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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7940 on: April 23, 2017, 03:43:55 PM »
Eta ; realized MR doesn't transfer to united only chase ur, and the other options are to book with AC Aeroplan,or Ana mileage club or Singapore krisflyer, which I'm not sure which would be the best way?
Depends on the flight, class of service and the carrier.
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« Reply #7941 on: April 23, 2017, 03:50:42 PM »
Depends on the flight, class of service and the carrier.
Basic flight(Economy)  for 2 from EWR to lax on united from the 25 to the 30 or 31 I get from united 50k for RT for two plus $11.20 tax which is an amazing price, vs cash which cheapest I found was for around $450 RT for one so obviously points makes sense here. Just In need of 9k united miles more, now don't have at this moment any reserve or preferred in my name, nor business inks which would allow me to transfer my UR points which I have plenty of. And have mr.

 Like I said earlier I am an AU of a family member which has the same address and and last name(ink and sapphire UR points), curios if the transfer would work?
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7942 on: April 23, 2017, 03:52:50 PM »
Basic flight(Economy)  for 2 from EWR to lax on united from the 25 to the 30 or 31 I get from united 50k for RT for two plus $11.20 tax which is an amazing price, vs cash which cheapest I found was for around $450 RT for one so obviously points makes sense here. Just In need of 9k united miles more, now don't have at this moment any reserve or preferred in my name, nor business inks which would allow me to transfer my UR points which I have plenty of. And have mr.

 Like I said earlier I am an AU of a family member which has the same address and and last name, curios if the transfer would work?
Why don't you upgrade your freedom to a CSP or CSR?
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« Reply #7943 on: April 23, 2017, 03:55:15 PM »
Why don't you upgrade your freedom to a CSP or CSR?
Even if I do upgrade, It won't be good for when I need it, that's not going to help in this situation, just never got around to it. Will do that one day or apply for it separately with its own bonus offer(was stupid I didn't apply when there was a 100k offer..
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« Reply #7944 on: April 23, 2017, 03:56:47 PM »
chase is instant
thanks! For that info, now need some info about transferring from family members accnt, I think I'm going to try and see what happens..
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« Reply #7945 on: April 23, 2017, 03:57:46 PM »
thanks! For that info, now need some info about transferring from family members accnt, I think I'm going to try and see what happens..
I think for UA only last name has to match but IMBM.
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« Reply #7946 on: April 23, 2017, 04:01:16 PM »
I think for UA only last name has to match but IMBM.
I guess the only to really know is actually try it for my self!
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« Reply #7947 on: April 23, 2017, 04:01:54 PM »
I guess the only to really know is actually try it for my self!
You could also just transfer to his UA account and book the two tickets separately.
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« Reply #7948 on: April 23, 2017, 04:03:28 PM »
You could also just transfer to his UA account and book the two tickets separately.
could if he would only have a united account!
 Can create one but don't want to be busy owing others points..
Rather use my own!
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« Reply #7949 on: April 23, 2017, 04:05:14 PM »
could if he would only have a united account!
 Can create one but don't want to be busy owing others points..
Rather use my own!
The best option I see is for you to upgrade, I'm not sure why that won't work for you.
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« Reply #7950 on: April 23, 2017, 04:13:26 PM »
The best option I see is for you to upgrade, I'm not sure why that won't work for you.
an upgrade to the sapphire Reserve or preferred will happen instantly, I won't get a bonus offer for doing that?
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« Reply #7951 on: April 23, 2017, 04:14:15 PM »
an upgrade to the sapphire Reserve or preferred will happen instantly
I'm not sure.
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« Reply #7952 on: April 23, 2017, 04:14:55 PM »
I'm not sure.
The best option I see is for you to upgrade, I'm not sure why that won't work for you.
so what do you mean by this?
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« Reply #7953 on: April 23, 2017, 04:56:03 PM »
Does it make sense when booking an award ticket searching a one way award gives more choices then a RT ticket? Really weird!
 So I'm suppose to book 2 one way awards and attach them after? 
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7954 on: April 27, 2017, 07:52:02 PM »
Can you book UA award tickets at a ticketing counter?
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« Reply #7955 on: April 27, 2017, 08:12:42 PM »
Can you book UA award tickets at a ticketing counter?
Why would you do that? Why not just give a call to UA, or book online?
 
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« Reply #7956 on: April 30, 2017, 08:35:38 PM »
A sibling of mine is now in San Diego air port for a 4 hr stop over, is there any lounge he can use with his platinum amex card which is closed but not expired?
 I remember dan had a post about some ways to use it even though it's closed? Thanks..
 
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« Reply #7957 on: April 30, 2017, 08:52:23 PM »
A sibling of mine is now in San Diego air port for a 4 hr stop over, is there any lounge he can use with his platinum amex card which is closed but not expired?
 I remember dan had a post about some ways to use it even though it's closed? Thanks..
There is an Airspace Lounge, which IINM the Plat will work for. If he wants, there is also a Delta lounge that he can access if he is flying Delta.
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« Reply #7958 on: April 30, 2017, 09:37:31 PM »
There is an Airspace Lounge, which IINM the Plat will work for. If he wants, there is also a Delta lounge that he can access if he is flying Delta.
He flew united, I forgot to give him some united club passes.
 Will tell him what you told me and see if it works..
 He's with his wife so I hope they will allow them both.
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« Reply #7959 on: April 30, 2017, 09:38:57 PM »
He flew united, I forgot to give him some united club passes.
 Will tell him what you told me and see if it works..
 He's with his wife so I hope they will allow them both.

Send him a picture of a pass, or he could get on the forum for around $10 here.
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