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Oct 13, 2021, 11:24 pm

#481

rbakker

Join Date: Nov 2019

Location: YEG

Programs: UA Gold

Posts: 323

Quote:

Originally Posted by UAFAM

Since October 1st, I have noticed a significant drop (from approximately 200 to 20) in the number of "United Club one-time Pass" available to purchase on eBay, what could be the reason ?

I don't know but could you tell me, how much do they usually go for?

Maybe because people are using them instead of selling them now as travel opens up?

Oct 14, 2021, 3:11 am

#482

FlyingHighlander

Join Date: Dec 2009

Location: USA

Posts: 1,153

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbakker

I don't know but could you tell me, how much do they usually go for?

Maybe because people are using them instead of selling them now as travel opens up?

or more people (likely no longer travelling) are closing down the credit cards that provide the passes.

Oct 14, 2021, 6:34 am

#483

UAFAM

Join Date: Apr 2018

Posts: 572

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbakker

I don't know but could you tell me, how much do they usually go for?

Maybe because people are using them instead of selling them now as travel opens up?

Their average price used to be $15-20 (and even cheaper if within a month of their expiration date), but now its more like $40
It was not like this even before the pandemic, I am more leaning toward the idea that people have closed their accounts post pandemic!

UC's are not even worth spending $40 on them, I would rather spend that in a restaurant or bar (even though I will start using my Priority pass now on and access any club other than United!)

Oct 14, 2021, 6:53 am

#484

goodeats21

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: DAY

Programs: UA 1K 1MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Amex MR; Chase UR; Hertz PC; Global Entry

Posts: 10,177

Quote:

Originally Posted by UAFAM

Depends on which club and how long is the potential visit. I have a membership, but if I had a long layover during a quiet travel day at ORD, $40 would be a very reasonable amount for a quiet workspace, free flowing drinks, and decent snacks.

EWR on any day would be a whole other decision. Not worth it at all.

Overall, as a member, glad to see these decreasing in availability though

Oct 15, 2021, 7:45 pm

#485

tr3k

Join Date: Oct 2018

Posts: 1,657

If I have basic economy ticket, and take up an offer to "upgrade it" to full economy - will it also become refundable? (I realize chances are not high but got a medical emergency so anything helps)

Oct 15, 2021, 9:04 pm

#486

WineCountryUA

Moderator: United Airlines

Join Date: Jun 2007

Location: SFO

Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat

Posts: 66,893

Quote:

Originally Posted by tr3k

If I have basic economy ticket, and take up an offer to "upgrade it" to full economy - will it also become refundable? ...

No, the upfare isn't likely to a refundable fare. Regardless, once you give UA non-refundable funds, those funds stay non-refundable even if you upfare to a refundable fare.
If you do need to cancel you have a credit good until 30 Dec 2022.

There may be a chance for a medical refund -- depends of the nature medical issue and if it is personal or a relative.

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Last edited by WineCountryUA; Oct 15, 2021 at 9:10 pm Reason: medical refund links

Oct 18, 2021, 12:52 pm

#487

Flauschie_Mr

Join Date: Sep 2011

Programs: TK Elite Plus

Posts: 141

I know that when you are purchasing an Economy Plus seat or upgrade to First, the price of this also counts towards your PQP earning. However, when purchasing a ticket for multiple people and only one Economy Plus seat is purchased upon booking (e.g. the other travelers get Economy Plus for free due to status), who ears the PQPs? Is it the person that books the flight or the person that is actually sitting in the purchased seat?

How are the PQPs assigned (assuming one ticket) when purchasing an upgrade to First? For example, two out of four people want to pay for an upgrade to First, while the other two are happy to sit in the E+ seats behind those in First.

Oct 18, 2021, 12:56 pm

#488

findark

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Nov 2014

Location: MSP

Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found

Posts: 14,447

Each of these purchases is specific to a traveler who receives the benefit, and that traveler also gets the PQP. If only two people want to upgrade to F, the PNR will split.

Oct 18, 2021, 1:10 pm

#489

Flauschie_Mr

Join Date: Sep 2011

Programs: TK Elite Plus

Posts: 141

Quote:

Originally Posted by findark

Each of these purchases is specific to a traveler who receives the benefit, and that traveler also gets the PQP. If only two people want to upgrade to F, the PNR will split.

I see, thank you very much.

Oct 18, 2021, 1:16 pm

#490

WineCountryUA

Moderator: United Airlines

Join Date: Jun 2007

Location: SFO

Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat

Posts: 66,893

This is no different than a company purchasing the tickets, the benefits / miles / status goes to the traveler, not the purchaser.

Oct 21, 2021, 8:48 am

#491

tarheelnj

Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: New Jersey

Programs: UA MM 1K, AA MM Gold, Marriott LT Platinum

Posts: 3,236

Question about FlyerTalk - asking here since I spend 99% of my FT time in the UA MP Forum. When I'm finished reading a thread and want to go back to the main page (listing all the UA threads) in the past, I would just scroll up a little bit and the links to the UA forum and higher level choices would appear at the top of the page. I don't see that any more - just a banner that shows News/Forums/Flyertalk logo/social media links, etc.

Did I change a setting or did this capability go away? I'm trying to avoid clicking the backspace button, since that can cause issues if I replied to a post.

Thanks.

Oct 21, 2021, 9:43 am

#492

findark

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Nov 2014

Location: MSP

Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found

Posts: 14,447

I think it was "improved" away - UI bounces back and forth so hopefully it will come back.

Oct 21, 2021, 9:49 am

#493

WineCountryUA

Moderator: United Airlines

Join Date: Jun 2007

Location: SFO

Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat

Posts: 66,893

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarheelnj

No sure I fully understand the question but yes there have been some recent changes 20 October 21 New FT Menu - discussion, problems, suggestions, reactions

Are you use on a computer or smart phone?

On the desktop versions, scrolling down a little is a link to get back to the thread listing (just below quick reply)