Originally Posted by
bmvaughn
But more planes = more routes. Can't expect immediate E+ conversion. Hey, they kept E+ on UA planes, and CO planes are getting it. Give it 2 years and you won't care... can't expect the change to happen overnight unless you want astronomical fares.
The biggest thing I can point to is:
+ transferring miles to CO to book *A on their site - the ease of use is great, and I don't think the kettles are looking at LH/SQ/LX F tickets.
+ in a few months, more destinations to use SWU on
+ directv
+/- that much closer to MM status... but this is up in the air as to what it will gain us.
The issue with E+ now is a sliding scale which reminded me of the initial implementation days...will I get E+ on the plane or not? Not only do we have uncertainty of cabin with the new F and C (which may take a decade to implement), precedent indicates this will take much longer than what the corporate spin suggests. 2 years is too long to wait particularly if cross fleeting gaps higher when the common certificate is awarded.
Back to the OP, IIRC UA and CO allegedly pre-aligned the labor agreements. To this flyer, it sounded good. Any word on if the pilots and FA's are anywhere near common contracts? So let the bets start, E+ implements before joint operating certificate? Looks like we have to go through another summer of work actions before that (is not the UA pilot contract up for renewal at the moment)! This FF isn't going to hang around for another summer from he**