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Jan 17, 2022, 9:41 am

#31

Continited

Join Date: Dec 2009

Location: IAH

Programs: DL Plat

Posts: 197

Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere, I haven’t found it anywhere and I’m blanking about whatever has been done in the past… is UA going to roll over any excess PQPs from 2021 into 2022? I hit 1K last year, and then some… do I just lose all those extra PQPs?

Jan 17, 2022, 10:16 am

#32

WineCountryUA

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: 66,854

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miked3016

United 1K member with a question.

I found the following fare being sold by LH BOS-MCT. It is not offered by UA.
LH7451 BOS IAD operated by UA
LH9051 IAD FRA operated by UA
LH9596 FRA MCT operated by WY

If the ticket is purchased through LH, on LH code share flight numbers but is operated by UA, how is mileage actual calculated as well as plus points. From what I saw on the UA site it will be based off the fare. Also the 1500 plus point limit doesn't apply (star alliance partners) since the first 2 flights are UA operated.
Is this correct? Or will it end up being calculated based off distance /5 since its LH flight numbers on a codeshare.

Thanks. Trying to maximize the mileage accrual.

A UA operated regardless of ticket stock or flight codesharing earnings based on the UA fare appraoch. It can be challenging to figure that number out in advance when purchased on non-UA ticket stock. And you can use PlusPoints on any UA operated flight

Quote:

Originally Posted by Continited

Nope, all reset back to zero on 1 Jan 2022

Jan 17, 2022, 2:12 pm

#33

flymetokix

Join Date: Aug 2003

Programs: UA 1K

Posts: 574

Quote:

Originally Posted by WineCountryUA

I am seeing offers even with waitlisted upgrades more often, either by scrolling over the seatmap or selecting the upgrade tab

More to the point upgrade offers, even without a waitlisted instrument, are not always available. why?? who knows.

Note some differences have been noted between the app and online. Worth checking both.

Thanks WineCountryUA. I don't get it either, but I will keep checking and see what happens. What is frustrating is the lack of any consistency. Maybe I will call up and see what the good folks say.

Jan 18, 2022, 6:44 pm

#34

ALGU

Join Date: Mar 2013

Location: GUM

Programs: OWE, *Gold, STE+, Globalist, Titanium, Spire, Diamond

Posts: 551

Is it possible to use UA miles towards the cash value of a ticket, similar to DL Pay with Miles? Would like to use PlusPoints but of course can’t use on a standard award ticket as non GS.

EDIT: Found answer. Yes, Money plus Miles.

Last edited by ALGU; Jan 18, 2022 at 6:54 pm

Jan 18, 2022, 7:06 pm

#35

WineCountryUA

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: 66,854

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALGU

Additionally if a Chase MP card holder, you can redempt statement credit / Choice points from your credit card miles at the rate of 1 cpm. Compare to the Money plus miles offer which is reported 1 cpm also.
With Choice Points you earn the full PQP and RDMs vs only the cash portion for Money plus Miles
And not limited to UA-only itin

Jan 18, 2022, 8:14 pm

#36

ALGU

Join Date: Mar 2013

Location: GUM

Programs: OWE, *Gold, STE+, Globalist, Titanium, Spire, Diamond

Posts: 551

Quote:

Originally Posted by WineCountryUA

this is so helpful! Thanks much!!!

Jan 19, 2022, 1:43 pm

#37

Yorker

Join Date: Dec 2006

Posts: 10

What is the ultimate United mileage credit card currently available in 2022 (business or personal) since the Presidential Plus card has been discontinued?

Jan 19, 2022, 1:53 pm

#38

WineCountryUA

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: 66,854

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorker

What is the ultimate United mileage credit card ....

You will have to define "ultimate."

The Card with most benefits and most expensive but open to new customers is https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...-offering.html

United Club SM Infinite Card - Chase Credit Cards

The major difference with the PresPlus was FlexPQPs but that is most gone from the PresPlus. The PresPlus is still the top PQP earning card..

Jan 19, 2022, 8:45 pm

#39

mahasamatman

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Join Date: Apr 2004

Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)

Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis

Posts: 52,140

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorker

What is the ultimate United mileage credit card currently available in 2022 (business or personal) since the Presidential Plus card has been discontinued?

Chase Sapphire Reserve. More valuable than any United branded card.

Jan 23, 2022, 2:51 pm

#40

randomdude

Join Date: Feb 2017

Posts: 271

What's the best use of MP nowadays? Trying to find J award tickets europe<->usa, is a bit of a challenge (155k each way per person).

Jan 23, 2022, 5:50 pm

#41

mahasamatman

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Posts: 52,140

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomdude

What's the best use of MP nowadays? Trying to find J award tickets europe<->usa, is a bit of a challenge (155k each way per person).

Be flexible and start looking early. I recently booked J awards from US to Australia for 99K one-way.

Jan 23, 2022, 10:40 pm

#42

greytop13

Join Date: Jan 2019

Location: Northern California

Programs: UAMP

Posts: 33

Check frequently. On Friday we booked Polaris SMF-SFO-CDG one way for 87.5K in April. The same fare had been at 155K for the last few months.

Jan 24, 2022, 7:36 am

#43

Kacee

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Join Date: Apr 2013

Location: PHX

Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)

Posts: 56,455

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomdude

What's the best use of MP nowadays? Trying to find J award tickets europe<->usa, is a bit of a challenge (155k each way per person).

Last minute J awards can also be a good deal. We had to change plans recently and booked ZRH-SFO-PHX same day departure for 75k.

It can otherwise be very challenging to redeem for anything close to 1 cpm. Though UA is releasing more IN now if you're Plat or higher.

Jan 25, 2022, 9:07 am

#44

flydfw

Join Date: Apr 2020

Posts: 5

Is it possible to book XN awards over the phone?

Jan 25, 2022, 10:01 am

#45

WineCountryUA

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: 66,854

Quote:

Originally Posted by flydfw

Is it possible to book XN awards over the phone?

yes, if they are available