Fee for seat change at gate?
Jul 14, 2011, 10:39 pm
#1
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Fee for seat change at gate?
I made a seat change at the gate yesterday and when he made the change he insinuated that he was making the change for free this one time. Anyone heard anything about UA charging for a seat change at the gate?
Jul 14, 2011, 11:28 pm
#2
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On CO, you can change it yourself online and then just request a new BP at the gate (or use a mobile BP).
Jul 15, 2011, 4:06 am
#3
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Perhaps you misunderstood the agent.
Jul 15, 2011, 6:50 am
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My guess is the agent was using some dry sarcasm.
Jul 15, 2011, 6:51 am
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Maybe the agent made a joke, but had bad timing?
Jul 15, 2011, 8:21 am
#6
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Good heavens, be careful where you post this stuff! You'll give Spirit ideas.
Jul 15, 2011, 1:18 pm
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May be it is a new change that I don't like but I really doubt it! One time at ORD, I kept changing my mind and changed my seat at least two times with the chicken air side.
Jul 15, 2011, 7:15 pm
#8
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Was the seat change from 45B to 1A?
Jul 15, 2011, 7:20 pm
#9
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You know, I was about to say something like that. When I saw this thread, I had a horrible vision of the future:
GA: "Well, sir, your upgrade cleared, but there's a "seat change" fee you have to settle first...
Say, I think this merger might be making me cynical.
GA: "Well, sir, your upgrade cleared, but there's a "seat change" fee you have to settle first...
Say, I think this merger might be making me cynical.
Jul 15, 2011, 7:24 pm
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Maybe they're just storing up a one-time charge for when you will soon hit 1MM 
Jul 15, 2011, 9:41 pm
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Jul 15, 2011, 10:48 pm
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Jul 16, 2011, 12:37 am
#13
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and they are going to start charging us next for seat changes due to mechanical issues with the original seat that is known ahead of time to the crew 
Jul 16, 2011, 12:52 am
#14
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Perhaps he/she did not realize you were a 1K and thought you were trying to "upgrade" to E+ for free.