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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2160 on: January 13, 2019, 05:51:10 PM »
What about LM?
Would be the same price, and more cash. They'd be terrible for changes and cancellations as well
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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2161 on: January 13, 2019, 05:52:55 PM »
Would be the same price, and more cash. They'd be terrible for changes and cancellations as well
Isn't the booking fee per booking, not per passenger? Also, this is assuming you don't plan on canceling or changing.
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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2162 on: January 13, 2019, 06:10:50 PM »
Isn't the booking fee per booking, not per passenger? Also, this is assuming you don't plan on canceling or changing.
Don't think so, but still more cash.
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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2163 on: January 13, 2019, 08:38:15 PM »
UA doesn’t fly from JFK.

Aeroplan probably best, unless you think you might need to cancel, then Singapore.

What’s the cash price of the ticket? More then $335 (value of 25k + tax)? Otherwise could be better off paying cash (or cash value points).
Sorry mistake, need from JFK or LGA actually. It's $300 each way & little availability with points on Delta or AA.

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2164 on: January 16, 2019, 03:34:30 PM »
I'm not sure if im putting this is the right place but here it is.

Im looking for a one-way from FFL/MIA to JFK/LGA for the 28th. I can find anything for under $250 with baggage which is ridiculous. I thought about using southwest points but i dont have enough. If anyone wants to sell, please PM me ASAP.

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2165 on: January 21, 2019, 02:17:25 PM »
Is it possible to book Copa using UA miles?

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2166 on: January 21, 2019, 02:18:46 PM »
Yes
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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2167 on: January 21, 2019, 02:22:59 PM »

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2168 on: January 21, 2019, 02:25:19 PM »
Can book online.
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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2169 on: January 21, 2019, 02:40:55 PM »

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2170 on: January 21, 2019, 02:45:32 PM »
Can you elaborate?
search for an award ticket on united.com

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2171 on: January 21, 2019, 04:10:10 PM »
search for an award ticket on united.com
I see. Do any reward programs transfer to Copa?

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2172 on: January 21, 2019, 04:12:11 PM »
I see. Do any reward programs transfer to Copa?
Why would you want Copa points?
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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2173 on: January 21, 2019, 04:13:01 PM »
I see. Do any reward programs transfer to Copa?
Marriot.

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2174 on: January 23, 2019, 02:17:45 AM »
Marriot.
I know Marriott does, do they offer a Copa credit card in the US?
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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2175 on: January 25, 2019, 12:59:58 AM »
On another forum I saw something abt united charging a fee for award travel, & s/t abt being 21 days. I’m new @ this and trying to book an award flight but don’t see what I would gain if I’d need to pay a booking fee, anyone care to explain? Thanks in advance.

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2176 on: January 25, 2019, 05:27:15 AM »
United charges a $75 close in fee for travel within 21 days of booking.
You can often book with a partner such as Aeroplan, Singapore, Acianca etc. At simular value, without a close in fee.
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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2177 on: January 26, 2019, 07:38:09 PM »
I tried booking through a family member’s mileage plus acct since as a united cc holder the flight is still avail, however I couldn’t find the option to transfer UR rewards points to the mileage plus acct. I called chase & was told there’s x such option. Huh???
Someone please help as it’s almost 21 days & there’s almost x avail. Much appreciated.

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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2178 on: January 26, 2019, 09:03:24 PM »
I tried booking through a family member’s mileage plus acct since as a united cc holder the flight is still avail, however I couldn’t find the option to transfer UR rewards points to the mileage plus acct. I called chase & was told there’s x such option. Huh???
Someone please help as it’s almost 21 days & there’s almost x avail. Much appreciated.
A simple Google search should be able to help you.
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Re: Star Alliance Award Search Tips
« Reply #2179 on: January 26, 2019, 09:08:43 PM »
I tried booking through a family member’s mileage plus acct since as a united cc holder the flight is still avail, however I couldn’t find the option to transfer UR rewards points to the mileage plus acct. I called chase & was told there’s x such option. Huh???
Someone please help as it’s almost 21 days & there’s almost x avail. Much appreciated.
What card do u have from chase?
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