"Mileage Credit on Tickets Booked on Priceline, Hotwire, etc." Thread [Merged]
#31
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 2,894
I have never booked a priceline or hotwire tickets because when I fly UA, I will want to make sure I earn my miles... and it counts to my status. Further, I had been decent in getting lowest fare options on my leisure travel with UA compared to other airlines anyway so why go to hotwire or priceline where I can dictate which airline I get to fly?!
As for hotel bookings with priceline or hotwire, I have been treated well by the hotel and had no issues.. sometimes got upgraded to better rooms. Nowadays, I book directly with hotel programs as earning hotel points and qualifying for hotel elite status became more relevent in my travel pattern. This meant more $ spent on bookings, but given liberty in choosing which hotel and which program for each stay.
As for hotel bookings with priceline or hotwire, I have been treated well by the hotel and had no issues.. sometimes got upgraded to better rooms. Nowadays, I book directly with hotel programs as earning hotel points and qualifying for hotel elite status became more relevent in my travel pattern. This meant more $ spent on bookings, but given liberty in choosing which hotel and which program for each stay.
#32
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 350
How could you expect LOYALTY points or econo plus for booking thru an OPAQUE booking engine? By doing so, you show that you are loyal not to UA (and therefore not deserving of any benefits of the loyalty program) but to price only.
That's like voting for Gore and going to the Bush victory party a few years ago.
That's like voting for Gore and going to the Bush victory party a few years ago.
Granted certain purchase options exempt you from earning miles.
I am sure there were more than a few people at the Bush victory party that voted for Gore.....
#33
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Boulder, CO
Programs: UA, AA, WN; HH, MR, IHG
Posts: 7,054
Out of curiosity, can't you just enter your MP# into the Easy Check-in machine when checking in at the airport? Or is that function disabled for Priceline tix?
#34
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Omaha
Posts: 1,674
Priceline: 1-800-774-2354
#35
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 87
Do I get full UA MP miles when booking on Orbitz or Cheaptickets?
If a book a roundtrip on Orbitz or Cheaptickets, do I get full UA Mileage Plus EQM/EQS miles no matter what the booking class? I heard that on some sites like hotwire and priceline, you do not.
#36
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: IND
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, National Exec Elite
Posts: 586
Orbitz yes. Cheaptickets, not sure, but probably.
#37
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: DFW
Programs: AA PLT->GLD|HH Gold|SPG PLT->GOLD|HGP Gold|MR Silver
Posts: 1,984
In order to get you the best possible answer, I'm going to move this to the United Airlines Mileage Plus forum where the experts in that program are sure to know what EQM you'll get from these booking engines.
Dave, a.k.a. dmfriedman
Moderator, Mileage Run
Dave, a.k.a. dmfriedman
Moderator, Mileage Run
#38
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MBS/FNT/LAN
Programs: UA 1K, HH Gold, Mariott Gold
Posts: 9,621
I did a cheaptickets package a few years back and received full MP credit.
#40
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,377
That being said, you should be fine.
You earn UA miles for flights on UA booked in:
F A P (first)
C D J Z (business)
Y B M H Q V W S T K L E U (coach)
http://www.united.com/page/article/0,8566,3122,00.html
#41
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 496
You may not get full credit if you book on a website where you cannot see the airline before booking the trip.
Example: Priceline or hotwire. They will show you a price, but not an airline or itinerary until after you purchase the ticket. These will not earn any miles.
Example: Priceline or hotwire. They will show you a price, but not an airline or itinerary until after you purchase the ticket. These will not earn any miles.
#42
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: UA
Posts: 216
You may not get full credit if you book on a website where you cannot see the airline before booking the trip.
Example: Priceline or hotwire. They will show you a price, but not an airline or itinerary until after you purchase the ticket. These will not earn any miles.
Example: Priceline or hotwire. They will show you a price, but not an airline or itinerary until after you purchase the ticket. These will not earn any miles.
#43
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Benicia, California, USA
Programs: AA PLT,AS,UA PP,J6,FB,EY,LH,SQ,HH Dmd,Hyatt Glbl,Marriott Plat,IHG Plat,Accor Gold
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Questions about Priceline
In threads about Priceline, I've seen posts explaining that Priceline tix don't accrue UA miles. The Priceline site claims that if you select the "Choose Your Flights and Times" option (as opposed to the "Name Your Price" option) "most flights eligible for frequent flier miles." Is this a runaround from Priceline, or is the site correct? FWIW, I'm looking at flying international business class on UA for at least part of the trip.
Also, anything else I should be aware of/beware of in dealing with Priceline? I assume that if I purchase a business class ticket from them, I can go ahead and call UA or whatever airline to then get a specific seat assignment. Is that correct?
Finally, I recall one post claiming that upgrades are possible on UA flights bought through Priceline. Anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks for any advice.
Also, anything else I should be aware of/beware of in dealing with Priceline? I assume that if I purchase a business class ticket from them, I can go ahead and call UA or whatever airline to then get a specific seat assignment. Is that correct?
Finally, I recall one post claiming that upgrades are possible on UA flights bought through Priceline. Anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks for any advice.
Last edited by Thunderroad; Nov 14, 2007 at 10:30 pm
#44
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: WLG, New Zealand
Programs: UA LTG QF LTG/P1 NZ*E
Posts: 1,889
One question I have to ask is are you are you getting better fares from priceline?
Jeff
Jeff
#45
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Benicia, California, USA
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Wellll...sort of better prices. For example, to try to get from SF to Manila next month, I'm finding SF to Hong Kong in business, connecting to CX in economy to Manila; then on the way back, Korean in business from Manila via Seoul to LAX, then connecting to UA in first for $4,600. Some definite trade-offs there.