Simple Question...
Aug 17, 2004 | 2:22 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 51
Simple Question...
I'm sure that this is an obvious question to many of you, but I couldn't seem to find an answer on the United website....
If you have booked an economy award ticket on UAL and a seat becomes available in biz (before commencing travel), is it possible to cash in the extra miles and change your booking to a biz award without penalty?
Thanks in advance!
If you have booked an economy award ticket on UAL and a seat becomes available in biz (before commencing travel), is it possible to cash in the extra miles and change your booking to a biz award without penalty?
Thanks in advance!
Aug 17, 2004 | 5:23 am
#2
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Milton, GA USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum Elite, Hyatt Discoverist, Radisson Elite
Posts: 19,220
Yes, you can do this.
In fact, if you know you want an upgraded seat... you should go ahead and request it as soon as possible. If one is not immediately available, you will be waitlisted.
Good luck!!!
WIlliam
In fact, if you know you want an upgraded seat... you should go ahead and request it as soon as possible. If one is not immediately available, you will be waitlisted.
Good luck!!!
WIlliam
Aug 17, 2004 | 6:41 am
#3
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,307
As far as a penalty is concerned, be prepared to pay a $75 mileage redeposit fee, since you'll be exchanging your Coach award for a Business award.
Aug 17, 2004 | 7:07 am
#4
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Chapel Hill, NC - UA Nobody (sigh)/0.925MM, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 3,510
Originally Posted by blort
As far as a penalty is concerned, be prepared to pay a $75 mileage redeposit fee, since you'll be exchanging your Coach award for a Business award.
Aug 17, 2004 | 9:06 pm
#5
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Programs: UA Nobody (former 1K, 1P, 2P), QFF Nobody, Skywards Nobody
Posts: 1,337
Originally Posted by Chapel Hill Guy
I've never understood the rationale for this. Put the miles back in, then take them right back out. $75?
). Of course if you cancel altogether, after ticketing, then it is a re-deposit fee.
Aug 18, 2004 | 3:32 pm
#6
Join Date: Mar 2004
Programs: UA-1P
Posts: 434
Originally Posted by Chapel Hill Guy
I've never understood the rationale for this. Put the miles back in, then take them right back out. $75?
The rationale can be related to cost of the transactions. The other factors you don't see.
Aug 19, 2004 | 9:08 pm
#7
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 51
Thanks for all of your responses. I was hoping that merely upgrading from a coach award to a business award could be done without penalty, but I suppose a $75 award ticket is still cheaper than a paid ticket 
Aug 19, 2004 | 9:54 pm
#8
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Join Date: Jun 2002
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Originally Posted by flyingh2oboy
The rationale can be related to cost of the transactions.
Aug 21, 2004 | 2:34 pm
#9
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UA: 1MM (close to 2MM), ex-GS (15Y+), ex-1K (20Y),*G. AA EP / OW Emerald. Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 140
HChrist, great question. As others have said, yes, you can do it. It will cost $75 if you've already ticketed. Also, just some thoughts on posting - more helpful to the FT board if you use a more descriptive title that provides a better indication of the subject matter.