No..unless they are a partner.

??? no. Why would you? Same PQD either way for the flight operated by UA.

Ah, I thought LATAM was a non *A partner, in which case they would earn PQD on a the flight on a 016 ticket, but I guess not.

Book a single ticket to reduce risk in IRROPS.

I would probably default to UA b/c their customer service is a known quantity, and any changes up until date of departure will be made through the ticketing carrier. I've had very mixed experiences dealing with latin american carriers (never flown with LATAM though).

... And just in case anything goes wrong, I can always flash my MP Club Card - that will impress them and get things put right :eek:

Rats ! I Can't get the 2 day open jaw that I want in SCL when I try booking multi-city on united.com :mad:

Website only wants to book as a continuation flight with a long 1 day layover (flight from IAH arrives 45 min. after connecting flight leaves, so engine books next available flight the next day).

Trying to book multi-city as:

IAH-SCL N/S
SCL-IPC 2 days later
IPC-IAH a week later

Does UA resist booking open jaw when non-SA connections are involved?

Earning RDM is a prerequisite for earning PQD, and LATAM earns no RDM in UAMP.

It's hard to tell if anything on UA.sux is a feature or a bug.

Try searching on google flights and see if you get the book on UA link.

If not, just call it in to add the LATAM segments. I had to call it in to add LAN's SCL-MDZ to a UA IAH-SCL.

You mean actually call and speak to a real live person?

Hey, I do OK, but I'm not that rich !

I don't want to break the bank.

... Will try google ...

If google doesn't work, hold the UA segments via the website the call to change it. Should be no fee.

... Wow ... The google flights / book on united.com link really worked !

Was able to book the wide open jaw with exactly the flights I wanted, at the right price.

Thanks mduell !

You get a gold star. :-:

I was in SCL a month ago and had access to what I thought was an Avianca Lounge but staralliance.com doesn't show it.:confused:

Yes, there is an Avianca Lounge. And the LATAM Lounge is fantastic..

... Avianca website confirms an SCL lounge (no mention on UA or SA websites).

Thanks !

Booking Partner Airlines Via United vs Directly
 

Its been only a week since this years trip ended but it is time to plan next years already. Checking airfares on united.com and aircanada.com, the J/C class fare is the same on both sites for the same flights. What are the benefits and cons of booking directly through United vs through the Air Canada?

PQD-based mileage (booked through UA) or percentage-based mileage (booked through AC).