Random Airline Questions.

[high end hobo]

When transferring amex to elal to get executive, do they email you to inform you? How do I check the status?

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@Dan posted this chart on DDMS for UA
Is there anything like this for DL?? (Meaning how do upgrades on DL work)

No you need to call DL

[a good yeshiva bachur]

No you need to call DL

What’s the rates? How Can I find out?
I don’t wanna book DL if upgrades are more then UA

[KenZein]

Anyone book/search anything recently with Aeroplan.com? For some reason, the website is only recognizing about 10-15 airports, and unfortunately, none of the NYC area airports are recognized. Am I missing something?

[ad120]

I just flew on NK 331.
The flight was oversold and  they were looking for one volunteer. I went over to see what they were offering. He was offering overnight hotel stay, United 6 AM and two flight vouchers less taxes. Considering that Spirit's fares are mostly taxes, I declined. Once boarding started I waited until I was one of the last passengers and asked if they found a volunteer. They still hadn't. I therefore told them if they up the ante I may reconsider and volunteer. The supervisor got on the phone and suggested we wait five minutes. During that time they announced final boarding call and ended up with 1 no show.
My question is would have you taken the offer and have them rebook you on a full United flight with hopes of a United oversold situation?

[keemster26]

On a double decker plane, is J better on the top or bottom deck? In terms of service and quiet.

[ckmk47]

I just flew on NK 331.
The flight was oversold and  they were looking for one volunteer. I went over to see what they were offering. He was offering overnight hotel stay, United 6 AM and two flight vouchers less taxes. Considering that Spirit's fares are mostly taxes, I declined. Once boarding started I waited until I was one of the last passengers and asked if they found a volunteer. They still hadn't. I therefore told them if they up the ante I may reconsider and volunteer. The supervisor got on the phone and suggested we wait five minutes. During that time they announced final boarding call and ended up with 1 no show.
My question is would have you taken the offer and have them rebook you on a full United flight with hopes of a United oversold situation?

You can never count on a flight being oversold.  This close to flight time, if they're offering you a seat on that flight, it's likely not oversold.
I think your moves were smart.  Not taking their cheap offer, and waiting for them to be desperate. It all disappeared with the no show, but you didn't lose anything but hope.

[Yef]

Does American Airlines have WiFi on the planes?
Ty

[lubaby]

Does American Airlines have WiFi on the planes?
Ty

Depends on the specific aircraft. Check seatguru.com with your flight details.

[chff]

You can never count on a flight being oversold.  This close to flight time, if they're offering you a seat on that flight, it's likely not oversold.
I think your moves were smart.  Not taking their cheap offer, and waiting for them to be desperate. It all disappeared with the no show, but you didn't lose anything but hope.

A client of mine once took such a voucher, it had to be used within 30 days or so (maybe 99 - but not a full year) and then when he called to book the taxes somehow was double what online was showing...

[yelped]

A client of mine once took such a voucher, it had to be used within 30 days or so (maybe 99 - but not a full year) and then when he called to book the taxes somehow was double what online was showing...

Nobody beats Spirit...

[shmooz]

 UA gold in biz

Can they upgrade someone in economy to e+? Technically it's supposed to be same cabin

[yelped]

Is there any way to get a free checked bag if I booked a United flight with Amex Biz Plat 50% back? I have the Explorer card. Is there any way I could charge a few dollars on it, or something?

[yelped]

Is there any way to get a free checked bag if I booked a United flight with Amex Biz Plat 50% back? I have the Explorer card. Is there any way I could charge a few dollars on it, or something?

Bump.

[ad120]

You can never count on a flight being oversold.  This close to flight time, if they're offering you a seat on that flight, it's likely not oversold.
I think your moves were smart.  Not taking their cheap offer, and waiting for them to be desperate. It all disappeared with the no show, but you didn't lose anything but hope.

UA Expert Mode can help show how many seats are available and in which class.

A client of mine once took such a voucher, it had to be used within 30 days or so (maybe 99 - but not a full year) and then when he called to book the taxes somehow was double what online was showing...

Nobody beats Spirit...

While I was waiting to board NK 224 for my return, there was an announcement that NK 737 was oversold and they were offering 1 flight coupon and reacommodation on a different airline. I laughed.

[ad120]

Is there any way to get a free checked bag if I booked a United flight with Amex Biz Plat 50% back? I have the Explorer card. Is there any way I could charge a few dollars on it, or something?

I don't understand your question. As long as you UA FFN is on the reservation you should receive the MPE benefits. This is regardless of how you paid for your ticket.

[nafnaf12]

I don't understand your question. As long as you UA FFN is on the reservation you should receive the MPE benefits. This is regardless of how you paid for your ticket.

incorrect.
On UA you officially have to pay for the flight with the United card to get the benefits.
But if you're the AH (or even an AU YMMV) they'll waive the fee (usually) once you show them the card

[high end hobo]

But if you're the AH (or even an AU YMMV) they'll waive the fee (usually) once you show them the card

IME and from what I've heard this is completely untrue, they're very strict

[nafnaf12]

IME and from what I've heard this is completely untrue, they're very strict

don't have any recent experience but 2/3 years ago they were not strict at all.

[yelped]

IME and from what I've heard this is completely untrue, they're very strict

So, any ideas?

[Yoel F]

So, any ideas?

I booked United a few weeks ago, and used a different card to pay and didn't get the free bag. i called the 800 number and they suggested to show the card at the airport check in and it will be waived. So, they gave they suggested it recently.

Luckily, it was within 24 hours of booking, so, i cancelled and re-booked with my united card.