Has UA Zeroed ALL Advance Polaris PZ Inventory?{Resolved or is it?Expert Mode error?}
Feb 10, 2019, 10:07 am
#241
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Tampa, FL
Programs: United 1K, (1MM), Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 12
Must admit I didn't do an exhaustive search but I found this on 3/6: (Maybe I'll buy a lottery ticket)
Hmmm, last one I promise:
Finally, not going to bother with posting a picture but on 3/6 UA880 IAH-LHR is PZ9. Being in TPA that isn't too far out of the way for you. But I would agree with your assessment if you wanted to fly out of ORD.
Hmmm, last one I promise:
Finally, not going to bother with posting a picture but on 3/6 UA880 IAH-LHR is PZ9. Being in TPA that isn't too far out of the way for you. But I would agree with your assessment if you wanted to fly out of ORD.
I did see those on 3/6 but unfortunately can’t travel on that day. PZ Availability is sporadic throughout the month. I’ve gone ahead and booked a through IAD and am now playing the upgrade waitlist lottery. I will wait in anticipation!
Feb 10, 2019, 10:18 am
#242
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 21,415
1 - it's complicated. If they wanted to disallow Polaris Lounge access for upgraded tickets, nothing is stopping them from doing so (at least, when flying on UA metal, but upgrades on partner airline flights probably don't account for that much crowding anyway).
2.- they haven't announced anything. If UA were to do this, I expect that they'd make an announcement about how they were improving upgrade chances for 1Ks by holding back more availability until the gate.
Personally, I have never waitlisted a GPU on UA, and ending confirmable upgrades would be the final straw for me personally (if the 15K PQD isn't -- I haven't decided yet). But I'm certain that UA would spin it this way anyhow.
Feb 10, 2019, 10:30 am
#243
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: CVG
Programs: Delta - PM / MM, UA 1K Starwood-Gold
Posts: 451
I used to care about getting into the Polaris Lounge, but it is different lounge today than it was when first introduced. It is still nice, but no longer a feature I will miss.
Feb 10, 2019, 10:33 am
#244
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: MFR
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,885
I disagree, for two reasons.
1 - it's complicated. If they wanted to disallow Polaris Lounge access for upgraded tickets, nothing is stopping them from doing so (at least, when flying on UA metal, but upgrades on partner airline flights probably don't account for that much crowding anyway).
2.- they haven't announced anything. If UA were to do this, I expect that they'd make an announcement about how they were improving upgrade chances for 1Ks by holding back more availability until the gate.
Personally, I have never waitlisted a GPU on UA, and ending confirmable upgrades would be the final straw for me personally (if the 15K PQD isn't -- I haven't decided yet). But I'm certain that UA would spin it this way anyhow.
1 - it's complicated. If they wanted to disallow Polaris Lounge access for upgraded tickets, nothing is stopping them from doing so (at least, when flying on UA metal, but upgrades on partner airline flights probably don't account for that much crowding anyway).
2.- they haven't announced anything. If UA were to do this, I expect that they'd make an announcement about how they were improving upgrade chances for 1Ks by holding back more availability until the gate.
Personally, I have never waitlisted a GPU on UA, and ending confirmable upgrades would be the final straw for me personally (if the 15K PQD isn't -- I haven't decided yet). But I'm certain that UA would spin it this way anyhow.
Feb 10, 2019, 10:44 am
#245
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Chicago IL US
Programs: UA 1K; National Executive Elite; Hertz PC & Hotels Galore
Posts: 949
The lack of announcement formalizing the practice or other official notice regarding an IT glitch at this point is a major CS meltdown. For those of us who don't play the upgrade lottery, this has been akin to a 2 week tarmac delay with no info from the crew or airline. Damage already done.