Riding Emirates with UA Awards?
Situation: Planning a trip from ORD-DXB in Feb. My planned routing takes me somewhere in Europe to make a connection. In exploring several hubs I noticed that there are 2 locations, BRU and LIS, that...
View Article30 min turn on a 767
I'm on UA46 (IAH-FRA) tonight. I received a message that it was going to be about an hour late leaving due to a "late arriving aircraft." Delays always seem to get longer and longer until the inbound...
View ArticleEWR lounge food options (morning)
We are flying out of EWR on a 9:00 AM flight. Are there any breakfast foods in the United lounge we can avail ourselves of? Thanks DD
View ArticleQuestion about checking bag through to LH flight from UA977 DOH-DXB
So I will be flying on UA977 DOH-DXB in the late evening, then the next morning I have an early flight with LH (DXB-MUC). My question is if anyone knows how I can find out if I can check my suitcase...
View ArticleOverlapping Bookings - Any Problems?
I know this has been asked before but I have not found recent answers relating to overlapping mileage OR revenue tickets. A friend and I are doing a Mileage run in May: IAH-IAD-LHR-IAD-ORD-IAH (all UA...
View Articlefree SDC but need to collect tax?
Not sure if I am out or the agent was BSing I used SDC to a different routing, and was told to pay $4.xx in difference. I said but the new routing is of the same fare class. The phone agent said, it's...
View ArticleGlobal Services Customer Service - AWFUL
I just made Global Services for the first time (7 full fare business and first class SAN to HKG - $100K spend - the company's not mine) and I thought I had really done something. My company bought my 3...
View ArticleUA miles - US/BR codeshare
Several times in the past I'd fly in Asia using a US codeshare airline [*A, typically ANA] and receiving elite miles on UA. However on a future trip I see US codeshare with BR to Taipei. BR will belong...
View ArticleWill the 2013 MP Program be delayed?
This is speculation on the part of FTers, or course. However, persons speculate on many topics. My question for your discussion is will UA delay implementation of the 2013 MP program past Feb. 1? The...
View ArticleBest way to contact reservations/change a ticket when overseas?
I have a ticket that is booked in Y and I am hoping to change it to LH First when it's inside 14 days (from what I've read, that's when they release F inventory). Unfortunately, at that window, I will...
View ArticleSaver Award in XN class
Hi there, I am new here, and have a question regarding Saver Award space on United. An agent just told me that only elite members can book Saver Award space in the XN class. However, I thought that as...
View ArticleUnited's revenue based on booking class
Just wondering... is there any public information available which booking classes/fares account what percentage of United's revenue on specific routes or at least globally?
View ArticleUnited Club spouse membership if GS & lifetime United Club
United can't seem to figure this out, maybe someone here is in the same boat. My wife is GS (so am I in United's view now, and generally get the same treatment), and because she's flown 2M miles, she's...
View ArticleSFO-JFK in E+ - a quick trip report
I just received an email from a colleague who took a roundtrip on UA between SFO and JFK. I was quite surprised, as I thought this route was designated for special service above and beyond usual UA...
View Articleold green tea or new floral foaming hand soap?
It appears the Green Tea foaming hand soap has been replaced by a new floral scented foaming hand soap. It smells almost plumeria or hibiscus scented. Which of the two do you prefer in United lavatories?
View ArticleWhy is UA's baggage system so poor?
In over a decade as an elite with UA, I have had more baggage problems in the past year than I had the entire decade previously. Both in terms of proper routing and handling, and in tracing bags which...
View ArticleUltimate Rewards Mall + United Explorer = 2 UR + 2 Miles / $?
Sorry if this has been asked, I have searched and not found anything. I do not have CSP (which is the obvious way to go to me) and am looking to maximize miles/points for a united flight I have to buy....
View ArticleSHOCKING!!! Lack of response by UA reps on twitter...
Has anyone noticed the lack of response from UA reps on twitter compared to other airlines? When I have posted a complaint to @united they never seem to respond. Unless, you are a famous celebrity or...
View ArticleLAX- Chiang Mai awards ticket
United search engine does not show LAX to Chiang Mai (CNX). Thai airways is United Partner airline. Am I able to book an awards ticket from - LAX-BKK-CNX (stopover) CNX-BKK- RGN (destination) RGN - LAX...
View ArticleSegment Limit on Checked Bags
I searched but didn't see a similar thread, so if there is one, please merge. Yesterday I was scheduled to fly JAX-TPA-EWR-PIT-CLE-MCI and upon checking in at JAX the bag tag only showed my luggage...
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