question on the united mileage plus membership
Hi guys, I just booked a ticket from the United airlines and I noticed that for the general, theres only one free checked-in baggage allow, and for the mileage plus member, which can be signed up for...
View ArticleHow many 1Ks don't know anything about GPUs?
I sat next to a several year 1K in C on ORD-IAD on a 767. He mentioned that he was connecting onto DXB and in coach for that leg. I told him GPUs were just deposited for those who qualified at the tail...
View ArticlePaid with UA card but wants to cancel be4 flight, still eligible for first...
I use my Chase United Explorer to pay for tax & fees for award tickets (me and my husband) from UA portal - the tickets shows we'd get first free baggage. However, the trip won't be until a month...
View ArticleYYZ to PEK through IAD or ORD
Do either of these flights (UA851 or UA897) have any advantage over the other? Both seem to show 777 as the equip. Assume both will be new configs with lie-flats? Thanks!
View ArticleUA770 (SFO-BOS, Jan 13) diverted to DEN. Why?
I appears UA770 will be diverted to DEN. Apparently it will be on the ground for a brief time and then will continue to BOS. Does anyone know why? Is an east bound SFO-BOS flight on an A320 likely to...
View ArticleDo childrens discounts apply at mileage plus?
At SAS kids get -50% off awards on SAS metal only, does united have any such discounts?
View ArticleLondon -> Mumbai Jan 2014 (what are some good routes/airlines for MP award...
Hey All, A friend of mine is getting married in India in January 2014. Dates haven't been nailed down yet, but we should know in the next few weeks. Besides the visas we will need, what are some good...
View ArticleGuam UA201/202 Direct Flights - IAH-HNL (3 Class Cabin) and HNL-GUM (2 Class...
I just noticed in April that the legacy CO1 IAH-GUM direct via HNL will back with BF and GF seating. It will be labeled UA201. Currently, UA201 is running IAH-HNL with an old 3 cabin 777 but the...
View ArticleUnited not able to combine 2 UA interaries to send baggage though.
I had booked a RT SFO-SJU several months ago. In the meantime I relocated to Colorado. I booked a separate itinerary ASE-SFO. I of course wanted my baggage checked through to SJU. When I checked in in...
View ArticleAny chance of a no penalty change to 787 itinerary?
I am heading DEN-NRT end of April. Work looks to be casting some changes to those plans. I am wondering if there is a chance I can cancel the flight and keep the $$$'s as a credit without penalty due...
View ArticleUnited accused of Sham
Saving on sales taxes in Chicago http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/01/14...siness-in-new/
View ArticleA Thailand honeymoon quality control
UA Mileage Pros, could you please give me your advice on my trip? How would you improve this ticketed itinerary? What should I be thinking about? I booked the outbound legs with UA miles (70k UA miles...
View ArticleChicken and Egg - Contacting 1K line
I am 1K. But have not received my 1K card. I am having baggage claim issues, etc. I am getting the run around on the non 1K line. Theytransfered me the number for the 1K baggage handling desk and I...
View ArticleNew upgrade policy for flights between Houston and Lima beginning February 6,...
Don't know if anyone else got this message, but I am flying to LIM in late March and I received the following from UA: "We are pleased to announce that our flights between Houston and Lima, Peru, are...
View ArticleBest Upgrade Chances LAX or SFO - SYD
Hello FT experts! I was going to post here, but since that thread is closed I thought I'd start a new one. I'm flying SFO-SYD on 2/1 and can either take the nonstop (863) or fly via LAX (839). Given...
View ArticleUa sfo-iah-pty [1/14] - a new low
I purchased two first class tickets (paid Z) to fly SFO-IAH-PTY in November for myself and companion. I needed to be in Panama City on Jan 16, so I purchased the flight for Jan 14, allowing a full...
View ArticleUnited interline with El Al?
Does anyone know what the interline details between United and El Al. I know I'll have to change to terminals and check in again at my connection at JFK. However, will I also have to get my luggage and...
View Article$5.00 weird fee
Just on my chase account and see a $5 charge from United. This fee was charged right after purchasing a RT BOS-SFO. I have bought nothing onboard recently and the BOS transaction was normal. I am a 1K...
View ArticleHuge Swings in Mileage Balance?
Hi all, Is anyone else seeing huge swings in their mileage balances? I was at around 176,000, then it went up to 208,000 and now I'm down to around 36,000. By my own calculations, I should be at around...
View Article1K phone line
Called twice this am for various issues and both times the agent answered "United Global Services". Are they sharing the duties and just getting tripped up with the greeting? Anyway and regardless,...
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