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Old Aug 3, 2016, 12:12 pm
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PTahCha
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Originally Posted by LASUA1K
Platinums lose out here. Whats the diffrence between Plat and Gold now? A few more upgrades?
Zone 1 vs. zone 2 boarding
8 E+ companions vs. 1
3 vs. 2 free checked luggage
10% discount for duty free purchases

Originally Posted by bmwe92fan
Isn't it amazing how organized and thorough UA is when announcing cuts like this (they have an entire website up and running!) but the program to roll out enhancements - like a free drink or snack for their best customers - is a bloody disaster! Shows what UA really focuses on doesn't it???!
One is managed by computers, which are easily reprogrammable. The other is rolled out by people, who are not easily reprogrammable.
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