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Old 01-05-2019, 04:29 AM
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We went with the BE fare as it only costs $9 or 10 extra to pick your seat. We’ll see how it goes! Thanks for the responses!
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Old 06-17-2019, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by GoIsotopes View Post
You can still carry on 1 bag and 1 personal item if you are an eligible pass rider. Just did it twice on the 31st and 1st.

Look it up in shares.

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Line 181 says:

181 EMPLOYEES USING THE MYUADISCOUNT:
182 ELIGIBLE PASS RIDERS ARE ALLOWED TWO FREE CHECKED BAGS,
183 A FULL-SIZED CARRY-ON BAG AND A PERSONAL ITEM
This has been updated (as of 6/3), and no longer allows the carry on bag. Starts at line 206.

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206 EMPLOYEES USING THE MYUADISCOUNT:                          
207   ELIGIBLE PASS RIDERS MAY PURCHASE BASIC ECONOMY TICKETS  
208   USING THE EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT.  THE SAME CONDITIONS APPLY  
209   AS FOR CUSTOMERS - NO ADVANCE SEAT ASSIGNMENT, NO CARRY- 
210   ON BAG, ETC.  HOWEVER� EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE PASS RIDERS
211   MAY CHECK TWO BAGS FREE.
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Old 06-20-2019, 08:53 AM
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Don't buy the ticket until 2 days out.....I learned this from another Pilot, the price want down considerably and regular Economy was a bargain at $60! Early in the week it was $300!

YMMV
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Old 06-20-2019, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by sonnycrockett View Post
Don't buy the ticket until 2 days out.....I learned this from another Pilot, the price want down considerably and regular Economy was a bargain at $60! Early in the week it was $300!

YMMV
Actually that’s not very good advice, while a day or two out CAN have great deal, the prices are totally based on supply and demand. A day or two out there might be zero tickets at ANY price on the UA discount. I bought tickets for spring break 3 months out and never saw a cheaper price, a week out our flight was over booked and they paid out revenue pax to volunteer. If you see a price you think is good grab it.
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Originally Posted by Zenofzin View Post
Actually that’s not very good advice, while a day or two out CAN have great deal, the prices are totally based on supply and demand. A day or two out there might be zero tickets at ANY price on the UA discount. I bought tickets for spring break 3 months out and never saw a cheaper price, a week out our flight was over booked and they paid out revenue pax to volunteer. If you see a price you think is good grab it.
E+ upgrades get much cheaper when your within 7 days of travel... can’t buy up from E- however.
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Old 06-25-2019, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Zenofzin View Post
Actually that’s not very good advice, while a day or two out CAN have great deal, the prices are totally based on supply and demand. A day or two out there might be zero tickets at ANY price on the UA discount. I bought tickets for spring break 3 months out and never saw a cheaper price, a week out our flight was over booked and they paid out revenue pax to volunteer. If you see a price you think is good grab it.
I stand corrected sir.....my limited scientific research produced the excellent results, but apparently I am wrong. . but I did add the YMMV (Your mileage may vary)
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