Does United Arilines - International Award Reservations offer 24 hour customer service?
A:Yes! This call center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.The least busy day is Tuesday, and the most busy day is Friday.
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How long will I wait on hold?
A:The average hold time is 2 minutes.The longest hold times are on Monday, and the shortest are on Thursday.You can skip the hold time for free.
How do I get through the phone menu to a live person?
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Below are some clips we've found from United Arilines - International Award Reservations's phone menus and tips that help give an idea of what you will encounter when you call. We've highlighted why they are important as well:
Heard when the phone system first answers
"Thanks for calling United Airlines.
I see that the last time you called, you wanted the status of a flight from Houston to Chicago.
Would you like to hear the latest status for this flight?
Alright."
Excerpt from a call with United Arilines - International Award Reservations
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 6:38 PM
They may ask your reason for calling (instead of a menu)
"Thanks for calling United Airlines.
How can I help you? You can say flight status, book a flight, existing reservation, mileage plus, or more options."
Excerpt from a call with United Arilines - International Award Reservations
Friday, March 1, 2024 6:33 PM
What are the hours and when should I call?
United Arilines - International Award Reservations operates the call center for this 888-674-4680 phone number 24 hours, 7 days.The short answer is that you should call on a Tuesday.This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 92 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
When you use our free AI-powered phone to call and talk, wait on hold, or navigate for you, it will automatically wait until the United Arilines - International Award Reservations call center opens before trying to call. It will ask your permission before it places the call, so you can also further delay that scheduled call until you are ready. But that means you can "set it and forget it" ahead of time.
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this United Arilines - International Award Reservations phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like United Arilines - International Award Reservations staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.
The least busy time to call
The least busy day to call United Arilines - International Award Reservations is Tuesday.The most busy day to call is Friday, which averages 300% more phone calls by comparison.Again, this is based on a sample of 92 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
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The shortest wait on hold
We measured the shortest hold times to be on Thursday.The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Monday.
The best time to call United Arilines - International Award Reservations
In summation, the best day to call United Arilines - International Award Reservations is Tuesday.This is not the day with the shortest wait on hold in the phone system, but we still recommend it for its ideal combination of low call volume and short hold times. Plus we believe that United Arilines - International Award Reservations staffs the call center well on Tuesday.
Why Customers Call United Arilines - International Award Reservations
If you have time to do a bit of reading before you call United Arilines - International Award Reservations, we recommend you read over some of our problem-specific articles.
International award reservations refer to the process of redeeming accumulated miles or points to book flights for international travel through United Airlines. This program allows eligible members to exchange their loyalty rewards for free or discounted airfare to various destinations around the world. By utilizing earned rewards, passengers can enjoy the benefits of traveling abroad, including experiencing new cultures, exploring different locations, and creating lasting memories. International award reservations can be made using United's online platform, where customers can search for available flights, select preferred options, and complete the booking process. This exclusive program provides United Airlines' loyal customers with an opportunity to make their international travel dreams a reality while maximizing the value of their loyalty rewards.
To be eligible for international award reservations with United Airlines, customers must be members of the MileagePlus program. Membership is open to individuals aged 18 and above. Customers can enroll for free on the United Airlines website. Once enrolled, members can earn miles by flying with United Airlines or its partner airlines, or by using the services of participating hotels, car rental agencies, or other program partners. The number of miles required for an international award reservation will depend on various factors such as the destination, class of service, and availability. United Airlines offers a wide range of international destinations, allowing members to redeem their miles for flights to popular locations across the globe.
The cancellation policy for United Airlines' international award reservations allows passengers to cancel their bookings within 24 hours of the original reservation without any charges, as long as the reservation was made at least one week before the flight departure. After the 24-hour window, cancellation fees may apply, which vary depending on the passenger's elite status and the type of award ticket. For general MileagePlus members, cancellation fees range from $125 to $200 per person, while Premier members have lower or even waived fees, based on their elite tier. Some refundable award tickets may be cancelled without any penalties. It is important for passengers to review the specific terms and conditions of their reservations and contact United Airlines directly for further assistance.
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Below is a sample of recent calls to United Arilines - International Award Reservations, and their purpose. Are any of these similar to the reason you are trying to call?
Change flight reservation: "I'm hoping to change my international flight reservation using award miles."
- From a call lasting 2m 31s , Oct 27, 2024 12:38 AM
Requesting flight refund: "I want to file for a refund of two of three tickets."
- From a call lasting 11m 52s , Aug 16, 2024 11:34 PM
Order of seating: "My was first."
- From a call lasting 1m 7s , Mar 13, 2024 6:38 PM
Flight status inquiry: "I need to know my flight status for today from Houston to Chicago at 4:30 PM."
- From a call lasting 2m 52s , Mar 13, 2024 6:35 PM
Seeking customer service help: "I need customer service assistance with my international award reservations."
- From a call lasting 10m 4s , Mar 1, 2024 6:33 PM
Information about why customers call United Arilines - International Award Reservations is extracted from issues that customers have reported to GetHuman.
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