United Airlines Manage Booking

I don’t fly first class, and I’m not a travel expert. However, I do travel quite often. I have since learned that convenience is the greatest factor in considerations when flying, whether for business meetings, vacations with families, or the occasional excursion from the norm.

I thus decided to make use of United Airlines Manage Booking facilities when I recently booked a flight instead of just clicking “Check-In” the night before flying and hoping for the best.

And I’m happy I did. Here is a summary of my findings, including what surprised me, what worked, and some things I wish I had known sooner.

What is United Airlines’ “Manage Booking”?

Once you have made your booking, you can view, change, or add to your travel with United Airlines’ “Manage Booking” tool on their website and mobile app. During your travel, it’s your virtual command centre.

Especially on the app, the interface is more user-friendly and cleaner than I had anticipated.

Change your flight.
Select or upgrade seats.
Add bags or special services.
Update your personal info.
Add a travel companion or child.
Request accessibility services.
Check travel restrictions or documents.
Cancel (and sometimes even get a refund).

How to access “Manage Booking” On United Airlines?

Once your reservation is confirmed, you can go to “My Trips” on United’s official website or by opening the mobile app.

Do not worry if you have not purchased a United frequent flyer program membership, MileagePlus.

You are still able to view your reservation using your last name and your confirmation number.

What is the process of changing or upgrading your flight with United Airlines?

By leaving out United Airlines’ Basic Economy, you can now upgrade any ticket in United without paying any additional charge.

Now you will only have to pay the fare difference between your previous and next chosen flight if you have a change or upgrade.

Log in to United Airlines, click on “My Trips”, and open the ticket you want to change or upgrade.
After opening the flight, you will get the option of “Change Flight” below, go to it and follow the steps to change, and confirm the changes by paying the required amount.
While making the change, the flight fare difference will be displayed below. Purchase it, and your seat will be upgraded.
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Important Points To Remember:

Generally speaking, basic economy tickets are not subject to modifications or enhancements.

Upgrade Priority: Based on the fare class, time of request, and MileagePlus status.

Availability: Seats in the preferred cabin must be available for upgrades.

What are the limitations of United Airlines’ “Manage Booking”?

Restrictions for basic economy: Tickets with extremely low fares are still only eligible for the Manage Booking feature. Usually, you have to wait until check-in or upgrade in order to select a seat.

Offers for upgrades can change: Economy Plus was $39 one minute, and it was $69 the next. Time is of the essence.

No live chat: There is no in-app chat if you run into problems or want to speak with a human. You must give them a call or send a message via their online Help Centre.

How do I upgrade my seat on United Airlines?

If you don’t like the seat assignment on United Airlines, you can modify or upgrade. You can do this at United Airlines’ “Manage Booking”. This is available on both the website and the mobile app.

When you access United Airlines’ “Manage Booking”, you will see the option to upgrade your seat. You can go there and select your seat from the available seats.

However, United Airlines charges a fee for this.

Investing in an upgrade (such as First or Economy Plus)
Making use of PlusPoints or MileagePlus miles
Asking for a free upgrade (for Premier members only)

How can I make a special assistance request with United Airlines’ “Manage Booking”?

When you go to the “Manage Booking” feature of United Airlines, you will see the option of “Add Special Services”. Go there and click on “request special assistance”, choose the type of Special Assistance you want and make the payment.

Assistance with wheelchairs
Taking a service animal on a trip
Needs for oxygen or medical assistance
Taking children or babies on a trip

Ideally, you should submit all requests at least 48 hours before your flight.

Can I update my passport or travel documents via United Airlines’ Manage Booking?

On “Manage Booking”, we have an option called Travel-Ready Centre, by clicking on which international travellers can upload passport details, visas, and health documents.

What happens if I have to reschedule at the last minute or miss my flight?

If you have to reschedule your flight at the last moment due to some reason or you have missed your flight, then you can make changes by going to “Manage Booking” of United Airlines and clicking on Same-Day Flight Change.

If you miss a flight without cancelling or rescheduling, United charges you a no-show fee of $25, which you will have to pay.

What if I need help with a change I am not able to perform?

Well, United Airlines’ “Manage Booking” feature gives you the pleasure of accessing everything at your fingertips. But still, if you are facing changes with your flight booking, you can consult United Airlines Customer Care.

📞 Phone Support (24/7)

💬 Text Messaging

🖥️ Online Support

📧 Email Support

You can access all these options through the United Airlines website or mobile app.

Conclusion:

In any emergency, dial our toll-free number available 24*7 for you:

Dial +1-855-956-2158 (English)

Or, +52-800-953-1667 (Spanish).