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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2740 on: June 24, 2015, 11:18:40 AM »
I got to the airport like 2 min late and missed the cutoff to check in my luggage. I was then told to stand in some line, and was forced to miss my flight. Is there any way I can force them to put me on a partner airline?

No, unfortunately the only thing you can hope for is for them to put you standby on the next flight.
You can file a complaint later, they might offer you some compensation, but don't bet on it.

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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2741 on: June 24, 2015, 11:43:02 AM »
File a complaint?? For her arriving late?
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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2742 on: June 24, 2015, 11:45:34 AM »
No, unfortunately the only thing you can hope for is for them to put you standby on the next flight.
You can file a complaint later, they might offer you some compensation, but don't bet on it.

What would the complaint be for?

It was her fault for arriving late, the airline didn't have to put her on another airline  as it wasn't their fault.
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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2743 on: June 24, 2015, 12:28:55 PM »
how much in advance do super saver awards open up?
im looking from hnl/ogg to nyc/phl on august 9th and they only have availability for later flights.
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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2744 on: June 24, 2015, 01:35:15 PM »
When you pay $200 to redeposit the miles when canceling a ticket, is that option  always available or it cant be to close to the flight?

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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2745 on: June 24, 2015, 01:40:24 PM »
Always
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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2746 on: June 24, 2015, 01:54:22 PM »
Is it a waste of points to fly business class for a domestic trip?
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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2747 on: June 24, 2015, 01:56:46 PM »
Is it a waste of points to fly business class for a domestic trip?
Depends on the aircraft and length of trip.
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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2748 on: June 24, 2015, 01:59:40 PM »
Is it a waste of points to fly business class for a domestic trip?
For the most part, considering it is not that long and business is not sooo much better!!!
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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2749 on: June 24, 2015, 02:00:23 PM »
Depends on the aircraft and length of trip.
thanks
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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2750 on: June 24, 2015, 02:04:37 PM »
do you get extra bags when flying business domestically?
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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2751 on: June 24, 2015, 02:06:35 PM »
do you get extra bags when flying business domestically?
Yes
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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2752 on: June 24, 2015, 02:09:23 PM »
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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2753 on: June 24, 2015, 02:10:42 PM »
free? (I have the UMPE card)
Yes free, and you don't need cc.
You get between 2-3 depending on airline.
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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2754 on: June 24, 2015, 02:24:20 PM »
Yes free, and you don't need cc.
You get between 2-3 depending on airline.
ty

is there somewhere i can see that while booking?
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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2755 on: June 24, 2015, 02:25:17 PM »
ty

is there somewhere i can see that while booking?
I'm pretty sure it will show you while booking or right after booking.
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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2756 on: June 24, 2015, 02:48:37 PM »
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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2757 on: June 24, 2015, 02:54:44 PM »
Is there a message that strikes dread in DDF'ers hearts more than this?



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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2758 on: June 24, 2015, 02:56:00 PM »
Why can't they write system outage?
Would have saved me from breaking out in a cold sweat.
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Re: United award flights
« Reply #2759 on: June 24, 2015, 03:00:54 PM »
Having to login with my account number has been so annoying for me as well!  ::)