United 1K not Star Gold on USAirways anymore?
This is the second time that when my UA ticket is reissued on USAirways, the boarding pass no longer says Star Gold. So I get to board in Group 4, which on shuttle flight means you most likely will...
View ArticleMP credit with name in wrong field?
I recently traveled from the US to Brazil. The travel arrangements were made by a travel agent in Brazil. I received a confirmation and it looked good so it was ticketed. As it turns out, the travel...
View ArticleWhat dining program to use to save miles from expiring?
I need to save my miles from expiring & I had another thread that got deleted that people suggested just opening & using a dining card program or something as it utilizes only a couple of miles...
View ArticleCurrent policy for medical cancellation and experience
Hi Folks, I've recently been told by my doctor that I should not be flying until further notice. IT sucks considering I have about 10 reservations coming up in the next 2 months. These are all non...
View ArticleFollow the tail help - Lost item on expressjet (United Express)
Hi all, My cousin's daughter left her uniquely painted ipad mini on UA3270 from Toronto to EWR last night (Late Wednesday/Early Thu AM 8/29 arrival at 12:05AM). Baggage services was helpful, but they...
View ArticleLAX-NRT-BKK E+ strategy?
Searched for answer, couldn't find it. Sorry if this old topic. For the first time in ten years I will find myself in economy. Worse yet, it's on a transpac, LAX-NRT-BKK. Economy is sold out. E+ (Econ...
View ArticleBaggage rules for FRA stopover
We are considering changing our upcoming SFO-BLR itinerary to provide a 2-day stopover in FRA. As my wife and I are platinum and 1K respectively, we take advantage of the 3 x 70-lb each baggage...
View ArticleInnacurate Results Generated by "My Dates Are Flexible"
Anyone else experience the pitfalls of the results generated on the calendar when selecting the "My Dates Are Flexible" button. Over the past two weeks I have given up on this feature. If you are truly...
View ArticleUA award miles/flight discounts?
Hi just a quick question. Just want to ask does united have discounts on the number of award miles needed for an award flight often or if ever? And if so; > what was the highest discount they were...
View ArticleCrossing both oceans on a USAsia award
So - we all know that you can go US to/from Asia over either the Pacific or the Atlantic. I currently have an award ticket that's Atlantic outbound and Pacific return (ticketed, thankfully). The...
View ArticleFrontier Ascent Status Match?
Will United match my Frontier Ascent status with Premier Silver Status? If so will I need to do a challenge to get it?
View ArticleUA will start SFO-IND service beginning 1/7/2014
http://www.ibj.com/united-plans-dire.../article/43241 United Airlines plans to offer nonstop flights between Indianapolis and San Francisco starting early next year, fulfilling a longtime wish of local...
View ArticleUnited Club improvements (drinks and Wifi)
I just got this e-mail and didn't see it posted... I can't get the images to post but it does show how the wifi will work. You need to enter in your mileage plus number Were working hard to make...
View ArticleY seats all assigned, lots of Y+. Do I remove my seat assignment?
I can't find where I read about this scenario, but I'm in a situation where I have an economy seat in the back of a 777 in an aisle seat, middle section. There are no other assignable (i.e. free)...
View Articlepurchasing premier access
I booked a flight on United through travelocity. After doing this, I purchased E+ seating and premier access through United's website. After this I went to attach my MP number, and the reservation...
View ArticleAdvice For UA Award Trip IAH-MAD-ATH-CDG-IAH
I'm a newbie so please be patient :) I have been doing my research and I think I understand the stopover, open jaw rules for UA award travel. I am looking to book IAH-MAD-ATH then CDG-IAH. I only see...
View ArticleNRT-HKG service discontinued after 26 Oct 2013.
Aircraft being removed from NRT-HKG in 8 weeks! [Moderator note: this and the next several posts were moved from an existing thread on UA's new service on a domestic route. As part of setting up this...
View ArticleAny consolidated source for Thanksgiving 2013 Int'l service reductions?
Is there a source somewhere to indicate service reductions around Thanksgiving 2013, particularly Int'l? I'm attempting to coordinate travel with a large group of folks who will be in Asia the previous...
View ArticleAug/Sep '13: US Awards Limited/Not Apperaing on ua.com; Blocking? Tech...
There this morning...gone now. Seems to be everything-domestic, international, etc! Random checked a ton of dates next June/July (2014)...seems like its gone. :confused:
View Article1978 RCC (and other VIP club) stats
Interesting 1978 clip about airline clubs. RCC: Number of clubs: 18 BOS,ORD,CLE,DEN,DTW,HNL,JFK,EWR,LGA,PHL,PIT,PDX,SM F,SFO,SEA,DCA,IAD,BWI $35/ year $45/ year + spouse $350/ lifetime $450/ lifetime +...
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