Gem of a rant about UA from PMCO passenger at LAX
This was a good one. While waiting in the gold/silver premiere secuity line at LAX today the passenger in front of me turned and asked is he was indeed in the proper elite line and what the other...
View ArticleLuggage question (can luggage legally travel separate)
My sis, who does not travel to speak of was VDB'ed for fair comp earlier today on a MCO-ORD-CLE flight. Got on the MCO-CLE flight + comp, arrives much earlier. Win-win in my book. She took the VDB...
View ArticleThe cause for gate lice?
Today on UA 705. First this couple tries to board before GS and military. Then they clog up a huge 757 bin by themselves putting bags sideways and stuffing coats up there. Then later it turns out they...
View ArticleUA ETC - can't use if there is non UA metal in any segment?
Has anyone use UA ETC (Electronic Travel Certificate) - vouchers for refunds on unused tickets. I was on the phone with UA customer service trying to book a round trip KUL-MSN and after 4 hours on the...
View ArticlePremier Silver flying on US Air CLT-GNV - do I earn 500 PEQM?
Distance is only 389 miles. Do I earn 389 PEQM, or does the 500 mile minimum still apply to me
View Articlewebsite issue + phantom flight
hey guys, I'll try to keep this short... I noticed via hotwire that UA runs flight 861 from GRU-GIG. However, it is impossible to book this flight in any fashion via the united.com website. I called...
View ArticleSeat map unavailable during OLCI: Why blocked early?
Any theories as to why the seat map would be prematurely blocked and under airport control (per United phone staff) only 2 1/2 hours into the 24-hr OLCI window? Is it true that even UA staff can't see...
View ArticleUA Gate 76A at SFO?
I just received a voice mail and email from UA stating that my 6:02p flight from SFO to LAX is on time. Looking at UA.com and flightaware.com, inbound aircraft is expected into SFO 5 minutes early. All...
View ArticleLuggage rules for *G on UA-TG
Searched both UA and *A forums but couldn't really find the answers (and .bomb seems to make me even more confused :confused:) I have an upcoming SFO to TPE trip on UA and then TG. How much can each...
View ArticleSaver First costs more than Standard Coach Award?
Hello Everyone, Have a quick question. We are going on a circle trip domestically in Standard Y award since there are no Saver Award available. Here's our routing as ticketed for 50,000 miles total...
View ArticleAward routing question
Im booked Muc-Lhr-Sfo on a Biz 50k award. If I wanted to add another leg say Ist-Muc with less than 24 hrs in Muc is this legal? Agent I spoke with said no but I know I will get the right answer here...
View ArticleSaver Award Booking Issues
I was trying to book a flight home during the holidays (SFO->FLL->SFO) on Dec 16 returning Jan 5. Online it shows that I can get a saver first class for the SFO->FLL segment aboard 355 and...
View ArticleDropping a tier- anyone else?
I'm a former CO Plat who averaged between 75-1000k miles a year. I fly from DTW and for years on CO I flew about 80% of my flights through Houston. When the merger occurred, the milage from DTW-IAH...
View ArticleMidflight snacks for ORD-PVG, < 200 Kcal?
This happened in a recent flight from Chicago to Shanghai in economy cabin. The total flight time was close to 15 hours. The flight left Chicago before noon and we had a full meal within the first two...
View ArticleEWR Agents not bothering to check Chinese visas
Just checked in at PVG for 878 to LAX. Before they opened GF for check in they had to handle the deportation paperwork for this poor guy who just came in from EWR w no visa. The police were watching...
View ArticleShould I book segments even if full trip is not posted?
Hello! I am currently booking a trip with my airline miles and have three questions, my itinerary is Sapporo, Japan to Bangkok, Thailand on February 2/13 Phnom Penh, Cambodia to Seoul, South Korea on...
View ArticleConsolidated ZFV (Philadelphia train) [Amtrak] Questions/Comments
I see some very nice MR fares to the West Coast departing from PHL or ZFV thru to EWR then on to transcontinental leg. Unfortunately those fares are not available when leaving from EWR directly, which...
View ArticleUK-US-Canada Lounge Access
After reading 14 separate threads relating to lounge access policy, Im still confused due to the various contradictory replies between FlyerTalk posters and the Star Alliance and UA websites. I wrote...
View ArticleUnited Beverage Vouchers For Premium Drinks in the UA Club
Anyone know if the UC will accept the 1K beverage vouchers for premium drinks? I have a ton of these since I didn't miss a single UDUD (12/12) this year. Wondering if I can burn them in the club. The...
View ArticleBaggage allowances to Asia
I flew Newark to Manila on United Airlines June 18, 2012 and charge me $70.00 for my second baggage.American Airlines has 2 baggages allowances going to Asia. Can I ask for refunds for the amount.
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