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I'm not convinced E+ works domestically (especially in the current economy). UA doesn't seem to be able to turn a strong profit with E+ and AA obviously wasn't able to either. Does anyone know if B6 and VX bring in much revenue from their E+ offerings?

Agreed. Most of the E+ cabin is either a) elites or b) people who didn't have seat assignments and got seated there as that was all that was left.

I've often advised my non-elite friends not to get seat assignments on UA flights so they can sit in E+ for free.

Hartmann

Nov 17, 2009 10:09 am

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Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12834090)

I doubt it. I see CO Plat going to 100k.

There just aren't any benefits they can add or take away for a 75k level. Besides, look at how pissed all the Silvers are.

I don't understand what the Silvers are up in arms about. When I was a Silver, I flew routes that had a chance of upgrades and did alright, but I knew that I wouldn't come close to the front cabin on a lot of routes.

None of that has changed.

Mackieman

Nov 17, 2009 10:09 am

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Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12834090)

I doubt it. I see CO Plat going to 100k.

There just aren't any benefits they can add or take away for a 75k level. Besides, look at how pissed all the Silvers are.

To me, Silver has one real benefit left: ability to upgrade at purchase via Y and B fares. Sure, the occasional completely empty flight might upgrade but those are fairly rare these days.

Anglo Large Clawed Otter

Nov 17, 2009 10:13 am

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Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12834095)

New lines are always welcome.

I've managed to bag HKT-BKK already, but for some reason prefer the aerogeek aesthetics of PER-HKT to PER-BKK.

FT Lurker

Nov 17, 2009 10:14 am

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Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12834090)

I doubt it. I see CO Plat going to 100k.

There just aren't any benefits they can add or take away for a 75k level. Besides, look at how pissed all the Silvers are.

I agree that CO will re-align to 25/50/100. Hopefully, this means SWU for Plats. CO may also add a fourth, revenue-based, non-published tier called Blanket Services (BS). In addition to being guaranteed a pillow and blanket on their seats, BS members will have their upgrades clear at a T-6 vs T-5 for Plats.

:D

MilesDavis

Nov 17, 2009 10:14 am

Can someone confirm - is IAH-AUS worth 2000 EQM's with the DEQM promo?

belynch

Nov 17, 2009 10:14 am

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Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12834090)

There just aren't any benefits they can add or take away for a 75k level. Besides, look at how pissed all the Silvers are.

Keep Plat where it is and a 1k CO flier would get higher priority for EUA's, maybe a higher mileage bonus, and a couple SWU's. Compelling to me.

CO should also formalize their version of GS.

rolov

Nov 17, 2009 10:15 am

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 12834140)

Keep Plat where it is and a 1k CO flier would get higher priority for EUA's, maybe more a higher mileage bonus, and a couple SWU's. Compelling to me.

CO should also formalize their version of GS.

Call it 1KO

belynch

Nov 17, 2009 10:15 am

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Originally Posted by FT Lurker (Post 12834138)

CO may also add a fourth, revenue-based, non-published tier called Blanket Services (BS).

I thought BS service was currently available at SFO. :-::-::-:

Mackieman

Nov 17, 2009 10:16 am

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Originally Posted by MilesDavis (Post 12834139)

Can someone confirm - is IAH-AUS worth 2000 EQM's with the DEQM promo?

I believe that is true, if my understanding is correct.

Hartmann

Nov 17, 2009 10:17 am

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Originally Posted by MilesDavis (Post 12834139)

Can someone confirm - is IAH-AUS worth 2000 EQM's with the DEQM promo?

IAH-AUS r/t is worth 2k EQMs if you are already an elite.

IAH-AUS o/w is worth 1k EQMs if you are already an elite.

belynch

Nov 17, 2009 10:17 am

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Originally Posted by rolov (Post 12834147)

Call it 1KO

Only if the name on your OP profile is "Glass Joe."

Anglo Large Clawed Otter

Nov 17, 2009 10:18 am

There's a thread over in BD-land that goes over the latest changes to Diamond Club, which are positive. Miles-for-upgrade on higher fare-buckets, and GUVs are phased out as of today, in favor of e-GUVs that are confirmable 7 days in advance on BD flights. 1 GUV to go Y-Y+, 3 to go Y-C. All Golds will have 4 e-GUVs deposited in their accounts.

windwalker

Nov 17, 2009 10:20 am

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Originally Posted by rolov (Post 12833570)

It only works in the summer here :D

Just, make sure you rinsed it in fresh water at the end of this season and you should be set for next year. I've found that the snorkel is good most anytime if you plan on being down awhilehttp://rolleye.com/pirate.gif

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Originally Posted by MilesDavis (Post 12834139)

Can someone confirm - is IAH-AUS worth 2000 EQM's with the DEQM promo?

More is more, especially if you need them

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