Platinum Benefit:Better availability for United Saver Awards in select premium cabins
Nov 10, 2013, 8:22 pm
#16
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Has UA Insider ever said, "Yes, we're aware there are problems with the IN and I inventory and we're looking into it?"
I guess they have more important things to do at UA than delivering on promised benefits.
I guess they have more important things to do at UA than delivering on promised benefits.
Nov 10, 2013, 8:37 pm
#17
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: EAU
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They have selected all cabins on US-Lunar flights.
Service launching in 2043.
I have seen XN>X on domestic flights, but that's it.
Service launching in 2043.
I have seen XN>X on domestic flights, but that's it.
Nov 10, 2013, 8:58 pm
#18
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Location: Los Angeles
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Ok, thanks for level-setting for me. I am in a boat I am certain others are in, trying to book an international business class award in May-June before the partner rates jump.
Do people book standard awards at 300,000 points for a business class seat? On the route I'm looking at it, that would come out to .02 a point, not the worst redemption I guess.
Do people book standard awards at 300,000 points for a business class seat? On the route I'm looking at it, that would come out to .02 a point, not the worst redemption I guess.
Nov 10, 2013, 9:04 pm
#19
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You can book it, and watch inventory like a hawk and since you are Plat change to Saver if/when it opens up. Also suggest calling in, as some routes have partner availability not seen on .bomb, and as Plat you are exempt from fees.
Nov 10, 2013, 10:17 pm
#20
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Might or might not - we'll see, how long these "friends" will be able to hold on.
I am not predicting this management will do/not do anything for 1Ks. However, I expressed, what I see will develop and point out, what I think would be inventory management measures, appropriate for certain elite levels.
Nov 10, 2013, 10:21 pm
#21
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Denver, CO, USA
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Nov 11, 2013, 12:23 pm
#22
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[/QUOTE] You can book it, and watch inventory like a hawk and since you are Plat change to Saver if/when it opens up. Also suggest calling in, as some routes have partner availability not seen on .bomb, and as Plat you are exempt from fees.[/QUOTE]
Thanks EmailKid, that's a good idea and works for me. I'm newly Platinum and I see the fee and award change perks, I'll make good use of them.
Thanks EmailKid, that's a good idea and works for me. I'm newly Platinum and I see the fee and award change perks, I'll make good use of them.