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i've done exactly what the OP did for a cheaper BOS-ORD-BRU flight, with a o/w reward ticket EWR-BOS.
If one has status, this is not a big deal and a neat way to save actual cash and burn a few leftover miles in family accounts. One caveat - the day I flew, UA had a new overlay and could not figure out the bag tags. I had to reclaim at BOS. But it might also have been the total length of the flight. |
Originally Posted by sahiljain22
(Post 29913552)
Yes, but remember there is a cost to upfaring (last time I did it, I got charged $75+ fare difference). Fare difference now might not be the same as what it is in the future. Lowest fare classes (K,L etc) may not be upfarable sometimes at all.
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Rent a car at PHL and drive to IAD. The cost is well worth the peace of mind and stress reduction.
I routinely do SFO/CVG nonstop, renting a car for the 90-minute drive to SDF, vs. nasty connections through ORD, and I'm just concerned with reaching my hotel at a reasonable time in advance of meeting with my client the next day - nothing at all like worrying about multiple international connections on another airline. Also, one less opportunity for the airlines to lose your luggage. |
Originally Posted by aacharya
(Post 29913786)
i've done exactly what the OP did for a cheaper BOS-ORD-BRU flight, with a o/w reward ticket EWR-BOS.
If one has status, this is not a big deal and a neat way to save actual cash and burn a few leftover miles in family accounts. One caveat - the day I flew, UA had a new overlay and could not figure out the bag tags. I had to reclaim at BOS. But it might also have been the total length of the flight. In the past, when checking-in, I mention right away to the attendant the baggage part may be complicated. This usually leads to a floor supervisor appearing sooner than later.
Originally Posted by StuckinITH
(Post 29913814)
The OP is not planning to upfare. Just wants to buy a cheaper fare in one direction and at least a W fare in the other direction so that the GPU that will be received before the return can be used.
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Originally Posted by jsloan
(Post 29909451)
Yes, although it can be a bit of a challenge for an agent to figure out how to do it. Arrive early.
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Originally Posted by 2stepbay
(Post 30096907)
Even though I had linked the 2 tickets on United site
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Glad to hear everything worked out.
I am assuming from a cost savings standpoint, it may be more than $300 - PHL-IAD-FRA would normally be cheaper than IAD-FRA due to origin. |
Originally Posted by 2stepbay
(Post 29909948)
Yes...will book the earlier PHL>IAD flight. 6+ hrs in the United lounge at Dulles can't be all that bad ;)
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Long over due follow-up. However, will be helpful for others with a long layover in DC. Instead of going to United Lounge for the long layover, I opted for the LH Lounge in Terminal B. Much nicer space, not as crowded and really good food. Rather easy too getting back to the United side via the shuttle train. All in all was a good layover.
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