Author Topic: United award flights (Read 814037 times)

shmooz · « **Reply #220 on:** August 19, 2013, 05:59:51 PM »

I am trying to book a trip way in advance using UA miles on AC. But UA only lists 11 months out while AC from what I can see lists 12 months. Is there anyway around this? I guess this is an advantage to using Aeroplan miles?

chucksterace · « **Reply #221 on:** August 19, 2013, 06:12:37 PM »

I have a reservation which I changed one of the flights from Business to Economy, the rep I spoke to refunded all the miles (87,500) instead of just 12,500 for the business portion but didn't cancel the ticket. The ticket is still ticketed and confirmed. Lets see what happens. Already made a dummy ticket with those (87,500) miles so United can't pull the miles back without calling first. Lets see what happens and if it stays this way. The partner airline still shows it as ticketed and confirmed as well. Free flight maybe.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #222 on:** August 19, 2013, 07:00:40 PM »

Quote from: chucksterace on August 19, 2013, 06:12:37 PM

I have a reservation which I changed one of the flights from Business to Economy, the rep I spoke to refunded all the miles (87,500) instead of just 12,500 for the business portion but didn't cancel the ticket. The ticket is still ticketed and confirmed. Lets see what happens. Already made a dummy ticket with those (87,500) miles so United can't pull the miles back without calling first. Lets see what happens and if it stays this way. The partner airline still shows it as ticketed and confirmed as well. Free flight maybe.

What would happen if they caught on and wanted the miles back and you'd booked a ticket already?

I just had a similar experience:

I have a reservation and waitlisted for BusinessFirst. Instead of deducting the 40k point difference they added 80k. I didn't do anything and three days later they deducted everything (the 80k they added and the 40k they should've taken).

sky121 · « **Reply #223 on:** August 19, 2013, 07:05:57 PM »

Just wait. I just took a roundtrip this summer from the US to TLV with a European stopover and open jaw in Business all for 55,000.

They don't always catch mistakes.

Galitzyaner · « **Reply #224 on:** August 20, 2013, 08:43:46 AM »

Quote from: sky121 on August 19, 2013, 07:05:57 PM

Just wait. I just took a roundtrip this summer from the US to TLV with a European stopover and open jaw in Business all for 55,000.

shmooz · « **Reply #225 on:** August 20, 2013, 04:29:55 PM »

Quote from: shmooz on August 19, 2013, 05:59:51 PM

I am trying to book a trip way in advance using UA miles on AC. But UA only lists 11 months out while AC from what I can see lists 12 months. Is there anyway around this? I guess this is an advantage to using Aeroplan miles?

Bump- any advice?

aryeh1 · « **Reply #226 on:** August 20, 2013, 05:38:28 PM »

I used United/Co miles 2 years ago and flew lufthanza,
are those flights eligible to receive lufthanza miles?

sky121 · « **Reply #227 on:** August 20, 2013, 05:39:32 PM »

Quote from: aryeh1 on August 20, 2013, 05:38:28 PM

I used United/Co miles 2 years ago and flew lufthanza,
are those flights eligible to receive lufthanza miles?

No. You don't earn miles on award tickets.

aryeh1 · « **Reply #228 on:** August 20, 2013, 06:04:03 PM »

Quote from: sky121 on August 20, 2013, 05:39:32 PM

No. You don't earn miles on award tickets.

Even if booked on other airlines?
I used co to book lufthanza

sky121 · « **Reply #229 on:** August 20, 2013, 06:07:01 PM »

Nope. You don't earn miles on award tickets. Well, sometimes you do by accident. But that's a different story.

bades · « **Reply #230 on:** August 23, 2013, 01:54:13 PM »

Can i use a GC to pay for a ticket that is on FARE LOCK

yehuda S · « **Reply #231 on:** August 23, 2013, 02:08:08 PM »

Is there still a $75 fee to change a reservation if it's for the same flight on the same day, and the only change is from standard award ticket to saver? Please help... $:-\$

ygift · « **Reply #232 on:** August 25, 2013, 01:08:19 AM »

anyone have ideas how to get availability on united saver awards to tlv? Ive been looking for a few months already and nothing available for the dates I need in December. I need some ideas.
im looking to leave from ewr or phl (or jfk as a last resort) to tlv on December 18 (I would go on the 17th but I rather the 18th) I want to return on dec 30 or 31 or Jan 1.
I have united miles and also amex points if that can help with any other airlines

ilherman · « **Reply #233 on:** August 25, 2013, 01:13:47 AM »

Quote from: ygift on August 25, 2013, 01:08:19 AM

anyone have ideas how to get availability on united saver awards to tlv? Ive been looking for a few months already and nothing available for the dates I need in December. I need some ideas.
im looking to leave from ewr or phl (or jfk as a last resort) to tlv on December 18 (I would go on the 17th but I rather the 18th) I want to return on dec 30 or 31 or Jan 1.
I have united miles and also amex points if that can help with any other airlines

United is known by opening saver award close to flight even now in the heavy season, however for December I would be very confident that something will open up, but not everyone likes to play around
also you may post in the thread for award flights and have luck someone should find for you.

ayman · « **Reply #234 on:** August 25, 2013, 01:59:53 AM »

Quote from: sky121 on August 20, 2013, 06:07:01 PM

Well, sometimes you do by accident. But that's a different story.

Care to share?

Moishebatchy · « **Reply #235 on:** August 25, 2013, 03:01:20 AM »

Quote from: ygift on August 25, 2013, 01:08:19 AM

anyone have ideas how to get availability on united saver awards to tlv? Ive been looking for a few months already and nothing available for the dates I need in December. I need some ideas.
im looking to leave from ewr or phl (or jfk as a last resort) to tlv on December 18 (I would go on the 17th but I rather the 18th) I want to return on dec 30 or 31 or Jan 1.
I have united miles and also amex points if that can help with any other airlines

http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=7986.0

Moishebatchy · « **Reply #236 on:** August 25, 2013, 03:01:54 AM »

Quote from: ayman on August 25, 2013, 01:59:53 AM

Care to share?

Nothing to share. Sometimes they make a mistake and give you miles. End of story.

PETERP · « **Reply #237 on:** August 25, 2013, 11:10:26 AM »

Quote from: yehuda S on August 23, 2013, 02:08:08 PM

Is there still a $75 fee to change a reservation if it's for the same flight on the same day, and the only change is from standard award ticket to saver? Please help... $:-\$

UA has been know to waive that fee IME if you get lucky and make a good and sympathetic reason for the change .

ygift · « **Reply #238 on:** August 25, 2013, 01:27:09 PM »

ok thank you . I was aware of the "format". I will repost with it. Thank you

ygift · « **Reply #239 on:** August 25, 2013, 01:32:44 PM »

Round trip:
Non-stop/Maximum stops/Any:
From: Newark,, Philadelphia , JFK
To: Tel Aviv
Departure dates: December 16, 17, 18, 19 (preferred Dec 18).
Return airports: Newark. Phili, JFK
Return dates: Dec 29, 30,31, Jan 1 (prefer Dec 31)
Class: prefer business but if not I will do coach
Seats: 1
Alliance/Airline:any airline that has comfortable seats in Business
I have enough united miles , UA points and Amex points to use any of them.

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