Does CO comp Platinum?
Mar 11, 2005 | 8:01 am
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Does CO comp Platinum?
I am a US Chairman's who is moving from RDU to LAX and wants a better airline for out west. Any CO people in LAX? How is the service out there? Upgrades clear routinely on transcons or not? Do you think they will comp me to Platinum?
Mar 11, 2005 | 8:24 am
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Originally Posted by dsingerUNC
I am a US Chairman's who is moving from RDU to LAX and wants a better airline for out west. Any CO people in LAX? How is the service out there? Upgrades clear routinely on transcons or not? Do you think they will comp me to Platinum?
One note to remember is that EWR can tend to be an easier commute in to the financial district or manhattan in general if you use airtrain.
Mar 11, 2005 | 9:59 am
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Originally Posted by dsingerUNC
I am a US Chairman's who is moving from RDU to LAX and wants a better airline for out west. Any CO people in LAX? How is the service out there? Upgrades clear routinely on transcons or not? Do you think they will comp me to Platinum?
Continental's First Class is wayyyyyyy better than US Airways' distasteful First Class, if we can even call it that these days. However, in terms of upgrades, even US Airways Gold Preferred members have better chances than Continental Platinum members, and yes CO does comp Platinum status, but again, on CO, upgrades are very hard to get. They do not clear routinely per se.
As it has been discussed on this board before, even CO Plat members use their miles to upgrade transcontinental flights fearing that they will miss their upgrade (and indeed many do).
I'm pretty sure they will comp you to Platinum, just be aware of what you are getting into.
Mar 11, 2005 | 1:25 pm
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I was comped CO Plat, when I mailed them photocopies of my AA Explat statement and AA ExPlat and CO cards.
Mar 11, 2005 | 1:38 pm
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Though a bit limited, AS can be used for west coast service.
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Mar 11, 2005 | 2:14 pm
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Dont forget the step child hub of CLE. CO FC service is so far above US you'll think you are on SQ. IFE, Food, glass wear, comfortable seats....
Mar 11, 2005 | 3:44 pm
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CO is a wonderful airline - their first class is superior to the other legacy carriers. My only complaint is their uncomfortable coach seats. Love the upgrades on the transcons - but don't count on it.
Mar 11, 2005 | 7:05 pm
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Originally Posted by jaguar
CO is a wonderful airline - their first class is superior to the other legacy carriers. My only complaint is their uncomfortable coach seats. Love the upgrades on the transcons - but don't count on it.