The Official Codeshare and United Upgrade Thread
Jun 3, 2004, 8:15 am
#16
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One the day of, it's as if you were on the list for a regular upgrade. UA issued tickets carry no more juice than US issued tickets--it's status teir with the tie broken by time of check-in.
Sep 20, 2004, 8:01 am
#17
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Just noticed that US has put up two pages on their web site that explains this much better than in the past. The links are.....
Upgrading on United
http://usairways.com/dividendmiles/p...s_dm_on_ua.htm
Upgrading on US Airways for Mileage Plus members
http://usairways.com/dividendmiles/p...s_mp_on_us.htm
Upgrading on United
http://usairways.com/dividendmiles/p...s_dm_on_ua.htm
Upgrading on US Airways for Mileage Plus members
http://usairways.com/dividendmiles/p...s_mp_on_us.htm
Oct 31, 2004, 9:23 am
#18
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Originally Posted by longing4piedmont
Just noticed that US has put up two pages on their web site that explains this much better than in the past. The links are.....
Upgrading on United
http://usairways.com/dividendmiles/p...s_dm_on_ua.htm
Upgrading on US Airways for Mileage Plus members
http://usairways.com/dividendmiles/p...s_mp_on_us.htm
Upgrading on United
http://usairways.com/dividendmiles/p...s_dm_on_ua.htm
Upgrading on US Airways for Mileage Plus members
http://usairways.com/dividendmiles/p...s_mp_on_us.htm
Nov 15, 2004, 9:20 pm
#19
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Location: Alexandria, VA
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OK, I have tried to find it, but where does it explain that a US1 - US3 traveling on UA stock on US metal may only upgrade on day of departure. There are three upgrade links on usairways.com:
1) E-upgrades for US members on US operated flights.
2) Upgrades for US members on UA operated flights.
3) Upgrades for UA members on US operated flights.
It seems to me that since the flight is operated by US, the window should be the normal US1, US2 or US3 window and controlled by #1. It also makes sense since US gets the revenue when they operate the flight even if it is UA stock. Is it possible that US is simply confused by #2 and #3 as they relate to the codeshare??
Thanks,
CWPFLY
1) E-upgrades for US members on US operated flights.
2) Upgrades for US members on UA operated flights.
3) Upgrades for UA members on US operated flights.
It seems to me that since the flight is operated by US, the window should be the normal US1, US2 or US3 window and controlled by #1. It also makes sense since US gets the revenue when they operate the flight even if it is UA stock. Is it possible that US is simply confused by #2 and #3 as they relate to the codeshare??
Thanks,
CWPFLY
Last edited by cwpfly; Nov 15, 2004 at 9:28 pm
Nov 16, 2004, 7:09 am
#20
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Originally Posted by cwpfly
OK, I have tried to find it, but where does it explain that a US1 - US3 traveling on UA stock on US metal may only upgrade on day of departure. There are three upgrade links on usairways.com:
1) E-upgrades for US members on US operated flights.
2) Upgrades for US members on UA operated flights.
3) Upgrades for UA members on US operated flights.
It seems to me that since the flight is operated by US, the window should be the normal US1, US2 or US3 window and controlled by #1. It also makes sense since US gets the revenue when they operate the flight even if it is UA stock. Is it possible that US is simply confused by #2 and #3 as they relate to the codeshare??
Thanks,
CWPFLY
1) E-upgrades for US members on US operated flights.
2) Upgrades for US members on UA operated flights.
3) Upgrades for UA members on US operated flights.
It seems to me that since the flight is operated by US, the window should be the normal US1, US2 or US3 window and controlled by #1. It also makes sense since US gets the revenue when they operate the flight even if it is UA stock. Is it possible that US is simply confused by #2 and #3 as they relate to the codeshare??
Thanks,
CWPFLY
-JC
Nov 27, 2004, 5:31 pm
#21
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Originally Posted by jcooke
Scenario #1 is handled exactly the same way as if you purchased a US ticket. Just make sure to call US to request the upgrades/waitlist and it will clear at the normal windows.
-JC
-JC
I retract my own statement. It seems that I've been given the special treatment on upgrading my past UA ticket/US metal flights, or so says Res. I tried to get on the waitlist for my latest US flight (UA ticket) and I got to listen to a 5 minute word-by-word, no-breather-inbetween explanation on how it is. But then she (the Res Sup) even said there was no defined policy on it, it was just the way it stands. I've also looked and I can't find any specific policy on this scenario on the US website.
Burns me up... There's no reason that US members flying US metal on a DM# shouldn't be able to waitlist for upgrades.... sigh.....
-JC
Last edited by jcooke; Nov 27, 2004 at 8:16 pm
Dec 1, 2004, 8:37 am
#22
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Yes. You must have received special treatment because res agents have always been very quick to tell me that when you are on a UA ticket on US metal, you can only request the upgrade at the airport on the day of departure.
