How many MP points for a one-way UA award: SFO-FRA-BKK (via LH then TG)?
I just wanted to check whether this routing on a one-way UA award: SFO-FRA-BKK (via LH then TG) would clock in at 70k, 80k or some higher amount of points for travel in F? Is the way to book this to...
View ArticleExtend layover on international award ticket?
Let's say I'm looking at a saver award from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh, and there's a ticket for 15000 miles with a 17h layover in Singapore. Is there a way to extend that layover to a few days without...
View ArticleIAD - New Zealand: Award Ticket and Purchase
Hello, I've been lurking in this forum for many years but rarely post. I've been doing some research before posting this and wanted to bounce around some ideas. My soon to be wife and I are planning...
View ArticleHow early do I need to arrive at Cancun Airport, United 1118?
Hello: For those who had previous experience, how early should I arrive at Cancun Airport? We are booked United 1118, CUN to SFO. Normally, I budget about 2 hours. But arriving CUN a few days ago, it...
View ArticleDo purchased PQMs count toward RPUs & GPUs?
I just recently mileage accelerator, and brought myself over the 75,000 threshold. Should I have earned two more RPUs, or is that only for BIS miles? Just curious.
View ArticleRedeeming miles, better to call?
Hi there, I was wondering, I am trying to book award travel (economy class) r/t from hnl to europe and back with one free stopover in dc before going to europe. when I try to book the round trip on the...
View Article4 am too early for Mon 6 am flight at SFO?
SFO to BOS on UA First, then 2 hours before connecting to FRA on LH First - Is SFO busy with business travellers for 6 am departures? If it's not busy, then can I arrive at 4:30 or even 4:45 am? -...
View ArticleNon-stop flights LAX - Cancun
I am hoping to book a non-stop flight from LAX to Cancun this December. However, currently on the United website, I can only see the non-stop flights listed from LAX to mid-August - after that date I...
View ArticleFlight Attendents being issued tactical flashlights?
Was on a Republic operated flight from pit to ewr and the flight attendent was playing with a new surefire flashlight. I am pretty familiar with surefire products, so I mentioned it was a nice light...
View ArticleUA SFO weather hold longer than WN and VX
Trying to leave LAS today - sitting on tarmac in LAS on UA 1173. We were supposed to leave at 1:18 but still holding due to weather in SFO. WN leaving at 12:50 left 1 hour late VX leaving at 1:20 left...
View ArticleRedeem UA award miles on SAA domestic?
I am trying to see if I can book *A award between JNB and MQP, but the award search is not showing any flights. I can call obviously, but if anyone have any experience in this, it will be good to know....
View ArticleUnited 8-K Filing: United is Officially COdbaUA
Straight from the 8-K filing: "On March 28, 2013, Continental Airlines, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Continental) and a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc. (UAL), and...
View ArticleTravel Certificate -- can I used 2+ in one reservation?
I am 2 travel certificate with some small values (<30 each) and have a one-way flight coming soon, is there a way to use both in one reservation? the website seem to have only 1 choice, will call-in...
View ArticleFinding Economy Plus pricing online
Maybe it's me, but I can't seem to find anyway for the United Website to show me Economy Plus pricing on a flight from LAX to NRT. Is there a way to do this without having to actually fill out all the...
View Article(More) Bad Press for UA [Undercurrent, a non-advertising newsletter for scuba...
From Undercurrent, a non-advertising newsletter for scuba divers. [Moderator's Note] Quote Removed to comply with FT Rule and US Copyright Law - http://www.flyertalk.com/help/rules.php#q91 - Please...
View ArticleOverweight passengers asked to deplane?
I heard this second hand from my 86 year old mother in law last night so bear with me. We got her a reward ticket first for a trip to LA for her granddaughter's wedding and she was returning last...
View ArticleUA1197; SFO to BOS on Mon [25-Mar-2013] ; need intel
Hi There, This is a random shot in the dark. Do you guys know if there were any VDB given on this flight? Trying to get some intel on this as I heard UA gave cash to someone because they force bumped...
View ArticleUnited Plat question re benefits on Copa
FlightDeal showing great Copa W $373 fares NYC-MVD on Copa. I am new UA Plat; never flown on Copa before. I know I can get compl premier upgrade flying on Copa. United Prem line tells me to book on...
View ArticleChanging booking class on one leg of an award ticket
I have a one-way award ticket JFK-FRA-BKK booked through a Platinum account (no change fees). It is booked in Y. JFK-FRA is no longer available on my day of travel in any class, but FRA-BKK is...
View Articleunited club pass [Is there a UA club at HND or SIN?]
hi, is there a united lounge at haneda airport or singapore? if not, will i be able to use my united club pass at any of their partner loungeS?
View Article