Jan 27, 2024, 4:51 pm
The way of the Dodo? - 1K upgrades, PP or CPU
Oct 2, 2022, 7:59 am
#496
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I have an upcoming ORD-CLE flight this week, mid-day, 738 - as of now 12/16 F 'booked'
82 might flight time
When the WL first popped up - I was 6th on the list as a 1K on an S fare
I applied PP and moved up to #2
...will see how burning 20PP (I have >500) on a short flight turns out.....
but, as of now - I have a E+ window with an empty middle (looks like most of middle in E+ are empty right now) and that might be a better option?
82 might flight time
When the WL first popped up - I was 6th on the list as a 1K on an S fare
I applied PP and moved up to #2
...will see how burning 20PP (I have >500) on a short flight turns out.....
but, as of now - I have a E+ window with an empty middle (looks like most of middle in E+ are empty right now) and that might be a better option?
Lately I have had to buy tickets inside of T-24, after the sweep, still no chance of upgrades.
Oct 2, 2022, 8:17 am
#497
Join Date: Oct 2018
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unfortunately, you are correct - or there are a lot of E+ travelers who havent picked (or purchased) their seats yet.....as mentioned, I am also looking at some flights a few weeks from now and I keep bugging my travel office to book the flights as many of the 'good' seats are gone.....
Oct 3, 2022, 8:27 am
#498
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About 50-50 whether that clears. If not at T-24, odds drop considerably.
Oct 3, 2022, 9:09 am
#499
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Oct 4, 2022, 12:59 pm
#501
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: HPN, LAX, HNL, or somewhere in between
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Flying EWR-LAX in two weeks and on a paid O fare I'm #10 on the upgrade list behind 7 GS and 2 other 1Ks in O who booked before me.
I just moved back to NY after living in San Francisco for the past 4 years and know transcons are competitive but was surprised to be that low on the highest Premium Plus fare class. Guess I need to start picking my flights more carefully...
I just moved back to NY after living in San Francisco for the past 4 years and know transcons are competitive but was surprised to be that low on the highest Premium Plus fare class. Guess I need to start picking my flights more carefully...
Oct 5, 2022, 1:57 pm
#502
Join Date: Oct 2008
Programs: UA 1K, 1MM
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Admittedly I guess EWR-ATH and ATH-EWR are heavy purchase and upgrade routes i guess (i'm mostly a domestic traveler so i didn't really know) but
Would have cleared 1/2 on EWR-ATH but chose not to separate for a middle PP seat - and going to die at 1 and 2 on the list for ATH-EWR.
I know we've all be talking single upgrades on this thread that are so hard - is upgrading self and a companion just asking too much at this point?
Would have cleared 1/2 on EWR-ATH but chose not to separate for a middle PP seat - and going to die at 1 and 2 on the list for ATH-EWR.
I know we've all be talking single upgrades on this thread that are so hard - is upgrading self and a companion just asking too much at this point?
Oct 7, 2022, 10:05 am
#503
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Admittedly I guess EWR-ATH and ATH-EWR are heavy purchase and upgrade routes i guess (i'm mostly a domestic traveler so i didn't really know) but
Would have cleared 1/2 on EWR-ATH but chose not to separate for a middle PP seat - and going to die at 1 and 2 on the list for ATH-EWR.
I know we've all be talking single upgrades on this thread that are so hard - is upgrading self and a companion just asking too much at this point?
Would have cleared 1/2 on EWR-ATH but chose not to separate for a middle PP seat - and going to die at 1 and 2 on the list for ATH-EWR.
I know we've all be talking single upgrades on this thread that are so hard - is upgrading self and a companion just asking too much at this point?
Nov 17, 2022, 7:54 pm
#504
Join Date: Nov 2022
Programs: United, Marriott, Avis
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Are there ANY confirmed international PlusPoint reservations for 2023?
I can't find a single PZ fare - or a ticket on any international flight that says it isn't waitlisted.
Does this mean PlusPoints are now so diluted they are worthless? Or is United going to release them later?
What gives, United? Why give the impression of a PlusPoints default if that isn't the case?
Does this mean PlusPoints are now so diluted they are worthless? Or is United going to release them later?
What gives, United? Why give the impression of a PlusPoints default if that isn't the case?
Nov 17, 2022, 8:21 pm
#505
Join Date: Oct 2018
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I dont know what you guys are complaining about - I just got my sister (Silver) a PP upgrade for this weekend on a DEN-CIS flight!
... of course, she then asked if I could help her on the LAX-EWR and back flight in the beginning of Dec.... she didnt quite understand why I fell out of my chair laughing......
but I did ask her if she wanted first then why did she not pay the >$5k for the RT fight......
... of course, she then asked if I could help her on the LAX-EWR and back flight in the beginning of Dec.... she didnt quite understand why I fell out of my chair laughing......
but I did ask her if she wanted first then why did she not pay the >$5k for the RT fight......
Nov 17, 2022, 8:36 pm
#506
Join Date: Oct 2009
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I dont know what you guys are complaining about - I just got my sister (Silver) a PP upgrade for this weekend on a DEN-CIS flight!
... of course, she then asked if I could help her on the LAX-EWR and back flight in the beginning of Dec.... she didnt quite understand why I fell out of my chair laughing......
but I did ask her if she wanted first then why did she not pay the >$5k for the RT fight......
... of course, she then asked if I could help her on the LAX-EWR and back flight in the beginning of Dec.... she didnt quite understand why I fell out of my chair laughing......
but I did ask her if she wanted first then why did she not pay the >$5k for the RT fight......
Nov 17, 2022, 8:46 pm
#507
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zombie tooth - I have no idea where she is going - nor do I care - but at least she got upgraded for the <2 hour flight on an A320
-m
(actually, it is CID - Cedar Rapids, Iowa... and I do care, she is my sister)
-m
(actually, it is CID - Cedar Rapids, Iowa... and I do care, she is my sister)
Nov 17, 2022, 8:53 pm
#508
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It's available for emergency landings only.
Nov 18, 2022, 12:57 am
#510
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I'm so paranoid I used PlusPoints to upgrade an ORD-LAX 739 with 18/20 seats open at the 72 hour mark. Not going to risk it. Not going to risk it...