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Oct 10, 2017, 2:16 pm
#1531
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I gather from the flight info that you mean LH (Lufthansa). In that case the answer is yes. I don't think Lao Central (LF) operates that route. 
Assuming it's LH the answer is yes. Useful chart here:
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...r/qualify.aspx
Assuming it's LH the answer is yes. Useful chart here:
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...r/qualify.aspx
Either way, whether it's LH or LF-sold, if it's UA-operated it'll earn according to the UA chart.
OP mentioned it's UA-operated though, and LH7603 is.. Am I misremembering something here?
edit: you deleted your own post! what a cheater.
Oct 10, 2017, 7:05 pm
#1532
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 20
LF is FlyNordic, which could easily sell LH-marketed, UA-operated flights.
Either way, whether it's LH or LF-sold, if it's UA-operated it'll earn according to the UA chart.
OP mentioned it's UA-operated though, and LH7603 is.. Am I misremembering something here?
edit: you deleted your own post! what a cheater.
Either way, whether it's LH or LF-sold, if it's UA-operated it'll earn according to the UA chart.
OP mentioned it's UA-operated though, and LH7603 is.. Am I misremembering something here?
edit: you deleted your own post! what a cheater.
I called Premier call center (I have a Gold), and she did not know. She said that it depends on how Lufthansa "K" class gets translated to United Fare class. I thought the Lufthansa K class is equal to United K class. But she would not guarantee it. So, I decided to ask in this forum, and you guys clarified it. Thanks
Oct 10, 2017, 7:20 pm
#1533
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Thank you all. I meant Lufthansa, and it was my typo.
I called Premier call center (I have a Gold), and she did not know. She said that it depends on how Lufthansa "K" class gets translated to United Fare class. I thought the Lufthansa K class is equal to United K class. But she would not guarantee it. So, I decided to ask in this forum, and you guys clarified it. Thanks
I called Premier call center (I have a Gold), and she did not know. She said that it depends on how Lufthansa "K" class gets translated to United Fare class. I thought the Lufthansa K class is equal to United K class. But she would not guarantee it. So, I decided to ask in this forum, and you guys clarified it. Thanks
Oct 11, 2017, 4:39 pm
#1534
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 451
Hi. I do not know if this is simple but my name shows up differently on domestic flights and international flights. I tried to have my bags checked through the other day and the PNRs could not initially be combined because the names didn't match. My domestic prints with Ms in the name. Is there a way to change my name on my own, through the website? It makes no sense as to why this occurs as I booked both tickets through the website.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Oct 11, 2017, 4:52 pm
#1535
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.99MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,777
Hi. I do not know if this is simple but my name shows up differently on domestic flights and international flights. I tried to have my bags checked through the other day and the PNRs could not initially be combined because the names didn't match. My domestic prints with Ms in the name. Is there a way to change my name on my own, through the website? It makes no sense as to why this occurs as I booked both tickets through the website.
Thank you.
Thank you.
For you MP account (which will autofill your ticket info), see Home > Contact us > MileagePlus > Name changes
Again you will need to contract UA to make this change.
Oct 11, 2017, 4:55 pm
#1536
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 451
You can not change your name on your ticket online (and generally UA will not change existing tickets).
For you MP account (which will autofill your ticket info), see Home > Contact us > MileagePlus > Name changes
Again you will need to contract UA to make this change.
For you MP account (which will autofill your ticket info), see Home > Contact us > MileagePlus > Name changes
Again you will need to contract UA to make this change.
I guess I will take care of this when I return to the US.
Oct 11, 2017, 4:57 pm
#1537
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Hi. I do not know if this is simple but my name shows up differently on domestic flights and international flights. I tried to have my bags checked through the other day and the PNRs could not initially be combined because the names didn't match. My domestic prints with Ms in the name. Is there a way to change my name on my own, through the website? It makes no sense as to why this occurs as I booked both tickets through the website.
Thank you.
Thank you.
You cannot "combine" PNRs in any meaningful way anyway; checking bags across separate PNRs is always a bit of a tricky process and I don't think the lack of a string match between names is a huge deal.
