Economy Plus is here to stay
Feb 18, 2011, 12:49 am
#211
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: CA, TX
Programs: UA-MP S, DL-PM, HHonors D, SPG Gold, Fairmont PC
Posts: 35
Economy + Refresh
Great news indeed, however if UA is going to expand and invest in rolling out E+ across the CO fleet, I hope that E+ is improved...at least the INTL configuration. Winged headrest, 7+ inches recline, >35+ in. seat pitch, AC Power 2 for 3 seats), AVOD, and maybe business-class meal options (at a min). Oh and refresh the welcome and safety video...it's a snoozer and Smisek just isn't that PR friendly (at least on camera).
Last edited by trojo805; Feb 18, 2011 at 11:19 pm
Feb 18, 2011, 1:38 am
#212
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: SJC
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 1,628
I get plenty of upgrades on UA A319s and A320s (8 and 12 F seats).
Feb 18, 2011, 1:54 am
#213
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: SJC
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 1,628
Air New Zealand has already had similar programs for a while called Twin Seat. If an economy seat next to you is free, you can buy it for $60.
The difference is that premium economy is often very expensive (2x economy on BA, sometimes 3x economy on NZ) and for some is not worth the cost.
Last edited by SFOSpiff; Feb 18, 2011 at 2:00 am
Feb 18, 2011, 2:42 am
#214
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Programs: UA-1k, 1mm, Marriott-LT Platinum, Hertz-Presidents Circle
Posts: 6,355
Great decision and step one in keeping UA elites with UA after this merger is fully integrated.
Now the next HUGE decision will be what to do with CO longhaul planes that only have bus/first seats as a 2 class as opposed to the rather nice new premium cabins of UA.
I vote to convert CO to 3 class, UA in case you are listening.
Now the next HUGE decision will be what to do with CO longhaul planes that only have bus/first seats as a 2 class as opposed to the rather nice new premium cabins of UA.
I vote to convert CO to 3 class, UA in case you are listening.
Feb 18, 2011, 2:44 am
#215
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Programs: UA-1k, 1mm, Marriott-LT Platinum, Hertz-Presidents Circle
Posts: 6,355
Feb 18, 2011, 3:43 am
#216
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: IAH
Programs: UACO Plat/1K, DL Plat, Hertz 5*, Avis - PC, SPG Gold, Colorado Pass
Posts: 228
I don't look on the CO forum for about half a day and then of course, big news! Anyhow, I've come to enjoy E+.
Feb 18, 2011, 4:00 am
#217
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: UA nothing (former multi-year CO Platinum), AA 1M Gold, HH Diamond, National Executive
Posts: 449
Feb 18, 2011, 5:47 am
#218
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: UA MileagePlus 2MM
Posts: 1,567
Adam
Feb 18, 2011, 5:49 am
#219
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA Plt, FB Silver
Posts: 848
Thanks for the great news. But PLEASE keep free advance access for 2P/Silvers. This is my 9th year at 2P, and especially since UDU keeps me from getting anything other than a rare upgrade, the ability to select E+ in advance for free is one of the only reasons I stay loyal to UA.
Feb 18, 2011, 5:50 am
#220
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1P, Delta GM, SPG Platinum, Priority Club Platinum
Posts: 118
Great news. This will help cement my loyalty to UA for sure.
Feb 18, 2011, 6:13 am
#221
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Posts: 2,398
Can't remember when/if I've ever seen so much positive response to an airline action. Refreshing. Still a few naysayers/neutrals but given the usual FT proportions the plus side seems really overwhelming on this issue.
Feb 18, 2011, 6:33 am
#222
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: CLE
Programs: UA Gold, OZ silver,
Posts: 553
I don't care what anybody else says. As halls says, some people just see the glass as half-empty. As a 6'1" flyer, whose height is mainly in the legs, this was the decision that I've been waiting for. E+ is a Godsend when my upgrades don't clear. Thanks UA for making the first of the changes that "I'll like." ^^^^^^^^^^
At 6'1" myself I have to agree!