On UA tickets on US metal, US only receives a fraction of the revenue so I guess they want to reward those who gave them 100% of the revenue first.
I retract my own statement. It seems that I've been given the special treatment on upgrading my past UA ticket/US metal flights, or so says Res. I tried to get on the waitlist for my latest US flight (UA ticket) and I got to listen to a 5 minute word-by-word, no-breather-inbetween explanation on how it is. But then she (the Res Sup) even said there was no defined policy on it, it was just the way it stands. I've also looked and I can't find any specific policy on this scenario on the US website.
Burns me up... There's no reason that US members flying US metal on a DM# shouldn't be able to waitlist for upgrades.... sigh.....
-JC
On UA tickets on US metal, US only receives a fraction of the revenue so I guess they want to reward those who gave them 100% of the revenue first.
Originally Posted by jcooke
I retract my own statement. It seems that I've been given the special treatment on upgrading my past UA ticket/US metal flights, or so says Res. I tried to get on the waitlist for my latest US flight (UA ticket) and I got to listen to a 5 minute word-by-word, no-breather-inbetween explanation on how it is. But then she (the Res Sup) even said there was no defined policy on it, it was just the way it stands. I've also looked and I can't find any specific policy on this scenario on the US website.
Burns me up... There's no reason that US members flying US metal on a DM# shouldn't be able to waitlist for upgrades.... sigh.....
-JC
Dec 23, 2004, 1:20 pm
#23
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Originally Posted by NeoOfTheCRS
Yes. You must have received special treatment because res agents have always been very quick to tell me that when you are on a UA ticket on US metal, you can only request the upgrade at the airport on the day of departure.
On UA tickets on US metal, US only receives a fraction of the revenue so I guess they want to reward those who gave them 100% of the revenue first.
On UA tickets on US metal, US only receives a fraction of the revenue so I guess they want to reward those who gave them 100% of the revenue first.
Dec 23, 2004, 7:45 pm
#24
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I don't get it JC. Why don't you just buy the US ticket? US really needs the money badly. Unless the price difference is really the big difference here.
Dec 24, 2004, 4:13 am
#25
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Originally Posted by US AIRWAYS FAN
I don't get it JC. Why don't you just buy the US ticket? US really needs the money badly. Unless the price difference is really the big difference here.
Feb 28, 2005, 2:43 pm
#26
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UA ticket; AC Metal; *A Bennies/ Dividend Miles on AC?
Here's a scenario I could not seem to find in any of the searches I did. (Search feature appears to be back up, by the way.)
I'm taking an Alaskan cruise in August, which departs from YVR and returns from ANC. I'm looking at booking a UA ticket to fly LAX-YVR, and ANC-LAX. The LAX-YVR portion would be on Air Canada metal. The flight back from Anchorage would be on UA metal. Can I earn US miles for the AC leg, and would my *A status be recognized on AC if it's a UA ticket?
I'm taking an Alaskan cruise in August, which departs from YVR and returns from ANC. I'm looking at booking a UA ticket to fly LAX-YVR, and ANC-LAX. The LAX-YVR portion would be on Air Canada metal. The flight back from Anchorage would be on UA metal. Can I earn US miles for the AC leg, and would my *A status be recognized on AC if it's a UA ticket?
Oct 16, 2005, 12:13 pm
#27
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Although US elite only get to upgrade on day of departure with UA regardless of the ticketing stock, it is awesome that CHairman's go to the top of the list. THe only people that can beat you out is the 1Kers -- thats nice
Nov 14, 2005, 3:19 pm
#28
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does anybody know when UA MP members can earn miles on HP? or has that not been announced yet. thanks!
Nov 30, 2005, 12:56 pm
#29
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HP Status on UA Metal with US Flight #
OK. I looked but couldn't find this one.
I'm Silver on HP, non-elite on US and UA.
I have an upcoming trip on UA metal with US flight numbers to which I've successfully attached my Flightfund account number.
I'm not hoping for a real upgrade, just to be confirmed in E+ without paying extra for the privilege.
Will this go through or do I need to do something else?
I've already tried to fax over a request for status match (which would solve the issue once and for all) but I've never been able to get a working fax number (I've now tried three numbers, including one that I got from a DM call center staffer).
HELP!!!
I'm Silver on HP, non-elite on US and UA.
I have an upcoming trip on UA metal with US flight numbers to which I've successfully attached my Flightfund account number.
I'm not hoping for a real upgrade, just to be confirmed in E+ without paying extra for the privilege.
Will this go through or do I need to do something else?
I've already tried to fax over a request for status match (which would solve the issue once and for all) but I've never been able to get a working fax number (I've now tried three numbers, including one that I got from a DM call center staffer).
HELP!!!
Dec 1, 2005, 9:14 am
#30
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from what i have heard...UA will not give you miles or status with an HP flightfund #