United Issues Timetable for US Partnership Termination
Dec 9, 2013, 8:51 pm
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United Issues Timetable for US Partnership Termination
United published details of the "wind-down" of its US Airways partnership.
It looks like a very civil breakup but I'm certain we'll hear of some kinks at some point.
United Airlines Issues Timetable for Ending US Airways Partnership
It looks like a very civil breakup but I'm certain we'll hear of some kinks at some point.
United Airlines Issues Timetable for Ending US Airways Partnership
United Airlines issued a statement to its customers late Monday providing a schedule for the wind-down of its relationship with US Airways. US Airways consummated its merger with American Airlines on Monday and will exit its partnership with United as well as its membership in Star Alliance on March 30, 2014.
The Chicago-based airline said it will be “business as usual” until the partnership ends
The Chicago-based airline said it will be “business as usual” until the partnership ends
Dec 9, 2013, 9:08 pm
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United published details of the "wind-down" of its US Airways partnership.
It looks like a very civil breakup but I'm certain we'll hear of some kinks at some point.
United Airlines Issues Timetable for Ending US Airways Partnership
It looks like a very civil breakup but I'm certain we'll hear of some kinks at some point.
United Airlines Issues Timetable for Ending US Airways Partnership
We'll exit Star Alliance on March 30, 2014 and, as of today, we'll no longer offer codeshare flights for sale on United Airlines. Rest assured any reservations you may have with United Airlines and other Star Alliance partners are safe, and you'll continue to earn miles and receive benefits until that time.
Confused.
Dec 9, 2013, 9:12 pm
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Whats confusing? United has been winding down code shares for months. They simply don't exist anymore. US is still part of *A until March and until then you can earn miles on either airline and credit to Mileage Plus or Dividend Miles. Reward tickets are available for purchase up until US leaves *A and you can purchases any available ticket in the schedule even beyond March.
Dec 10, 2013, 6:17 am
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United Issues Timetable for US Partnership Termination
Will UA Clubs still honor US membership until March 30?
Dec 10, 2013, 7:09 am
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They should, per agreement
...As our agreement with United Airlines comes to a close, US Airways Club members will no longer have access to United Clubs after March 30, 2014. United Club members will no longer have access to US Airways Clubs after that date as well.
Dec 10, 2013, 10:19 am
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And what is I have a US Airways reservation made before the merger but flying after March 30, where will the miles go?
Dec 10, 2013, 10:32 am
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Dec 10, 2013, 11:54 am
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Dec 10, 2013, 12:49 pm
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I think it unlikely that you would be able to credit the miles to Aeroplan, if that's your intention. But you may be able to get a full refund, even if the ticket is non-refundable, if you wish to do so and are able to book an alternative flight within *A.
Dec 10, 2013, 1:07 pm
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Can you explain the rule(s) that will somehow make a paid nonrefundable ticket refundable?
Dec 10, 2013, 1:42 pm
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I would be surprised if an inability to credit the FF program you would like is sufficient basis to request a refund.
Dec 10, 2013, 3:45 pm
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I'm looking to get to OKC in mid February. Since code shares aren't available I can either fly UA and credit the flight to US or I can fly Phx-DFW and back and then book on AA from DFW to OKC and back. I'd have to coordinate things with AA and it may be a pain if I need to check a bag (which I unfortunately may have to).
Just to confirm - I can book on UA and still credit it to US since it is before the March 30th date, correct?
What seems like the better option? Pricing isn't a huge concern as my work will pay.
Just to confirm - I can book on UA and still credit it to US since it is before the March 30th date, correct?
What seems like the better option? Pricing isn't a huge concern as my work will pay.
Dec 10, 2013, 7:41 pm
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I would hope that by mid-February they'd have the reciprocal US/AA booking/crediting worked out. That should include checking bags all the way to destination. Unfortunately only an official announcement will let you know for sure and given the HQs being closed for Christmas and New Years it may well be sometime in January before you know.
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Jim
Dec 10, 2013, 8:30 pm
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I'm looking to get to OKC in mid February. Since code shares aren't available I can either fly UA and credit the flight to US or I can fly Phx-DFW and back and then book on AA from DFW to OKC and back. I'd have to coordinate things with AA and it may be a pain if I need to check a bag (which I unfortunately may have to).
Just to confirm - I can book on UA and still credit it to US since it is before the March 30th date, correct?
What seems like the better option? Pricing isn't a huge concern as my work will pay.
Just to confirm - I can book on UA and still credit it to US since it is before the March 30th date, correct?
What seems like the better option? Pricing isn't a huge concern as my work will pay.