Premium Plus (Premium Economy) seats and Experience
#556
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: BA Bronze, United 1K, HH Gold, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 3,477
Once my reservation said that for ORD-HKG but for the HKG-ORD it was listing 4 meals. I thought that they wanted me to get ready to taste all the good food in Hong Kong. But as Repooc17 stated, in both flights, I got the 2 meals and there was the mid-flight snack for the passengers who wanted it.
#557
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pasadena, California
Programs: UA 1K, 1MM
Posts: 10,403
I'll be flying UA106 IAD-MUC next month. The current equipment for the flight is a 772. And, judging by the seatmap, I'm presuming that this will be a flight with P+. So I changed my seat to 22K.
But before I figured that out, I had applied a GPU. I'll be traveling on an H fare on a Friday evening. I'm hoping for an upgrade; J is currently booked 33 of 48.
So now I'm wondering about the impact of the potential introduction of P+ seating on that GPU. Since I currently hold a seat that would be in the P+ section, what's going to happen with this GPU?
Does anyone have any experience with this? I would consider using the GPU if I have to in order to secure P+ seating, but I'd obviously rather not do so if it isn't necessary. In my ideal scenario, UA would put me on the J waitlist and not pull the GPU if I don't clear into J (i.e. the answer to question #1 above is 'no'). The unrealistically ideal scenario is that I actually get the upgrade to J.
But before I figured that out, I had applied a GPU. I'll be traveling on an H fare on a Friday evening. I'm hoping for an upgrade; J is currently booked 33 of 48.
So now I'm wondering about the impact of the potential introduction of P+ seating on that GPU. Since I currently hold a seat that would be in the P+ section, what's going to happen with this GPU?
- Will United considered that GPU used if my seat becomes a P+ seat and I don't move?
- How likely is it that I would get bumped back to E+ if I pull the GPU and the seat becomes a P+ seat?
Does anyone have any experience with this? I would consider using the GPU if I have to in order to secure P+ seating, but I'd obviously rather not do so if it isn't necessary. In my ideal scenario, UA would put me on the J waitlist and not pull the GPU if I don't clear into J (i.e. the answer to question #1 above is 'no'). The unrealistically ideal scenario is that I actually get the upgrade to J.
#558
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 258
Basic Economy was $579
Regular Economy was $699
Premium Plus was $170 more PER direction.
I decided to do PP+ for the over night portion.
#559
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 1,676
I'll be flying UA106 IAD-MUC next month. The current equipment for the flight is a 772. And, judging by the seatmap, I'm presuming that this will be a flight with P+. So I changed my seat to 22K.
But before I figured that out, I had applied a GPU. I'll be traveling on an H fare on a Friday evening. I'm hoping for an upgrade; J is currently booked 33 of 48.
So now I'm wondering about the impact of the potential introduction of P+ seating on that GPU. Since I currently hold a seat that would be in the P+ section, what's going to happen with this GPU?
Does anyone have any experience with this? I would consider using the GPU if I have to in order to secure P+ seating, but I'd obviously rather not do so if it isn't necessary. In my ideal scenario, UA would put me on the J waitlist and not pull the GPU if I don't clear into J (i.e. the answer to question #1 above is 'no'). The unrealistically ideal scenario is that I actually get the upgrade to J.
But before I figured that out, I had applied a GPU. I'll be traveling on an H fare on a Friday evening. I'm hoping for an upgrade; J is currently booked 33 of 48.
So now I'm wondering about the impact of the potential introduction of P+ seating on that GPU. Since I currently hold a seat that would be in the P+ section, what's going to happen with this GPU?
- Will United considered that GPU used if my seat becomes a P+ seat and I don't move?
- How likely is it that I would get bumped back to E+ if I pull the GPU and the seat becomes a P+ seat?
Does anyone have any experience with this? I would consider using the GPU if I have to in order to secure P+ seating, but I'd obviously rather not do so if it isn't necessary. In my ideal scenario, UA would put me on the J waitlist and not pull the GPU if I don't clear into J (i.e. the answer to question #1 above is 'no'). The unrealistically ideal scenario is that I actually get the upgrade to J.
#560
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: BA Bronze, United 1K, HH Gold, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 3,477
So, yes, 22K is a good seat on the Polarized 772 but not so good on the pmUA 772 or the pmCO 772 (except if you really like window seats).
Let's hope that your upgrade clears!
#561
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pasadena, California
Programs: UA 1K, 1MM
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At any rate, it sounds like the application of a GPU will not be wasted. That's really what I wanted to know.
It's a TATL ... in June ... on a Friday. So my hopes aren't all that high. But who knows?
Thanks for the responses!
#562
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 14,324
Does anyone have any experience with this? I would consider using the GPU if I have to in order to secure P+ seating, but I'd obviously rather not do so if it isn't necessary. In my ideal scenario, UA would put me on the J waitlist and not pull the GPU if I don't clear into J (i.e. the answer to question #1 above is 'no'). The unrealistically ideal scenario is that I actually get the upgrade to J.
#565
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.99MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,577
And in those cases anyone with E+ access can sit in the PP section.
#566
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: Continental OnePass
Posts: 855
Thats what I thought, UA 944 on Friday just switched from a 777-200 version 2 to version 5. Managed to snag two PP seats.
#567
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pasadena, California
Programs: UA 1K, 1MM
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The current flight status shows that it's down to 39/48 booked in J. Still, I'll be pleased if I have a P+ seat with a footrest.
I'm currently in 22K, which is a window seat in the nominal configuration. What I'm wondering, if my conjecture about the eventual configuration above is correct, is whether I will be put in 22L (window) or keep 22K (aisle).
#568
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.99MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,577
See Non-Polaris swap to/from Polaris seat re-assignment process? for one type of aircraft swap.
#569
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: where lions are led by donkeys...
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