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UA travel bank for 2 passengers
« on: October 21, 2021, 12:55:57 AM »
If 2 passengers want to book together on one reservation, but each have money in their travelbank accounts that they want to use together, is that a possibility?
How does it work? Thanks

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Re: UA travel bank for 2 passengers
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2021, 01:11:46 AM »
If 2 passengers want to book together on one reservation, but each have money in their travelbank accounts that they want to use together, is that a possibility?
How does it work? Thanks
Book 2 reservations and then call united to merge them.

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Re: UA travel bank for 2 passengers
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2021, 01:17:50 AM »
Book 2 reservations and then call united to merge them.
Once merged, they will become one reservation number?
Being they are basic economy, will every generally be seated together after a merge?

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Re: UA travel bank for 2 passengers
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2021, 07:59:54 AM »
Book 2 reservations and then call united to merge them.
Reservations don’t “merge”. The most you can do once the reservations are made is have United put a note / link between them.

But they’ll still essentially be completely separate.


If 2 passengers want to book together on one reservation, but each have money in their travelbank accounts that they want to use together, is that a possibility?
How does it work? Thanks
You can try calling United and have them build the new reservation over the phone (or if you can put it on hold for both passengers online), then call and try to have them apply payment from each original old ticket onto the new ticket.

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Re: UA travel bank for 2 passengers
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2021, 08:22:41 AM »
If 2 passengers want to book together on one reservation, but each have money in their travelbank accounts that they want to use together, is that a possibility?
How does it work? Thanks
You can book each one a separate ticket, cancel for FFC and then book one reservation using both credits.

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Re: UA travel bank for 2 passengers
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2021, 10:16:28 AM »
FFC?
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Re: UA travel bank for 2 passengers
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Re: UA travel bank for 2 passengers
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2021, 06:32:22 PM »
Can FFC be used for anyone?
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Re: UA travel bank for 2 passengers
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2021, 06:35:32 PM »
Can FFC be used for anyone?
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Future flight credit
Future flight credit can be used to book travel on United, United Express, and partner-operated flights. You can also apply future flight credit toward some non-ticket items, like Economy Plus® seating, Basic Economy seat assignments and preferred seating when booking your ticket. PlusPoints upgrades can't be combined with future flight credit when booking a flight.

For most tickets, future flight credit must be used for travel within 12 months of the date your original ticket was issued. Future flight credits issued on or before December 31, 2021, will be valid until December 31, 2022. Partially used tickets will be valid for one year from your outbound date of travel.

Future flight credit issued for tickets purchased on or before August 31, 2021, can now be used to book travel for anyone, including yourself, friends, or family. Simply apply your credits online or in the app during checkout. If you can’t apply your credits during checkout, please contact Reservations at 1-800-864-8331.

You’ll receive future flight credit when you cancel a flight or change to a less expensive flight. It must be used for the same travelers booked on the original trip.
https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/credit.html
Sounds like they cannot

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Re: UA travel bank for 2 passengers
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2021, 06:49:50 PM »
Have 6 accounts with travel bank funds. Any tricks to combine them or convert to travel certificates?
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UA travel bank for 2 passengers
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2021, 07:02:47 PM »
Have 6 accounts with travel bank funds. Any tricks to combine them or convert to travel certificates?
Book a ticket and cancel within 24 hours. Chances are you'll get an ETC.

I just did this, though I had to call them because I wanted the refund expedited.

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Re: UA travel bank for 2 passengers
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2021, 07:36:02 PM »
Trying to book a one-way for $98 and it errors and says to call.  >:(
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Re: UA travel bank for 2 passengers
« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2022, 12:00:38 AM »
Book a ticket and cancel within 24 hours. Chances are you'll get an ETC.

I just did this, though I had to call them because I wanted the refund expedited.
How long did it take? When you called, were they able to issue the refund immediately?
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« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2022, 12:16:33 AM »
How long did it take? When you called, were they able to issue the refund immediately?
Yes I got a certificate immediately. Call took about 45 minutes though.

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Re: UA travel bank for 2 passengers
« Reply #14 on: February 18, 2022, 01:05:38 AM »
Book a ticket and cancel within 24 hours. Chances are you'll get an ETC.

I just did this, though I had to call them because I wanted the refund expedited.
are u sure about this?
ive tried it a few times and it just refunded the money back to TB

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Re: UA travel bank for 2 passengers
« Reply #15 on: February 18, 2022, 01:30:10 AM »
are u sure about this?
ive tried it a few times and it just refunded the money back to TB
I did it a few months back. See the other thread about this

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Re: UA travel bank for 2 passengers
« Reply #16 on: February 18, 2022, 02:01:53 AM »
PUTPAC
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Re: UA travel bank for 2 passengers
« Reply #17 on: February 19, 2022, 11:09:34 PM »
PUTPAC
There’s a bunch of hold time.
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