Hooray! I got op-uped on p.s.
Aug 7, 2005, 4:48 pm
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Hooray! I got op-uped on p.s.
I'm a US/*A Silver, with no status whatsoever on UA.
I was flying JFK-SFO p.s. this morning, and I got upgraded from Y (V bucket) to C.
Where are all the UA elites? I assume I was the absolute lowest person on the list for an op-up (after all UA elite levels & any other *A Golds and even full Y paying passengers?).
Business class was quite nice on the 757. Good service, good food.
I was flying JFK-SFO p.s. this morning, and I got upgraded from Y (V bucket) to C.
Where are all the UA elites? I assume I was the absolute lowest person on the list for an op-up (after all UA elite levels & any other *A Golds and even full Y paying passengers?).
Business class was quite nice on the 757. Good service, good food.
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Aug 7, 2005, 4:50 pm
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Originally Posted by Jumpgate
I'm a US/*A Silver, with no status whatsoever on UA.
I was flying JFK-SFO p.s. this morning, and I got upgraded from Y (V bucket) to C.
Where are all the UA elites? I assume I was the absolute lowest person on the list for an op-up (after all UA elite levels as any other *A Golds and even full Y paying passengers?).
Business class was quite nice on the 757. Good service, good food.
I was flying JFK-SFO p.s. this morning, and I got upgraded from Y (V bucket) to C.
Where are all the UA elites? I assume I was the absolute lowest person on the list for an op-up (after all UA elite levels as any other *A Golds and even full Y paying passengers?).
Business class was quite nice on the 757. Good service, good food.
How did they present you with the op-up? Did they call you up while you were waiting for them to begin boarding? What did they say?
(And no--I'm NOT op-upping vicariously
)
Aug 7, 2005, 4:58 pm
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Congrats on op-up.
I also would like to know how this upgrade come about.
Did you give GA the "speech"?
Or did GA called you and gave you the op-up?
I will be on my second PS flight next week and would like
to have one myself too!
I also would like to know how this upgrade come about.
Did you give GA the "speech"?
Or did GA called you and gave you the op-up?
I will be on my second PS flight next week and would like
to have one myself too!
Aug 7, 2005, 5:00 pm
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Originally Posted by boeingair
Congrats! Sounds like you enjoyed your flight.
How did they present you with the op-up? Did they call you up while you were waiting for them to begin boarding? What did they say?
(And no--I'm NOT op-upping vicariously )
How did they present you with the op-up? Did they call you up while you were waiting for them to begin boarding? What did they say?
(And no--I'm NOT op-upping vicariously
)^ for UA this morning!
Aug 7, 2005, 5:37 pm
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You didn't see me at JFK with my FT yellow luggage tag??? I got op-uped to LAX when I checked in. BP just printed out when I checked in. 
I saw other PremExs that didn't get the op-up on this very full/packed flight.
I was on a cheap ticket, in a low fare class. I wonder how the computer picks the op-ups?
Dan
I saw other PremExs that didn't get the op-up on this very full/packed flight.
I was on a cheap ticket, in a low fare class. I wonder how the computer picks the op-ups?
Dan
Aug 8, 2005, 4:25 pm
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OP-UP Great Gate Agent
On July 28, I was flying to SAN from MCI, Flight 241, with a stop in DEN for a family reunion. My mother was flying with us on the trip. In Denver I asked the gate agent, Clark, if we could move up into E+ to get a little more room.
He was chatty and stated he was going to see his family in a few days for a vacation. He mentioned things they might do and where they were going. While amusing it was also interesting and if it helped move us up, I would listen to his story. I think he really just wanted to talk with someone, who wasn't yelling and demanding something.
Anyway, he said at the end, "Let me do my thing." I stated I would be around the corner and when it came time to board he handed me tickets in First for all us. Clark made my mother's day, she had never been in First and thought I had really talked the guy up.
We had a great trip.
Thanks Clark. ^
He was chatty and stated he was going to see his family in a few days for a vacation. He mentioned things they might do and where they were going. While amusing it was also interesting and if it helped move us up, I would listen to his story. I think he really just wanted to talk with someone, who wasn't yelling and demanding something.
Anyway, he said at the end, "Let me do my thing." I stated I would be around the corner and when it came time to board he handed me tickets in First for all us. Clark made my mother's day, she had never been in First and thought I had really talked the guy up.
We had a great trip.
