Jan 6, 2019, 12:17 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 we’ve 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 can’t find it or aren’t sure where to look.
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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]
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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.
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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
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]
Feb 15, 2019, 3:50 pm
#211
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Feb 15, 2019, 4:02 pm
#212
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With an airspeed of 540 mph plus a very favorable tailwind, it's quite easy to imagine a ground speed of 700+ mph.
Feb 15, 2019, 4:04 pm
#213
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Feb 16, 2019, 1:52 pm
#214
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Had a somewhat pleasant surprise. Had an itinerary with UA-TK-RJ, same in reverse. UA booked on UA ticket and TK and RJ booked on a TK ticket, RJ was a codeshare. I chose to credit TK to UA, and their system crapped out and wouldn't save. I requested mileage credit from UA and they gave me credit for the TK and RJ segments. I thought I would only get credit from TK since RJ is part of OW, but guess not. Got mileage based on distance flown and PXM/PQS based on the TK fare class. Is this how it is supposed to work?
Feb 16, 2019, 2:31 pm
#215
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Had a somewhat pleasant surprise. Had an itinerary with UA-TK-RJ, same in reverse. UA booked on UA ticket and TK and RJ booked on a TK ticket, RJ was a codeshare. I chose to credit TK to UA, and their system crapped out and wouldn't save. I requested mileage credit from UA and they gave me credit for the TK and RJ segments. I thought I would only get credit from TK since RJ is part of OW, but guess not. Got mileage based on distance flown and PXM/PQS based on the TK fare class. Is this how it is supposed to work?
Feb 16, 2019, 4:18 pm
#216
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Feb 16, 2019, 5:12 pm
#217
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Interesting to note, I got credit for the outbound TK flight, not inbound. I submitted a request for the inbound TK flight and about 2 weeks later got it plus the 2 RJ flights.
If I actually got no credit for RJ, could I credit that part to another program, like AA?
Feb 16, 2019, 5:55 pm
#218
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On a non-partner operated flights ... zero everything on the earning side
for the RJ flights, probably -- regardless if UA gave credit -- it's called double dipping ( no sure of OW rules on codeshares)
for the RJ flights, probably -- regardless if UA gave credit -- it's called double dipping ( no sure of OW rules on codeshares)
Feb 18, 2019, 10:03 pm
#219
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PQM on ANA short domestic K class for UA Premier
Want to double check...
Flying NH 2177 NRT-ITM, economy K class, booked through ANA, crediting to UA.
I believe I get 250 PQM from this - am I right?
Actual mileage 287, as premier rounded up to 500 miles, then given 50% of that as PQM based on the new chart for flights flown after Jan 1, 2019, ("deep discount economy⁹ flights with in Japan only).
Or am I misreading it and I get the full 500 PQM?
Thank you!
Flying NH 2177 NRT-ITM, economy K class, booked through ANA, crediting to UA.
I believe I get 250 PQM from this - am I right?
Actual mileage 287, as premier rounded up to 500 miles, then given 50% of that as PQM based on the new chart for flights flown after Jan 1, 2019, ("deep discount economy⁹ flights with in Japan only).
Or am I misreading it and I get the full 500 PQM?
Thank you!
Feb 18, 2019, 10:10 pm
#220
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Correct - should be 250 PQM.
Feb 19, 2019, 1:40 am
#221
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Feb 21, 2019, 9:49 pm
#222
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MileagePlus Club Card benefits?
Trying to book an award flight with close-in fees. Was instantly approved for the MileagePlus Club Card and it appears in my United login. However, I'm still being assessed close-in fees. Do I have to wait for the physical card? Is this something I talk to United or Chase about?
Feb 21, 2019, 9:58 pm
#223
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Trying to book an award flight with close-in fees. Was instantly approved for the MileagePlus Club Card and it appears in my United login. However, I'm still being assessed close-in fees. Do I have to wait for the physical card? Is this something I talk to United or Chase about?
Or wait for your new "status" to be recognized, but of course the trip you want to book may be gone by then.
Good luck.
Feb 23, 2019, 2:07 pm
#225
Join Date: Oct 2016
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Extended premier status?
I qualified for Premier Silver for 2018, didn't fly enough in 2018 to keep it for this year. I booked a ticket to BOG in December, while I still had status, for a trip in March. My mileage plus membership card in the app reverted back to General member last month as it should but, the reservation still shows me as a Premier Silver member. Do I still get to keep the limited benefits for this trip because I booked before my status lapsed or, is this an error on the website? The only reason I ask is because of some unforeseen circumstances that have risen since I booked the trip, I will be cutting it VERY close to making the minimum times for baggage check and, being able to still use the premier check-in desk will be a little more helpful.