Closed ThreadSubscribe
Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Jun 16, 2012, 3:24 pm
#1
cleome
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 49
Participating merchants for United Meal voucher
I was handed a meal voucher at IND. I was not getting a clear answer from the agents so thought of asking the experts here.
1. How do I know which merchants are participating? I couldn't find any list/ hints anywhere on united.com.
2. Do I have to use the voucher at the airports? If yes, does it have to be at the airport where the voucher was issued (IND) or can it be at any airport anywhere?
I apologize if this has been answered before. Couldn't find anything.
Jun 16, 2012, 3:36 pm
#2
sbm12
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
My experience is that these vouchers are only valid at the airport merchants where issued.
Jun 16, 2012, 3:50 pm
#3
docbert
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: San Francisco/Sydney
Programs: UA 1K/MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Something, IHG Gold, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 8,176
Walk up to an airport vendor and ask "do you accept these?" In general, most places within the same terminals that United operates at will accept them - but always ask first.
In theory they are for use at the same airport, but in my experience they will work at other airports as well - although that's probably more because they didn't actually look at it close enough.
Jun 16, 2012, 3:52 pm
#4
hobo13
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: UA Gold-MM, AA Gold-MM, F9-Silver, Hyatt Something, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,404
Originally Posted by sbm12
My experience is that these vouchers are only valid at the airport merchants where issued.
That is definitely NOT my experience.
Jun 16, 2012, 3:55 pm
#5
cleome
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 49
Originally Posted by hobo13
That is definitely NOT my experience.
So, I can safely use it at IAD? Say at California Tortilla?
Jun 16, 2012, 4:30 pm
#6
Often1
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: UA US CO AA DL FL
Posts: 50,262
Originally Posted by cleome
So, I can safely use it at IAD? Say at California Tortilla?
1. They are only valid at the station where issued.
2. But, nobody looks at that, so they get accepted at almost any UA station.
90% shot your voucher is accepted.
Jun 17, 2012, 9:18 am
#7
hobo13
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: UA Gold-MM, AA Gold-MM, F9-Silver, Hyatt Something, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,404
Originally Posted by cleome
So, I can safely use it at IAD? Say at California Tortilla?
If in doubt, show it to the server ahead of time and ask..... play dumb, like you really don't know where it is valid. Don't just say, I got this at XXX, but I can use it here!
I've never actually read (or seen) the rules that say it's only valid where it's issued -- I've just never had a problem using them elsewhere. And it makes sense to me that they would work that way.
Jun 17, 2012, 10:42 pm
#8
Beerman92
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SFO and OAK
Programs: FAF, Hyatt <>, SPG PLT
Posts: 2,240
What's a meal voucher? 
Jun 17, 2012, 10:48 pm
#9
PDXPremier
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 10,790
Originally Posted by Beerman92
What's a meal voucher?
That's how I feel about the "Skykits" everyone talks about 
Jun 17, 2012, 11:31 pm
#10
LEONIDES
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: IAH
Programs: *AG, Choice Privileges Elite Diamond, SPG Gold, La Quinta Returns Gold, Wyndham Rewards Gold
Posts: 466
Originally Posted by Beerman92
What's a meal voucher?
You use it to buy this thing called food. I don't know what that is. It has certainly not been served on any UA flight in C I have flown lately.
Of course, that doesn't matter, since us humans can all survive by photosynthesis.
Jun 17, 2012, 11:35 pm
#11
channa
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: UA Plat 2MM; AS MVP Gold 75K
Posts: 35,072
Originally Posted by sbm12
My experience is that these vouchers are only valid at the airport merchants where issued.
This has not been my experience. I have used them several times at a different airport (my next stop). So long as you're within the validity window, they shouldn't care.
Also, many hotels will take the food vouchers if they have a restaurant.
Jun 17, 2012, 11:51 pm
#12
TravellingMan
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: Free checked in bag on UA & DL. Free icecream at Marriott checkin.
Posts: 2,862
Originally Posted by channa
This has not been my experience. I have used them several times at a different airport (my next stop). So long as you're within the validity window, they shouldn't care.
Also, many hotels will take the food vouchers if they have a restaurant.
I have used it at different airports too. Sometimes even a day or so past the expiry date (if you are delayed overnight the night voucher could be too late as the decent restaurants close by 9:00PM). As others have suggested, ask the person at the cash counter if they will accept it before you order the food. Do not confuse matters by explaining issuing airport, expiry date; just ask if they take the voucher. Most of them accept it unless it is some uppity branded ones which clearly state near the cash counter that they do not accept any airline voucher.
Jun 18, 2012, 1:31 pm
#13
CMK10
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
I also have had no problem using them at my next airport. I do always tell the server/counter person right away "I'm going to be using a meal voucher" so they know. Just remember you can't get change from them.
Jun 18, 2012, 2:37 pm
#14
thesmiler
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 113
As I mentioned in another thread they seem to be just a credit card no with the known three first digits starred out so it should be relatively easy for any merchant to accept them.
Sep 12, 2012, 8:21 pm
#15
96MustangGT
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 70
How long after you receive these can you use them. The gate agent said 24 hours, but what about 3-4 days later in the same airport? I didn't use one of my vouchers and am wondering if I can use it on the way back???
Show Printable Version
Email this Page
Reply Closed Thread
- First
- Prev
- 1 / 2
- Next
- Last
1
2
Forum Jump
Contact Us -Manage Preferences - Archive -Advertising -Cookie Policy -Privacy Statement -Terms of Service -
This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
