E+ for CO elites is live!
#32
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Programs: UA Platinum MM; DL Silver; IHG Diamond Ambassador; Hilton Gold; Marriott Gold
Posts: 24,249
Too bad Co isn't doing much back for us UA elites. I get to go on an upgrade list 2 hours before a flight even with a B fare and 1k status. And an exit row seat seems beyond the reach of a UA flyer. I keep hearing about how much better Co is - so far - still waiting to discover for myself.
I'm very, very happy that reciprocity is finally upon us.
Of course, these issues for us UA elites would probably be better discussed in the thread in the UA forum, leaving this thread to the OnePass folks to discuss their experiences with travel on UA metal.
To all the OnePass elites sampling E+ for the first time, welcome aboard. I'm sure you'll like it a lot better than the 31" pitch that may be familiar to you when you don't get the upgrade, the bulkhead, or the exit row seat. Here's to hoping the new United keeps E+ and adds it to the (former) CO fleet. A first class section on the CO Express jets, much like what UA features on a number of its affiliates' regional jets would be nice too, wouldn't it?
Last edited by SAT Lawyer; Sep 30, 2010 at 11:44 pm
#33
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 7,541
It's now officially LIVE thanks to Heathrow Guy for being on the ball.
#34
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Seattle WA USA
Programs: AS MVP Gold, Hilton Diamond, Starbucks/Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, and some others
Posts: 251
I'm continental platinum - it's nearly 2 am pacific, 4 am central and no love for me with E+... they still want to charge me $19 or $49 per segment.
#35
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat
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It appears that you can no longer select seats on UA reservations through CO.com. The "View/Change Seats" link is gone and there is an asterisk where the seat assignments are.
The asterisk lists your UA confirmation number and the UA phone #
The asterisk lists your UA confirmation number and the UA phone #
#36
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I'm glad they list the UA conf. #. ^
#37
Join Date: May 2005
Location: various cities in the USofA: NYC, BWI, IAH, ORD, CVG, NYC
Programs: Former UA 1K, National Exec. Elite
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#38
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat
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UA itineraries that are CO codeshares and booked through CO.com now show on united.com with confirmation numbers as well. ^
#39
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: MSP
Programs: DL Silver, UA Silver, AMX Plat, Carlson Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 188
Have a TPAC first/saver award itin starting 3/2/11. Called UA this morning to get at least E+ for the only coach leg of the trip (MSP>ORD). Was told to call CO and they would call UA and get me the seat. Did that, they did it. Have E+ now. Thx "the new united"
#40
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: UA 1k, UA MM, MB Amb, Hyatt Globalist, Accor Plat (ha ha), Hertz Pres, etc.
Posts: 239
I tried this morning (8:35a CT) and could not. I then called and was told I had to buy it. After insisting he was wrong, politely, I got an economy plus seat. When I checked-in, I was able to choose any e+ seat.
But, it did not upgrade me to first. Instead the site tried to sell me an upgrade. I thought it was all being activated today?
So, I called again, CS referred me to web support who told me I still had to make the request at the airport. So, I asked for the Elite desk number and called there. After about 10 more minutes with them, they said the same thing - ask at the airport.
So, it looks like they'll still be selling them to non-elites before offering them to CO elites until mid-October (at least that's what the UA elite desk told me).
But, it did not upgrade me to first. Instead the site tried to sell me an upgrade. I thought it was all being activated today?
So, I called again, CS referred me to web support who told me I still had to make the request at the airport. So, I asked for the Elite desk number and called there. After about 10 more minutes with them, they said the same thing - ask at the airport.
So, it looks like they'll still be selling them to non-elites before offering them to CO elites until mid-October (at least that's what the UA elite desk told me).
#41
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Programs: Bonvoy LTT, Hyatt Exp, AA 1MM, UA Silver, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 970
I have a trip next week that is half UA, half CO. I had added my CO number, but ua.com won't let me pick E+ seats. Called UA, they're telling me that I'm eligible, but the only way to get an E+ seat is to go to the airport. Put me on hold to check with the "support desk", and said I had to pay for it. On hold for a supervisor now...
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Update: Supervisor confirmed I was eligible and able to do it over the phone, took him 3-4 minutes to give me seats.
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Update: Supervisor confirmed I was eligible and able to do it over the phone, took him 3-4 minutes to give me seats.
#42
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Catania, Sicily/South Jersey (PHL)/Houston, Texas/Red Stick/airborne in-between
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Posts: 3,548
Worked for me buying a ticket yesterday for a flight FCO-IAD-IAH on OCt 14th. It actually would only let me choose seats in E+ on the Co webpage (and when I checked on United after, same thing).
Other than the CO website showing a United 777 with two sets of wings it worked great ^^^
Ciao,
FH
Other than the CO website showing a United 777 with two sets of wings it worked great ^^^
Ciao,
FH
#43
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: San Diego
Programs: CO gold,AA platinum for life,WN, Hyatt Diamond, Priority Club plat,Emerald club exec
Posts: 60
websites say "Later this month"
look at what Smiszek has in his letter on the websites:
Coming later this month, elite members will enjoy reciprocal access to complimentary elite upgrades and preferred economy seating on United and Continental flights. United elite members will have access to Continental’s preferred seating, and Continental elite members will have access to United’s Economy Plus® seating
Coming later this month, elite members will enjoy reciprocal access to complimentary elite upgrades and preferred economy seating on United and Continental flights. United elite members will have access to Continental’s preferred seating, and Continental elite members will have access to United’s Economy Plus® seating
#44
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Cleveland, Oh
Programs: CO PPlat, United GS, Marriott Plat, HH Diamond, SPG Platinum
Posts: 12
E+ on CO codeshare LAX -SFO
I just tried to follow the CO.com instructions to get a seat on the LAX - SFO codeshare for this Sunday 3-Oct-2010 with the following results/observations:
- United IVR system <speaks english/does not understand english>
- United CSR <barely speaks english/does not understand english>
^ - Secured E+ seating!!!
Next time I will try to do the same via United elite line and see if its any better.
- United IVR system <speaks english/does not understand english>
- United CSR <barely speaks english/does not understand english>
^ - Secured E+ seating!!!
Next time I will try to do the same via United elite line and see if its any better.
#45
Join Date: Jul 2001
Programs: Hilton Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 1,266
Slightly OT...
I am *G (Gold on OP, zip on MP).
Ove the past six months I've never had luck entering my OP number on a UA operated flight (not code share) prior to check-in. At check-in, I am able to change from MP number ot OP and have *G printed on my boarding pass. This usually gets me E+ t the gate.
When I go to print out my MP memberships card, there is no *G recognition. I called UA support about three months ago - a harrrowing experience - and they said my *G status is reflected in the system but I do not see it in my profile.
Is this the way it is, or am I doing something wrong....
Ove the past six months I've never had luck entering my OP number on a UA operated flight (not code share) prior to check-in. At check-in, I am able to change from MP number ot OP and have *G printed on my boarding pass. This usually gets me E+ t the gate.
When I go to print out my MP memberships card, there is no *G recognition. I called UA support about three months ago - a harrrowing experience - and they said my *G status is reflected in the system but I do not see it in my profile.
Is this the way it is, or am I doing something wrong....