United Mileage Plus Forum FAQ, Wiki, and Glossary
May 13, 2011, 4:02 pm
#586
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Oh! My goodness, you're right!
I can get the "Help" menu to drop down if my place my cursor underneath the "TopFlyer" link a certain way. I think IB (the folks who run the board) made some changes to the header this week that might have affected that. I'll report the issue.
I can get the "Help" menu to drop down if my place my cursor underneath the "TopFlyer" link a certain way. I think IB (the folks who run the board) made some changes to the header this week that might have affected that. I'll report the issue.
Jun 20, 2011, 10:29 am
#587
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: ORD, BOS
Programs: United, Hilton Honors
Posts: 91
I just booked a DFW-BOS via PHL flight on UNITED.COM on US Airways metal. I do not have a dividend miles account so I did not enter a FF number when making the purchase. Will the miles automatically post on my MP account since the flight was booked on United.com or should I open an account with US Airways and add that FF number?
Did you book the reservation via .bomb* while logged in with your MP number? If yes, then the miles will post to your UA MP account (and to confirm, log back into your MP account and see if your itinerary is listed. If yes, then the miles will post to your MP a/c and as another confirmation, your MP number should print on your BP but if not, the US gate agent can input it for you). If you want the miles to post to a US a/c, then you'll need to open a US account and then change the mileage number form UA to US either on-line, by phone with US or have a US gate agent do it for you)
*.bomb = a "term of endearment"
for UA's website as it bombs out and is a piece of ......
*.bomb = a "term of endearment"
for UA's website as it bombs out and is a piece of ...... How long does it take for the miles to credit on my account? I flew the US Airways flight more than 2 weeks ago, but the miles still have not credited. Do I need to request for the credit on *.bomb?
Jun 20, 2011, 4:49 pm
#588
Moderator: Smoking Lounge; FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Location: SFO
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Yes, I booked the reservatin on *.bomb while logged on in my MP account.
How long does it take for the miles to credit on my account? I flew the US Airways flight more than 2 weeks ago, but the miles still have not credited. Do I need to request for the credit on *.bomb?
How long does it take for the miles to credit on my account? I flew the US Airways flight more than 2 weeks ago, but the miles still have not credited. Do I need to request for the credit on *.bomb?
Jun 21, 2011, 10:47 am
#589
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 13
Do I get charged to cancel?
Flying on non-refund ticket and I need to move back the departure date.
To change this on the current reservation will cost $190 versus just buying a new one-way ticket for $140. (a mere $50, but still)
Can I just cancel my return ticket and buy a new one-way or will united charge to cancel that portion of my ticket?
Any input would be helpful. Thanks!
To change this on the current reservation will cost $190 versus just buying a new one-way ticket for $140. (a mere $50, but still)
Can I just cancel my return ticket and buy a new one-way or will united charge to cancel that portion of my ticket?
Any input would be helpful. Thanks!
Jun 21, 2011, 3:35 pm
#590
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
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Posts: 66,769
So, if the new ticket is less then the change fee, just throwaway the return makes the most sense.
Jul 30, 2011, 12:45 am
#591
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 423
Hello, just joined FT this week and have a few newbie questions. Couldn't find a "newbie-stupid questions" thread similar to the one in AAdvantage forum so hopefully it's ok to post here.
1. I have a Turkish Airlines FF card and some miles accumulated on it. Now have to book a United LAX-Hawaii flight for myself and husband. Should I use my TA FF number when booking or is there any value in starting a separate Mileage Plus account?
2. What about for husband? (he doesn't have any *A FF accounts).
3. If I start a MP account and accumulate points in both FF accounts, can I combine miles earned from both to book a reward flight in either one?
4. If I keep the TA account as my consolidated *A account and get the MileagePlusExplorer Visa, can I get the 40K signup bonus in my TA account? Or is this one example of where I would need to create a MP account?
Thanks in advance!
1. I have a Turkish Airlines FF card and some miles accumulated on it. Now have to book a United LAX-Hawaii flight for myself and husband. Should I use my TA FF number when booking or is there any value in starting a separate Mileage Plus account?
2. What about for husband? (he doesn't have any *A FF accounts).
3. If I start a MP account and accumulate points in both FF accounts, can I combine miles earned from both to book a reward flight in either one?
4. If I keep the TA account as my consolidated *A account and get the MileagePlusExplorer Visa, can I get the 40K signup bonus in my TA account? Or is this one example of where I would need to create a MP account?
Thanks in advance!
Feb 5, 2012, 4:08 pm
#592
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 1
Hi ... I loved this card but just had an awful experience travelling in London. Called Chase Mileage Plus United Visa to alert them that I was in London - this was Sunday night. The next night I hosted a dinner with 20 colleagues and had my card declined. Called Chase at 10:30 at night only to find out the customer service rep had accidentally cancelled my card after she assured me I was set the day before. At that point the customer service manager apologized but said there was nothing that could be done. Thank goodness I had enough $$ in my checking account and could use my debit, but this was one of the worst credit card experience ever.
Has this happened to other folks?? Is this common? I've already heard about one issue with Visa based on posting on Facebook, but I"m wondering if there's a specific issue with this card?
Has this happened to other folks?? Is this common? I've already heard about one issue with Visa based on posting on Facebook, but I"m wondering if there's a specific issue with this card?
Mar 1, 2012, 3:19 am
#593
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 2,338
What about the reverse: LH/LX flight # but UA metal? If credited to UA MP, the miles do count toward lifetime miles, right?
Mar 1, 2012, 11:49 am
#594
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
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At the end of Dec 2011, UA MP did a one recalibration of Lifetime credit to include past partner flights / EQMs into the UA MP Lifetime metric. This was onetime only and put the UA & CO Lifetime metric on equal footing.
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