Ah, and I have another question, piggybacking on this thread :)

I have a DBC Free certificate, and I was told that it *is* transferrable, but the fellow (from the ICC) seemed to suggest that redemptions for someone other than myself are likely to be a pain.

Specifically, I'd have to either go to the airport with my friend OR submit the voucher in the mail along with a copy of gov't issued photo ID (I'm assuming my friend's) and wait for a return ticket in the mail issued to them, etc.

Am I overlooking less inconvenient options?

Thanks in advance for your wisdom :)

If by "free" tickets you mean award tickets, those have booking fees (if you use the phone) and taxes. btw, most of us prefer using the phrase award or reward tickets, because they're not exactly "free" -- those miles were earned one way or another.

DBC FREE tickets have no additional charges. The gov't does not charge the security fees and such on free tickets, just on mileage award tickets. And UA waives booking fees when using paper certs/vouchers.

Free is free with DBCs. (Imagine that!)

The same standby rules apply as for regular travel, so yes, you can standby for later travel. Also, if there's inventory in the designated fare classes (V or W?) you can make changes to date/time/flight #, but not routing/destination.

I was able to upgrade mine (had the same wording) with e500s.

It is transferable...I've been able to walk up to the agent and get it ticketed for my friend no problem.

IME, only you need to go. Call and book with reservations, and then just drop the voucher off at the nearest UA ticket counter. They will complete the ticket there (give you the receipt and the copy of the itinerary). There is a chance they will ask for your ID (not your friends), but YMMV.

Some have reported success mailing it in along with a short letter and a copy of ID (I've never tried it, so I don't know). YMMV

My DBCFREE reads roundtrip must be ticketed in W, V, or Q....

I just had a voucher ticketed this weekend at the RCC and it couldn't have been easier. You must have the reservation and confirmation number, the agents will then do it for you.

One thing on mine...I was ticketed into classes L and T. Doesn't that mean I'll earn miles for these flights? I thought one was unable to do so with a free voucher.

If you ticketed with a DBCFREE ticket voucher, you will not earn miles regardless of class booked into.....

I was hoping...

It was interesting because in the past, these trips have always booked into W. It was a surprise seeing the L and T.

Thanks for setting me straight.

I just burned a bunch of these tonight. I had a very knowledgeable ORDRR agent who read some information from the profile for me (I am paraphrasing):

• Once ticketed, there IS a 150.00 fee to change routing and or dates. And there must be availability in the required fare classes to be able to change.
• As cepheid indicates, it is ticket by, NOT ticket and fly. You could actually ticket 330 out on this. However, the agent noted, once you pass the ticket by date (voucher expiration)..... you cannot make any changes to the ticket (even if you wanted to pay the fee).
• If redeeming multiple DBC's, they can be on the same PNR (as long as dates/routing are the same).
• If the DBC voucher is in your name,and you are ticketing for someone else you CAN include a letter with a copy of photo ID and use DTWRR/Ticket by mail.
• The person becomes the traveller does NOT have to show up for anything (except for the flight:p) in order to have the ticket issued in thier name.

Now I am sure some will chime in and advise they have had different results, so YMMV ( I just felt this was a very qualified agent who "knew her stuff")

FWIW, I believe you can change the actual final destination for a $150 fee, provided of course there's a 14-day advance notice for the outbound.

Questions about VDB voucher
 

So, I now have a VDB lower 48 voucher and was wondering if I get mileage credit for it. AFAIK, they book into S, W or Q so I should be able to get credit, no? The GA said she believed UA still did them, and that she used to get status by buying tickets on flights she knew were full and taking the VDB. Also, would it be eligible for DEQM?

Also, can I do a .bomb booking, put it on hold, and cash the voucher at the airport?

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Doesnt it answer these questions right on the ticket? I just got one and it is clear that no mileage plus credit will be given. Now that doesnt mean it couldnt happen by mistake but it seems unlikely.

Crap, I missed that when I read it last time. I guess I can't depend on it.

No mileage, no EQM, no upgrades. That is why a lot of people here prefer the $$$ off ($300) which do get all of the above privileges.