UA Economy Plus (E+) - Questions/Worth It?/Experiences [Archive]
Mar 7, 2014, 4:13 pm
#706
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: AA
Posts: 9
Silver E+ "upgrade" at check in to Japan?
Hi all... searched the forum and couldn't find the answer.
I just received UA Silver status through a status match to AA gold. It has been over a decade since I've flown United, so I am unfamiliar with the rules.
I have my first trip on UA coming up (ORD - NRT) and wonder if I can request complementary E+ at check in for myself and a companion. Or does the complimentary upgrade only apply to the US domestic routes?
I ask because I notice that the E+ subscription requires $200 for global, plus $200 for a companion (on top of $499-- $899 total, ouch!). Although you get to choose seats at booking (like a UA Gold) rather than check-in. Just to be clear, I am not interested in the subscription. Most of my motivation for the status match to Silver was that I could request E+ at check-in for free. And most of the benefit will be on this long flight to Asia and home... if I like it I'll be within 10k miles of qualifying the normal way for UA silver status through 2015.
I just received UA Silver status through a status match to AA gold. It has been over a decade since I've flown United, so I am unfamiliar with the rules.
I have my first trip on UA coming up (ORD - NRT) and wonder if I can request complementary E+ at check in for myself and a companion. Or does the complimentary upgrade only apply to the US domestic routes?
I ask because I notice that the E+ subscription requires $200 for global, plus $200 for a companion (on top of $499-- $899 total, ouch!). Although you get to choose seats at booking (like a UA Gold) rather than check-in. Just to be clear, I am not interested in the subscription. Most of my motivation for the status match to Silver was that I could request E+ at check-in for free. And most of the benefit will be on this long flight to Asia and home... if I like it I'll be within 10k miles of qualifying the normal way for UA silver status through 2015.
Last edited by davidandrews; Mar 7, 2014 at 4:24 pm Reason: missing information
Mar 8, 2014, 7:19 pm
#707
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: BOS
Programs: MP,MR Silver,Avis
Posts: 848
Yes, domestic vs international doesn't matter. If the companion is on a different PNR, you'll have to get the seat for the companion on the phone.
Mar 9, 2014, 8:16 am
#708
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: AA
Posts: 9
Thanks, GregMM. 4 of us on a single PNR. Hoping another colleague has status so i dont have to choose. But also not sure how likely it is to get E+ at checkin. Lots of availability last i looked.
Mar 13, 2014, 12:44 pm
#709
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: AA
Posts: 9
Multiple companions on same PNR, can only choose one
David
Mar 13, 2014, 12:57 pm
#710
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,521
If I were you, I'd separate you and said traveler - gives you that "tiny" chance of an upgrade as well.
Unless the other two passengers really need the free bag and Premier security/boarding that linking with you gets them.
Mar 19, 2014, 8:16 am
#711
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: HSV
Programs: Silver MileagePlus, Diamond Hilton
Posts: 672
Can anyone tel me what's the legroom like now in the 737-700 exit rows. I know that on the 73g typically on the the windows of row 21 typically have more space because of the missing seats, but do both exit rows one have more legroom since adding e+
Mar 31, 2014, 1:44 pm
#712
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 387
Hello
So i had a change of aircraft and now im back in regular economy. I called United but they said i will get a refund. Will i? Do I have to request it?
Thanks!
So i had a change of aircraft and now im back in regular economy. I called United but they said i will get a refund. Will i? Do I have to request it?
Thanks!
Mar 31, 2014, 2:40 pm
#713
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,857
Cash purchase of E+ single segment access will (usually) be automatically refund after the flight is E+ is not provide. UA does not refund on aircraft change until after the flight in case the aircraft changes again to include E+.
Mar 31, 2014, 5:32 pm
#714
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 26
Premier Silver chances of upgrade to E+ LAX-PVG 787
Anyone out there have any clue what the odds are of getting upgraded to E+ on UA to PVG in mid-Oct? I am traveling with partner and before I purchase a non-refundable seat upgrade to E+ for their ticket (not an elite traveler), I want to be pretty darn sure I would likely be upgraded as well from my Y tkt to E+. This is the first year I am United Elite, so I am a novice on what to expect especially for int'l travel upgrades on the 787 flight to Shanghai. Do I just figure I won't get upgraded and purchase both the E+ seats now to ensure the two of us are paired up on the flight or is it reasonable for me to think that these E+ seats will be available just 24 hrs prior to departure? (Same question goes for the return flight from Beijing on the old UA 747 to SFO)
Thanks!
Thanks!
Mar 31, 2014, 5:39 pm
#715
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: EWR
Posts: 2,112
You should be able to wait it out until T-24. IME I've only seen E+ availability at T-24 become an issue to/from anywhere in China once, and that's when I was on the same plane with the US softball/baseball and Argintine soccer team. I've only been on 744s and 772s, but if someone else has been on a 788 to/from China...
Mar 31, 2014, 5:59 pm
#716
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 26
Thanks Steveman! Good to know!
Mar 31, 2014, 6:02 pm
#717
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: EWR
Posts: 2,112
of course you should keep an eye on it as the date approaches just in case 
Mar 31, 2014, 9:08 pm
#718
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: HSV
Programs: Silver MileagePlus, Diamond Hilton
Posts: 672
Can anyone tell me if the exit row aisle and middle seats of room 21 on the 737-700 have the same exit row space like the 800 & 900 series now that they have e+
Apr 1, 2014, 7:58 pm
#720
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: EWR
Programs: UA Plat, KE Morning Calm, Hertz Gold, SPG Plat
Posts: 57
Economy Plus for different PNR
I have a business trip coming up from EWR-LAX-SFO-LAS-EWR with a weekend in SFO.
Booked an award ticket for the Mrs. to fly over to SFO to do some wine tasting in Napa and obviously she had to be booked on a separate PNR.
Her having no status, she can only pick economy and there are only middle seats left on the flight.
How likely will they let her sit next to me in E+?
Booked an award ticket for the Mrs. to fly over to SFO to do some wine tasting in Napa and obviously she had to be booked on a separate PNR.
Her having no status, she can only pick economy and there are only middle seats left on the flight.
How likely will they let her sit next to me in E+?