Jan 5, 2017, 11:10 am
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Aug 4, 2017, 11:25 am
#1186
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MRY - CNX - TXL
Programs: UA 1K / *G / Marriott PE / Expedia Gold+ / Hertz PC
Posts: 7,058
Totally fine and usually didn't have any problem not being forced on the Economy leg into an expensive fare class. Several times I've booked United Y to use a GPU to J for NYC-Europe and LH/LX F on the return back.
Aug 4, 2017, 11:26 am
#1187
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MRY - CNX - TXL
Programs: UA 1K / *G / Marriott PE / Expedia Gold+ / Hertz PC
Posts: 7,058
UA sends them out to certain status tiers. I always give mine away to people at my gym because when I fly Y it's on something like MRY-LAX so I have no need for them.
Aug 4, 2017, 11:32 am
#1188
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Programs: UA 1K, UA .53 MM, Marriott Gold, Nexus, GE, TSA Pre, Hertz PC
Posts: 581
Booking a Surprise Flight - Will PAX Find Out?!
Hello,
Just booked two roundtrip tickets, SFO-SAN, for myself and my girlfriend. I booked both tickets through United.com and used her Mileage Plus account information when I selected her passenger details. (I've booked tickets for her in the past, so her information is already saved to my MP profile.)
When Girlfriend logs into her MileagePlus account, will she be able to see this upcoming trip to SAN that I booked?
The trip is intended to be a surprise (at least until she figures out that we're going to the airport / I tell her to pack a suit case), and I'm hoping that she doesn't stumble upon it the next time that she logs into her account.
Thanks!
Just booked two roundtrip tickets, SFO-SAN, for myself and my girlfriend. I booked both tickets through United.com and used her Mileage Plus account information when I selected her passenger details. (I've booked tickets for her in the past, so her information is already saved to my MP profile.)
When Girlfriend logs into her MileagePlus account, will she be able to see this upcoming trip to SAN that I booked?
The trip is intended to be a surprise (at least until she figures out that we're going to the airport / I tell her to pack a suit case), and I'm hoping that she doesn't stumble upon it the next time that she logs into her account.
Thanks!
Aug 4, 2017, 11:40 am
#1189
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MRY - CNX - TXL
Programs: UA 1K / *G / Marriott PE / Expedia Gold+ / Hertz PC
Posts: 7,058
Hello,
Just booked two roundtrip tickets, SFO-SAN, for myself and my girlfriend. I booked both tickets through United.com and used her Mileage Plus account information when I selected her passenger details. (I've booked tickets for her in the past, so her information is already saved to my MP profile.)
When Girlfriend logs into her MileagePlus account, will she be able to see this upcoming trip to SAN that I booked?
The trip is intended to be a surprise (at least until she figures out that we're going to the airport / I tell her to pack a suit case), and I'm hoping that she doesn't stumble upon it the next time that she logs into her account.
Thanks!
Just booked two roundtrip tickets, SFO-SAN, for myself and my girlfriend. I booked both tickets through United.com and used her Mileage Plus account information when I selected her passenger details. (I've booked tickets for her in the past, so her information is already saved to my MP profile.)
When Girlfriend logs into her MileagePlus account, will she be able to see this upcoming trip to SAN that I booked?
The trip is intended to be a surprise (at least until she figures out that we're going to the airport / I tell her to pack a suit case), and I'm hoping that she doesn't stumble upon it the next time that she logs into her account.
Thanks!
I told her we were going to Paris & London for her bday when we were doing SFO-NRT-ZRH-LHR-EWR-SFO.
Aug 4, 2017, 11:54 am
#1190
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Programs: UA 1K, UA .53 MM, Marriott Gold, Nexus, GE, TSA Pre, Hertz PC
Posts: 581
I was afraid of that! I just called the desk and had them remove her MP information from the reservation. They kept her Known Traveler Number on there, and I'll just call back to re-add her MP info once the cat it out of the bag.
Glad you recovered from that text notification!
Glad you recovered from that text notification!
Aug 4, 2017, 12:45 pm
#1191
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 14,423
That's the way to go! Fair warning though - many reports of UA somehow still managing to send the other pax information about the trip; it's really hard to eradicate all trace from across all of their systems.
Aug 4, 2017, 1:27 pm
#1192
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: SEA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 33
Tried to search and didn't see anything but I'm sure it's been asked here before:
Can United rebook onto Delta in IRROPS? A phone agent just refused to rebook me onto a Delta flight and told me they couldn't as of a month ago.
Maybe my situation didn't count as IRROPS though since it was just an almost certain but not absolutely certain missed connection? She kept using the phrase "reprotect" which seemed weird to me.
Can United rebook onto Delta in IRROPS? A phone agent just refused to rebook me onto a Delta flight and told me they couldn't as of a month ago.
Maybe my situation didn't count as IRROPS though since it was just an almost certain but not absolutely certain missed connection? She kept using the phrase "reprotect" which seemed weird to me.
Aug 4, 2017, 1:36 pm
#1193
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,521
Tried to search and didn't see anything but I'm sure it's been asked here before:
Can United rebook onto Delta in IRROPS? A phone agent just refused to rebook me onto a Delta flight and told me they couldn't as of a month ago.
