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rolov Nov 17, 2009 9:20 am


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12833716)
There is even a :rolleyes: that is mad that GS/1Ks aren't prioritized higher than Plats on CO metal.

If that had been the case for CO metal I would have shredded my OP card an mailed it in. There is absolutely no reason for them to do that other than to make people :mad:

gbryan84 Nov 17, 2009 9:21 am


Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12833670)
While I like the proposed changes, the exit row thing bothers me greatly.

I've found it increasingly hard to grab exit row seats as a Plat and to think we're just going to open it up to all the UA fliers is going to make it impossible in some cases.

I book far in advance (usually) so this shouldnt bother me. It will also be nice to have an option to fly UA on their crazy routings while earning 100% EQM and have a shot at an upgrade. The only problem is Im not sure how much leisure flying Ill be able to do after we move into the new place as we decided to cut out a portion of our "fun" spending to buy a nicer place. It will also be more convienent for me to fly out of EWR :rolleyes:

FT Lurker Nov 17, 2009 9:26 am


Originally Posted by CO Insider (Post 12833727)
Hi SF1K, yes, United's Elite customers will have the same access to our Elite instant upgrades for Y and B fares. Additionally, Global Services and 1K members will have access to instant upgrades for M fares just like Continental's Platinum Elite members.

Interesting...

GTITAN Nov 17, 2009 9:27 am

Well, I am off line for a few minutes, and the Earth moves again eh? Add my voice to the chorus that says this will be good for CO and UA elites, and of course, a shout out to our own Mercury of Change, Heathrow Guy for being spot on. Just getting ready to board the plane to JFK, chat all Ya' all when I land!

fozz Nov 17, 2009 9:29 am


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12833704)
It is a shame that we have to share our 4-8 (depending on how you look at it) good seats with a pretty large group of elites, but I'm not convinced UA elites are going to flock to CO when they already have E+ and likely live in large UA markets. It may only become an occasional issue on certain routes/days.


Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 12833711)
BINGO!

If history has shown anything, we have the power to change this as CO will listen.

So, I suggest those in opposition start voicing.

fozz Nov 17, 2009 9:30 am


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12833716)
There is even a :rolleyes: that is mad that GS/1Ks aren't prioritized higher than Plats on CO metal.

Are you surprised? Just ignore him.

sdm1130 Nov 17, 2009 9:34 am


Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12833823)
Are you surprised? Just ignore him.

I have never witnessed the :rolleyes: of (some) UA 1Ks first hand, so I am a little taken back but not completely surprised. I'm not even going to bother posting anything in the other threads...

sdm1130 Nov 17, 2009 9:36 am


Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12833816)
If history has shown anything, we have the power to change this as CO will listen.

So, I suggest those in opposition start voicing.

Someone in the other thread suggested that UA elites get access to the exit rows and CO elites get access to E+ at check in. Would you be in favor of that as a compromise?

This brings up an interesting question - do UA and CO really gain anything from setting up reciprocal upgrades?

Hartmann Nov 17, 2009 9:37 am


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12833872)
Someone in the other thread suggested that UA elites get access to the exit rows and CO elites get access to E+ at check in. Would you be in favor of that as a compromise?

This brings up an interesting question - do UA and CO really gain anything from setting up reciprocal upgrades?

Slightly easier migration when they merge. :p

gbryan84 Nov 17, 2009 9:39 am

Looks like UA is going to continue to issue the CR1's. Whats next for CO? Keep things as they are or up Plat to 100k and give SWU and CR1's? BTW, how many CR1's do UA 1k's get?

belynch Nov 17, 2009 9:39 am


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12833872)
Would you be in favor of that as a compromise?

I would, but only for purely selfish reasons. The E+ pot is a heck of a lot larger than the tolerable seats in Y on CO.

The best way to implement this is for CO to actually admit that their Y product is horrific and create an E+ section. Several airlines have proven that this model has a positive ROI. Not sure why more (in the US) haven't jumped on the bandwagon.

Oh, right. Because US airlines are opposed to making money. :rolleyes:

belynch Nov 17, 2009 9:41 am


Originally Posted by gbryan84 (Post 12833902)
Whats next for CO? Keep things as they are or up Plat to 100k and give SWU and CR1's?

Allow me to channel HeathrowGuy for a minute.

Both programs are going to create a 4th tier. A 75k at UA and a 100k at CO.

Tinkerer Nov 17, 2009 9:41 am


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 12830365)
Find a Canon PowerShot that comes as close to your price range and you should be just happy.

I see we have similar views on this :)

Tinkerer Nov 17, 2009 9:42 am


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12830308)
Vaccine's not bothering me as of this time (nor do I expect it to); just decided to eat so I didn't have to feel like the FluMist was draining.

Good. Hope it stayed that way.

Hartmann Nov 17, 2009 9:44 am

CO needs to spend some time working on their interactive route map... It makes no sense.


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