My disappointment with 1K, How to get more out of your 1K status.
Apr 1, 2018, 5:07 pm
#301
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Quick question, I could just shift my trip another day, I saw this 1800 ewr to lhr for Tuesday, but I do not understand the strange seat map, what is it ?
Apr 1, 2018, 5:11 pm
#302
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Apr 1, 2018, 5:40 pm
#303
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That is the new 763 with the true polaris seat -- for discussion on best seat choices, see https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...aris-seat.html
Apr 1, 2018, 6:11 pm
#305
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As there are existing, comprehensive threads on seat choices for each aircraft configuration, let's keep the discussion on seat choices in those threads.
See this master listing to find the appropriate thread.
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See this master listing to find the appropriate thread.
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Apr 2, 2018, 3:24 am
#306
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Apr 3, 2018, 4:42 pm
#307
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1K Flying SFO to SLC tomorrow and only 2 F seats sold (out of 6) at T30'ish. Even I couldn't apply an RPU to this short flight so I figure I will roll the dice on a CPU. Well per typical UA, still no release of the F seats. I suspect I will get the buy up offer at check in and MAYBE get upgraded after boarding, if I am very lucky. I am virtually never granted an upgrade until well sub T24, this "up to" 96 hours prior to flight is pure fantasy. Per usual, YMMV.
Apr 3, 2018, 4:54 pm
#308
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1K Flying SFO to SLC tomorrow and only 2 F seats sold (out of 6) at T30'ish. Even I couldn't apply an RPU to this short flight so I figure I will roll the dice on a CPU. Well per typical UA, still no release of the F seats. I suspect I will get the buy up offer at check in and MAYBE get upgraded after boarding, if I am very lucky. I am virtually never granted an upgrade until well sub T24, this "up to" 96 hours prior to flight is pure fantasy. Per usual, YMMV.
Economy seat map is full - as in I cannot change seats from 31B. Six people have cleared into F, although these were cleared eight days in advance - well before T-96. (I checked before booking.) I keep hoping that instead of selling more Y seats they'll bump me (or someone else) up to the front so I can get out of my E- middle seat.
Apr 4, 2018, 3:39 pm
#309
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Well heading to SFO soon and still #1 on the upgrade list and 2 open F seats on flight to SLC. I guess they think they will sell it. If not I MAY get upgraded post boarding. For me this is VERY typical out of SFO. This is but one example why I am not impressed with 1K status. If you're not GS you are but a small hoof above cattle here.
Apr 10, 2018, 12:15 am
#310
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Well heading to SFO soon and still #1 on the upgrade list and 2 open F seats on flight to SLC. I guess they think they will sell it. If not I MAY get upgraded post boarding. For me this is VERY typical out of SFO. This is but one example why I am not impressed with 1K status. If you're not GS you are but a small hoof above cattle here.
Apr 10, 2018, 12:23 am
#311
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My RPU cleared 2 weeks prior to my PBI to LHR on 1st April. Got seat 1A on 763. Must say, it was an awesome experience - first time in business class on a lay flat seat. Kind of addicted to it now.
I managed to book one way LHR to PBI via IAH for apr 11th, using just 60k points and $300 ( good deal right ?) - it is a 777-200 , so got seat 8E ( the best one, so I read)
quick question, does the 1K booking M class give automatic upgrade to business on TATL , or just domestic? I just tried out a round trip on the app to test it ( lhr to pbi 11 april , returning say 17th Nov for $2k) but when you go through to seat selection, prior to purchasing, it only lets you select E+ seats.
Thx
I managed to book one way LHR to PBI via IAH for apr 11th, using just 60k points and $300 ( good deal right ?) - it is a 777-200 , so got seat 8E ( the best one, so I read)
quick question, does the 1K booking M class give automatic upgrade to business on TATL , or just domestic? I just tried out a round trip on the app to test it ( lhr to pbi 11 april , returning say 17th Nov for $2k) but when you go through to seat selection, prior to purchasing, it only lets you select E+ seats.
Thx
Apr 10, 2018, 12:29 am
#312
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Apr 10, 2018, 12:33 am
#313
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Just wanted to add, the ability to change award ticket for free as 1K is awesome!
I was originally booked in E+ on award for 30k and $195. After that outbound, I REALLY wanted Business class again for return. So I changed to the 10.05 am as it was the only one showing 60k points,.all the other flights were 155k!! For the last 4 days, I have checked it 5/6 times per day, and it is unbelievable how often it changes around. I changed from the 10.05 from lhr to ewr, to the 1200. Then next day the one I am on now, changed from 155k to 60k, so I changed to that. 4 changes in 4 days, no hassle, no cost !! Now I get to try the 777-200 and compare it to the 763
I was originally booked in E+ on award for 30k and $195. After that outbound, I REALLY wanted Business class again for return. So I changed to the 10.05 am as it was the only one showing 60k points,.all the other flights were 155k!! For the last 4 days, I have checked it 5/6 times per day, and it is unbelievable how often it changes around. I changed from the 10.05 from lhr to ewr, to the 1200. Then next day the one I am on now, changed from 155k to 60k, so I changed to that. 4 changes in 4 days, no hassle, no cost !! Now I get to try the 777-200 and compare it to the 763
Apr 11, 2018, 12:10 pm
#314
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Sorry to get back so late. Posted it elsewhere but as expected got upgraded after I actually boarded. The literally walked me from one side of the curtain to the other. Not complaining a CPU is a CPU but always irritating the way they string you out to the last minute.. BTW, got upgraded on the return at T24. Didn't use an RPU on this flight as I have had previous luck with CPUs on this route out of SFO and back.