Maybe my situation didn't count as IRROPS though since it was just an almost certain but not absolutely certain missed connection? She kept using the phrase "reprotect" which seemed weird to me.
Can United rebook onto Delta in IRROPS? A phone agent just refused to rebook me onto a Delta flight and told me they couldn't as of a month ago.
Maybe my situation didn't count as IRROPS though since it was just an almost certain but not absolutely certain missed connection? She kept using the phrase "reprotect" which seemed weird to me.
https://www.travelersunited.org/gett...ine-agreement/
I think it's due to the fact that you didn't miss or were not guaranteed to miss the connection.
Aug 5, 2017, 4:59 pm
#1194
Moderator: Budget Travel forum & Credit Card Programs, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: YYJ/YVR and back on Van Isle ....... for now
Programs: UA lifetime MM / *A Gold
Posts: 14,429
OK, now I have a question:
OK, now I have a question:
Not complaining as at 12:30 got an email that my DFW-ORD segment was upgraded 47:55 before the flight, i.e. pretty much T-48, when Golds are first eligible for CPU.
The reason I ask, is that when I checked flight status at abou 3:00 p.m. saw this
Do they really think they will not sell any upgrades nor will anyone buy a last minute FC ticket @:-)
Or is this a not so simple question that would reveal secrets of UA revevenue management
Puzzeled, but happy to ride up front on this short hop since I'm sure I'll sit in E+ on next segment
Not complaining as at 12:30 got an email that my DFW-ORD segment was upgraded 47:55 before the flight, i.e. pretty much T-48, when Golds are first eligible for CPU.
The reason I ask, is that when I checked flight status at abou 3:00 p.m. saw this
Originally Posted by UAL.com
United First® Upgrade Standby List:
United First®: 8 | Booked: Full | Checked In: 0
United First®: 8 | Booked: Full | Checked In: 0
Or is this a not so simple question that would reveal secrets of UA revevenue management
Puzzeled, but happy to ride up front on this short hop since I'm sure I'll sit in E+ on next segment
Aug 5, 2017, 10:48 pm
#1195
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,470
Could be F seats blocked due to an oversell, they swapped to a 319 after you were upgraded, there's a swap to a 320 coming, or just a classic UA IT screw-up.
Aug 6, 2017, 1:12 pm
#1196
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: SAN
Programs: 1K (since 2008), *G (since 1990), 1MM
Posts: 3,219
That happened to me on a mileage run last year, CPU (well actually I had applied an RPU and when I pointed this out they gave me back the RPU) when they upgraded from the A319 to A320 and then they swapped back to the A319 (in the space of just under 2 hours) and gave me a voucher for $150/$200 (honestly do not remember the amount) which just about covered the cost of the mileage run.
Aug 6, 2017, 3:34 pm
#1197
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum, Raddison Platinum, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 5,271
Not sure what thread this would go in so I'll post here.
I'll be flying a connection to INTL on separate PNR's. A UA domestic flight on one PNR followed by a UA intl flight on another PNR. To simplify things, let's say I have no checked bags. At the connection airport, is it necessary to go thru security again, or can I stay on the air side? If I just go straight to my intl gate, will some alert pop up when they scan my BP about me not going thru security?
I'll be flying a connection to INTL on separate PNR's. A UA domestic flight on one PNR followed by a UA intl flight on another PNR. To simplify things, let's say I have no checked bags. At the connection airport, is it necessary to go thru security again, or can I stay on the air side? If I just go straight to my intl gate, will some alert pop up when they scan my BP about me not going thru security?
Aug 6, 2017, 3:45 pm
#1198
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,140
Aug 6, 2017, 3:51 pm
#1199
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 14,423
Not sure what thread this would go in so I'll post here.
I'll be flying a connection to INTL on separate PNR's. A UA domestic flight on one PNR followed by a UA intl flight on another PNR. To simplify things, let's say I have no checked bags. At the connection airport, is it necessary to go thru security again, or can I stay on the air side? If I just go straight to my intl gate, will some alert pop up when they scan my BP about me not going thru security?
I'll be flying a connection to INTL on separate PNR's. A UA domestic flight on one PNR followed by a UA intl flight on another PNR. To simplify things, let's say I have no checked bags. At the connection airport, is it necessary to go thru security again, or can I stay on the air side? If I just go straight to my intl gate, will some alert pop up when they scan my BP about me not going thru security?
Aug 6, 2017, 4:09 pm
#1200
Moderator: Budget Travel forum & Credit Card Programs, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: YYJ/YVR and back on Van Isle ....... for now
Programs: UA lifetime MM / *A Gold
Posts: 14,429
At least in this instance, very seriously doubt it:
319 from when I purchased ticket, 6 of 8 seats are u/g and all but one seemed to clear at T-48. And yes, I tend to guard my reservations knowing what has been pulled on me in the past
319 from when I purchased ticket, 6 of 8 seats are u/g and all but one seemed to clear at T-48. And yes, I tend to guard my reservations knowing what has been pulled on me in the past