Is this a good use of my miles?
Somewhat subjective, but is 35k + $110 in taxes worthwhile for the following itinerary? 1) Berlin > Lisbon, direct on TAP 2) Lisbon > Tel Aviv, 1-stop IST on TK 3) Tel Aviv > Van, Turkey,...
View ArticleHow do you ID which Aircraft Version?
I have a trip planned that uses the 757-200 and the 737-800. I used UA seat maps and seatguru. However, the 757-200 could be either the V5 version, or the domestic version. But to me seats look the...
View ArticleCan united take away ECerts?
Had a disasters of a trip to OGG last October. Three separate delays (including an overnight stay due to cancellation). Now United were very apologetic about this and gave each of my four member family...
View ArticleB fare without GPU and W fare with GPU, which one has priority to upgrade?
The following is from united.com. It seems that premier with B fare has priority than W fare with GPU for long haul flight. Am I right? The following is the order of priority, within five days, on...
View ArticleQuestion: why would royalty program any non-revenue requirement at all?
I know that this message most likely anger a lot of people, but let me play here devil's advocate. If you are a business owner or hired executive officer, your job is to maximize profit (if it not...
View ArticleQ: Can't change domestic connecting flight of int flight due to confirmed...
Flying LHR-SFO-PDX next week and returning PDX-SFO-LHR, booked in economy on an unrestricted fare and confirmed in biz/first using GPUs. When I asked if I could change the SFO-PDX and PDX-SFO flights...
View ArticleChanging Flights at Check-In (1K)
Has this process changed, it seems when I checkin I never get the opton to change flights. But only get the option after I check in then it shows travel options. but most of the time if it is the first...
View ArticleNeed help with delayed baggage on codeshare
Hi - Yesterday I flew UA BOS-EWR-LAX-MCE. (The last leg was on a codeshare with Great Lakes Airlines.) While I arrived in Merced, my bags did not. (I realize that Great Lakes is ultimately responsible...
View ArticleAward Ticket Help ex-EYW; UA Flight Operated by Silver Airways
I'm looking to book a one-way award ticket EYW-TPA-XXX. The Key West – Tampa segment carries a UA flight number, but the flight is operated by Silver Airways. Although the flight I'm looking to book...
View ArticleThinking of switching from Delta to United.... Thoughts...
Hello. I have only ever flown Delta, and I really like their service. Employees for the most part are great. But here is my situation... I am just beginning to travel more frequently for business, and...
View ArticleThe Core of UA's Problems: No Innovation, No Creativity
Since the UA/CO merger was announced, I have watched the new UA turn into a company that routinely fails to deliver and that has a fundamental lack of creativity and innovation. The travel industry,...
View ArticleIn Seat Power: Power is first come first serve?
Power is first come first served? is this true? Upon boarding (737-8), I and my seat mate that were seated in 1A and B, found that the power outlets to charge our phones were not working. My seat mate...
View ArticleDIRECTV survey
Received a UA/DIRECTV survey today -- never recieved one before and searching there is no mention of one on FT. Subject:Share your opinions about inflight entertainment Quote: Help shape your inflight...
View ArticleIs it appropriate for United to call after midnight?
The other night I received a call at 12:20am from a reservations supervisor regarding a ticketing problem on a reservation that had been booked earlier that evening. This woke me up and kept me up...
View ArticleHas anyone ever actually seen IN>I?
Can't say I've seen a flight in which the expanded Premier availability (IN) has more seats than regular availability (I). Seems like bait and switch for UA to promote a benefit that's not widely...
View ArticleGetting blocked seats by calling in
So, United blocks 2-6 seats on many flights for assignment to disabled customers. Sometimes these are good seats. You can't put yourself in these seats until OLCI. A couple times, when I've called to...
View ArticleIAD to AMS on UA. Questions about swapping itineraries.
Hi all, first time poster. Hopefully wont require a merge. I've looked the site over quite a bit but still wasnt sure where to post this. Today I booked a round trip business class using my new mileage...
View Articlechange fee for one leg of connecting flights
United Gold member and the connecting flights are international to US, then connecting within US. Would like to change (and exchange for credit) for the domestic connection flight. Called United twice...
View Article1k phone in Singapore
Help....today is a holiday in Singapore so I am unable to get thru united at all. Does anybody have the 1k number? I tried calling US 1k number and they can't pull up my reservation. Thanks for helping...
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