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http://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/mileageplus/awards/travel/types.aspx
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"You may redeem miles for travel in United Global FirstSM, United First®, United Business® or United BusinessFirst® , even if the space is not available. In these cases, United Economy in the same award type must be confirmed, and the front cabin will be waitlisted. For example, a Saver United First award must be confirmed in Saver United Economy to be eligible for waitlisting. If the courtesy waitlist does not clear, it will expire 24 hours before itinerary departure, and you will automatically be added to the airport upgrade standby list upon check-in. In these cases, you will be confirmed on a space-available basis by a United airport representative at the gate once the flight has closed for check-in. For United BusinessFirst and United Business travel awards, the difference in miles will be refunded when the United BusinessFirst or United Business class segment of the trip could not be confirmed. Waitlist requests may only be made over the phone with your local United Reservations office"


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Author Topic: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability  (Read 507402 times)

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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #900 on: November 05, 2014, 08:50:57 AM »
You'd need to cancel and rebook the whole thing.
but they told me there was only one seat left I'm scared if I cancel I will lose it as well. Is no other way it can be done? I have a mileage plus explorer card if that helps.
Thanks in advance

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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #901 on: November 05, 2014, 09:47:13 AM »
but they told me there was only one seat left I'm scared if I cancel I will lose it as well. Is no other way it can be done? I have a mileage plus explorer card if that helps.
Thanks in advance
Thanks i called up and they changed it I now it looks like this
3:50 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 9, 2014
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty)
Arrive:
9:25 a.m. +1 Day
Mon., Nov. 10, 2014
Tel Aviv, Israel (TLV)
Travel Time:
10 hr 35 mn   
Flight: UA84
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200
Fare Class: United Economy (XN) - (I class requested)
Meal: Dinner

What are my chances? Thanks

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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #902 on: November 05, 2014, 01:28:17 PM »
You'd need to cancel and rebook the whole thing.
huh? I am not following, why does he have to cancel and rebook?
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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #903 on: November 05, 2014, 03:36:44 PM »
Thanks i called up and they changed it I now it looks like this
3:50 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 9, 2014
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty)
Arrive:
9:25 a.m. +1 Day
Mon., Nov. 10, 2014
Tel Aviv, Israel (TLV)
Travel Time:
10 hr 35 mn   
Flight: UA84
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200
Fare Class: United Economy (XN) - (I class requested)
Meal: Dinner

What are my chances? Thanks
Yeah looks like only one seat left in J so good luck maybe someone will cancel last minute.

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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #904 on: November 05, 2014, 08:20:58 PM »
Is J different then I?

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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #905 on: November 05, 2014, 08:40:19 PM »
Is J different then I?
Both mean business class. Just different fare rules.
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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #906 on: November 05, 2014, 08:45:06 PM »
If only j is left open do i stand a chance?

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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #907 on: November 05, 2014, 08:50:34 PM »
If only j is left open do i stand a chance?
Yes.
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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #908 on: November 05, 2014, 10:31:43 PM »
Thanks a ton for your help i will keep you posted. I called up and they told me i am the first on the wait list if that means anything.

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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #909 on: November 08, 2014, 06:33:22 PM »
Not exactly a Plan B question.  If I book a United award flight, am I able to change the United flight to another United flight for the same day? Is there a fee or simply not permitted? I am asking because I am hoping a direct flight will be available while only stop-overs are available now.

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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #910 on: November 08, 2014, 07:02:23 PM »
Not exactly a Plan B question.  If I book a United award flight, am I able to change the United flight to another United flight for the same day? Is there a fee or simply not permitted? I am asking because I am hoping a direct flight will be available while only stop-overs are available now.
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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #911 on: November 08, 2014, 07:07:52 PM »
Thanks!

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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #912 on: November 09, 2014, 12:38:45 AM »
Thanks a ton for your help i will keep you posted. I called up and they told me i am the first on the wait list if that means anything.
still only 1 seat open.. Better get that pr-1 status!

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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #913 on: November 17, 2014, 01:08:27 PM »
I want to book a Plan B on a flight with only XN available and no X. When I log into my account I get the message "thanks for being a cardholder..." and I am able to book the expanded saver flight. When I spoke to the rep to book it she said she doesn't see the card linked to my FF account and cannot book the ticket for me. She said I should try to add my credit card info to my profile. I don't have the card on me, I got the number from chase online statement but I need the CVV so it'll have to wait till I get home.   Did anyone ever have this? Is there another workaround?

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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #914 on: November 17, 2014, 02:08:57 PM »
I want to book a Plan B on a flight with only XN available and no X. When I log into my account I get the message "thanks for being a cardholder..." and I am able to book the expanded saver flight. When I spoke to the rep to book it she said she doesn't see the card linked to my FF account and cannot book the ticket for me. She said I should try to add my credit card info to my profile. I don't have the card on me, I got the number from chase online statement but I need the CVV so it'll have to wait till I get home.   Did anyone ever have this? Is there another workaround?
HUCA.
If that doesn't work, book the flight online and then call to get Plan B setup.

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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #915 on: November 17, 2014, 02:10:47 PM »
I want to book a Plan B on a flight with only XN available and no X. When I log into my account I get the message "thanks for being a cardholder..." and I am able to book the expanded saver flight. When I spoke to the rep to book it she said she doesn't see the card linked to my FF account and cannot book the ticket for me. She said I should try to add my credit card info to my profile. I don't have the card on me, I got the number from chase online statement but I need the CVV so it'll have to wait till I get home.   Did anyone ever have this? Is there another workaround?
Why don't you book it online?
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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #916 on: November 17, 2014, 02:44:21 PM »
If i book it online can i set up plan b after that

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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #917 on: November 17, 2014, 02:52:38 PM »
If i book it online can i set up plan b after that
Of course.
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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #918 on: November 17, 2014, 05:00:34 PM »
Of course.
thanks for your help i got it done after the 6th rep ::)

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Re: Plan B Discussion: Booking BusinessFirst Awards Without Availability
« Reply #919 on: November 17, 2014, 06:47:03 PM »
thanks for your help i got it done after the 6th rep ::)
Good luck! When is your flight?
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