Author Topic: United award flights (Read 816202 times)

DMYD · « **Reply #2860 on:** June 30, 2015, 04:02:55 PM »

Quote from: Dave A on June 30, 2015, 03:53:57 PM

Is a 1-hr layover in IST enough time with 2 adults/2 kids (TLV-IST-FRA)? I assume bags will go all the way through to final destination, so it's just about getting from one gate to the next?

Yes just enough may be tough with two kids but should be good, and if one reservation then your safe. worst case they book you on next flight.

Jm1248 · « **Reply #2861 on:** June 30, 2015, 04:30:48 PM »

Quote from: Dave A on June 30, 2015, 03:53:57 PM

Is a 1-hr layover in IST enough time with 2 adults/2 kids (TLV-IST-FRA)? I assume bags will go all the way through to final destination, so it's just about getting from one gate to the next?

It's a bit tight. I once missed one of those. Landed half an hour late and cudnt make it even running through the airport. But I got on the next flight 2 hours later

knowitall · « **Reply #2862 on:** June 30, 2015, 04:37:56 PM »

Quote from: Dave A on June 30, 2015, 03:53:57 PM

Is a 1-hr layover in IST enough time with 2 adults/2 kids (TLV-IST-FRA)? I assume bags will go all the way through to final destination, so it's just about getting from one gate to the next?

Tell the FA that you have a short connection and you need to be in the front by landing.
They do another security screening by the gate and they look through carryons so don't bring 4 carry ons as that will add time. Btw If you have tripit pro they should email you which gate it is.

Dave A · « **Reply #2863 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:28:40 PM »

Quote from: Jm1248 on June 30, 2015, 04:30:48 PM

It's a bit tight. I once missed one of those. Landed half an hour late and cudnt make it even running through the airport. But I got on the next flight 2 hours later

Thanks! Can't miss the first flight, since I only have a 1 hr layover in FRA until I head to ORD!

Jm1248 · « **Reply #2864 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:33:31 PM »

Quote from: Dave A on June 30, 2015, 06:28:40 PM

Thanks! Can't miss the first flight, since I only have a 1 hr layover in FRA until I head to ORD!

Oh wow good luck!

AJK · « **Reply #2865 on:** June 30, 2015, 07:10:49 PM »

Quote from: coralsnake on June 30, 2015, 12:37:35 PM

The only good reason to use SQ would be in J so then yes, you get 2 free checked bags in J.

-1

SQ = 35K in Y v. UA 45K in Y

Quote from: D93 on June 30, 2015, 01:05:55 PM

Wrong.

And the United cc won't *officially* get you a free bag when booking through SQ.

+1

AJK · « **Reply #2866 on:** July 01, 2015, 01:22:19 AM »

Disregard above. Somehow read the post as being to HNL.

itsyehuda · « **Reply #2867 on:** July 01, 2015, 02:58:02 AM »

Quote from: clear thinker on June 30, 2015, 01:22:18 PM

Ur is way way harder to accumulate (imo) and Mr is relatively easy.
Tnx!

Up until last month I would say that's wrong.

Now with the supposed chase crackdown, who knows.

UR much easier to manufacture in copious amounts via spend.

Chief Rabbi of New York · « **Reply #2868 on:** July 01, 2015, 11:22:31 AM »

if I do multi city and ny to hnl
hnl to ny
ny to la a yr later all for super saver award

I am allowed to switch the ny to la flight to a different date later on?

also im I only allowed to do plan b within 24hrs of booking my flight?
or I can do it anytime until my flight leaves?

chucksterace · « **Reply #2869 on:** July 01, 2015, 11:25:39 AM »

Quote from: Chief Rabbi of New York on July 01, 2015, 11:22:31 AM

if I do multi city and ny to hnl
hnl to ny
ny to la a yr later all for super saver award

I am allowed to switch the ny to la flight to a different date later on?

also im I only allowed to do plan b within 24hrs of booking my flight?
or I can do it anytime until my flight leaves?

Plan B can be implemented anytime, but has to be requested within the airport 24 hours or less before the flight.

You cannot have a stopover on domestic roundtrip.

AJK · « **Reply #2870 on:** July 01, 2015, 11:32:58 AM »

Quote from: chucksterace on July 01, 2015, 11:25:39 AM

Plan B can be implemented anytime, but has to be requested within the airport 24 hours or less before the flight.

You cannot have a stopover on domestic roundtrip.

I'm not sure the first part is right (Plan B can be requested outside of 24 hours after booking without incurring change fee?), but the second part is definitely not correct in the context of his question.

As far as changing the date of the proposed NYC-LAX flight, see here:

http://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/mileageplus/awards/travel/ticketing.aspx

Chief Rabbi of New York · « **Reply #2871 on:** July 01, 2015, 11:41:29 AM »

on a ticket to hnl you can have a free stopover.
it just worked for me. 90k rt for 2 passengers
the last leg I made for april 19 because april 21st didn't have super saver award available.
will they let me change that to the 21st? will it inquire a fee?

AJK · « **Reply #2872 on:** July 01, 2015, 12:10:04 PM »

Quote from: Chief Rabbi of New York on July 01, 2015, 11:41:29 AM

on a ticket to hnl you can have a free stopover.
it just worked for me. 90k rt for 2 passengers
the last leg I made for april 19 because april 21st didn't have super saver award available.
will they let me change that to the 21st? will it inquire a fee?

Sometimes, I wonder about people.

Quote from: AJK on July 01, 2015, 11:32:58 AM

As far as changing the date of the proposed NYC-LAX flight, see here:

http://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/mileageplus/awards/travel/ticketing.aspx

Wafflemuffins · « **Reply #2873 on:** July 01, 2015, 12:10:52 PM »

Quote from: Chief Rabbi of New York on July 01, 2015, 11:41:29 AM

on a ticket to hnl you can have a free stopover.
it just worked for me. 90k rt for 2 passengers
the last leg I made for april 19 because april 21st didn't have super saver award available.
will they let me change that to the 21st? will it inquire a fee?

Yes. IME United is very strict about the 75$ change fee.

Marco Polo · « **Reply #2874 on:** July 01, 2015, 12:15:30 PM »

Quote from: Chief Rabbi of New York on July 01, 2015, 11:41:29 AM

on a ticket to hnl you can have a free stopover.
it just worked for me. 90k rt for 2 passengers
the last leg I made for april 19 because april 21st didn't have super saver award available.
will they let me change that to the 21st? will it inquire a fee?

Hope that there is a schedule change. If there is, you may be able to change for free.

D93 · « **Reply #2875 on:** July 01, 2015, 12:31:14 PM »

Quote from: Chief Rabbi of New York on July 01, 2015, 11:41:29 AM

on a ticket to hnl you can have a free stopover.
it just worked for me. 90k rt for 2 passengers
the last leg I made for april 19 because april 21st didn't have super saver award available.
will they let me change that to the 21st? will it inquire a fee?

There's an award level lower than "saver"?