UA Economy Plus (E+) - Questions/Worth It?/Experiences [Archive]
Dec 21, 2009, 9:01 pm
#46
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Martinsburg, WV
Programs: UA 3P, Marriott Rewards Silver Elite, Hertz #1
Posts: 14
At 6'6" and somewhere above 375, I find E+ to be very welcome.
I flew IAD - ATL on UA in E+ earlier this month but flew back on Delta in E-. It was very cramped in E-. It has been totally worth it to me to buy E+ annual for the past two years.
A co-worker was very gracious and has gifted me with 3P for 2010, so, I am looking forward to saving $300+.
I flew IAD - ATL on UA in E+ earlier this month but flew back on Delta in E-. It was very cramped in E-. It has been totally worth it to me to buy E+ annual for the past two years.
A co-worker was very gracious and has gifted me with 3P for 2010, so, I am looking forward to saving $300+.
Dec 21, 2009, 9:22 pm
#47
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 3
thanks!
Thanks everyone for the input. We're 3P now. When I tried to select seats online, the E+ was full. I know that 3P can sit in E+.
I called into the main line to ask for my seats and they told me E+ was not available on the flights (weird). I called again and finally found a knowledgeable agent who helped out.
Thanks again!
I called into the main line to ask for my seats and they told me E+ was not available on the flights (weird). I called again and finally found a knowledgeable agent who helped out.
Thanks again!
Dec 21, 2009, 9:43 pm
#48
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.99MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,742
Thanks everyone for the input. We're 3P now. When I tried to select seats online, the E+ was full. I know that 3P can sit in E+.
I called into the main line to ask for my seats and they told me E+ was not available on the flights (weird). I called again and finally found a knowledgeable agent who helped out.
Thanks again!
I called into the main line to ask for my seats and they told me E+ was not available on the flights (weird). I called again and finally found a knowledgeable agent who helped out.
Thanks again!
guessing you are a new 3P and the system had not yet fully recognized your status (which can take up to a week), therefore blocking access???
Dec 21, 2009, 11:20 pm
#49
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 3
got the E+ seats. Weird thing is that I've been E+ for 3+months now. I hope it gets solved in the future.
Dec 23, 2009, 12:00 pm
#50
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 14
E+ before Premier
A good friend of mine just finished a trip which should get him to 2P (his first time ever, and just in time). He is going to visit family tomorrow but I don't know and nor does he if his mileage will post by the time he leaves. He was wondering if he buys E+ to get the seat (the plane is full) if he can get it refunded if his M+ posts before the flight or even after the flight and he becomes premier?
Thanks,
Jeff
Thanks,
Jeff
Dec 23, 2009, 12:16 pm
#51
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: ATL
Programs: UA:MM 1K HH:Diamond IHG:Plat Marriott:Plat
Posts: 651
He could wait to buy the E+ "upgrade" until he checks in at the airport and in some cases even after he has boarded the plane. Once he pays though, I would say he is out of luck.
Dec 23, 2009, 12:21 pm
#52
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: ORD MDW
Programs: AA, UA, DL , IHG Plat, Bonvoy Gold - 2009 FT Fantasy Football Champion
Posts: 6,853
Dec 23, 2009, 12:25 pm
#53
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LGA
Posts: 396
When I made Premier the first time, I asked the GA if I could ride in E+ for my qualifying flight. She obliged. (And this was SFO!)
Perhaps if you explain your situation (already made 2P, but miles not posted), the GA let you ride in E+.
Perhaps if you explain your situation (already made 2P, but miles not posted), the GA let you ride in E+.
Dec 23, 2009, 12:56 pm
#54
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Redwood City, CA USA (SFO/SJC)
Programs: 1K 2010, 1P in 2011, Plat for 2012,13,14,15 & 2016. Gold in 17 & 18, Plat since
Posts: 8,824
I've said it before, I'll say it again. 2P is not such a terrible place to be, and it's a significant improvement over GM.
Dec 23, 2009, 8:15 pm
#55
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Cuenca, Ecuador
Programs: UA, AA, DL, SPG, Hyatt
Posts: 844
When I first passed the mileage for Premier, I had 2 legs to go to complete the trip, and in both cases, I wasn't given Y+. I had to wait for it to post.
Dec 23, 2009, 8:21 pm
#56
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,939
Yeah, but as a former UA employee, didn't they just move you to #1 on the upgrade list and give you an op-up into F?
Dec 24, 2009, 12:32 am
#57
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Cuenca, Ecuador
Programs: UA, AA, DL, SPG, Hyatt
Posts: 844
Jan 6, 2010, 10:08 pm
#58
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: United Premier Executive ; Frontier Summit
Posts: 119
Should Economy Plus Seating Dictated?
Taking wife on her first European trip. United has limited availability in September/ October. Question... Is Economy Plus a neccessity for a TransAtl fight as I think it is or LH /CO/US economy seats better on int'l flights versus domestic.? Any input appreciated. Guess real question is should I let Economy Plus dictate when and where we go?
Only have 110,000 miles now.
Only have 110,000 miles now.
Jan 6, 2010, 10:12 pm
#59
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Land of King Richard the Second (Chicago)
Programs: UA 1P
Posts: 730
Are you sure that availability is limited in September/October? I would then it should be wide open right now.
Jan 6, 2010, 10:13 pm
#60
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: UA lifetime gold, 1.8MM; Marriott lifetime Titanium
Posts: 492
I won't fly TATL or TPAC in economy unless in E+ or an exit row. That means for me UA on all intl flights with the family, as the kids can't sit in an exit. 4-6 inches of extra legroom is the difference between semi bearable and deadly for me.
