United Basic Economy- How bad is it?

[bmw]

cant book it.  pity i got 200 credit for renewing and rt to florida are $29...[bags free with platinum status]

[points 99]

cant book it.  pity i got 200 credit for renewing and rt to florida are $29...[bags free with platinum status]

If you have the Amex business platinum, then when you call Amex travel you can ask to transfer to the platinum travel desk. They can book BE fares even though the regular Amex travel cannot (though, they might charge you $25 booking fee, but they might wave it)

[bmw]

The workaround I've come up is book an economy ticket   cancel it on united and get a travel certificate then rebook it as basic economy . . . Will hopefully work

[bmw]

personal platinum can also get you to the platinum desk ?

[mme]

If i buy a basic economy ticket with my club card do i get seat selection?

[ad120]

BE doesn't allow online check-in unless you prepurchase a  checked bag.

[points 99]

BE doesn't allow online check-in unless you prepurchase a  checked bag.

Someone posted on DDF a hack. When checking in online, click that you will be checking in a stroller (which is free to check in). You will then be able to check in online.

[ad120]

Someone posted on DDF a hack. When checking in online, click that you will be checking in a stroller (which is free to check in). You will then be able to check in online.

Thanks!

[MosheD]

Slightly OT, does anyone have recent DP on how long BE booked with ETC refund takes?
Want to know when I should start getting worried

[elimmm]

slightly off topic, but UA has gotten extremely strict about 50lb suitcase weight- beware!!!

[ari3]

slightly off topic, but UA has gotten extremely strict about 50lb suitcase weight- beware!!!

recent experiences. one flight I had a 52.5 pounder and no problem another flight 51 pounds and she made me take something out

[username]

Which airport?

[yelped]

slightly off topic, but UA has gotten extremely strict about 50lb suitcase weight- beware!!!

The most hated part of airline travel. I had to pay $100 in EWR last week, even though another suitcase was underweight by the same amount this suitcase was overweight (no room in the other one to move the stuff around).

[ari3]

Which airport?

EWR no problem BZN gave me trouble (my second suitcase was an empty cooler that wheighed around 10 pounds).

The most hated part of airline travel. I had to pay $100 in EWR last week, even though another suitcase was underweight by the same amount this suitcase was overweight (no room in the other one to move the stuff around).

put something in your hand luggage or just throw something out.

[Joe4007]

BE doesn't allow online check-in unless you prepurchase a  checked bag.

Had the same issue. Worked via the app.