Jan 6, 2019, 12:17 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
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Jan 18, 2019, 6:45 pm
#106
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 2,531
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...ds/refund.aspx
Select "preferred seat refund" from the drop-down.
It says they'll only refund if you were seated in a seat of lesser value, but I was able to get a refund after I was moved from a window seat to another window seat two rows back.
ETA: I assume you were asking about getting your $9 refunded. If you want a refund for the ticket (you weren't rebooked / didn't fly), that's also the correct form but you'll need to select something else from the drop down.
Jan 18, 2019, 7:44 pm
#107
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: ORD
Posts: 14,231
They are supposed to automatically but sometimes it doesn't work. If you don't see anything 7 days after your flight, I'd request a refund. Quick and easy:
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...ds/refund.aspx
Select "preferred seat refund" from the drop-down.
It says they'll only refund if you were seated in a seat of lesser value, but I was able to get a refund after I was moved from a window seat to another window seat two rows back.
ETA: I assume you were asking about getting your $9 refunded. If you want a refund for the ticket (you weren't rebooked / didn't fly), that's also the correct form but you'll need to select something else from the drop down.
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...ds/refund.aspx
Select "preferred seat refund" from the drop-down.
It says they'll only refund if you were seated in a seat of lesser value, but I was able to get a refund after I was moved from a window seat to another window seat two rows back.
ETA: I assume you were asking about getting your $9 refunded. If you want a refund for the ticket (you weren't rebooked / didn't fly), that's also the correct form but you'll need to select something else from the drop down.
Jan 18, 2019, 10:50 pm
#108
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC (Primarily EWR)
Programs: UA 1K / *G, Marriott Bonvoy Gold; Avis PC
Posts: 9,005
I have my jacket to the FAs on my flight tonight (EWR-SFO). When I got it back, my right sleeve has several threads sticking out of it, suggesting that the FAs carelessly stuffed my jacket in the closet and got it caught on something. Do I have any recourse given the damage? This is a new coat that wasn’t cheap.
Jan 19, 2019, 9:19 am
#109
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: Star Alliance Gold, AS MVP
Posts: 990
Do I get to check in two bags (*G) on LH operated flights but with a UA flight number?
Jan 19, 2019, 11:47 am
#110
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: 66,850
I have my jacket to the FAs on my flight tonight (EWR-SFO). When I got it back, my right sleeve has several threads sticking out of it, suggesting that the FAs carelessly stuffed my jacket in the closet and got it caught on something. Do I have any recourse given the damage? This is a new coat that wasn’t cheap.
*G will get one additional piece over the ticket allowance when checking in with LH
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jan 19, 2019 at 11:55 am
Jan 19, 2019, 1:09 pm
#111
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: Star Alliance Gold, AS MVP
Posts: 990
Did you get any acknowledgement onboard? If not, you can get the coat repaired and submit a damage claim to see if UA is willing to consider the claim.
The flight number does not matter, it only matters who is operating the flight you are check-in for.
*G will get one additional piece over the ticket allowance when checking in with LH
The flight number does not matter, it only matters who is operating the flight you are check-in for.
*G will get one additional piece over the ticket allowance when checking in with LH
'When booking the Economy Light fare, a fee for checked baggage also applies to Miles & More status customers and Star Alliance Gold members. As a gesture of goodwill, for the time being HON Circle Members, Senators and Star Alliance Gold members can, however, take one piece of baggage up to 23 kg free of charge. This goodwill gesture applies exclusively at the airport check-in counter. When booking a piece of baggage e.g. online or at a travel agency, a baggage charge applies.'
Jan 19, 2019, 2:45 pm
#112
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 14,410
It's an economy light fare, LH's website states this:
'When booking the Economy Light fare, a fee for checked baggage also applies to Miles & More status customers and Star Alliance Gold members. As a gesture of goodwill, for the time being HON Circle Members, Senators and Star Alliance Gold members can, however, take one piece of baggage up to 23 kg free of charge. This goodwill gesture applies exclusively at the airport check-in counter. When booking a piece of baggage e.g. online or at a travel agency, a baggage charge applies.'
'When booking the Economy Light fare, a fee for checked baggage also applies to Miles & More status customers and Star Alliance Gold members. As a gesture of goodwill, for the time being HON Circle Members, Senators and Star Alliance Gold members can, however, take one piece of baggage up to 23 kg free of charge. This goodwill gesture applies exclusively at the airport check-in counter. When booking a piece of baggage e.g. online or at a travel agency, a baggage charge applies.'
