time to enhance SE in response to UA
Jan 20, 2016, 4:19 pm
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time to enhance SE in response to UA
So United started last year with free drinks in Y for GS and 1K. Today they took it further and announced free food (free item from the fresh menu) in Y for GS and 1K.
With AC I have a waste to limited number of eCredits for a bigger seat and have to pay for food and beverage if I don't. With UA I know I'm getting a free meal and a free drink and the only debate is whether or not I get a bigger seat (for free).
If AC is going to copy the bad stuff (AQD) from UA, it is time they coughed up something good.
With AC I have a waste to limited number of eCredits for a bigger seat and have to pay for food and beverage if I don't. With UA I know I'm getting a free meal and a free drink and the only debate is whether or not I get a bigger seat (for free).
If AC is going to copy the bad stuff (AQD) from UA, it is time they coughed up something good.
Last edited by yyzgigi; Jan 20, 2016 at 4:29 pm
Jan 20, 2016, 4:26 pm
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AC SENIOR MANAGEMENT be like
Great Idea!
Here's two air canada cafe coupon that cant be used with other discounts.
Now off you go!
Great Idea!
Here's two air canada cafe coupon that cant be used with other discounts.
Now off you go!
Jan 20, 2016, 4:28 pm
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Good to see them finally catch up to AA in this regard 
And the menu
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...nomy/menu.aspx
Dont forget you get to pay double as an SE just for a chance to use your ecredits on AC. And you wont know whether you clear until the gate because AC management has said AC customers cannot handle upgrade list transparency, and if you havent eaten, you ll just go hungry
But hey, you just paid 2x as much as the person next to you for flex.
And the menu
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...nomy/menu.aspx
Dont forget you get to pay double as an SE just for a chance to use your ecredits on AC. And you wont know whether you clear until the gate because AC management has said AC customers cannot handle upgrade list transparency, and if you havent eaten, you ll just go hungry
But hey, you just paid 2x as much as the person next to you for flex.
Jan 20, 2016, 4:32 pm
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Good to see them finally catch up to AA in this regard
And the menu
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...nomy/menu.aspx
....
And the menu
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...nomy/menu.aspx
....
"Salted Chocolate Chips Brownie Brittle"
LOL
carry on.......
Jan 20, 2016, 4:37 pm
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For the new upgraded SE that pay $20K I think Ben meets you guys for beer and chips each quarter and then cuts your grass or washes your car once every summer?
Jan 20, 2016, 5:19 pm
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So United started last year with free drinks in Y for GS and 1K. Today they took it further and announced free food (free item from the fresh menu) in Y for GS and 1K.
With AC I have a waste to limited number of eCredits for a bigger seat and have to pay for food and beverage if I don't. With UA I know I'm getting a free meal and a free drink and the only debate is whether or not I get a bigger seat (for free).
If AC is going to copy the bad stuff (AQD) from UA, it is time they coughed up something good.
With AC I have a waste to limited number of eCredits for a bigger seat and have to pay for food and beverage if I don't. With UA I know I'm getting a free meal and a free drink and the only debate is whether or not I get a bigger seat (for free).
If AC is going to copy the bad stuff (AQD) from UA, it is time they coughed up something good.
Jan 20, 2016, 5:29 pm
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Unlike the apparent number of alcoholics who need to get their fix every flight, the drink does not.
Jan 20, 2016, 8:18 pm
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Good to see them finally catch up to AA in this regard
And the menu
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...nomy/menu.aspx
Dont forget you get to pay double as an SE just for a chance to use your ecredits on AC. And you wont know whether you clear until the gate because AC management has said AC customers cannot handle upgrade list transparency, and if you havent eaten, you ll just go hungry But hey, you just paid 2x as much as the person next to you for flex.
And the menu
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...nomy/menu.aspx
Dont forget you get to pay double as an SE just for a chance to use your ecredits on AC. And you wont know whether you clear until the gate because AC management has said AC customers cannot handle upgrade list transparency, and if you havent eaten, you ll just go hungry But hey, you just paid 2x as much as the person next to you for flex.
Whatever.
I flew AC to LAX return for $650 USD in Flex. Upgraded at T-12 to a lie flat seat. I doubt I paid double, my upgrade cleared in advance and I ordered the steak so I wasn't hungry.
Jan 20, 2016, 8:32 pm
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Further to the post and comment upthread, I just happened to see the "United Premier 1K and Global Services Members Now Get Free Food and Drinks" over at The Points Guy. http://thepointsguy.com/2016/01/unit...od-and-drinks/
Most interesting to me was the line:
"The news came in the form of a FlyerTalk post, with a United rep confirming the change."
Now this is IMPRESSIVE.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26051181-post1.html
Most interesting to me was the line:
"The news came in the form of a FlyerTalk post, with a United rep confirming the change."
Now this is IMPRESSIVE.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26051181-post1.html
Last edited by tcook052; Jan 20, 2016 at 8:39 pm Reason: off topic
Jan 20, 2016, 9:55 pm
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Jan 20, 2016, 10:24 pm
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This is a good move but honestly doesn't target the premium pax that AC wants. Vouchers might be a nice added side benefit though.