General Questions About Two Upcoming United Trips:
Mar 18, 2019, 12:55 am
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Mar 18, 2019, 4:11 am
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Like others, I don't think 40 minutes will work. (I am surprised UA even sold it) You have ten minutes between landing time and the time you're supposed to be at the gate for the next flight.
As far as the June flights, don't UA silvers get automatic Y/B upgrades?
As far as the June flights, don't UA silvers get automatic Y/B upgrades?
Mar 18, 2019, 4:43 am
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Yes but there has to be PZ space open. I was instant upgraded on TVC-IAD af booking.
Mar 18, 2019, 6:02 am
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That really doesn't say much of anything at all about upgrade odds closer in. UA often holds off releasing PZ until closer to departure. Though in general those releases are becoming rarer and rarer at any time.
Mar 18, 2019, 7:03 am
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Actually, that's a good point. It's worth watching for PZ space, but I still wouldn't get my hopes up. (PZ1 on ORD-TVC is feasible if they don't sell any seats). PZ space hub-to-hub is quite rare, but the chances are better than the chances for a CPU or clearing at the gate.
Mar 18, 2019, 8:14 am
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Hi FT Community,
Just booked two trips with United - one to Innsbruck and one to Maui. I had a few questions regarding United Clubs along the way, connection times, and upgrade chances. Thanks in advance for your time and help - I appreciate it!
Question #1 : I have a 40-minute connection in EWR, going from a domestic flight (arriving from IAD) to an international flight (departing to FRA). How tight is this going to be? Will I make it?
Question #2 : I have 4 hours and 40 minutes in EWR on my way back from FRA, is there a United Club that is better than the rest - and is it accessible using one-time passes?
Question #3 : Are there any pay-to-use lounges in Frankfurt? If so, which is the best for food/showers/location (will be connecting from United to Austrian outbound and Austrian to United return)? I'll be spending a combined 6 hours and 40 minutes waiting there.
Question #4 Could I get your opinions on upgrade chances on the flights below? I'm a United Premier Silver - I'll include fare class and other relevant info below. Thanks again!
March 27 ORD-SFO UA1891 B753 (S Class) 7 FC Left
March 27 SFO-OGG UA539 B738 (S Class) 5 FC Left
April 1 DEN-ORD UA2385 B739 (S Class) 14 FC Left
June 15 IAD-EWR UA1972 A319 (B Class) 6 FC Left
June 22 EWR-ORD UA2015 B739 (B Class) 17 FC Left
June 22 ORD-TVC UA1199 A319 (B Class) 8 FC Left
Just booked two trips with United - one to Innsbruck and one to Maui. I had a few questions regarding United Clubs along the way, connection times, and upgrade chances. Thanks in advance for your time and help - I appreciate it!
Question #1 : I have a 40-minute connection in EWR, going from a domestic flight (arriving from IAD) to an international flight (departing to FRA). How tight is this going to be? Will I make it?
Question #2 : I have 4 hours and 40 minutes in EWR on my way back from FRA, is there a United Club that is better than the rest - and is it accessible using one-time passes?
Question #3 : Are there any pay-to-use lounges in Frankfurt? If so, which is the best for food/showers/location (will be connecting from United to Austrian outbound and Austrian to United return)? I'll be spending a combined 6 hours and 40 minutes waiting there.
Question #4 Could I get your opinions on upgrade chances on the flights below? I'm a United Premier Silver - I'll include fare class and other relevant info below. Thanks again!
March 27 ORD-SFO UA1891 B753 (S Class) 7 FC Left
March 27 SFO-OGG UA539 B738 (S Class) 5 FC Left
April 1 DEN-ORD UA2385 B739 (S Class) 14 FC Left
June 15 IAD-EWR UA1972 A319 (B Class) 6 FC Left
June 22 EWR-ORD UA2015 B739 (B Class) 17 FC Left
June 22 ORD-TVC UA1199 A319 (B Class) 8 FC Left
Last edited by JPG3392; Mar 18, 2019 at 8:15 am Reason: Corrected typo.
Mar 18, 2019, 8:18 am
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