HKG-ORD GPU likelihood by day
I was planning to fly back from Hong Kong on Friday Dec. 9. But I realize the fraction of 1Ks on the plane may be very high on Fridays with business travelers trying to get back home for the weekend....
View ArticleWhy is upgrade not clearing?
My wife and I are booked on UA807 from SFO to PVR (Puerto Vallarta). I am a platinum member and eligible for complimentary upgrade starting 72 hours before the flight. It is now 48 hours before the...
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Weird Website Flight Info
I am flying on UA 40 on Saturday night and on the mobile website it says that first class is booked with 4 people and 6 more seats blocked: and then when I look at the standby area it says economy is...
View ArticleBooking UA flights through Chase UR instead of United's Website?
Has anyone with Mileage Plus status used Chase's Ultimate Rewards tool to book a UA flight (instead of booking it directly through .bomb)? I'm currently a Premier Gold, and I also hold a Chase Sapphire...
View ArticleRome to Atlanta direct on United
Hello, Does United ever fly to from Rome to Atlanta direct? I have an award flight that goes through Dulles, with a two-hour layover; maybe this is the best I can do? I have a United credit card but no...
View ArticleChang flight or show up earlier?
I'm scheduled to fly SFO-LAS tomorrow at 8:54, in paid first class. I could take the 8:10 flight for a $75 fee. Is it worth it, or should I just show up at the airport at 7:10 and try to get on the...
View ArticleChase United Pres Plus vs. Sapphire Preferred
I currently have 2 Presidential Plus credit cards, one personal, one business, originally acquired for the Flex EQM. I'm 1k now with a pile of flex EQM, so really don't need more of them, and despite...
View ArticleUnited Put Miles Into Wrong Program - How To Fix
I flew LIM -IAH - SFO - YVR on UA with my Aeroplan number on all boarding passes (# was entered on line and confirmed at check in). In SFO I changed the last leg to get credited to my Turkish account,...
View ArticlePremier Access for Companions
I recently obtained *G Status. As such I'm eligible for premier access. I'm flying with my grandparents after Christmas and was wondering if they can come through the priority security line with me at...
View ArticleBubbly on Longhaul Y?
United website says that sparkling wine is available for purchase on international Y flights. Anyone have experience with this? What do TATL flights usually stock? I would like to burn up some beverage...
View ArticleR capacity and GPUs: Do agents now respect wait lists?
Twice this month using ExpertFlyer.com I've seen available R and RN capacity at about a day out on international flights with active upgrade wait lists (across the Atlantic). The first time, I cleared...
View ArticleUnited Delayed baggage compensation
Quick Question. Holiday Travel, arrived PDX from DUB was re-routed via EWR and my bag ended up on the original routing and missed a connection in IAD. Wednesday night UA baggage desk told me it was on...
View ArticleIAH Terminal A baggage claim question
My wife's incoming international flight into DFW is running late and it is going to be close making it through customs and getting to the connection. My concern is the checked luggage will make it and...
View ArticleStar Alliance partners in India
I am headed to India in January. Looks like UA and Lufhansa can get me part of the way, but the best fares are on Air India. What other SA partners are available and are any intra-India as I'll be...
View Articlehas anyone cleared a GPU trans-pac with a lap child?
I've noticed that UA has made it difficult to even request a GPU if you have a lap child. We've cleared FRA-IAH and EWR-LIS in the past, but I'm wondering if they protect the transpac from lap...
View ArticleUnited Club Day Passes
Are United Club day passes still valid for the entire calendar day regardless of how many clubs you'd like to enter? Former CO PC day passes were like this and when making a connection(s) it was nice...
View ArticleIs this award routing valid? If so how many miles?
I am thinking about business saver award. Would it be 60,000 miles? TPE - NRT NRT- DEL DEL - FRA FRA - YUL YUL - ORD
View ArticleOn Black Friday, shop for your next travel adventure on united.com
From an e-mail I received from United News & Deals today. Quote: On Black Friday, check an exciting vacation off your shopping list with a trip to our Special Offers page. We offer fares to...
View ArticleTATL Award travel mixed cabin
Saver award returning from Europe in BF has been booked for August 2013. "Mixed cabin" is indicated since a note states that First is "sold out" on the last leg of the trip SFO-SAN. However checking...
View Article1K vs Plat - access to business/first awards
Question - Does 1K get more access to business/first class tickets than Platinum?
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