Thanks Clark. ^
Aug 8, 2005, 4:37 pm
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Originally Posted by cyclone1
On July 28, I was flying to SAN from MCI, Flight 241, with a stop in DEN for a family reunion. My mother was flying with us on the trip. In Denver I asked the gate agent, Clark, if we could move up into E+ to get a little more room.
He was chatty and stated he was going to see his family in a few days for a vacation. He mentioned things they might do and where they were going. While amusing it was also interesting and if it helped move us up, I would listen to his story. I think he really just wanted to talk with someone, who wasn't yelling and demanding something.
Anyway, he said at the end, "Let me do my thing." I stated I would be around the corner and when it came time to board he handed me tickets in First for all us. Clark made my mother's day, she had never been in First and thought I had really talked the guy up.
We had a great trip.
Thanks Clark. ^
He was chatty and stated he was going to see his family in a few days for a vacation. He mentioned things they might do and where they were going. While amusing it was also interesting and if it helped move us up, I would listen to his story. I think he really just wanted to talk with someone, who wasn't yelling and demanding something.
Anyway, he said at the end, "Let me do my thing." I stated I would be around the corner and when it came time to board he handed me tickets in First for all us. Clark made my mother's day, she had never been in First and thought I had really talked the guy up.
We had a great trip.
Thanks Clark. ^
Good for you and for your mom too. ^
Aug 8, 2005, 5:08 pm
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Originally Posted by dhammer53
I was on a cheap ticket, in a low fare class. I wonder how the computer picks the op-ups?
Dan
I don't think that the computer picks the op-ups, the GAs and supervisors do. They may get a list in order of status, etc, but the final decision, as I understand it, is human.
Med
Aug 8, 2005, 7:46 pm
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I'm on UA18 tonight, and can only hope for an op-up, as my mileage upgrade didn't go through, and I've run outta certs for now. The best I could do was change my seat to one with an open middle seat.
I need to get out the ole coat and tie and give an offering to the upgrade gods
I need to get out the ole coat and tie and give an offering to the upgrade gods
Aug 8, 2005, 9:01 pm
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Originally Posted by meducate
Dan:
I don't think that the computer picks the op-ups, the GAs and supervisors do. They may get a list in order of status, etc, but the final decision, as I understand it, is human.
Med
I don't think that the computer picks the op-ups, the GAs and supervisors do. They may get a list in order of status, etc, but the final decision, as I understand it, is human.
Med
Aug 8, 2005, 9:09 pm
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Originally Posted by iluv2fly
You understand it correctly.
Aug 8, 2005, 10:52 pm
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Originally Posted by boeingair
In that case, I am very much confused. Can anyone hazard a guess as to why the OP was selected?
Aug 9, 2005, 6:06 am
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Originally Posted by iluv2fly
You understand it correctly.
Aug 9, 2005, 6:40 am
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Originally Posted by cstead
I'm on UA18 tonight, and can only hope for an op-up, as my mileage upgrade didn't go through, and I've run outta certs for now. The best I could do was change my seat to one with an open middle seat.
I need to get out the ole coat and tie and give an offering to the upgrade gods
I need to get out the ole coat and tie and give an offering to the upgrade gods
I GOT THE OP-UP!!! I didn't say anything, just sat in the gate area after the RCC closed. The GA called my name second I think out of about 6 or 7 op ups. And he even asked if it was ok to plop me in 9A.
Aug 10, 2005, 10:40 pm
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In that case, I am very much confused. Can anyone hazard a guess as to why the OP was selected?
They can use a Status List as their guide, but they don't have to.
They can pick Employees. They can pick alphabetically. They can pick just to move you out of a specific seat because 2 others are trying to sit together. The can pick using a dartboard. They can pick because they know you're standing nearby. They can pick by how you're dressed. Or if they think you're cute. They can pick for any number of reasons. Sometimes it's just a random pick. Eeeny, meany, miney, moe.
When you check-in and find that you are already Op-up'ed...that's an Advance Operational Upgrade, and those are slightly more likely to be given by Status and/or fare paid. These are done in the "backroom" so-to-speak.
When the Op-up is done at the gate, that's a Gate Operational Upgrade and those are more likely not to be based on Status than the Advance type. Once the green light has been given to do Gate Op-ups...this is one area where Agents are given a whole lot of flexibility and authority to do pretty much what they darn well please. Anything to get the musical chairs done quickly, and the plane off in time.