E+ Full and Back-end Half Full
Nov 5, 2009 | 2:27 am
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E+ Full and Back-end Half Full
Has anyone ever encounter a situation where the E+ section is completely occupied whereas the E section is half empty? 
This is happening on my UA896 SIN-HKG flight tomorrow 06Nov. I called UA and they confirmed all E+ seats taken and not as a result of blocking.
This is happening on my UA896 SIN-HKG flight tomorrow 06Nov. I called UA and they confirmed all E+ seats taken and not as a result of blocking.
Nov 5, 2009 | 3:21 am
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No, but if it did I'd downgrade myself and enjoy the ghetto-sleeper-seat in the 4 across section for a nice short nap 
Nov 5, 2009 | 4:11 am
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I'm 1K. Every time I'm on this flight (and I'll be on it again next week, starting from ORD), Y is full of package tourists (I think bucket shops in both SIN and HKG sell this tag flight for peanuts) and I get bumped to C. It's unreal, I'm 12/12 in the past two years. The HKG staff usually have my C BP ready to go at the gate and I even get GOOD C seats!
It could be that the overall load in E- is pretty full, but the bucket shop buyers may not have (or may not be able to) selected seats.
In fact, when I try to make a dummy booking, .bomb tells me I can't select a seat... cross your fingers!
It could be that the overall load in E- is pretty full, but the bucket shop buyers may not have (or may not be able to) selected seats.
In fact, when I try to make a dummy booking, .bomb tells me I can't select a seat... cross your fingers!
Nov 5, 2009 | 7:42 am
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Many times when E+ looks full it's because you are not logged in or the site lost your login. Logout and try again and the seats will probably show up.
Nov 5, 2009 | 8:16 am
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Consolidators are widely used in Asia, so it's possible they've sold a lot of seats to people without seat assignments. They'll get their seats at checkin.
Nov 5, 2009 | 5:17 pm
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.And if it wasjust the HKG-SIN ... I had it numerous times on the HKG-SFO
.When I was recently downgraded by a malicious HKG GA from the last E+ aisle I could reserve 4 weeks out, I found myself in an empty E- cabin on the HKG-SIN hop ... so yes, it is normal.
Nov 5, 2009 | 5:20 pm
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That is actually the norm for my SIN flying now .
And if it wasjust the HKG-SIN ... I had it numerous times on the HKG-SFO.
When I was recently downgraded by a malicious HKG GA from the last E+ aisle I could reserve 4 weeks out, I found myself in an empty E- cabin on the HKG-SIN hop ... so yes, it is normal.
.And if it wasjust the HKG-SIN ... I had it numerous times on the HKG-SFO
.When I was recently downgraded by a malicious HKG GA from the last E+ aisle I could reserve 4 weeks out, I found myself in an empty E- cabin on the HKG-SIN hop ... so yes, it is normal.
Nov 5, 2009 | 6:29 pm
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Just flew SFO-HKG-SFO. Both times E+ was full to the brim. E- had middle seats open.
Oct 27, 2010 | 4:52 pm
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Economy Plus filling up on International recently?
Hi;
I normally take Lufthansa or United 900/1 as it was more certain than Air France in getting status and good seats. United seat selection was one of the betters ones out there. Some do not even give you a seat in many cases (Emirates).
It seems to me, as I have been on a couple flights this year, and just now was looking to book and find all the Economy Plus booked out. I am a 1k and used to get a lot of benefits on seats, which seems to be harder today than i ever remember.
I was guessing it is because everywhere you look those seats are for sale?
Regards,
Jon
I normally take Lufthansa or United 900/1 as it was more certain than Air France in getting status and good seats. United seat selection was one of the betters ones out there. Some do not even give you a seat in many cases (Emirates).
It seems to me, as I have been on a couple flights this year, and just now was looking to book and find all the Economy Plus booked out. I am a 1k and used to get a lot of benefits on seats, which seems to be harder today than i ever remember.
I was guessing it is because everywhere you look those seats are for sale?
Regards,
Jon
Oct 27, 2010 | 5:04 pm
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Remember that if there aren't any more E- seats to be assigned, UA will automatically assign you an E+ seat at the gate.
With load factors so high due to capacity cuts, it makes sense that E+ is starting to fill up.
Also keep in mind that CO elites now get E+ as well (where we don't get that same treatment on CO metal, because there's no E+).
Remember that if there aren't any more E- seats to be assigned, UA will automatically assign you an E+ seat at the gate.
With load factors so high due to capacity cuts, it makes sense that E+ is starting to fill up.
Also keep in mind that CO elites now get E+ as well (where we don't get that same treatment on CO metal, because there's no E+).
Oct 27, 2010 | 5:49 pm
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Oct 27, 2010 | 6:11 pm
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CO elites are moving to UA aircraft for international E+. I know I am, and the folks at the DCA PC indicate that many customers that used to do DCA-EWR-Europe are now going IAD-Europe - and now in E+.
It is a no brainer. CO/UA will need to equalize the international coach experience for elites.
It is a no brainer. CO/UA will need to equalize the international coach experience for elites.
Oct 27, 2010 | 7:30 pm
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I'm seeing this too for an upcoming HKG trip. I took 58B and am keeping my fingers crossed on the upgrade.
I'm seeing this too for an upcoming HKG trip. I took 58B and am keeping my fingers crossed on the upgrade.
Oct 27, 2010 | 9:40 pm
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CO elites are moving to UA aircraft for international E+. I know I am, and the folks at the DCA PC indicate that many customers that used to do DCA-EWR-Europe are now going IAD-Europe - and now in E+.
It is a no brainer. CO/UA will need to equalize the international coach experience for elites.
It is a no brainer. CO/UA will need to equalize the international coach experience for elites.
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Oct 29, 2010 | 9:19 pm
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Why are you worried about it? Jeff said, "You'll see a number of changes in the months ahead, and I think you'll like them."