Originally Posted by
Efrem
1. If you expect to fly on economy fares, elite status with UA will get you E+ seating with enough additional leg room to notice. Non-elites have to pay for that: on a per-flight basis, or $349 per year for themselves and a companion.
This should be the deciding factor if you fly coach. E+ is a huge improvement from regular domestic on either AA or UA. Frankly, as a somewhat large person, I will NOT fly coach on UA or AA. Or CO. It is simply too cramped.