Author Topic: United MileagePlus Explorer Card (Read 1454015 times)

moka509 · « **Reply #5660 on:** February 17, 2020, 10:28:10 PM »

I am looking to book a flight using United. The flight is pretty well priced relative to using united points so I was planning on using UR points instead to book the flight. Is there any way to book using UR and still get the benefits of my United business CC (e.g., first checked bag free, etc.) so I can purchase the basic economy ticket?

On a related note, if I have the united business card and was using that to purchase the tickets and getting those benefits, is there any reason to not purchase the basic economy tickets? Seems to me you get all the benefits except pre choosing a seat but I can always pay extra for that, still comes out less then getting reg economy.

as2 · « **Reply #5661 on:** February 18, 2020, 03:33:16 PM »

Quote from: moka509 on February 17, 2020, 10:28:10 PM

I am looking to book a flight using United. The flight is pretty well priced relative to using united points so I was planning on using UR points instead to book the flight. Is there any way to book using UR and still get the benefits of my United business CC (e.g., first checked bag free, etc.) so I can purchase the basic economy ticket?

On a related note, if I have the united business card and was using that to purchase the tickets and getting those benefits, is there any reason to not purchase the basic economy tickets? Seems to me you get all the benefits except pre choosing a seat but I can always pay extra for that, still comes out less then getting reg economy.

You can put a small part of the charge on your UA credit card. If you don't care for the seat selection, just book basic.

yelped · « **Reply #5662 on:** February 18, 2020, 08:08:03 PM »

Quote from: as2 on February 18, 2020, 03:33:16 PM

You can put a small part of the charge on your UA credit card. If you don't care for the seat selection, just book basic.

Except that Chase Travel/Expedia use their own CC to make the payment. United does not see that you used their CC.

as2 · « **Reply #5663 on:** February 19, 2020, 12:25:43 PM »

Quote from: yelped on February 18, 2020, 08:08:03 PM

Except that Chase Travel/Expedia use their own CC to make the payment. United does not see that you used their CC.

Speaking from experience? I was under the impression it worked with a small charge. Even if they don't recognize it as the card, you should be able to show them the charge or receipt.

yelped · « **Reply #5664 on:** February 19, 2020, 12:49:14 PM »

Quote from: as2 on February 19, 2020, 12:25:43 PM

Speaking from experience? I was under the impression it worked with a small charge. Even if they don't recognize it as the card, you should be able to show them the charge or receipt.

Many people here reported it. I never tried it myself. You will have to fight with United to add the free baggage manually.

BarryLincoln · « **Reply #5665 on:** February 19, 2020, 07:21:11 PM »

Quote from: yelped on February 18, 2020, 08:08:03 PM

Except that Chase Travel/Expedia use their own CC to make the payment. United does not see that you used their CC.

+1

farmbochur · « **Reply #5666 on:** February 19, 2020, 08:05:30 PM »

Quote from: as2 on February 19, 2020, 12:25:43 PM

Speaking from experience?

Yes

as2 · « **Reply #5667 on:** February 19, 2020, 11:53:44 PM »

Good to know. Makes no sense that when booking via OTA you'll lose card benefits. UA should probably do something about that. Meh, who am I kidding.

moka509 · « **Reply #5668 on:** February 20, 2020, 12:39:24 PM »

Thanks all. After much deliberation, ended up just booking using my United card and will save my points for later use. I booked basic economy and paid for advance seating. Came out a bit lower than standard economy and effectively the only difference is that I can't cancel or change the flight. The $ savings made it worth it.

pointer · « **Reply #5669 on:** February 20, 2020, 12:41:51 PM »

Quote from: as2 on February 19, 2020, 11:53:44 PM

Good to know. Makes no sense that when booking via OTA you'll lose card benefits. UA should probably do something about that. Meh, who am I kidding.

Makes a lot of sense. Just like hotels wont honor elite status, united is encouraging to book direct.

as2 · « **Reply #5670 on:** February 20, 2020, 12:56:20 PM »

Quote from: pointer on February 20, 2020, 12:41:51 PM

Makes a lot of sense. Just like hotels wont honor elite status, united is encouraging to book direct.

The difference is, the hotels tell you, you only get the benefits when booking direct. UA says you need to put some/all of the charge on your card. If I book using my UA card, I'm entitled to my benefits, so it's not right that I should have to fight for them.

Jeremiah · « **Reply #5671 on:** April 13, 2020, 09:25:07 AM »

Not sure if this has been mentioned before but has anyone noticed the new united club infinite card? 100k sign up bonus

justmeha · « **Reply #5672 on:** June 09, 2020, 12:55:50 AM »

if i get the club card does that prevent me from getting a bonus in the future (assuming i close it before i get a new united card)?
and if yes for how long?

lcm · « **Reply #5673 on:** July 21, 2020, 08:16:14 PM »

My apologies if this question was asked before.
If the club card and the explorer both waive the AF for the first year, and I plan on downgrading to the no AF card after the first year, is there any reason not go for the club card?
Thanks

pointer · « **Reply #5674 on:** July 21, 2020, 08:18:22 PM »

Quote from: lcm on July 21, 2020, 08:16:14 PM

My apologies if this question was asked before.
If the club card and the explorer both waive the AF for the first year, and I plan on downgrading to the no AF card after the first year, is there any reason not go for the club card?
Thanks

No bonus points with the club card.

lcm · « **Reply #5675 on:** July 21, 2020, 08:21:26 PM »

Quote from: pointer on July 21, 2020, 08:18:22 PM

No bonus points with the club card.

What do you mean bonus points? Thought it has 75,000 sign up bonus?

pointer · « **Reply #5676 on:** July 21, 2020, 08:24:05 PM »

Quote from: lcm on July 21, 2020, 08:21:26 PM

What do you mean bonus points? Thought it has 75,000 sign up bonus?

Not with AF waived.

yungermanchik · « **Reply #5677 on:** July 21, 2020, 08:28:28 PM »

The personal explorer card gives 40k points for a $2k spend and the business explorer card gives 60k for a $3k spend. The other benefits seem equal. Both have the fee waived for the first year. Assuming you can get to the $3k spend, is there any reason to get the personal over the business?

lcm · « **Reply #5678 on:** July 21, 2020, 08:37:33 PM »

Quote from: pointer on July 21, 2020, 08:24:05 PM

Not with AF waived.

You mean the bonus only posts once you pay the AF?!

pointer · « **Reply #5679 on:** July 21, 2020, 09:00:44 PM »

Quote from: lcm on July 21, 2020, 08:37:33 PM

You mean the bonus only posts once you pay the AF?!

There are different offers all the time.
The current offer is $0 intro AF.

Previously, the offer was 75000 (even 100k) miles but the AF was not waived.

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