Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12623913)

The crowd of instigators don't seem to be helping much either. :(

Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 12623932)

Including some folks in the 'Box who enjoy the sport of it all.... :eek:

Originally Posted by MilesDavis (Post 12623916)

Exactly, and I've been around computers for 25 some odd years, so I guess that explains my outdated impressions! :D

Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 12620475)

I can see why it bothers some of them. I'm currently just a 2P on UA, and have been since 2007, but have averaged 50-60% upgrade success using E-500s. That will go away if all elites are put into the elite queue, as opposed to the current system where only those who opt in, through the use of an upgrade instrument.

On the other hand, I'll be 1K before the end of this year, so to me it's not such a big deal. With the great success I've had out of ATL on UA for upgrades as a 2P, as a 1K, it should be just about 100%. But for those at the lower levels, it will be like CO Silver, where upgrades are rare. The difference, of course, is that on UA, those lower elite levels already have a better seat. On CO, the Silvers can't get a better seat unless they're lucky enough to snag an exit row seat during check-in, and on some flights, there are only 2-3 seats in economy that are better, especially on the RJ/733/735/73G flights.

Originally Posted by kingalien (Post 12620797)

it would be nice if UA (and even CO when the time comes) offered SWUs (even if it's just one) for every 10k flown per quarter (a la CR-1s for 1Ks). I flew those miles every quarter just to collect the CR-1s so keeps people flying.

Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 12623932)

Including some folks in the 'Box who enjoy the sport of it all.... :eek:

Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 12623936)

I am trying to stay with just the facts no emotion on anything....to try to help and not take threads :rolleyes: nowl.

Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 12623955)

Oh, I am with you and struggled as well when Acer was oft referenced for netbooks and other hardware. Many perceived discount products have really been able to put together some quality.

Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12623981)

As far as technology is concerned - aren't all major brands (except AAPL) essentially a discount product now? :p

Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 12623993)

Dell Adamo is a pricey piece of junk, no? :)

Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 12623993)

Dell Adamo is a pricey piece of junk, no? :)

Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 12623932)

Including some folks in the 'Box who enjoy the sport of it all.... :eek:

Originally Posted by Phudnik (Post 12623964)

Don't they give SWUs for every 25k EQMs above 100k?

Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 12623993)

Dell Adamo is a pricey piece of junk, no? :)

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12624070)

Hmmm, if I can route back from Oz via Asia, looks like I can string together a:

IAH-YYC-YVR-SYD; PER-BKK-NRT-ORD-IAH itinerary. :-: