Originally Posted by
nyc6035
Comp Upgrades are great...but the last three flights I've been on were full in front...so not sure how great a benefit that will turn out to be.
What I would have preferred to see also added is the ability for elites to upgrade a non Y or B fare at some time earlier than check-in....as the 24 hour upgrade (with cash) benefit has been eliminated as you are now competing with everyone else for available upgrade space at check in on-line at the 24 hour window.
That said, I think the Elite line is a nice addition.
The Elite line has been there for a while now, I'd say at least a month and a half. I noticed it a while back when logging onto my account. It will be interesting to see how the upgrades at the gate play out -- I'm usually not willing to risk it and upgrade as soon as I can. I've been on atleast 50 flights on FL this year, none of which have been in coach (either Business class bought, immediate upgrade, or upgrade with cash/credits).
However, with FL's latest cutbacks I may not be flying them as much, atleast to the west coast. ATL-SAN has been severely cut back, so much that it means I can get out to SAN from DAY in the morning, but their one and only return flight SAN-ATL arrives after 9pm, which is also after the last flight back to DAY. So, I'd have to get a flight in the morning which means an overnight stay, not good. I've got trips to SAN and SJC in the next two weeks and I've decided to use DL instead (I know Frontier goes to SJC, but surprisingly DL was cheaper out of CVG).
EDIT: forgot to add, I like the status recognition on Frontier -- I've always hated that they are partners but did not acknowledge the other airline's elite program.