Presidential Plus World MasterCard for Business
I applied for this card 2 days before it was discontinued, because I was afraid that whichever card took its place after the merger completed would not be as good. Does anyone know if it matters? I...
View ArticleBest * Alliance Carrier (Seats/Service/Etc) for J/F UA Award Travel from Bali...
I am planning on using Chase Rewards Points to purchase a First or Business class flight through "UA" from Denpasar to LAX. I have the option of flying first class on Air China with connections on...
View ArticleCustomer care vs customer appreciation
On UA1600 yesterday (Dec 22) which experienced a 5 hour mechanical delay. When we landed, the flight attendants encouraged everyone to visit www.united.com/appreciation to receive compensation for this...
View ArticleHNL-NYC CPU Options: LAX/SFO or ORD?
Hello, Priority is getting a CPU on return from HNL-NYC. Options: A) HNL-SFO/LAX-NYC. Very high chance of CPU on first leg, but second leg of course isn't going to happen. B) HNL-ORD-NYC. Very high...
View ArticleUnited Club - Worth it for 2013? End of three-year discount...
I've been toying around with joining United Club for the next year. I'm a Gold whose travel pattern ranges from Silver-Platinum, depending on the year. I don't live at a UA hub and often am forced to...
View ArticleAnything to do about an expiring GPU?
I extended my last GPU of the year to Jan 2013, but don't have any trips planned yet. Anything to do to not let it expire? Doubt UA would extend to February? There used to be coupon connection here,...
View ArticleUnited.com [intentionally?] misleading about what a "flexible fare" is:
I went to buy a ticket online today-- it was ORD-TLV-ORD in P class. The price was $2,993.97. In the fare rules for that P fare, PNC5NS, appears the following text: Quote: CANCELLATIONS ANY TIME TICKET...
View ArticlePlatinum/1K availability on ExpertFlyer?
I am an UAL Platinum and am trying to find award business class availability to/from SYD in Feb and March. On the UAL website, when I log-in, I show availability for March 15, SYD-LAX, in First....
View ArticleBest usage of points to Hawaii advice
So far I have in my account: 43k UR Chase pts, Husband has 59 k United Mileage points. I will have 55k added to my account in about 3 mos since I was just approved for the United Mileage card too....
View Article[22-Dec-2012] - emergency activity gate B5 at ORD (~2pm) - any info?
yesterday (12/22) at ORD gate B5 there was a CR700 parked with a couple of chicago police cars, an ambulance and a fire truck parked around it w/ lights on as we taxiied out to takeoff around 2:15pm....
View ArticleLet's Eat - Historical Edition (Classic Menus)
After posting in the 2012 Domestic Let's Eat thread with a menu from 2001, I thought I might dig out a few of my other menus and post them for comparison and commentary. Rather than take the annual...
View ArticleEconomy Plus on LH operated flight
Hello, Can United Mileage Plus members get Economy Plus seating on co-marketed UAL/LH flights operated by LH? The backstory:I am planning on flying from SFO to Naples, IT using Mileage Plus miles. I...
View ArticleUsing a Credit (From a Previously-Cancelled Itinerary)?
I've actually never done this before - my travel agent has for business tickets but this is all personal. Last fall, I had a ticket - cost about $1000. The day before the trip I was feeling a little...
View ArticleExplorer Card Free Baggage Benefit for Golf Clubs on Award Tickets?
I have a couple of question about traveling with golf clubs on an award ticket that I hope can be clarified. I am traveling next month domestically on an award ticket and need to bring my golf clubs. I...
View ArticleGPU Waitlisted...Should I change flight?
Just reached 1K, and I used 2 GPUs on a RT to HKG in February. On the route back through Narita, I'm now scheduled on the 787 to LAX. My upgrade "took" on every segment I expected it to, but I'm...
View ArticleUnited Renegs on 1K Status Match
I am an SFO-based DL Diamond Medallion and my business travel has shifted so that the more direct routing on UA, and the *A network has become more attractive. United offered a challenge to 1K which...
View ArticleBaggage fee on multiple destinations ?
I have not been able to find an answer on their website. Both husband and plan on booking an award ticket to multiple destinations. Roc-SFO then to OGG then ITO to Roc all several days apart. Looking...
View ArticleWhen does it become MX delay?
Was flying family from ewr-Ord-ase today (12/23) and our connecting flight was delayed because "awaiting incoming aircraft" from Madison. When plane from Madison arrived, it was determined that it had...
View ArticleUnited Took 50K Miles
In July I booked 2 TPA/ORD/MSP standard coach award tickets for 50K miles. Tonight I got an email from united telling me my trip was changed to TPA/IAH/MSP arriving 2 hours later. I go online to try to...
View Articleusing an RPU to upgrade on multi-seg trip
If one is traveling A-B-C and at the time of purchase they waitlist for an upgrade with an RPU (or a GPU), what happens if only the A-B or the B-C segment clears in advance of the departure day? Will...
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