Someone stole Rx drugs from my checked bag today...what number do I call to...
Just flew from EWR-->SJU and when I landed, my checked bag had been locked at the zippers...weird, since I've never locked them before. Thankfully the combo was 1, 2,3...didn't think much of it. Got...
View ArticleConflicting gate information display SFO int'l terminal vs. domestic
I did OLCI for flt 214 SFO-ORD yesterday. Assigned gate was G92 (int'l terminal). Checked later in the day on the mobile app, still showing G92. The displays in the int'l terminal hallways pre-security...
View ArticleAlternate SFO-TPE routing via HKG
Heading to Taipei end of May for an event and fares seem to be sky high with the cancellation of the new 787 non stops. As an alternate, I see I could take UA SFO to HKG and take the 90 minute TG hop...
View ArticleUpgrade Policy for Mileage Tickets Seems Completely Arbitrary
Consider these facts. 1. I was recently upgraded 48 hrs before my flight on an XN ticket (as a 1K booking on 1K miles, paid taxes with a NON-UA/Chase card). 2. I was never even put on the Waiting list...
View ArticleMileage Plus Club Card on BPs and Bag Tags
Hi all, I'm thinking about switching to UA after all the DL mayhem with their new SDC policy and Elite qualifying dollars. If I get the united club card, will they designate it on the BPs and print out...
View ArticleBest Economy / Coach MileagePlus Redemption Rate
I did a search but didn't see this. Thought it would be interesting to have a topic surveying what kind of value folks are getting on redeeming miles for Y. Obviously, you can get incredible value when...
View ArticleIs IAD - SJU seasonal? After May 2nd I don't see the direct flight anymore.
Is IAD - SJU seasonal? After May 2nd I don't see the direct flight anymore. grrr! Any documentation on this? Thanks! Paul
View ArticleBKK-MIA award routing (award search issues)
Hi guys, New to UA and trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong. Try to book BKK-FRA-IAH-MIA as an award. For the dates I'm looking at, United shows availability for each individual segment at the...
View ArticleGRU United Lounge - Electrical Outlet Type?
Do the plug receptacles accept US 2 prong plugs? Most business hotels have plugs that take these. Wondering if the lounge at GRU does as well. My Economy + seat on 767-300 does not have power plugs...
View ArticleFood Service in Coach (It Would be Nice if They Announced the Menu Before...
I know this is an old topic. We should have no expectations of good food on a flight and of course on domestic flights we no longer expect a meal service, unless UA chooses to sell you some food. On...
View ArticleEthical issues with skipping connecting flights: ISSUE/NEED HELP
I am not sure if i posted this in the right fourm so excesue me I am wrong... I am traveling for business last minute from Houston, TX to Grand Rapids, MI.. Flight direct or even with stops are...
View ArticleIs SFO-YYZ considered international for stopover purposes?
A newbie here... I have a flight that I booked using award miles SFO-YYZ roundtrip. After reading a bunch of threads here on stopovers and award flights, it seems like I should be able to change the...
View ArticlePQMs for BR flights?
Will BR flights start earning PQM immediately after joining the star alliance on 6/18? If so, will the PQM earning schedule match the one currently posted for base miles...
View ArticleWhen was your first flight on UA (or predecessor)
On the DL forum, people are discussing their first flights on DL (and their predessors): http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...or-flight.html When was your first flight on UA (or one of its...
View ArticleBooking ord-lhr trying to redeem my 6 GPU's
I'm trying to book a ticket, not award, but pay for to see my mom for her 70th bday in September. I have 6 GPU's and want to redeem them. I think I clicked on the right link but it shows this after I...
View ArticleUnited Decline and Fall
Hey what's the story????? No 10% of with. Premier 1K card on board SYD-SFO in F. Purser says the card is read by their machine - previous trips with other cards United staff enter manually on their...
View ArticleUnbooked trips showing on flights list-not FareLock
I have had two situations recently where I did not complete a booking but it showed up as not ticketed on my flight list and saved the fare I was browsing. I did not use (and was not charged for)...
View ArticleHow many miles does it take to upgrade a PS flight?
I'm a bit confused, maybe I've been looking at the wrong link. This past december I used 70,000 award miles (supersaver) to book a round trip first class airfare from JFK To SFO. Now, my firm is...
View ArticleBooking a R/T for 2 - with different return dates - Same PNR?
I am planning an international trip for myself and my niece -- we are traveling together outbound, but returning on different dates. I'd like to have us on the same PNR for U/G purposes on the outbound...
View ArticleChanging economy seat on UA RJ flight day of departure to an E+ seat.
I am flying in a small regional jet tomorrow from PDX-SFO. When I reserved my seat online in economy the only seat available was the very last row in the plane. When I look at the seat map there are 15...
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