Originally Posted by
IAH-OIL-TRASH
I think UA’s goal with this move has nil to do with upgrade prioritization. UA came up with an additional revenue number that is the driver and any effects on upgrade lists is a just an unimportant (to UA) by-product. They’re just looking at the increasing number of 1MMers and the number of E+ seats their companions are occupying.
disagree 100%. I think the revenue enhancement will be minimal at best. The Gold companion will still get E+ on solo trips and will still have to buy up to F as most everyone does now with the lack of CPUs even for 1Ks. The average American family has 2 kids so I don’t see too many families that will be paying for E+ seats or checked bags. And of course there are plenty of trips where the spouses fly solo.
this is all about rewarding the top spending customers and ensuring that a current 1K isn’t bumped by somebody’s spouse.