Originally Posted by
mahasamatman
Probably true, but United has long made it obvious that they value status above all else. Upgrades are based on status. Compensation is based on status. Seating is based on status. It seems the only thing that's based on fare paid is meal preference (and even that's primarily based on status).
Yes, but United also has fare as a secondary ranking for upgrades, standby, etc. Yet there is nothing for the full-fare GM vs the regular GM. This is one opportunity for that. Perhaps allow a same-day free upgrade to E+ for full fare tickets, it would keep full fare customers from doing the 'gate dance' without compromising the elites.
And besides, I wasn't speaking of what UA seems to value, I was talking about what is IMO good business sense! And I certainly see lots of discrepancy between the two in many areas!
