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Nov 7, 2022, 1:44 pm

#916

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: 66,822

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomtaylor23

Can someone tell me if United Silver members have access to IN fares? ,,,

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomtaylor23

Or do you need to be UA Platinum and above?

Yes

Nov 7, 2022, 2:09 pm

#917

Kacee

A FlyerTalk Posting Legend

Join Date: Apr 2013

Location: PHX

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

Posts: 56,448

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlesully

Is it worth it for me to spend $1,500 of my money to achieve platinum status if I'm most interested in first class upgrades.

There might be some conceivable scenario where you would get an extra $1500 in value, but I'm having a very difficult time visualizing it. Better to spend that money next year on F fares or purchased upgrades.

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Nov 7, 2022, 2:14 pm

#918

littlesully

Join Date: Nov 2022

Posts: 3

Thanks so much for the feedback!

Nov 7, 2022, 8:53 pm

#919

InterFlyer

Join Date: Jan 2012

Programs: UA 1K, 1.2 MM

Posts: 129

I am 1k (already re-qualified for next year) and was trying to book some flights for next year. Oddly, I couldn't book seats (website was asking for me to pay for Economy Plus, thats Economy Plus, not Premium Economy) without paying. Is Economy Plus not a benefit of 1k anymore? What am I missing folks?

Nov 7, 2022, 8:56 pm

#920

jsloan

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Oct 2001

Location: Austin, TX

Posts: 21,386

Quote:

Originally Posted by InterFlyer

United IT. Log out and log back in, or try from a different browser.

Nov 9, 2022, 5:13 am

#921

FlyingFilmGuy

formerly kiwi_norway

Join Date: May 2011

Location: London, UK

Programs: A3*G, NZ*S, Avis PC

Posts: 390

I have an upcoming 7 hour layover at SFO (international to international connection). When I land and have cleared customs, I will drop my suitcase at the bag drop for the next flight. But I want to use the stopover to then head out of the airport, do some shopping and fill another small suitcase which would also need to be checked in. This extra bag would be within my luggage allowance.

Do United allow you to drop an additional bag after you have already checked in?

Nov 9, 2022, 5:39 am

#922

JimInOhio

Join Date: Jun 2014

Programs: UA MM

Posts: 4,118

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyingFilmGuy

Should be possible. I checked an extra bag at Dulles after an Intl arrival for my domestic connection.

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Nov 9, 2022, 6:18 am

#923

GummiBear

Join Date: Nov 2022

Programs: UA 1K

Posts: 22

2023 UA Mileage/PP Bookings - FAQ?

I'm just starting to learn how to optimize vacation travel for my family (UA 1K for first time this yr and lots of miles to spend, have Amex points also but no status anywhere else). I see all the great FAQ/sticky posts on UA here, but most of them are dated from years ago and I'm having so much trouble navigating the UA site to search for award bookings (ideally want to upgrade family using miles/PP and pay for own J tickets to hit 2023 spend requirements_. Is the best way to learn to scroll through each sticky post and see what is still correct and up to date for UA bookings today?

Nov 9, 2022, 9:02 am

#924

findark

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Nov 2014

Location: MSP

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

Posts: 14,404

Quote:

Originally Posted by GummiBear

I would also just spend a week or two reading the new posts on the forum until you feel like you understand what people are talking about

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Nov 9, 2022, 10:10 am

#925

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: 66,822

Welcome to FT!, GummiBear

Quote:

Originally Posted by GummiBear

Coming up to speed can be a challenge. But it has its rewards

The stickies are not necessarily the most comprehensive threads but rather threads that addresses common issues. While some of the wikis are dated but many of the wikis are still relevant. As you read various topics feel free to query if the information is still relevant (and if it isn't than some member can update it. ) Questions by someone who has attempted to research a topic, will get a positive and informative response.

Again welcome to FT!

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Last edited by WineCountryUA; Nov 9, 2022 at 10:39 am Reason: spelling

Nov 9, 2022, 3:43 pm

#926

2ptraveler

Join Date: Nov 2011

Location: DEN

Programs: UA Gold, HH Diamond, National Executive Elite

Posts: 144

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubsman

Three weeks after making 1K - and that showing on United website - LHR-ORD boarding pass still showed only Platinum status. Is this normal?

Quote:

Originally Posted by WineCountryUA

No -- ask the GA or UC agent, to check you out and back in. Should have worked when you checked in.

FWIW, I checked in Plat and my 1K popped mid trip on the 6th (delayed from the 5th) and the boarding pass for the next flight showed 1K. It took a bit for the home screen MP status to catch up.

Nov 11, 2022, 6:26 am

#927

Ryan_

Join Date: Sep 2021

Posts: 30

I have a flight tomorrow with the following routing: FNL - DEN - IAH - AUS - DEN - FNL. Trying both the website and the app, I can only check-in and get boarding passes for the flights (FNL - DEN is on a bus) until AUS. Is it possible to check-in for the AUS - DEN flight online? Can I call in, or must I wait until I'm at the airport tomorrow morning? Thank you!

Nov 11, 2022, 8:19 am

#928

jsloan

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Oct 2001

Location: Austin, TX

Posts: 21,386

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan_

You should be able to check in online for AUS-DEN-FNL, but not until 24 hours prior to your AUS departure. UA has decided that AUS is your destination.

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Nov 15, 2022, 3:57 am

#929

oblisk

Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: NYC / MIA / AMS

Programs: UA 1k

Posts: 500

Haven't had upgrade 'certs' since 2015. Just qualified plat (and will make 1k) just want to make sure i understand the fare buckets (from this post Changes to UA's Fare Classes (19-20 October 2018) )

PZ is standard upgrade w/ Plus Points, if space it will clear automatically.
PN is for GS or 1k Y/B/M (Does y/b/m still exist?)

And for upgrading into premium plus is is RZ or RN?

Thanks

Nov 15, 2022, 8:16 am

#930

findark

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Nov 2014

Location: MSP

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

Posts: 14,404

Quote:

Originally Posted by oblisk

PZ is standard upgrade w/ Plus Points, if space it will clear automatically.
PN is for GS or 1k Y/B/M (Does y/b/m still exist?)

PN is only for Instant Upgrades for 1K members on Y/B/M fares, and not other types of upgrades (such as instrument-supported upgrades on non-CPU routes). Otherwise, yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oblisk

And for upgrading into premium plus is is RZ or RN?

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