it be used if I miss the flight?
Note the DOT rules do not require this, DOT allowed airlines to forgo the cancel period if purchased 7 days or less prior to departure. However, UA does honor up until departure the waiver.
For more see http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...on-policy.html
Aug 2, 16, 5:03 pm
#6
Join Date: Mar 2002
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I just changed to Premier Platinum this morning and checked in for tomorrow's flight this afternoon. I noticed that the boarding pass still has me in boarding group 2 so assume that as far as the flight is concerned I am still a gold member.
When would the boarding group and upgrade list reflect my new status? Is there a way to get the status updated on the record?
Thanks!
When would the boarding group and upgrade list reflect my new status? Is there a way to get the status updated on the record?
Thanks!
Aug 2, 16, 5:06 pm
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Originally Posted by sjunkerg
I just changed to Premier Platinum this morning and checked in for tomorrow's flight this afternoon. I noticed that the boarding pass still has me in boarding group 2 so assume that as far as the flight is concerned I am still a gold member.
When would the boarding group and upgrade list reflect my new status? Is there a way to get the status updated on the record?
Thanks!
When would the boarding group and upgrade list reflect my new status? Is there a way to get the status updated on the record?
Thanks!
Aug 3, 16, 12:52 am
#8
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My family and myself are flying international with UA metal (FRA-SFO-FRA). Since for me this is a business trip, I booked a saver awards for them through my MP account, and for myself I booked a regular ticket such that we are all flying the same flights, however, different PNRs. As I am Elite MP, I chose E+ seats for myself free of charge. Is there a way to get them to E+ without paying the extra?
Aug 3, 16, 1:40 am
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Originally Posted by absdotan99
My family and myself are flying international with UA metal (FRA-SFO-FRA). Since for me this is a business trip, I booked a saver awards for them through my MP account, and for myself I booked a regular ticket such that we are all flying the same flights, however, different PNRs. As I am Elite MP, I chose E+ seats for myself free of charge. Is there a way to get them to E+ without paying the extra?
Golds can (by calling) guest 1 traveling companion into E+ for free.
Plat or higher can (by calling) guest up to 8 additional traveling companions into E+ for free.
Aug 3, 16, 11:29 am
#10
Join Date: Nov 2014
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Originally Posted by WineCountryUA
Since you selected E+ at booking for yourself you must be a Premier Gold or higher.
Golds can (by calling) guest 1 traveling companion into E+ for free.
Plat or higher can (by calling) guest up to 8 additional traveling companions into E+ for free.
Golds can (by calling) guest 1 traveling companion into E+ for free.
Plat or higher can (by calling) guest up to 8 additional traveling companions into E+ for free.
Aug 3, 16, 11:34 am
#11
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I am looking at a flight 3 months from now. I notice the lowest fare ($132) as well as economy flexible fare ($257). Do these flexible fares go up in price? Or would I be better off just waiting and watching the lowest fare raise up? That is, can I assume the flex fare is the highest I'll pay if I wait to book?
Also - are flexible fares fully refundable up to date of departure?
Also - are flexible fares fully refundable up to date of departure?
Aug 3, 16, 11:43 am
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Originally Posted by TravelinSperry
I am looking at a flight 3 months from now. I notice the lowest fare as well as economy flexible fare. Do these flexible fares go up in price? I always thought they stayed the same - but since it shows as pretty low I'm guessing both the lowest as well as flex fares can go higher as the date approaches. True?
Originally Posted by TravelinSperry
Also - are flexible fares fully refundable up to date of departure?
Aug 3, 16, 11:50 am
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Originally Posted by findark
Correct. A flexible fare is frequently in a high fare class with a 0-day advance purchase, but neither of these are necessarily the case. It is possible for the inventory of the flexible fare to close, or for it not to be a zero day fare.
On a domestic ticket, yes. International tickets tend to have more complicated options than "refundable" or "not refundable" so it's worth reading the fare rules.
On a domestic ticket, yes. International tickets tend to have more complicated options than "refundable" or "not refundable" so it's worth reading the fare rules.
Aug 3, 16, 11:55 am
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Originally Posted by TravelinSperry
So for clarity, you're saying the flex fare I am seeing today could go up in price as the date gets closer?
Aug 3, 16, 11:08 pm
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If I have a CPU confirmed, can I choose to give that seat to someone else at the gate? My wife and I are traveling, I got the CPU but she did not, and I'd prefer her to have the F seat.
Can I tell the GA and have our seats swapped, or should we just switch seats while boarding?
Can I tell the GA and have our seats swapped, or should we just switch seats while boarding?
