Jan 5, 17, 12:10 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
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Jan 1, 17, 6:48 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: London uk
Programs: *A Gold, BA Silver, Avis President, Hertz President circle
Posts: 2,804
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2017]
Is the following correct?
When flying for example LH FRA-MEX if ticketed with 016(UA) I will earn 5x the fare paid and if ticketed by LH I will earn the distance flown (if the booking fare earns).
If so when booking do I always need to check with who to issue? If the ticket is very expensive rather issue via UA and if very cheap rather issue using LH?
When flying for example LH FRA-MEX if ticketed with 016(UA) I will earn 5x the fare paid and if ticketed by LH I will earn the distance flown (if the booking fare earns).
If so when booking do I always need to check with who to issue? If the ticket is very expensive rather issue via UA and if very cheap rather issue using LH?
Jan 1, 17, 7:58 am
#2
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Marriott Amb; Hyatt Globalist; Shangri-la Diamond; IHG SpireAmb; Hilton D; Accor G
Posts: 3,314
Is the following correct?
When flying for example LH FRA-MEX if ticketed with 016(UA) I will earn 5x the fare paid and if ticketed by LH I will earn the distance flown (if the booking fare earns).
If so when booking do I always need to check with who to issue? If the ticket is very expensive rather issue via UA and if very cheap rather issue using LH?
When flying for example LH FRA-MEX if ticketed with 016(UA) I will earn 5x the fare paid and if ticketed by LH I will earn the distance flown (if the booking fare earns).
If so when booking do I always need to check with who to issue? If the ticket is very expensive rather issue via UA and if very cheap rather issue using LH?
Jan 1, 17, 8:21 am
#3
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: London uk
Programs: *A Gold, BA Silver, Avis President, Hertz President circle
Posts: 2,804
Jan 1, 17, 8:50 am
#4
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: New York City
Programs: SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum, UA Platinum
Posts: 141
on UA180 right now flying from HKG to EWR. Sitting in Y, and FAs have been excellent, bordering on asian carriers service. I've tweeted out a support statement on twitter, but what are good ways to commend FAs to make sure it gets to the right people? I also have UA Gold, do they perhaps have those slips of commendation papers that AA gives out to their elites that i can give out retroactively? Is there a website somewhere? what's the best way i can give them credit?
Last edited by mymilesandpoints; Jan 1, 17 at 9:17 am Reason: edits
Jan 1, 17, 8:53 am
#5
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: EWR
Posts: 2,098
5x-UA metal earns by spend regardless of ticketing carrier
Jan 1, 17, 12:29 pm
#6
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1MM, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 184
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.
Jan 1, 17, 12:31 pm
#7
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1MM, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 184
on UA180 right now flying from HKG to EWR. Sitting in Y, and FAs have been excellent, bordering on asian carriers service. I've tweeted out a support statement on twitter, but what are good ways to commend FAs to make sure it gets to the right people? I also have UA Gold, do they perhaps have those slips of commendation papers that AA gives out to their elites that i can give out retroactively? Is there a website somewhere? what's the best way i can give them credit?
Jan 1, 17, 1:58 pm
#8
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.97MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 65,140
Is the following correct?
When flying for example LH FRA-MEX if ticketed with 016(UA) I will earn 5x the fare paid and if ticketed by LH I will earn the distance flown (if the booking fare earns).
If so when booking do I always need to check with who to issue? If the ticket is very expensive rather issue via UA and if very cheap rather issue using LH?
When flying for example LH FRA-MEX if ticketed with 016(UA) I will earn 5x the fare paid and if ticketed by LH I will earn the distance flown (if the booking fare earns).
If so when booking do I always need to check with who to issue? If the ticket is very expensive rather issue via UA and if very cheap rather issue using LH?
If flying UA metal with ticket issued by LH , do I get credited 5x the fare or distance flown?
The trigger on which approach is used is based on who issues the ticket UA (016 ticket stock) or someone else. Code shares do not can the situation.
Generally but not universal, the more expensive the ticket the better the UA fare approach works.
And finally, miles in program are not directly equivalent to miles in another program. Different award rules, different policy on fuel charges, different availability ... programs are different.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jan 1, 17 at 2:04 pm
Jan 1, 17, 4:43 pm
#9
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 13,895
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?
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?
Jan 1, 17, 4:49 pm
#10
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: CLE (mostly)
Programs: UA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Mlife Gold, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 823
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2017]
I have 2 questions before I book a quick trip where I may need to SDC to a later flight just in case...
1. Can I SDC to any space available flight +/- 1 calendar day of the original departure, or only +/- 24 hours of original departure?
(e.g. original departure is 0700 Saturday, and I might need to SDC to the red-eye at 2345 Sunday)
2. I'm traveling on a Economy Saver Award, am I required to SDC into a flight with E Saver Award or can I SDC to a flight with Standard Award, or any paid E availability?
1. Can I SDC to any space available flight +/- 1 calendar day of the original departure, or only +/- 24 hours of original departure?
(e.g. original departure is 0700 Saturday, and I might need to SDC to the red-eye at 2345 Sunday)
2. I'm traveling on a Economy Saver Award, am I required to SDC into a flight with E Saver Award or can I SDC to a flight with Standard Award, or any paid E availability?
Jan 1, 17, 4:57 pm
#11
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,494
1. Can I SDC to any space available flight +/- 1 calendar day of the original departure, or only +/- 24 hours of original departure?
(e.g. original departure is 0700 Saturday, and I might need to SDC to the red-e
2. I'm traveling on a Economy Saver Award, am I required to SDC into a flight with E Saver Award or can I SDC to a flight with Standard Award, or any paid E availability?
2. Need to have X or XN open. Usually less likely than a revenue fare being open.
Jan 1, 17, 4:58 pm
#12
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.97MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 65,140
SDCing on award is possible but more difficult than other tickets due to the limited amount of saver award open near departure.
See http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...15-2016-a.html for more on each of these.
Jan 2, 17, 8:49 am
#13
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 60
I thought one of the United premier levels allowed for same day change without fee. I dont see it listed as a benefit. Does anyone know? Trying to decide if I should buy up into my status. TIA
Jan 2, 17, 4:06 pm
#15
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1MM, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 184
