UA E+ with AC*E?
Jun 9, 2011 | 12:14 am
#16
Join Date: Apr 2011
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If I'd known that people were getting E+ so easily on *G I wouldn't have worked to get 2P! I'm probably switching to UA to get 1K next year anyways though. I really couldn't care less about domestic lounge access, especially when some of the lounges are so terrible.
Jun 9, 2011 | 1:37 am
#17
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Canada
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I usually get E+ when I ask in the RCC as well. I haven't been as successful when outside of North America (South America or Asia) but I find the agents in both regions *really* stick to the rules. On a flight from South America on the ground they kept almost giving it to me then decided I was only *G so it'd be $209 but on board they were selling it for $119. I woulda been mighty upset if I paid the $209.
Anyway, I'd suggest asking but if it's really important to you just pay for it.
I usually get E+ when I ask in the RCC as well. I haven't been as successful when outside of North America (South America or Asia) but I find the agents in both regions *really* stick to the rules. On a flight from South America on the ground they kept almost giving it to me then decided I was only *G so it'd be $209 but on board they were selling it for $119. I woulda been mighty upset if I paid the $209.
Anyway, I'd suggest asking but if it's really important to you just pay for it.
Jun 9, 2011 | 5:05 am
#18
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I've never seen E+ selling for more than $119 on long-hauls (SFO-PEK/PVG). I think it's the same on SFO-HKG so I have no idea where they got $209 from.
Jun 9, 2011 | 5:49 am
#19
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: PHL, NYC, DC
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if i recall, last time i paid $129 for HKG/ORD one way and they wanted an additional $29 or $39 for ORD/YYZ..... they charge by the segment...so I am not surprised a round trip can cost $208 or so.
getting a free upgrade to E+ is now a hit and miss....sometimes they do, sometimes they want u to pay, some will stubbornly stick to the fact you need to pay, some will ask in the cabin if u wanted to pay an upgrade....the most funny scenario i saw was FA seeing people switched to E+ seats and then asking them to move back to E or they will bill their CC.
i think the check in system now is changed, so even if u OLCI it still shows E+ as an additional fee seat. Will know later this year when i fly them again
getting a free upgrade to E+ is now a hit and miss....sometimes they do, sometimes they want u to pay, some will stubbornly stick to the fact you need to pay, some will ask in the cabin if u wanted to pay an upgrade....the most funny scenario i saw was FA seeing people switched to E+ seats and then asking them to move back to E or they will bill their CC.
i think the check in system now is changed, so even if u OLCI it still shows E+ as an additional fee seat. Will know later this year when i fly them again
Last edited by global happy traveller; Jun 9, 2011 at 5:54 am
Jun 9, 2011 | 6:11 am
#20
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Jun 9, 2011 | 6:17 am
#21
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Jun 9, 2011 | 6:26 am
#22
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Location: YYZ, but my heart is in Asia
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Jun 9, 2011 | 6:30 am
#23
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Jun 9, 2011 | 7:29 am
#24
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Jun 9, 2011 | 8:41 am
#25
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those 747 reminds me of the good old days.... big screen TV, panels turned yellow..... squarish overhead luggage space..... honeycomb style ceilings
Jun 9, 2011 | 8:41 am
#26
Join Date: Aug 2010
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Seems that my experiences are in line with most on here. I've never made a habit of asking for E+ (my UA/CO flights are usually short haul), but every so often when I check-in online I am pre-assigned in E+.
Jun 9, 2011 | 8:56 am
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Jun 9, 2011 | 10:25 am
#29
Join Date: Jun 2010
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My arranger is instructed to avoid UA...they treat *G like second class citizens and their aircraft are tired at best.
Jun 9, 2011 | 10:27 am
#30
Join Date: Dec 2008
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UA is not that bad..... just treat it like an Express bus.....dont have high expectations.....