Expedia Files Lawsuit Against United on UA exit (settled)
Feb 4, 2019, 6:14 pm
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Expedia Files Lawsuit Against United on UA exit (settled)
Expedia has filed a lawsuit against United. Unfortunately, the lawsuit is sealed so we don't know the details.
https://skift.com/2019/02/04/expedia...tract-dispute/
I'm assuming it has to be an issue over booking fees? I'm guessing this will get resolved and we'll never really know.
https://skift.com/2019/02/04/expedia...tract-dispute/
I'm assuming it has to be an issue over booking fees? I'm guessing this will get resolved and we'll never really know.
Feb 25, 2019, 3:13 am
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It would appear that they are getting a divorce
https://simpleflying.com/united-airl...utm_source=pop
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https://simpleflying.com/united-airl...utm_source=pop
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Feb 25, 2019, 7:56 am
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Feb 25, 2019, 12:03 pm
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Feb 25, 2019, 12:11 pm
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I believe this has played out the way it has because UA is upset at Chase for cannibalizing UA credit cardholders through the Sapphire cards. I think most UR air travel is via UA (either through points transfer or purchases).
Feb 25, 2019, 12:32 pm
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As far as UA being upset at their customers being cannibalized, that's their own fault, if they are in control of what spending counts in which bonus categories. I don't even book UA tickets with my MPE card because I get more miles per dollar booking with the CSR. Of course if they offered 4 miles/$ on all travel and dining on the MPE, I'd put the CSR away and almost never use it.
Apr 17, 2019, 2:40 pm
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UA threatens to stop selling on Expedia
This probably doesn't affect many people on this forum, but UA seems to be taking a page from AA's book and threatening to stop selling on Expedia:
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-...xpedia-divorce
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-...xpedia-divorce
Apr 17, 2019, 2:47 pm
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Apr 20, 2019, 9:57 pm
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Apr 20, 2019, 11:11 pm
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While Chase may be one of UA's problems, I don't think Chase is the issue in this matter.
The document related preliminary injunction gave some ideas. In a nutshell, it seems that UA wanted to cut off Expedia's access to certain fares. My guess is UA wants to monetize the BE even more by cutting off access. So that travelers will have to buy BE fares directly through UA.
The document related preliminary injunction gave some ideas. In a nutshell, it seems that UA wanted to cut off Expedia's access to certain fares. My guess is UA wants to monetize the BE even more by cutting off access. So that travelers will have to buy BE fares directly through UA.
Apr 20, 2019, 11:44 pm
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It appears the Expedia lawsuit was thrown out by the judge.
https://skift.com/2019/04/05/united-...te-over-fares/
United had already backed off removing fares for flights departing after 9/30 but still plans to remivr fares from 9/30. This was reaffirmed in the Q1 earnings call by Nocella and Kirby. Whether Expedia and Chase are linked I’m not so sure. They’re being very quiet on negotiations with Chase, and treated the two issues as separate on the call.
https://skift.com/2019/04/17/united-...-morgan-chase/
https://skift.com/2019/04/05/united-...te-over-fares/
United had already backed off removing fares for flights departing after 9/30 but still plans to remivr fares from 9/30. This was reaffirmed in the Q1 earnings call by Nocella and Kirby. Whether Expedia and Chase are linked I’m not so sure. They’re being very quiet on negotiations with Chase, and treated the two issues as separate on the call.
https://skift.com/2019/04/17/united-...-morgan-chase/