Jan 6, 19, 1:17 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Welcome to this thread to ask your basic, simple questions about United Airlines, its operations, or the MileagePlus program. We know that the airline is complex and weve created this thread for new and veteran members to ask those basic questions about United Airlines that you think must have an easy answer but just cant find it or arent sure where to look.
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Generally, there are not long discussions of an issue in this thread. If it appears that is needed, the posts will be moved to an existing thread or used as the start of a new separate thread.
Additional tools for members seeking information about MileagePlus:
United MileagePlus Master Wiki
"New" United Airlines Forum Glossary
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Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2018]
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2017]
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2016 Part II]
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2016 Part I]
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2015 -Part II]...
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2015 Thread]...
UA Moderator Team
Ocn Vw 1K, l'etoile, J.Edward, goalie, Pat89339, WineCountryUA
These are the two rules for this thread:
- Use this thread for a simple, basic question. Moderators may move posts to a new / existing thread if appropriate.
- Any member who can post a constructive, patient answer is welcome to reply.
Generally, there are not long discussions of an issue in this thread. If it appears that is needed, the posts will be moved to an existing thread or used as the start of a new separate thread.
Additional tools for members seeking information about MileagePlus:
United MileagePlus Master Wiki
"New" United Airlines Forum Glossary
Here is a link to recent previous threads:
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2018]
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2017]
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2016 Part II]
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2016 Part I]
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2015 -Part II]...
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2015 Thread]...
Have a Simple Question About United Airlines/MileagePlus? Ask Here [2019]
Jan 4, 19, 12:29 am
#16
Join Date: Sep 2010
Programs: UA 1k, AA EXP lite, Hertz 5*G, Nat'l Exec
Posts: 70
It changed to PZ an hour before the flight - all was fine
Jan 4, 19, 1:18 am
#17
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 7
I just got gold status but my card says it expires 01/2019. I thought it was good for all of 2019. Could someone kindly clarify? I was also disappointed to find you dont actually get free complimentary upgrades on star alliance partner flights flying internationally...
Jan 4, 19, 1:35 am
#18
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 13,886
I just got gold status but my card says it expires 01/2019. I thought it was good for all of 2019. Could someone kindly clarify? I was also disappointed to find you dont actually get free complimentary upgrades on star alliance partner flights flying internationally...
Jan 4, 19, 8:43 am
#19
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.034MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 51,848
Jan 4, 19, 10:01 am
#20
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: BA Bronze, United 1K, HH Gold, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 3,477
I think the reference was for the short haul international, like going to Canada or Mexico where United CPUs can clear when flying United. Also some other close-by destinations like the Caribbean and Central America..
Last edited by StuckinITH; Jan 4, 19 at 10:05 am Reason: Found the information
Jan 4, 19, 8:03 pm
#21
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.034MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 51,848
Jan 5, 19, 9:39 pm
#22
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: LHR (sometimes CLE, SFO, BOS, LAX, SEA)
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 5,873
Hey folks - do Basic Economy fares earn 50% lifetime miles or 100% lifetime miles? Are the rules the same for domestic basic economy (which recently changed 0% PQM->50% PQM) and for international basic economy (which recently changed 100% PQM->50% PQM)?
Jan 5, 19, 10:56 pm
#23
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.96MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 65,117
Certain MileagePlus and Premier member benefits are not available
If you're a MileagePlus member, you will still earn award miles based on the fare and your MileagePlus status, as well as full Premier qualifying dollars, lifetime miles and toward the four-segment minimum. However, MileagePlus members will earn 50% Premier qualifying miles and 0.5 Premier qualifying segments, and they won't receive some benefits.
If you're a MileagePlus member, you will still earn award miles based on the fare and your MileagePlus status, as well as full Premier qualifying dollars, lifetime miles and toward the four-segment minimum. However, MileagePlus members will earn 50% Premier qualifying miles and 0.5 Premier qualifying segments, and they won't receive some benefits.
Jan 6, 19, 6:38 am
#24
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 139
Using UA miles to upgrade TK ticket
hello! I am trying to get NYC-JRO via IST on TK using United Miles in Business but I only see upgrade space (J) available instead of business class (I) on EP. sorry for the newbie question but how/if would I go about using UA miles here to get a lie flat...Star Alliance loophole for upgrades possible! Thank you very much!
Jan 6, 19, 10:40 am
#25
Senior Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: UA Plat/2MM [23-yr. 1K, now emeritus] clawing way back to WN-A List; MR LT Titanium; HY Whateverist.
Posts: 12,376
It would help if you could share the date range you'd prefer.
I'm a UA/Chase credit card holder and when I put in a mid April 2019, search on united.com, I got business saver availability via Ethiopian on the outbound and via TK on the return. But the TK availability was based on JRO to Chicago, with a connecting hop back to NYC. I think that the more strict your requirements are (city, date, carrier), the harder it may be to meet them in business saver. But we don't know the date range you're looking at.
I'm a UA/Chase credit card holder and when I put in a mid April 2019, search on united.com, I got business saver availability via Ethiopian on the outbound and via TK on the return. But the TK availability was based on JRO to Chicago, with a connecting hop back to NYC. I think that the more strict your requirements are (city, date, carrier), the harder it may be to meet them in business saver. But we don't know the date range you're looking at.
Jan 6, 19, 10:57 am
#26
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 139
It would help if you could share the date range you'd prefer.
I'm a UA/Chase credit card holder and when I put in a mid April 2019, search on united.com, I got business saver availability via Ethiopian on the outbound and via TK on the return. But the TK availability was based on JRO to Chicago, with a connecting hop back to NYC. I think that the more strict your requirements are (city, date, carrier), the harder it may be to meet them in business saver. But we don't know the date range you're looking at.
I'm a UA/Chase credit card holder and when I put in a mid April 2019, search on united.com, I got business saver availability via Ethiopian on the outbound and via TK on the return. But the TK availability was based on JRO to Chicago, with a connecting hop back to NYC. I think that the more strict your requirements are (city, date, carrier), the harder it may be to meet them in business saver. But we don't know the date range you're looking at.
Jan 6, 19, 11:58 am
#27
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: WN A-list., Marriott Plat, National EX, UA Silver
Posts: 283
Having strange behavior on my flights tomorrow when I try to checkin. When I try to checking via the app or website I get an error saying unable to complete and to proceed to airport for assistance. When I called service desk they told me that the airline had taken control of the flights and that there were no problems and that I had been checked in to my.
Is this a known issue that happens sometimes that others have experienced?
Is this a known issue that happens sometimes that others have experienced?
Jan 6, 19, 12:14 pm
#28
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: BA Bronze, United 1K, HH Gold, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 3,477
Having strange behavior on my flights tomorrow when I try to checkin. When I try to checking via the app or website I get an error saying unable to complete and to proceed to airport for assistance. When I called service desk they told me that the airline had taken control of the flights and that there were no problems and that I had been checked in to my.
Is this a known issue that happens sometimes that others have experienced?
Is this a known issue that happens sometimes that others have experienced?
Jan 6, 19, 1:47 pm
#29
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: WN A-list., Marriott Plat, National EX, UA Silver
Posts: 283
Jan 6, 19, 1:54 pm
#30
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1K 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Ti, LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 55,212
