Originally Posted by JimStraz
I bet if you called Continental they wouldn't even care. They have changed so much that I am not enjoying being loyal to them anymore. Platinums do not always get upgraded either anymore. Upgrades are now coveted.
Next time buy the discounted FC fare. Right now FC is on sale for around $800 RT. Not bad. But who really wants to pay it.
i usually pay it, if the FC fare is no more than double the coach fare. i never make elite with miles, so for me, getting double segments is like taking two trips. that's how i justify the expense. plus confirmed FC seating is always nice.
for instance, an upcoming trip to fll is 600. the FC fare is 757. pay an extra $100 and change, get confirmed FC on a 753 and get double points.