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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #800 on: May 17, 2023, 10:01:28 PM »
All this hyperbole is good for getting the airline to think twice about the next deval (not that they won't do it). If they devalued awards like this and it went over quietly you can be sure there will be more coming sooner rather than later.
Back in 2013 I hit them very hard over the systemwide near doubling of mileage rates. Nothing happened.

The airlines know that most Americans are dumb and will keep swiping their airline cards.
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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #801 on: May 17, 2023, 10:16:57 PM »
Back in 2013 I hit them very hard over the systemwide near doubling of mileage rates. Nothing happened.

The airlines know that most Americans are dumb and will keep swiping their airline cards.
Though, they still need the bloggers rooting for them.

Although, the level of stupidity at even deal-oriented sites like Leasehackr when it comes to CC is astounding.

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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #802 on: May 18, 2023, 02:01:29 PM »
Is partner business now capped at 88K instead of the 103K cap we saw yesterday?
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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #803 on: May 18, 2023, 02:19:09 PM »
Is partner business now capped at 88K instead of the 103K cap we saw yesterday?
Lol, so some pushback did help? Partner economy is still 43.9k. I didn't see any business availability in what I searched.

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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #805 on: May 18, 2023, 03:47:52 PM »
https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/milespoints/united-mileagepluss-ex-comcast-ceo-wasted-no-time-devaluing-program-awards-will-book-shoe-drops/
It really is strange that they picked someone that has no background in loyalty at all.

That he comes from Comcast makes the intention clear. Question is if Chase can twist their arm here. Anyone have a contact in the right department at Chase?

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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #806 on: May 21, 2023, 03:44:30 PM »
I'm looking at a one way ticket for 20,900 miles - Basic Economy is $222, Regular $247.  So UA miles are essentially worth one cent.  There is no saver availability so bank points don't help.  Time to get a 2% cash back card and be done with it.

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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #807 on: May 21, 2023, 05:40:45 PM »
theres are still sweet spots eg. mileage upgrades
I'm looking at a one way ticket for 20,900 miles - Basic Economy is $222, Regular $247.  So UA miles are essentially worth one cent.  There is no saver availability so bank points don't help.  Time to get a 2% cash back card and be done with it.

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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #808 on: May 21, 2023, 07:29:45 PM »
Is there a way to find out my lifetime miles including award tickets?

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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #809 on: May 22, 2023, 06:26:28 PM »
https://mystatus.united.com/
Is there a way to find out my lifetime miles including award tickets?

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Re: United Mileage Plus
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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #811 on: May 28, 2023, 04:00:31 PM »
Will all talk about United’s Devaluation. They are now cheaper for the ewr-tlv route a economy saver is now 40k instead of 46k, and business for the past year reg price was 400k and it now ranges from 150k-275k + I see a lot of savers for winter ‘24 which I didn’t see in the past year
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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #812 on: May 31, 2023, 03:27:49 PM »
My boss is likely traveling to Italy for approximately 10 days. He is not someone who collects CC points/Airline miles. His preference is to fly business or first class on a nonstop flight from New York City, preferably EWR, to any destination in Italy. He will need 5 seats for his trip.

1) What is the most effective way for me to assist him? I have found cash tickets with United priced at around $7,000 or 250,000 miles per ticket.

2) I understand the ethical considerations, but asides for brownie points and utilizing my spare time to learn new skills, are there any ways I can personally benefit from arranging his trip, such as earning points, gaining status, or accumulating miles?

I intend to have an open conversation with my boss regarding my goals, and he is not concerned if my efforts can help him save money.

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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #813 on: June 01, 2023, 01:53:33 PM »
ineveitable has happened, in last hour or 2 rate to austalia have gone up 55 for economy 100 for busines 

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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #814 on: June 01, 2023, 01:57:44 PM »
ineveitable has happened, in last hour or 2 rate to austalia have gone up 55 for economy 100 for busines
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i see premium now for 70 something i never saw for less then 85

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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #815 on: June 02, 2023, 10:13:53 AM »
How can i cancel a ticket VCE-EWR in J for a refund and not a credit?

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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #816 on: June 02, 2023, 10:20:21 AM »
How can i cancel a ticket VCE-EWR in J for a refund and not a credit?
After 24 hours to cancel for a refund you can try and change the flight to a fully refundable ticket by paying extra then canceling it
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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #817 on: June 02, 2023, 03:26:08 PM »
Miles now worth 1.6cpm towards annual fee of UA Quest: https://chaseloyalty.chase.com/pay-yourself-back

Anyone able to check the rate on other UA cards?
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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #818 on: June 03, 2023, 06:20:44 PM »
How can i cancel a ticket VCE-EWR in J for a refund and not a credit?
After 24 hours to cancel for a refund you can try and change the flight to a fully refundable ticket by paying extra then canceling it

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Re: United Mileage Plus
« Reply #819 on: June 04, 2023, 12:41:09 AM »
Miles now worth 1.6cpm towards annual fee of UA Quest: https://chaseloyalty.chase.com/pay-yourself-back

Anyone able to check the rate on other UA cards?
In May, I got 1.75cpm towards the annual fee on my Club card.