Originally Posted by
PushingTin
Y,B,M and you might was well buy Premium Economy [on] any of the other airlines. LH works to help keep status- but if GPUs aren't going to clear anymore, why am I even a 1K?
My inability to use GPUs out of SFO to Europe was the main reason I left, even after 2.7 MM. I'm one of those people who can't really afford $4500+ for RT business to Europe, so full boat is not an option.
Now, for the price of a UA Q fare for example, I can usually buy an actual premium economy seat on a European airline, which is wider and has more legroom. Often I can upgrade for money or miles to business, as neither of my current airlines (BA and VS) wait-lists for upgrades, and by keeping a sharp eye I can grab one if they appear.
But, in any case, I hope to never again fly in an economy seat for 10 hours! It's worth the extra money.