Originally Posted by
astroflyer
Let me ask a question for the 1K's. Excluding PS, do CR-1's really make that much different for upgrades? I mean aside from GS you're already at the head of the UDU queue. So if the CR-1 would clear, wouldn't the UDU probably clear as well? I mean I realize it allows you to prioritize some flights versus other flights marginally, but what's the real value here?
Just for the record, I'm not terribly happy about the changes, but I would like to know why people are so upset about CR-1s'.
We are moving towards CO way.
Without CR1, you kiss good-bye for upgrading companion, family members.
Even yourself is in danger of missing upgrades under UDU for certain routes, e.g. BOS-LAX/SFO. It has been reported that CO bean counters is allowing people pay $69 to get the last F seat while elites sit in back so CO can collect some additional revenue of tens of dollars.
Then there are p.s. routes JFK-LAX/SFO that require CR1s unless you pay miles. Loss of 8 CR1s means loss of 120,000 miles, almost a saver C award ticket to Asia.
These are the reasons why people are upset about this "enhancement" after Jeff takes over.