ORD-PTY: United vs Copa?
Hi all, I will be flying ORD-PTY at the end of the month and cant decide between UA and Copa. UA will be connecting via IAH, Copa is direct, but that's not an issue. For the UA Premiers, how have your...
View ArticleAvailability: upgrade standby list vs flight search
My flight is in >24 hr but <48 hr. When I check the upgrade standby list in the flight status, it says "United First®: 12 | Booked: 9". When I search for the flight as if I were going to book a...
View ArticleDelta Shuttle: LAX-SFO hourly. How does UA respond?
I just received an email from Delta announcing their hourly Delta Shuttle between LAX and SFO "Complementary beer, wine and premium food will be served onboard, even in economy. Of coure, wi-fi will be...
View ArticleMy flight name is Jasona instead of just Jason
Is this united's way of writing your name out as I put alexander in as my middle name I think on the passenger info, or is this going to cause problems with not matching my passport?
View ArticleRefund Advice
So I'm having a problem with receiving a refund from United and was hoping you guys could help. A little background: I had booked a ticket for a friend to come visit which he could not made, so I...
View Articletarget marketing based on location?
I got this email message today pushing flights to HNL: "James, Honolulu is wondering where you are." Well, I live in Honolulu. Can they not simply exclude residents of the target city? I would imagine...
View ArticleHelp Explain Big change in UA Availability overnight?
I looked up fares from IAH-SJD for Thanksgiving yesterday, looking to see availability in R which I think would allow me to upgrade using a RPU. The fare was $650 (S class) and showed a largely empty...
View ArticleUA to TG Transfer at ICN?
Question about a UA to TG Transfer at ICN. I assume it is like NRT. Land. Re-Clear transit security. Board TG flight. I notice that there's two OZ lounges in ICN. Will I be able to visit either of them...
View ArticleGlobal Services: $ Spend or Fare Class More Imporant?
I am working to reattain GS status this year (been several years since I had it). 135K YTD PQMs as of 8/1. Booking lots of trips for rest of year. What will get me closer to GS? Say a full fare economy...
View ArticleBuy Upgrade from Y to Y+ on USDM Award
I just pulled up my booking which is a USDM award BNE-BKK-ICN-YVR-IAH-BZE/-HNL-ICN-BNE booked in "I" class except the UA segments are in "X" class due to biz being unavailable at time of booking. I...
View ArticleWaitlist B-->R with 1k miles or wait for R>0 to use GM miles?
I have an upcoming ORD-LHR booked in B at the end of August, midweek, which I would like to upgrade with miles. Ideally, using Ms. CASAFlyer miles would be perfect (she will have exactly over 20k by...
View ArticleComputer Problems @ ORD
More network computer problems requiring manual flight plans this morning.
View ArticleTransferring from UA to SQ??
I am flying ORD-SIN, upgraded to C, with the usual arrival at midnite. ;) At 10am that morning, I'm outbound on SQ in Biz. My question: Can I leave airside, retrieve checked luggage, and RE-CHECK them...
View ArticleTaking the United Airline Bus
It is $400 cheaper for me to drive from Houston to Beaumont (about an hour away), take the United bus to IAH and fly from IAH to my final destination than it is for me to drive directly to IAH and take...
View ArticleChanges coming to MileagePlus Shopping?
Just received and email indiacting there are "Important Updates Regarding Your MileagePlus Shopping Account". Quote: We are dedicated to providing you with the most beneficial and relevant shopping...
View ArticleAward trip to Asia, pls help...
I booked an award time to Asia IAH-LHR- SIN. BKk-NRT-SJC-IAH My flights on United r all on business , except for LHR-SIN (SQ A380) and BKk-NRT( Thai A380) ,I've tried to pick a seat and of course it...
View ArticleAngry UA Passengers tweet @unitedairlanes, a parody airline account...
Hi All, I did a search, but did not see this posted anywhere. Mods, if I missed it please close/merge as appropriate. A friend on facebook posted this...did not see it here on FT. People Angrily Tweet...
View ArticleTATL E+ Space Optimization
My travel companion and I will be flying IAH-AMS soon in E+ (3-3-3). We are trying to choose a combination of 2 seats that will optimize our chances of having a row to ourselves. Do you think we would...
View ArticleUA Royal Pacific Service
I picked up two decks of playing cards today at an estate sale. They are labeled United Airlines Royal Pacific Service. When did UA have this Royal Pacific Service? Which destinations were served? The...
View ArticlePlat on B fare, PN=9, no instant upgrade option
I booked a ticket with a B fare. While booking, every page said "Premier Instant Upgrade Fare." PN=9 for this flight, though R=0. When I go to view the reservation, there is no option to instant...
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