Would you purchase United Economy Plus Package
Sep 30, 2016, 3:18 pm
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2000
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Would you purchase United Economy Plus Package
Since the grandkids appeared and living in the opposite coast, husband and I have been doing at least 3 to 4 transcons a year. We are considering purchasing the economy plus package for $499 to make travel more comfortable. Are there other considerations we should be aware of?
Sep 30, 2016, 4:07 pm
#2
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ZOA, SFO, HKG
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2 actually.
1. Make sure you can get your money worth (your total cost to E+ should be more than $499).
2. Make sure you stay with UA once you have purchased the option.
1. Make sure you can get your money worth (your total cost to E+ should be more than $499).
2. Make sure you stay with UA once you have purchased the option.
Sep 30, 2016, 4:14 pm
#3
Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: Hilton Diamond, UA Plat, Marriott Gold
Posts: 133
If you both almost always fly together, it is possible to pay $499+$200=$699 for the subscription holder plus one companion to always get E+. That is cheaper than both buying their own E+ subscription ($998), but you both must fly together under this cheaper option. If you do both fly together always, then you can save $300 this way.
Sep 30, 2016, 4:18 pm
#4
Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: Hilton Diamond, UA Plat, Marriott Gold
Posts: 133
And I should add that for $499 + $400, the subscription holder plus 8 companions can fly in the E+. So, if the rest of the family often flies with you, that could be another option to consider.
Sep 30, 2016, 5:14 pm
#5
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Boulder, CO
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 120
I bought it -- and have been happy with it. I am a Silver, but I want the ability to choose E+ at booking -- I have no interest in playing the T-24 lottery, not out of a hub like SFO anyway. I also do a lot of transcons, and typically work on them, so find E- pretty untenable.
When I realized the E+ sub mostly pays for itself after about 2-3 round trips, it was an easy decision!
Note the sub works across the board -- paid flight, award flights, etc.
When I realized the E+ sub mostly pays for itself after about 2-3 round trips, it was an easy decision!
Note the sub works across the board -- paid flight, award flights, etc.