Jan 5, 2017, 11:10 am
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Apr 22, 2017, 2:45 pm
#631
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: YVR
Programs: Ice Cream Club, AC SE MM, Bonvoy Life Plat
Posts: 2,803
I'm a 1K, bought a UA ticketed fare with no residual value if cancelled. Companion bought same itinerary later, separate PNR (still within 24-hr refund range)
I'm already CPU'ed for second segment, companion has no status. Any advice to either get her seated in Economy plus with me, or possibly even on the CPU list would be appreciated. If best move is to refund 2nd PNR and repurchase as single PNR, throw away 1st PNR, I'm ok with that.
I'm already CPU'ed for second segment, companion has no status. Any advice to either get her seated in Economy plus with me, or possibly even on the CPU list would be appreciated. If best move is to refund 2nd PNR and repurchase as single PNR, throw away 1st PNR, I'm ok with that.
Apr 22, 2017, 4:01 pm
#632
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: San Fransisco, CA
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 172
I'm a 1K, bought a UA ticketed fare with no residual value if cancelled. Companion bought same itinerary later, separate PNR (still within 24-hr refund range)
I'm already CPU'ed for second segment, companion has no status. Any advice to either get her seated in Economy plus with me, or possibly even on the CPU list would be appreciated. If best move is to refund 2nd PNR and repurchase as single PNR, throw away 1st PNR, I'm ok with that.
I'm already CPU'ed for second segment, companion has no status. Any advice to either get her seated in Economy plus with me, or possibly even on the CPU list would be appreciated. If best move is to refund 2nd PNR and repurchase as single PNR, throw away 1st PNR, I'm ok with that.
Apr 22, 2017, 9:48 pm
#633
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,854
However should work for the first segment -- not need to be on the same PNR.
OP can request at the gate to have the companion added to the gate upgrade list -- YMMV if the GA will do this,
Apr 23, 2017, 5:12 pm
#634
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SJC
Programs: Does it matter any more?
Posts: 2,153
13 yr old, accompanied by mom on outbound, dad on different return - separate PNRs?
The wiki of http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...hensively.html tries to explain the system.
No -- just book as another adult and all will be fine.
No -- just book as another adult and all will be fine.
Trying to wangle a way for my 10 year old to accompany me on a work trip.
Corporate travel agent has to book my ticket, but can't book hers, so I have to do that on my own...
If I book her on a separate (award) PNR for the same flights, do I have to book her as an Unaccompanied Minor, even though we're technically traveling together?
Corporate travel agent has to book my ticket, but can't book hers, so I have to do that on my own...
If I book her on a separate (award) PNR for the same flights, do I have to book her as an Unaccompanied Minor, even though we're technically traveling together?
When I try to book a separate ticket for my 13 yr old, it requires I input his date of birth. Using that data, it flags him as a minor and requires I sign up for unaccompanied minor service.
I thought I'd ticket two separate one-ways for each of us. i.e.
- Wife and 13yr old on a OW, outbound
- Wife on a separate OW, return
- Myself on a separate OW, outbound
- 13yr old and I on a OW, outbound
But, that just blows the prices out significantly as compared to booking 3 RT - one for each of us.
I haven't yet ticketed any of us (myself, my spouse or my 13 yr old). Any suggestions?
Apr 23, 2017, 6:04 pm
#635
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
If so, very simple solution, book one ways. Most all North American tickets can be had as two one ways for same round price trip price. Call it the Southwest effect
Been doing it myself for years in case I need to change a flight and don't have to reprice both legs. Downside if you have to change both, they you get hit with two change fees.
Apr 23, 2017, 6:23 pm
#636
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SJC
Programs: Does it matter any more?
Posts: 2,153
Is this domestic?
If so, very simple solution, book one ways. Most all North American tickets can be had as two one ways for same round price trip price. Call it the Southwest effect
Been doing it myself for years in case I need to change a flight and don't have to reprice both legs. Downside if you have to change both, they you get hit with two change fees.
If so, very simple solution, book one ways. Most all North American tickets can be had as two one ways for same round price trip price. Call it the Southwest effect
Been doing it myself for years in case I need to change a flight and don't have to reprice both legs. Downside if you have to change both, they you get hit with two change fees.
Will post back here if any surprises as I complete ticketing.
Last edited by legionnaire; Apr 23, 2017 at 10:09 pm
Apr 24, 2017, 12:36 pm
#637
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: LAX/FAO
Posts: 355
Just do it within 24 hours of buying your tickets so you can cancel if this doesn't work.
Apr 24, 2017, 10:45 pm
#638
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 51
Is there overhead storage on the upper deck of the 747 Polaris? Don't know if I want to shlep my bags up the stairs.
Apr 24, 2017, 11:54 pm
#639
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,854
There is a large closet with room for your rollaboard. Window seats also have some storage.
Apr 25, 2017, 3:30 pm
#640
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP & million miler
Posts: 3,992
OLCI upgrade offer in addition to waitlist?
New UA flyer; Gold via status match (longtime AA PLT/EXP). I'm waitlisted for an ORD-BRU flight in a couple of weeks (5/13), full Y fare. I really want to visit the Polaris lounge in ORD!
