UA Economy Plus (E+) - Questions/Worth It?/Experiences [Archive]
Feb 17, 2014, 3:38 pm
#677
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Worth paying $125 for an E+ seat on an 11hr transpacific flight?
Feb 17, 2014, 3:41 pm
#678
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Feb 17, 2014, 9:48 pm
#680
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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Worth it to me, but I have long legs, am 6'2" and my knees would otherwise be pressed up against the seat in front of me.
My shorter friend flies UA because he can select E+
We can say how we feel, but only you can decide if it's worth the extra $$$
Edit to add: one other thought: E+ fills up with standby pax only after E- is full, so a higher chance of empty middle seat. OTOH, not too many middle seats go out empty these days.
Assume you refer to CRJ-200.
I'd fly CR7 over Embraer 145 in coach. Flew both this weekend, enjoyed 18A, but enjoyed 2C more on the way back when my u/g cleared at the gate
My shorter friend flies UA because he can select E+
We can say how we feel, but only you can decide if it's worth the extra $$$
Edit to add: one other thought: E+ fills up with standby pax only after E- is full, so a higher chance of empty middle seat. OTOH, not too many middle seats go out empty these days.
I'd fly CR7 over Embraer 145 in coach. Flew both this weekend, enjoyed 18A, but enjoyed 2C more on the way back when my u/g cleared at the gate
Last edited by iluv2fly; Feb 18, 2014 at 12:49 am Reason: merge
Feb 19, 2014, 9:15 am
#681
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 181
Thanks! Went ahead with it and got seats 21 H,J,K
Seems like I paid less (thru my travel agent) than the United website? Would have been $50-60 more if paid through the website for both intl and domestic legs. Not that I'm complaining
Seems like I paid less (thru my travel agent) than the United website? Would have been $50-60 more if paid through the website for both intl and domestic legs. Not that I'm complaining
Feb 19, 2014, 4:32 pm
#682
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: SFO
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Posts: 804
Currently sitting on UA552 sfo-phl, probably 8 people in 42 E+ seats, entire exit rows empty, pretty comfy, had a similiar flight ewr-sfo last week, loads seem down this year
Feb 22, 2014, 12:54 pm
#683
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hold it down for The Bay, reppin' Oakland
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Posts: 1,763
Charged for E+ when not selected
Purchased a ticket for someone this morning and was shocked, at the end of the transaction, to find I was charged $85 more than the price of the ticket. When I dug around to see what was going on, I found an $85 charge for an E+ seat on the ORD-SFO leg (UA741). Checked to make sure I wasn't crazy...and my passenger was booked into 25A on a 757-200, definitely not an E+ seat! Called United and they agreed to remove the $85 charge. They could offer no explanation for the error.
The emailed reservation confirmation included this odd note:
The eticket confirmation email noted:
I wonder how often this happens. A quick search on FT found this thread. I didn't post in it, because the title indicated it was an aircraft specific glitch, but my experience leads me to think that this problem is not isolated to a single aircraft.
Does anyone know what causes this, or how common it is?
The emailed reservation confirmation included this odd note:
Reason for waiving seat fees:(Required)
Additional Charges: Sat., Feb. 22, 2014/Visa XXXX was charged 85.00 USD for the following: Extra Legroom / EDD 0162926969XXXX
Does anyone know what causes this, or how common it is?
Feb 25, 2014, 8:25 am
#684
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 387
I have a quick question. If I purchased E-plus but now I am changing flights...what can I do to add it to my new flight...Or did I lose my money.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Feb 25, 2014, 8:30 pm
#685
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: BOS
Programs: MP,MR Silver,Avis
Posts: 848
It doesn't transfer. You have to purchase it again on your new flight. However, you won't lose the original money. It will be refunded automatically. If it isn't, you can use the "ticket" number from your E+ purchase receipt to request a refund through the refunds web site.
Feb 25, 2014, 8:36 pm
#686
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 387
It doesn't transfer. You have to purchase it again on your new flight. However, you won't lose the original money. It will be refunded automatically. If it isn't, you can use the "ticket" number from your E+ purchase receipt to request a refund through the refunds web site.
Feb 26, 2014, 2:35 pm
#687
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Toronto
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Can I use ecert to upgrade existing ticket to E+??
I have a flight on Friday night from EWR-PHX.
I have an e cert (value $150).
Can I use a portion of that ecert to get an E+ seat on an existing booking?
If so do I have to do it online as it is an e-cert?
Be easy on me, I'm a UA newbie......thanks.
I have an e cert (value $150).
Can I use a portion of that ecert to get an E+ seat on an existing booking?
If so do I have to do it online as it is an e-cert?
Be easy on me, I'm a UA newbie......thanks.
Feb 26, 2014, 2:43 pm
#688
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
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No the ecerts are only good for buying tickets.. you have to pay with a credit/debit card for E+.
Feb 26, 2014, 2:45 pm
#689
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Toronto
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Feb 27, 2014, 6:53 pm
#690
Join Date: Sep 2002
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If I can't, can I buy the seat online on then go back and buy the seat or do I have to do it on the phone (and pay the phone fee$.
Thanks!