Originally Posted by
JSlo
If this is the final rollout of changes from CO, then i agree it could have been worse...but it's not the final rollout. I agree totally with your first statement.
We will know more over the next twelve months. Wait until the new upgrade/inventory management algorithm is felt across this board. Wait until we see if E+ stays. Wait until they pull capacity and double the elites are trying for half the seats on a tight inventory algorithm. Then we will see if the whining has merit, or if the cry for AAdvil is necessary lol.
I really like UA. I do not like CO. If it ends up more like CO i think people will seek greener pastures. It's no biggy. Go where you get your best match of coverage and elite perks.
Well, this CLEARLY isn't the final rollout of changes, that's for certain. And I'm one of those people who firmly believes that the days of E+ are numbered. ELR will likely stay, but the
rest of the E+ seats will soon be history.
And I don't disagree with you that many FT'ers who are unhappy will likely seek a new home in "greener pastures."
However, there's a
significant number of frequent flyers who have little to no say over what airline they fly (either because of corporate policy or home airport), and
those folks will continue to rack up uber-elite status even if the "perks" for doing so dwindle to nothing more than pre-boarding, a free checked bag, and a free drink chit.
Moreover, it's no secret that the newUA is actively courting those very corporate fliers.