u/SyphiliticScaliaSayz

I recently flew out to my son’s college to help him pack and accompany him home. I booked a rt ticket there and back and he booked a separate ow ticket. I selected an e+ seat (I currently have a subscription) and he purchased the one directly behind me. Between the time I booked my ticket and the trip, I obtained silver status. And United rolled out “Link Your Trips” in the app.

Curious about this, I called the premier desk and asked about it and what was included. I was told that after linking our trips, my son would get to select an e+ seat at check in, one free bag up to 50lbs, premier access check in, and group 2 boarding. I asked how it would work for the e+ seat since he had already selected and paid for it? I was told we could call into the premier desk 24 hrs before the flight to check him in and they’d select the seat he purchased and refund him the cost.

So the day of I called in to check on him. They could see our linked reservations however, I was told that while he still had his selected seat, they couldn’t comp him. Furthermore, he would not get a free bag either. So we had to pay full price for his bag. And he’d have to check in through the app. Once he did he was assigned to group 5. At the airport the premier access person checked both of our bags. By the time we got to the gate, he wasn’t interested in asking about group 2 so I took his carryon (I just had my personal item) as if it were mine and got it stowed.

So I’m asking myself, am I missing something about linking trips? In the future would it be better to have booked my outbound flight ow and then book both of us on the return ow so they get the benefits of my status perks?

I have a question about the correct CVT fluid for my 2017 Outback 3.6. I am scheduling a CVT drain and fill with a local independent Subaru shop that I have used previously for repairs. In the job quote they say they list the Subaru CVTF-II fluid for the job. My understanding is that they should use the Subaru High-Torque CVTF or equivalent for my CVT due to potential issues with slippage and failure. Is this correct or have I been misinformed?

I’m potentially going to make a multi-city trip with some updates on partner airlines thru United and it was advised to call to make the reservation. After I’ve done so and my reservation shows up in the app, will the “For your trip” options be available?

I’m a WOH member (general level) and I recently booked 2 nights at the last unique brand I need for my free night. Instead of doing through the Hyatt website I did it through United airlines hotels site so I’d get miles. Once I received the confirmation number I contacted an CS agent who was able to add it to my trips itinerary.

I know that I won’t get the Hyatt points, and that’s ok. But I’m wondering if I will at least the stay credit for the 2 nights. Or did I screw myself? Normally I would book directly with the hotel but the miles offer for me was too good to pass up.

Edit to add: I ended up canceling the United hotels and rebooking on Hyatt. Even though I was able to attach my booking to my profile, getting that 5th stay was more important than earning some miles. I’ll just overpay for a meal in the restaurant on my trip.

My 19 yr old son is coming home from college (out of town) and has expressed interest in using the local PF. When he was home on break we would go and he’d be my guest. He wants his own membership so he can go when is good for his schedule. Is it possible to sign him up for a membership for only three months until he goes back to school where he’ll use the school gym? Or would he have to commit to a year? He can’t do the teenager summer program because he’s over 18.