Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2016 Part II]
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#1
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Catania, Sicily/South Jersey (PHL)/Houston, Texas/airborne in-between
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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?

#2
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.85MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
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Given weather uncertainties airlines tend to wait until the forecast uncertainties decrease and there is a better estimate of significant of the distruption -- so perhaps 24 hours before the first flight disruptions??? can be sooner, can be later.

#3
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Denver
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 92
True, there are some benefits!
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.

#4
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 6
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?

#5
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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?
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

#6
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: SFO, 5 year 1K but mostly local these days
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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!

#7
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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!

#8
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 53
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?

#9
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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?
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.

#10
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Denver
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 92
Wow, I thought they had to be on the same PNR, that's good news!

#11
Join Date: Feb 2013
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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?

#12
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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?
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.

#13
Join Date: Feb 2013
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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.

#14
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#15
Join Date: Jan 2016
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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?
