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[Arudo-san]

does it make a difference if I don't have a credit card but my parents buy me the ticket with there credit card? (for 1 passenger)

[maryroseilog]

Booked a flight from EWR to MCO for Spring break through United for $77!! When I saw the price my jaw dropped. Bought 7 tickets right away. It's basic economy but the trip is short and plan to add a few bagged luggage. I didn't know about United Explorer card holders so I booked it with a regular card. With all the perks you discussed it's worth becoming a card holder. I also found info how to maximize the space under the seat for personal items to lessen the checked bags. Can't wait to go on our trip! You guys are fun to watch and hope to learn more from you!

[mariaandbryan]

United is one of the most strict airlines when it comes to basic economy

[borgata]

I fly United all the time, but I couldn’t use economy seats because I fly to Thailand 5 times a year and can’t sit in that area for 24 hours . So I have the Amex Platinum card and use those points for perks . I use the United card for miles also which is good too. Round trip gets me almost 20, 000 miles . Check that card out it’s worth it . Thanks for the video .

[pingpong]

700 subscribers...congrats on reaching that milestone. Good information especially the lounge benefit. Always envious when there is a weather delay and I see people going into the lounge areas.

[girlmeetsworld]

Thanks for the lesson. I'll have to save some of these videos for when we finally decide that its time for us to get on a plane to wherever

[akimberly]

I got a United Explorer card for this reason. The free carry-on is nolonger allowed on Basic Economy ticket when using this card.

[XaioFanHe]

Good information, straight to the point and clear. Thanks.

[nohatersbrand]

United Airlines Basic Economy in away is not that bad. I went for "Baton Rouge, Louisiana" to "Manila, Philippines" on a Round Trip United Airlines Basic Economy ticket. There was a hour delay, And I almost missed one of my layover flights, But everything turned out fine.

[jtbasic]

So what's the deal with no carry on? Why do they not allow a carry on and personal item when other airlines do? That sucks so bad.

[luper.]

Have you ever lost out on your money due to having to cancel your trip and they don’t do refunds/credits for the basic economy ticket?

[FoodandFootprints]

You guys having the United Explorer card and Star Alliance makes flying United worthwhile

[KimchiAndBeansVideos]

Liking the intro dance! We need that carry-on bag. Group two is nice. Less stress for sure. I can see why the card is a nice perk. We always pay a little extra for those perks you get with the card. We'll need to be in the lookout for those super cheap tickets.

[susanf]

How many times a year do you get explorer card perks with United. I know the lounge is twice a year but what about baggage and boarding privileges? Thank you for this video.

[Tessesman]

Thank you for the video, we are flying basic economy to Oahu in May.

[JanNickJessica]

Hey, thanks for the info! How do you guys get your free checked bag? I booked with the Explorer card but of course the United system doesn't know that, so it wants me to prepay for checked bags. Flying out of SFO, so trying to avoid the big lines.

[timberrr]

LUGGAGE TIPS 1, 2, 3
Tie two or three colored ribbons of different lengths around the handle to your luggage to warn others that this is not their luggage. People grab luggage at the turnstile and take it home before you ever see it.

Anywhere you put your bag, it could be grabbed in error. Example: overhead compartment, unloaded from the bus, at the hotel lobby, at the turnstile...

Use 1” wide ribbons 14” long. Cut the ends at 45 degrees then seal the end with one drop of Super Glue to prevent fraying. If each ribbon is slightly a different length by 1/2” or so, they will all show up no matter how they drape.

Tie the 3 ribbons as a sandwich, as if they were one ribbon. Use a man’s tie, a half Windsor knot for the best look. After it is tied on, the total length of the ribbons will be about 6” from the handle. A longer ribbon shows up better. You can see it from 40 feet away. Perhaps tie TWO handles or RINGS top and side of the case. This way, it won’t slide around.

Put your phone number on one ribbon using a permanent Sharpie.
Example: “Owner 454-333-7878”

Choose one ribbon with an unusual pattern or fabric to really make it unique.

Stand by the output hole port of the turnstile to reduce the chance of someone else grabbing the piece.

Tie your skiies, duffel bag, and what ever with matching ribbons—even your computer case.

If you are a Travel Agent, you could hot gold stamp one ribbon with your name and phone number. Send them a set of ribbons, red and blue and BLACK to your customer as a gift. Record this gift in your database so you don’t duplicate yourself.
Buy a gold hot embossing machine. Gold emboss your business name on the BLACK ribbon. Put the customer’s name on it if possible.

Pleasant color combinations:
Red and blue
Chartreuse and purple
Orange and light blue
Orange and yellow
Gray and pink
Green and yellow
Red and Green
Red and Gold
Light blue and light green

The third ribbon could be white, gray, black, tan

Tip #2 Take a cell phone picture of the ribbon tied on. Then another picture of the full luggage piece. You now have a way to communicate “what it looks like”.

Tip #3 Place a strip of colored duct tape on the inside lining to your case. Put your name and phone number on this tape. If all identity is stripped from your case, you have this to show. If someone steals it and rips off identity tags, you can show the police officer the inside tape.

[lewthegamer]

I’m thinking I’m going to be going on more than the trip in winter of 2022. Does it charge monthly for United Explorer Cards? Thanks for this video! I’m still looking forward to my trip :)
I’m not going to have any trouble with the rules for carryon baggage. Thanks!

[ArteriusRollins]

Sorry sir that you didn’t like the United Airlines! I am a captain of United Airlines and please tell me what we can do better thanks :)

[tkhan]

Basic economy ticket doesn't cover free carry-on luggage. With a United Explorer card can you get a free Carry-on luggage and a checked baggage? or just 1 checked baggage?