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Consolidated: XXXX UA miles short of award- how to get them quickly? [Merged Threads]
May 22, 2011, 5:59 am
#106
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Virginia
Programs: AS MVPG, UA 1P, UA RCC, Hertz Gold, Marriott Rewards Silver, SPG Gold
Posts: 244
Why does everyone overlook sending flowers? I routinely receive 1250+ for sending flowers to people. Mom, wife, mother-in-law, etc. It kills two birds with one stone - flowers and miles. That way I don't feel like I'm wasting time/money on a product I don't want. Mother's day gained me quite a few brownie points along with UA miles. 
Jun 29, 2011, 11:30 am
#107
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: United
Posts: 3
1st Time Post - Need 12,000 Miles
I want to use miles to buy a flight form SFO - FRA this month and I'm 12,000 miles short. I've already signed up for Netflix and MyPoints to get down to 12k - but was wondering what the best route to get to 12,000 miles is is. Thanks!
Jun 29, 2011, 11:36 am
#108
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: PHX and TUS
Programs: UA 1K SPG Plat HHonors Diamond
Posts: 253
Credit card bonus....
You can get the united visa card....if you have that already....get the one pass plus MC card and transfer the miles from CO. Easy 30k or even 60k or so.
You can get the united visa card....if you have that already....get the one pass plus MC card and transfer the miles from CO. Easy 30k or even 60k or so.
Jun 29, 2011, 12:50 pm
#111
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: United
Posts: 3
Actually put in for the OnePass card. Thanks for the CO suggestions! Will see if that makes it in time - but hoping for other options that might get me there too...
Jun 29, 2011, 12:56 pm
#112
Join Date: Feb 2004
Programs: AA 'kettle', Marriott Gold, ICH Gld, Hertz 5*
Posts: 5,258
It's unlikely the credit card bonus strategy will work if you must book by the end of July. The miles post at or after the first statement closing date, generally ~one month after card approval and/or activation.
Have you calculated the cost/benefit ratio of reimbursing the transfer fee to someone willing to donate the miles?
Have you calculated the cost/benefit ratio of reimbursing the transfer fee to someone willing to donate the miles?
Jun 29, 2011, 2:50 pm
#113
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: United
Posts: 3
It's unlikely the credit card bonus strategy will work if you must book by the end of July. The miles post at or after the first statement closing date, generally ~one month after card approval and/or activation.
Have you calculated the cost/benefit ratio of reimbursing the transfer fee to someone willing to donate the miles?
Have you calculated the cost/benefit ratio of reimbursing the transfer fee to someone willing to donate the miles?
Sep 7, 2011, 5:10 pm
#114
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 75
Quick way of getting 100 miles ??
I am 99 miles short of a reward I'd like to book this week.
I looked into downloading that Mileage Plus Shopping toolbar that gives you 100 free miles a month, but the FAQ said they won't be credited for 60 days.
Any suggestions to get 100 miles?
I looked into downloading that Mileage Plus Shopping toolbar that gives you 100 free miles a month, but the FAQ said they won't be credited for 60 days.
Any suggestions to get 100 miles?
Sep 7, 2011, 8:05 pm
#117
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
Sep 7, 2011, 8:08 pm
#118
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: DEN
Programs: UA 1K MM, Hilton Diamond, National Exec Elite
Posts: 351
FWIW, my daughter is 1 mile short of a domestic saver award!! No way I am dropping $75 in purchased miles to round that out before the next trip. Will do some proactive shopping for something I really do not need...
Sep 7, 2011, 8:24 pm
#119
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 5,814
You can get a 100 miles at Continental by going here:
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...tions/all.aspx
There are a few 100 mile registrations like "Enjoy In-Flight Discounts + 100 Bonus Miles". You earn these miles by just registering. Once they post, you can transfer them to your MP account using the transfer tool. Not sure how fast they post tho as I've done most of these awhile ago.
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...tions/all.aspx
There are a few 100 mile registrations like "Enjoy In-Flight Discounts + 100 Bonus Miles". You earn these miles by just registering. Once they post, you can transfer them to your MP account using the transfer tool. Not sure how fast they post tho as I've done most of these awhile ago.
Sep 8, 2011, 10:33 am
#120
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,295
You can get a 100 miles at Continental by going here:
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...tions/all.aspx
There are a few 100 mile registrations like "Enjoy In-Flight Discounts + 100 Bonus Miles". You earn these miles by just registering. Once they post, you can transfer them to your MP account using the transfer tool. Not sure how fast they post tho as I've done most of these awhile ago.
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...tions/all.aspx
There are a few 100 mile registrations like "Enjoy In-Flight Discounts + 100 Bonus Miles". You earn these miles by just registering. Once they post, you can transfer them to your MP account using the transfer tool. Not sure how fast they post tho as I've done most of these awhile ago.