Past Flight Subsequent Aircraft Destination
Is there any way to find out what airport a prior flight next went on to? I left an iPad in seat pocket on a united express flight, and so far it hasn't been turned on according to my Find my iPhone...
View ArticleCan't book US Airways awards on united.com?
I am searching for an award flight.... ANd it doesn't show any Star Alliance flight, namely US Airways... Just realized the title might be misleading - I'm using UA miles and my UA account on...
View ArticleStranded in LA again
Pardon the long email. I would appreciate useful and constructive input on if I should have done something differently on this particular situation. Basically, UA 1499 on 7/31 ORD - LAX was delayed...
View ArticleAnyways to find out what happened for a major flight disruption issue?
Seeing all the info you guys have here I'm curious if there is a way to see historically what the problems were with a flight that caused a significant disruption. In late-October 2011 I was flying...
View ArticleHow Crazy Can a Connection/Routing Be?
If a ticket permits two connections, could you theoretically work it so that a ticket from New York to Florida takes you through both Los Angeles and then Dulles? What are the rules for which flights...
View ArticleReasons for Lost EWR Nonstops on UA?
So, in the last year or so United has dropped nonstop service from Newark to Bristol, Cairo, Copenhagen, Athens, Guadalajara, and Buenos Aires. Are these just unprofitable routes, or does it have to do...
View Articleunited.com Flight Ticketing Delay
Has anyone experienced this error message on ua.com when booking award travel on NH/AC? "Thank you for choosing united.com. There has been a delay in the issuance of your ticket(s) for technical...
View ArticleNYC to San Diego routing
I am really new to the mileage game and I have an upcoming flight from NYC to San Diego and then returning from Phoenix back to NYC. In order to maximize my earning on miles what steps should I take?...
View Articlecan Asia->YVR->SFO transit leave intl area and visit someone outside?
Hi all -- A friend is traveling from Asia --> YVR --> USA through Vancouver due to UA award routing, and would like to know if on a 4 hour connection in YVR, she can exit the terminal/secure area...
View ArticleMaximizing the value of e-certs - logic check
I have two e-certs - good for travel from the US to Europe, Hawaii, Micronesia or South America - in BF (must be a P fare). I was planning on using them for two BF flights IAH/HNL - but on reflection...
View ArticleRoll Call: Int'l Routes Added, Lost Since Merger as of Late 2013
There's been a good bit of discussion on the new UA losing routes. I was wondering if Team FT might be able to put together "Tale of the Tape" on the incredible shrinking/growing/stagnant airline - ie....
View Articlee-cert Tips & Tricks for UA Travel Certificates?
Does anyone have any e-cert Tips & Tricks for UA Travel Certificates to...: a) Extend a certificate's expiration b) Know how refunds work with tickets paid partially/wholly with TCVA?
View ArticleWhere to sit on the dreamliner
I searched and did not find one of those "Everything you want to know about.." threads on the 787. If there is one, please move this question! I've got a transpac trip on a 787 in biz/first class. Just...
View ArticleBuy award miles now and save up to 25%
This sale seems to be back but may be targeted? I saw the miles at ~2.1 CPM, which is not the best we have seen but decent. This turns out to be the same as the "Elite Maximizer mileage cost" without...
View ArticleUnited EVA codeshare?
Any plans for UA and BR to coordinate on their trans-pacific flights? I tried researching online but it seems they decided to codeshare domestic feeder flights into United's west coast hubs last year...
View ArticleNon-Integrated Systems at the New UA?
I remember reading somewhere on here about sCO and sUA still using different dispatch and flight planning systems for each respective side of the house. Anyone know if/why that's still the case? Are...
View ArticleDifferent Ages for U/M on different Airlines!?!
I just learned this one the hard way - everyone else may already know this, but here goes: I used United miles to book a flight for my 14 year old daughter to fly to Montreal to visit relatives....
View ArticleSYD going PMCO 777 in 2014
I now hear it from multiple sources that CO will take over Australia flying from 2Q 2014. This is a devastating blow to the crews who have worked this route for years. It also means the elimination if...
View ArticleDoj needs to break up ual co
With the DOJ rejection of the AA US Merger, it is time for the DOJ to breakup the monopoly created by the UA CO merger. I have already sent a letter to my congressman and Senator about the gutting of...
View ArticleAdvice needed on award itinerary
So my spouse and I had the perfect Star Alliance award flights booked using United miles for a 10 year anniversary trip to the Maldives... LAX-ICN OZ201 11:50 am - 6:10 pm next day (O) ICN-SIN SQ603...
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