Shirley, Online at United.com yes you can purchase tickets for anyone. If you are purchasing in US dollars, you must make sure that the price is in US dollars and vise versa if in GBP depending on the country from which your... Read entire answer

Virginia, Your least costly way to go is take your scheduled trip. There are other ways to get an earlier trip, but all involve additional fees. There would be a change fee of at least $150 per person to change now to... Read entire answer

You and any persons on your itinerary will be able to reuse your tickets if they are wholly unused, to any where and any time you wish to travel. Most tickets unless unrestricted (read very expensive} will have a change penalty of... Read entire answer

Richard, Due to security and privacy issues, your relative will need to let you know what the new flight is. Here is a link to see flights on which your family may arrive: https://www.united.com/web/en-US/apps/travel/flightStatus/default.aspx If you have the confirmation number and passenger... Read entire answer

Jaime, About 30% of the seating is blocked until 24 hours prior to departure. There are extra leg room seats which cost a fee if you want to ensure a seat. At check in these are available to the general public. Good... Read entire answer

Susan, Date of birth, gender, address and phone are required when making a reservation. Though you do not need a passport number until check-in, you will need to make sure that the exact name on the passport is on the ticket. You... Read entire answer

There should be a customer service desk to reschedule his flight. He should look on the departure screens for the next United flight to Chicago. Walk to that gate and ask to be put on REVENUE STANDBY LIST. Read entire answer

Barbara, 24 hours prior to your departure you can check in and print your boarding pass. The tickets are electronic and paper tickets are no longer issued. Here is where you will go to check in for your flight: United.com center of... Read entire answer

Mary, Customers may carry and use FAA-approved Personal Oxygen Concentrators (POC) onboard. Customers wanting to use a POC on board must provide a minimum 48-hour advance notification to United. The disability desk in reservations (1-800-228-2744) will ensure the device you are planning... Read entire answer

Alcira, First I am sorry that you have suffered the loss of your husband. Second, How long has it been since you faxed the information to United customer care? It generally takes 4-6 weeks to hear back from Customer Care. I am... Read entire answer