Possible to get Singapore Airlines (SQ) flight on 016 stock?
Mar 10, 2019, 11:10 am
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If you search between regions where UA doesn't operate any flights, they will offer you flights on other airlines, on those airlines' native codes. If you search regions where UA does operate flights, you won't get any results that don't include at least one UA code.
Mar 10, 2019, 11:18 am
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You can also force itineraries which include TATLs using google flights. And there have been plenty of reports of the ability to call to book, for example, LH operated and coded itineraries in PE.
Mar 10, 2019, 5:01 pm
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Yes, that was my point exactly. But that raises the point of what exactly is UA policy regarding issuing a ticket with no/few UA flights. Is it case by case or they have explicit rules. It would seem that defining the rules would be tricky given many borderline cases. E.g. if you call UA how will the agent decide to do it or not?
Mar 10, 2019, 5:38 pm
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Yes, that was my point exactly. But that raises the point of what exactly is UA policy regarding issuing a ticket with no/few UA flights. Is it case by case or they have explicit rules. It would seem that defining the rules would be tricky given many borderline cases. E.g. if you call UA how will the agent decide to do it or not?
Mar 10, 2019, 6:04 pm
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Sure, but a poster above claimed that UA won't ticket itineraries that don't contain UA operated segments. That's simply not true.
You can also force itineraries which include TATLs using google flights. And there have been plenty of reports of the ability to call to book, for example, LH operated and coded itineraries in PE.
You can also force itineraries which include TATLs using google flights. And there have been plenty of reports of the ability to call to book, for example, LH operated and coded itineraries in PE.
Mar 31, 2019, 4:35 pm
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Possible to get Singapore Airlines (SQ) flight on 016 stock?
I did a little searching and I cannot find anything recent, however, I am looking to book LAX - SIN direct, however, on 016 stock so that PQDs apply.
I called in and was told it could not be done. The only way possible would be flying at least one segment on United metal. Not sure if anyone else has had a different result? ua.com obviously doesn't show this as an option.
I called in and was told it could not be done. The only way possible would be flying at least one segment on United metal. Not sure if anyone else has had a different result? ua.com obviously doesn't show this as an option.
Mar 31, 2019, 4:54 pm
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No, it's basically not possible. UA doesn't want to sell you those flights (they want you to fly UA or NH) and SQ wouldn't allow UA to ticket it in any discount fare class. So even if you could get a travel agent to do it, you would have to book a full Y or C fare.
Mar 31, 2019, 4:59 pm
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Good to know, I figured that was the case. Thanks for the quick response. I wouldn't mind connecting and flying the UA hard product from SFO as the foot wells are nice and big on the UA 787 bulkhead compared to the SQ A350, however, I don't really want to arrive in Singapore at night and the prices are quite a bit higher than SQ. Time to keep on looking for other routing (looking to end up in Siem Reap).
Mar 31, 2019, 5:05 pm
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I wouldn't mind connecting and flying the UA hard product from SFO as the foot wells are nice and big on the UA 787 bulkhead compared to the SQ A350, however, I don't really want to arrive in Singapore at night and the prices are quite a bit higher than SQ. Time to keep on looking for other routing (looking to end up in Siem Reap).
Apr 1, 2019, 1:56 am
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I did a little searching and I cannot find anything recent, however, I am looking to book LAX - SIN direct, however, on 016 stock so that PQDs apply.
I called in and was told it could not be done. The only way possible would be flying at least one segment on United metal. Not sure if anyone else has had a different result? ua.com obviously doesn't show this as an option.
I called in and was told it could not be done. The only way possible would be flying at least one segment on United metal. Not sure if anyone else has had a different result? ua.com obviously doesn't show this as an option.
https://www.godsavethepoints.com/201...y-los-angeles/
Will you still be booking with UA now?
Apr 1, 2019, 9:06 am
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You can book SQ flights on UA stock, but as other posters have mentioned, plating restrictions mean that you end up paying quite a bit more than the lowest available fare. I ended up doing this once when I needed the PQD, flexibility, and upgradability of an SQ Y fare on an SIN-BOM flight.
Apr 1, 2019, 10:01 am
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Apr 1, 2019, 10:18 am
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The problem with flying UA on that route specifically is that LAX-SFO flights get delayed so frequently.
BTW: there's a difference between direct and non-stop.
All non-stop flights are direct, but not all direct flights are non-stop. For example, SQ 11 is LAX-SIN direct service... with a stop in NRT.
May 20, 2019, 1:46 pm
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Booking on Singapore
I'm sure this is a newbie question, but I'm starting to plan a trip to Singapore and was interested in options for flying on SQ metal from LAX or SFO (origin airport is DEN). I'm not planning on booking the flights themselves using miles, but would be open to upgrade options where feasible. Also, would like to look at premium economy options, and UA hasn't yet retro-fitted the 787s on this route with PE seating.
When I search DEN - SIN on United, I only see options on United, and a few on ANA. No SQ. When I search on SQ (which I don't really want to do because I won't earn PQDs) the only options from DEN - SFO/LAX are on Delta or JetBlue. I'm assuming this might just be a case of UA/SQ not playing nicely. I could just book on UA the entire way, but think that the experience on a 17 hour flight would be better in SQ no matter the fare class. Any expert tips or tricks on booking on UA/SQ?
When I search DEN - SIN on United, I only see options on United, and a few on ANA. No SQ. When I search on SQ (which I don't really want to do because I won't earn PQDs) the only options from DEN - SFO/LAX are on Delta or JetBlue. I'm assuming this might just be a case of UA/SQ not playing nicely. I could just book on UA the entire way, but think that the experience on a 17 hour flight would be better in SQ no matter the fare class. Any expert tips or tricks on booking on UA/SQ?