Jan 19, 2019, 7:22 pm
#114
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: 66,850
Best to follow this, as you have, in the LH forum thread New "Light" Flight Class means ZERO bags for star alliance gold members
Jan 19, 2019, 8:34 pm
#115
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: QF WP LTG PC+,OW Emerald
Posts: 286
Checking in Carry on bags.
I don't fly often in the US and this is a question about local practices in reality rather than rules.
I was boarding a domestic flight LAS to SFO to meet a SFO MEL and MEL ADL flight.
Part way through a regimented boarding process they announced they would be checking in carry on bags after 8 more bags. I still had a while to board so I asked at the counter and was advised that if my bag was checked in it would be checked in to my final destination.
In the end they let me on with it (I don;t know if the threat to check bags in even happened).
Do UA really check in carry on bags? Will they check in bags for pax who have onward connections? Do you even have to check in small light bags if you are in a seat without floor storage? What do you do with lithiums and laptops etc? Or is this all just bluff to stop people bringing oversize carry on?
I don't fly often in the US and this is a question about local practices in reality rather than rules.
I was boarding a domestic flight LAS to SFO to meet a SFO MEL and MEL ADL flight.
Part way through a regimented boarding process they announced they would be checking in carry on bags after 8 more bags. I still had a while to board so I asked at the counter and was advised that if my bag was checked in it would be checked in to my final destination.
In the end they let me on with it (I don;t know if the threat to check bags in even happened).
Do UA really check in carry on bags? Will they check in bags for pax who have onward connections? Do you even have to check in small light bags if you are in a seat without floor storage? What do you do with lithiums and laptops etc? Or is this all just bluff to stop people bringing oversize carry on?
Jan 19, 2019, 8:41 pm
#116
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 21,400
Yes.
Yes.
Theoretically, yes, although generally the flight attendants are pretty good about finding space for those.
That's the problem, which is why they'll generally find space for you if you're in a bulkhead seat, which are generally the only seats without underseat storage. (Certain lie-flat seats also lack underseat storage, but there's generally enough overhead room around those seats).
Definitely not a bluff. I see people have to check their carry-ons frequently. It's an effect of the slimlined seats and charging for checked bags -- they gave a monetary inducement to carry bags onto the plane, added a bunch more seats, and then didn't add any additional overhead space.
Yes.
That's the problem, which is why they'll generally find space for you if you're in a bulkhead seat, which are generally the only seats without underseat storage. (Certain lie-flat seats also lack underseat storage, but there's generally enough overhead room around those seats).
Definitely not a bluff. I see people have to check their carry-ons frequently. It's an effect of the slimlined seats and charging for checked bags -- they gave a monetary inducement to carry bags onto the plane, added a bunch more seats, and then didn't add any additional overhead space.
Jan 20, 2019, 6:46 pm
#117
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: United MP 1K, Marriott Gold
Posts: 24
Was CPU upgraded for my first flight of the year - cleared into PZ class as indicated on the receipt. (and as in the past)
However, the mileage plus status shows I was credited for "ZY Class". Miles earned matches the expected PQD * 11, but I got 1.5 PQS instead of 1.
I haven't had this happen before, wondering if it's been seen before.
However, the mileage plus status shows I was credited for "ZY Class". Miles earned matches the expected PQD * 11, but I got 1.5 PQS instead of 1.
I haven't had this happen before, wondering if it's been seen before.
Since it's happened twice, only thing I think of is I work for one of the big spending corporate companies that were identified on that United poster, and these were work trips brought with the corporate codes... will have to see what happens on flights later in the year.
Jan 21, 2019, 1:08 am
#118
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 3
do miles earned from using from my mileageplus explorer card count toward elite status, or are they only award miles?
Jan 21, 2019, 1:52 am
#119
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: HNL
Programs: United Gold
Posts: 1,581
Hello everyone. For some reason I'm able to select a Global First seat when buying a business class ticket on a 777 from HNL-NRT. Does anyone know why this is now possible? Did something recently change?
Jan 21, 2019, 2:49 am
#120
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,926
Posts: 1"
Happy first post!
They're only award miles.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...le-1k-gss.html