Originally Posted by
aCavalierInCoach
by basic economy do you mean all the other restrictions besides not including a baggage allowance? GS confirmed with me that, for instance, flying AC you're basically getting a Tango fare -- 0 baggage allowance + 1 for star gold. pretty disappointing as a GS to get slapped with a $50 or whatever bag fee flying shorthaul out of BC down to the bay area...
Exactly - was told you get treated as if you have the airline's equivalent of basic economy (which even UA doesn't do if you book a saver award...yet). No advance seat assignments, I would get 1 bag for star gold, but the family would get zero. Since I am traveling with my wife and kids, I figure I would get hit with at least $400 in bag fees (or more - depending on how much the wine weighs). Instead, I am paying an extra $150+ to take a train to Milan to stay on UA.
Lesson for the future - only book business class or UA metal.