Oct 11, 2017, 5:01 pm
#1538
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 451
If it just a difference in title, I would not worry about it. It should not cause any issues for travel. I have traveled with LAST/FIRSTMIDDLE, LAST/FIRSTMIDDLEMR, LAST/FIRSTMMR, LAST/FIRSTM etc. It makes no difference.
You cannot "combine" PNRs in any meaningful way anyway; checking bags across separate PNRs is always a bit of a tricky process and I don't think the lack of a string match between names is a huge deal.
You cannot "combine" PNRs in any meaningful way anyway; checking bags across separate PNRs is always a bit of a tricky process and I don't think the lack of a string match between names is a huge deal.
I am just confused as to why the names don't match.
Oct 12, 2017, 7:44 am
#1539
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Seoul
Programs: None anymore
Posts: 983
I'm flying to SFO from ICN via NRT in two months, and now that UA is eliminating the 5th freedom flight I'm flying OZ on the first leg. This means I have a 6.5 hour layover. I want to leave the airport but I don't want to have my bag with me. Do you suggest:
1. Go ahead and check the bag with OZ and assume that the handoff to UA will be fine? I never check bags so I literally don't have experience checking with UA or anything like that.
2. Carry on with OZ, but then exit NRT with the bag and check it at the counter ~6 hours before the flight, then leave the airport and come back later.
Any advice?
1. Go ahead and check the bag with OZ and assume that the handoff to UA will be fine? I never check bags so I literally don't have experience checking with UA or anything like that.
2. Carry on with OZ, but then exit NRT with the bag and check it at the counter ~6 hours before the flight, then leave the airport and come back later.
Any advice?
Oct 12, 2017, 8:13 am
#1540
Moderator: Budget Travel forum & Credit Card Programs, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: YYJ/YVR and back on Van Isle ....... for now
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Posts: 14,427
Oct 12, 2017, 8:14 am
#1541
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
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Oct 12, 2017, 8:16 am
#1542
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: DL Gold, UA nothing (ex-GS), Marriott lifetime Plat, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 920
I'm flying to SFO from ICN via NRT in two months, and now that UA is eliminating the 5th freedom flight I'm flying OZ on the first leg. This means I have a 6.5 hour layover. I want to leave the airport but I don't want to have my bag with me. Do you suggest:
1. Go ahead and check the bag with OZ and assume that the handoff to UA will be fine? I never check bags so I literally don't have experience checking with UA or anything like that.
2. Carry on with OZ, but then exit NRT with the bag and check it at the counter ~6 hours before the flight, then leave the airport and come back later.
Any advice?
1. Go ahead and check the bag with OZ and assume that the handoff to UA will be fine? I never check bags so I literally don't have experience checking with UA or anything like that.
2. Carry on with OZ, but then exit NRT with the bag and check it at the counter ~6 hours before the flight, then leave the airport and come back later.
Any advice?
Oct 12, 2017, 9:08 pm
#1543
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Seoul
Programs: None anymore
Posts: 983
Thanks for the advice guys!
Oct 13, 2017, 5:32 pm
#1544
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: United Mileageplus
Posts: 2
MP Earnings on united metal ticket booked via Austrian
I have the option to book a flight purely on united metal via Austrian Airlines website. I have a MileagePlus account and would like to earn united PQM/PQD for this trip.
Would I earn the PQM / PQD as per united airlines rules and policies if I end up booking the above trip (i.e. travel on united metal on an Austrian Airlines ticket) similar to if I had booked it on the united website ?
Would I earn the PQM / PQD as per united airlines rules and policies if I end up booking the above trip (i.e. travel on united metal on an Austrian Airlines ticket) similar to if I had booked it on the united website ?
Oct 13, 2017, 5:37 pm
#1545
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I have the option to book a flight purely on united metal via Austrian Airlines website. I have a MileagePlus account and would like to earn united PQM/PQD for this trip.
Would I earn the PQM / PQD as per united airlines rules and policies if I end up booking the above trip (i.e. travel on united metal on an Austrian Airlines ticket) similar to if I had booked it on the united website ?
Would I earn the PQM / PQD as per united airlines rules and policies if I end up booking the above trip (i.e. travel on united metal on an Austrian Airlines ticket) similar to if I had booked it on the united website ?