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Kathleen R Tqt
map-marker Denver, Colorado

Charged three times for an upgrade

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Violet was very nice and cleared up the issue for me. She is also sending an email as a follow-up, and was very quick.

Pros:
  • Crew was very nice

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Anonymous
map-marker Bristol, Connecticut

Our conf.#jnjz1x we called for...

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AI Highlights
  • - Seniors requested seats together; staff rearranged.
  • - A $50 bag fee charged despite cancellation; please credit Discover or future United flight.

our conf.#jnjz1x we called for reservation as senior citizens told we would have good seats we had to ask someone to chg so we could sit together also we canceled one bag not to be charged but to take on plane on your computer machine well we were charged 50.00 anyway we thought we corrected it please credit our discover card Dale Yeager or credit our next flight on united very soon..we always fly united thank u yeagers ticket 016213****0134

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Paula Ctx_.

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| map-marker Denver, Colorado

Complaint concerning your staffs...

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AI Highlights
  • - Delayed Houston flight; staff unhelpful, gave only QR code cards.
  • - QR code had over an hour wait; no time to rebook or get a hotel.
  • - Need supervisor call.

Complaint concerning your staff's handling of a delayed flight out of Houston. The customer service agent was of no help at all.

All she did to 'help' was hand out cards with a QR code on it. The QR code was also useless as there was a wait time of over an hour. No time to rebook my flight and no time to get a decent hotel room as I was waiting for a text message from one of your agents.

I would certainly like a call back from a supervisor to discuss all the things that went wrong with this flight. Please do not call me today as I rebooked my flight to Durango today instead of the rebooked flight you put me on at 8:45 PM tonight.

Cons:
  • Really bad customer service takes hours to get anyone to respond to either a phone call or text message

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Fly any other airline you can, just don't expect any customer service from United Airlines

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Brealynn Zsh

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| map-marker Delta, British Columbia

Lack of Assistance in Recovering Lost Laptop

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AI Highlights
  • - Laptop left on the plane; staff could not search after cleaning.
  • - Online lost-item report offers up to 30 days for an update.

My husband accidentally left his laptop on the plane while rushing to catch a connecting flight. As soon as he realized, he immediately returned and asked the staff to check the aircraft, but was told they could not do so because it had already been cleaned.

No one assisted him in locating it, and we were simply directed to submit an online lost-item report, which says we may hear back within 30 days if it is found.

This is extremely frustrating.

A laptop contains important personal and work information, and waiting 30 days for a possible update is unacceptable. Had he been allowed to keep his small cabin-sized suitcase with him, as we have been allowed to do on previous flights, this situation likely would not have happened.

We understand that mistakes happen, but we expect the airline to make a genuine effort to locate and secure the laptop rather than leaving us to wait weeks for a possible response.

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Anonymous
map-marker Tulsa, Oklahoma

Denver Airport/ United Airline

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AI Highlights
  • - Denver airport provided no assist for my COPD; three staff ignored me.
  • - I had to run the length of the airport and ride a tram to reach my gate.

leaving Tulsa Airport great experience! Arrive at Denver Airport and that's when I had a problem!

I have COPD and can't walk very far without running out of breath! They had no one to help me! I asked 3 different people for help 1st a security guard who sent me to the 2nd person Information desk who sent me to the Airline desk and they ignored me completely! I had to run the entire length of the Airport and board a tram to another building and to the far end of that building because my connecting flight was already boarding!

I was pushing people out of my way because I could barely breathe!!! I will never fly through the Denver airport again and I will never use United airline again either!

User's recommendation: always fly with someone if you need help! You can't trust the Airline to help!

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Guest

So knowing you have this condition, are you saying you prearranged assistance (wheelchair, cart escort to gate), had verification of this and the airline had no one to help? Because they NEVER guarantee walk-up assistance is available without a wait.

Carol M Psk

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| map-marker Aurora, Colorado

I was scheduled on flight UA1197leaving...

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AI Highlights
  • - Flight UA1197 Newark–Denver was delayed with 4 gate changes, departing 9:30; a MileagePlus member waited 6 hours and seeks flight credit.

I was scheduled on flight UA1197 leaving Newark to Denver at 5:05 pm. Flight time and gate changed 4 times and finally left at 9:06, didn't leave the gate till 9:30.

I'm a loyal United MileagePlus card holder for many years. I found this very disturbing. I'm 78 years old and was at the airport for 6 hours. I don't think a meal ticket is enough.

I feel we should be reimbursed for credit towards another flight. I was getting ready to book a trip to Hawaii, but not sure I want to take the chance of this happening again. Sorry for rambling, this was just very frustrating.

Thank you. Carol McIsaac

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Kathy P Fwk

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| map-marker Sunnyvale, California

United Airlines was at the gate and refused to let us board. We missed our business class flight from Washington, D C to Amsterdam. We never saw Amsterdam which was the first stop of our Rhine River

AI Highlights
  • - Weather delay caused missed first-class connection to Amsterdam for Rhine Cruise.
  • - On the tarmac in rain, walked with carry-ons; gate would not open.

We are sitting on a runway in Greenville, SC. Our flight is delayed due to bad weather in Washington, DC, where we are supposed to make a first-class connection to Amsterdam for our Rhine River Cruise.

Can you help me? Kathy & John Piccione. United Airlines dumped us on a tarmac in the rain; we had to walk down slick steps with carry-on luggage. The next connection was tough.

The train stopped working, and we ran almost 3 miles to try to get to the gate. United was aware and said, 'Take a deep breath; we will wait for you.' The plane was still at the gate when we arrived, but they would not open the door to let us board, and we missed our flight and the first stop in Amsterdam of our Rhine River Cruise.

