Upgrade with miles; standby for earlier flight; get coach. What happens?
Dec 29, 2000, 2:08 pm
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Upgrade with miles; standby for earlier flight; get coach. What happens?
A friend of mine is flying to Hawaii in March, and has upgraded with miles (15,000 miles each way). His outbound flight is later than he wanted, though, and he's considering standing by for an earlier one. Assuming he's successful, though, it's likely to be in coach. How hard is it to get United to refund the miles in that situation, or would the gate agent more likely give him a downgrade certificate (good for Hawaii as well, but with a one-year limitation).
Any experience or suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks!
Any experience or suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks!
Dec 29, 2000, 5:01 pm
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Portland
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They can easily recredit the miles to his account.
Dec 30, 2000, 1:16 am
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: California, USA
Posts: 28
I have had this happen many times and United has always credited the mileage back to my account right away. I do however tell them at the gate to remember to credit the mileage back just to be sure.
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