Do waitlisted mileage upgraders get offered cash buy-ups? I'll take the first option offered to me, just want to make sure I'm aware and prepared for any should they come through.
I've looked through the wiki unsuccessfully, so if someone can point me to current waitlist rules that would be helpful also.
EDIT: Just saw the link to the upgrade thread in post 641 above. Oops.
Thanks-
Do waitlisted mileage upgraders get offered cash buy-ups? I'll take the first option offered to me, just want to make sure I'm aware and prepared for any should they come through.
I've looked through the wiki unsuccessfully, so if someone can point me to current waitlist rules that would be helpful also.
EDIT: Just saw the link to the upgrade thread in post 641 above. Oops.
Thanks-
Last edited by masonp123; Apr 25, 2017 at 3:37 pm Reason: Committed cardinal FT sin - bad search...
Apr 27, 2017, 10:59 am
#641
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 4
Had a booked saver award in business, KRK-VIE-LAX-SFO with the first two segments on OS.
KRK-VIE was delayed and I would miss the LAX flight, so agents at the airport rerouted me KRK-FRA-SFO with the FRA-SFO flight on United.
Would UA refund me the difference between the United Award rate and the Partner award rate since I ended up flying United?
KRK-VIE was delayed and I would miss the LAX flight, so agents at the airport rerouted me KRK-FRA-SFO with the FRA-SFO flight on United.
Would UA refund me the difference between the United Award rate and the Partner award rate since I ended up flying United?
Apr 27, 2017, 11:37 am
#642
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,854
Had a booked saver award in business, KRK-VIE-LAX-SFO with the first two segments on OS.
KRK-VIE was delayed and I would miss the LAX flight, so agents at the airport rerouted me KRK-FRA-SFO with the FRA-SFO flight on United.
Would UA refund me the difference between the United Award rate and the Partner award rate since I ended up flying United?
KRK-VIE was delayed and I would miss the LAX flight, so agents at the airport rerouted me KRK-FRA-SFO with the FRA-SFO flight on United.
Would UA refund me the difference between the United Award rate and the Partner award rate since I ended up flying United?
If originally booked via UA as flown, it would have been at the lower rate. However, due to OS problems, it was rebooked by OS? (no UA agents at KRK), so this was not an UA claused / initiated change.
Not sure what UA will do with this but it is worth pursuing. My quess is UA will not "refund" but will provide some miles as "compensation."
What fare class were you rebooked into?
Apr 27, 2017, 1:26 pm
#643
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: Rapid Rewards, Sky Miles
Posts: 40
Extended Air Travel is Dangerous For Your Health
Topic 1:
SFO-LAS RT. On seat page, "Upgrade to United First from $61 or 20,000 miles." When I click on "View Options" the next page comes up with Buy up to United First for $154 per person SFO-LAS and No upgrade available for the LAS-SFO.
I also get emails every week about the nonexistent $61 buy up. What gives?
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Topic 2:
I was on flight UA 447 LAX-SFO on December 27. The aircraft suffered from pressurization problems during takeoff and many passengers were pretty uncomfortable. The pilot came on to let us know that the problem was resolved, but I suffered some minor sinus discomfort for a couple days afterwards.
That evening I took my mom to the emergency room (not related in any way to the flight) and was amazed to see two of my FAs there. I went to talk to them and was told that they were sent there for a routine followup after the flight. Interesting.
SFO-LAS RT. On seat page, "Upgrade to United First from $61 or 20,000 miles." When I click on "View Options" the next page comes up with Buy up to United First for $154 per person SFO-LAS and No upgrade available for the LAS-SFO.
I also get emails every week about the nonexistent $61 buy up. What gives?
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Topic 2:
I was on flight UA 447 LAX-SFO on December 27. The aircraft suffered from pressurization problems during takeoff and many passengers were pretty uncomfortable. The pilot came on to let us know that the problem was resolved, but I suffered some minor sinus discomfort for a couple days afterwards.
That evening I took my mom to the emergency room (not related in any way to the flight) and was amazed to see two of my FAs there. I went to talk to them and was told that they were sent there for a routine followup after the flight. Interesting.
May 1, 2017, 12:55 am
#644
Join Date: Jan 2000
Programs: UA 1k, AA EXPLT, NZ GE, VA PLT Hyatt Diam, Marr Plat, HH Diam
Posts: 3,445
How many miles would be earned by a 1K in M+ for a LH-issued ticket on a LH flight in T class that's 500 miles long: 250 = base miles earned, but would the 1K bonus be 100% of the 250 base earn or the 500 miles flown? Therefore for a 1K, the total M+ award miles for LH T class would be 1x miles flown or 1.5x? Similarly, if the LH flight were in C class (ie, 200% base earn), would the resultant award miles be 3x or 4x of the miles flown by a 1K?
May 1, 2017, 7:42 am
#645
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: Continental OnePass
Posts: 856
Just wanting to confirm, if I request a MileagePlus award for a two leg itinerary with one leg international (Polaris) and one leg domestic and only the domestic leg gets upgraded, I get my miles and co-pay refunder, correct?
(Currently waitlisted on the Polaris leg FRA-IAH, but domestic leg upgraded immediately)
(Currently waitlisted on the Polaris leg FRA-IAH, but domestic leg upgraded immediately)