Loss:
$2000

Preferred solution: Business class upgrade on our return flight from Zurich to GSP

User's recommendation: Be careful which airline you choose to fly

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Guest

Why would you cut it so close that you wouldn't be in Europe a day or more in advance? Delays can happen.

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you will need to take that up with united airlines directly

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Kathleen H Ikw

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| map-marker Rochester Hills, Michigan

Multiple delays and missed connection. Luggage on wrong plane

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AI Highlights
  • - Flight delays caused missed connections and luggage misrouted.
  • - Luggage contained a medical device; two days of delay and a $100 voucher.

Several flight delays resulted in missed connections, luggage put on the wrong plane, and disputes. Promises to place high priority on getting it back since it had a medical device in it were made.

They put it on the wrong plane, and when it finally arrived at the correct airport, they didn’t pick it up until the next day, even though it was at the airport early enough for the 1 PM pick-up.

It took two days without my medical device, and all they offered was a $100 voucher for a trip that should have been 11 hours but took 18 hours plus and misplaced luggage with a medical device in it. I filed a complaint with no response.

Loss:
$50
Cons:
  • Delays and faulty customer service

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don’t use this airline

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Suwisa A
map-marker Sevierville, Tennessee

Baggage delayed status

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He can locate my baggage. And hopefully, it will be delivered to my place as I am told. Thanks for your help.

Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

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Oliver E Xuj
map-marker Vienna, Vienna

No upgrade with united miles of a Lufthansa flight acc Andrew

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I upgraded last year my son and wife to business class on a Lufthansa flight...I tried to upgrade today my sister...first attempt Nancy, I was kicked out of the call, second Andrew..he mentioned, not possible. Unbelivable. Why you promoting Star Alliance and dont have communicating data base???

Cons:
  • No customer solution within groupe star allinace

Preferred solution: Upgrade for my sister on a LH flight

User's recommendation: Uesing alternative Airlines...United blackmailed

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Calin T

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| map-marker West Chester, Pennsylvania

Resolved: I am Calin Tarau and I was double...

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AI Highlights
  • - Double charged for a carry-on on UA 660 at Philadelphia Airport.
  • - Paid $50 online for carry-on, then charged $65 at gate for the same bag.
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I am Calin Tarau, and I was double charged for my baggage on flight UA 660 on Saturday morning at Philadelphia International Airport. I had purchased my carry-on ($50) online one night before, and at the gate, I was asked to present my luggage to be checked in. Later, I realized that I was charged another $65 for the same baggage (the only one I had).

Pros:
  • Its a good airline
Cons:
  • I do not understand how they did this mistake that its eating my time and energy

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Be carefull when they asked for your luggage to be checked at the gate when you already paied online. They will take advantage from you credit card that is on file (mandatory) and doble charge it. This is what happened to me

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Joyce S Ogg
map-marker Honolulu, Hawaii

Luggage storage day of flight

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No one answered after 20 min. All was silent.

I need to know if I can store my luggage the day of our flight, Saturday, August 29, at HNL airport until our 8 PM flight. We have to disembark from the cruise ship at 9 AM...???

Preferred solution: Answers

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Bertha T Epe

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They let mi on the phone for 38 minutes waiting, after answer my call and expressing my razón to call

They let mi on the phone for 38 minutes waiting, after answer my call and expressing my razón to call.

Loss:
$569
Pros:
  • I love traveling with united airlines
  • But this time

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Lindia Gjh
map-marker Cicero, Illinois

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Last night I thought I was talking with United. It turned out to be someone else. If a flight for 5 people comes through my account, deny the charge.

Lufthansa, BF 32P4

$7654.96

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Mandana m Xdb

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| map-marker Mission Viejo, California

Dear United Customer Care, I am writing...

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AI Highlights
  • - Unprofessional LAX check-in on Apr 27; daughter's bag tag was missed, staff ignored us, Chanel spoke loudly and we request review and compensation.
United Airlines - Dear United Customer Care, I am writing...

Dear United Customer Care,

I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding the treatment my family and me as a 1K customer with United Airline received from your staff at *** (This was first time I didnt use 1K desk).

on April 27 while checking in for Flight UA733 from LAX to ***

While using the self-check-in kiosk, I received a baggage tag for one of the family members but not for my daughter. I approached a nearby agent for assistance, and she told me to wait.

Despite waiting, I was ignored while she assisted another passenger who arrived after me.

I called another agent to help us, before she could complete helping me, the other agent who ignore us and identified as ***, called her away. When I asked why the first agent could not finish assisting me, *** responded in a loud, dismissive, and disrespectful manner, telling me to wait. Her tone and behavior were unprofessional and inappropriate.

When I expressed that I no longer wanted her assistance due to her attitude, she escalated the situation further by telling me not to come close to her. This interaction was not only unhelpful but also humiliating, especially in front of other passengers.

This level of customer service is unacceptable.

I expect United Airlines staff to treat passengers with respect, professionalism, and basic courtesy.

Experiences like this significantly damage trust and confidence in your airline.

I request that this incident be reviewed thoroughly and addressed appropriately. Additionally, I ask that you consider providing compensation or a goodwill gesture for the distress and inconvenience caused.

Please also ensure that this feedback is communicated to the employee involved so that corrective action can be taken and similar incidents can be prevented in the future.

I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

***

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User's recommendation: please issue any problom at airport or in flight to customer service

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Guest

You sound weak and delicate and unable to cope.

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And they posted their name and enough of their phone# on a public facing complaint site.

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