Originally Posted by
StingWest
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.
Wow, that is a sad indictment on customer loyalty. You obviously are a frequent traveler. I understand airlines need to make money but since you are able to travel on other airlines for lower prices and they continue to operate UA has lost your revenue.
I do wonder why UA does not make a better E+ hard product for TATL and TPAC flights. Other airlines like TK and SQ do this well and appear to make money from them as people are willing to pay for the privilege.
I too am struggling to find available R inventory for flights and looking at *A alternatives as I have met my minimum 4 flights for the year. I do like 1K for IRROPS but the GPUs are the real incentive for me to strive for 1K. I already have *G through my 1MM. I do a mixture of paid J flights and E (hoping for upgrades) both TATL and TPAC. I am starting the switch to *A for these flights.