Assigned Seating on UA/UX When Regular Economy is Full
Apr 23, 2012, 9:48 pm
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Assigned Seating on UA/UX When Regular Economy is Full
Free Economy is full and E+ is empty. Will we be assigned E+ at check in? Will the E+ seats get cheaper closer to departure date?
I'm sure there is a simple answer but I couldn't find through a search.
Thanks,
Deb-An infrequent UA flyer
I'm sure there is a simple answer but I couldn't find through a search.
Thanks,
Deb-An infrequent UA flyer
Apr 23, 2012, 9:54 pm
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I would swing through United.com on a daily basis just to see if seats open up.between now and then however.
Apr 23, 2012, 9:57 pm
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You will get access to free E+, but only at the airport. But keep in mind, you are not guaranteed to have seats next to each other. So you could end up with middle seats on opposite sides the plane.
I would swing through United.com on a daily basis just to see if seats open up.between now and then however.
I would swing through United.com on a daily basis just to see if seats open up.between now and then however.
Anyone know if they drop the E+ price in hopes of enticing us to move up?
Deb
Apr 23, 2012, 10:01 pm
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See recent post where E+ was near empty and E- was packed.
Apr 24, 2012, 8:08 am
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OK... one more question.
On this flight, some members of my family do have E- seat assignments. Can I remove them without selecting an E+ seat? I'm thinking if they don't have a seat assignment, they are more likely to get an E+ seat at no charge. Maybe not, but the seat assignments won't get worse than they are now.
Appreciate the help!
Deb
On this flight, some members of my family do have E- seat assignments. Can I remove them without selecting an E+ seat? I'm thinking if they don't have a seat assignment, they are more likely to get an E+ seat at no charge. Maybe not, but the seat assignments won't get worse than they are now.
Appreciate the help!
Deb
Apr 24, 2012, 8:16 am
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OK... one more question.
On this flight, some members of my family do have E- seat assignments. Can I remove them without selecting an E+ seat? I'm thinking if they don't have a seat assignment, they are more likely to get an E+ seat at no charge. Maybe not, but the seat assignments won't get worse than they are now.
Appreciate the help!
Deb
On this flight, some members of my family do have E- seat assignments. Can I remove them without selecting an E+ seat? I'm thinking if they don't have a seat assignment, they are more likely to get an E+ seat at no charge. Maybe not, but the seat assignments won't get worse than they are now.
Appreciate the help!
Deb
I would keep the seats you have, then when and if you get E+ seats at the airport, trade them to the E- seat mates so you can sit together.
Apr 24, 2012, 8:26 am
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I would imagine that a number of Silvers could be on the flight who have to wait until the 24 hour mark to select E+ seats (thereby opening up more coach seats). You also need to factor in flight changes, no shows, misconnects, etc. I wouldn't really count on all coach seats being taken and wouldn't give up a aisle or window seat in coach on the theory that they will just put you in E+ for free. I don't believe there is any way to "un-assign" a seat online. Perhaps they can do it if you call in.
Apr 24, 2012, 8:37 am
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I would imagine that a number of Silvers could be on the flight who have to wait until the 24 hour mark to select E+ seats (thereby opening up more coach seats). You also need to factor in flight changes, no shows, misconnects, etc. I wouldn't really count on all coach seats being taken and wouldn't give up a aisle or window seat in coach on the theory that they will just put you in E+ for free. I don't believe there is any way to "un-assign" a seat online. Perhaps they can do it if you call in.
Apr 24, 2012, 8:38 am
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Thanks for the advice. The passengers that have seat assignments are scattered so there's no real advantage to where they are now. I will look at the t-24 time to see if any adjacent seats are available in E-.
Deb
Deb