Upsell Offers From UA For Business/First Seating (Time of Purchase, OLCI, or Gate)
Nov 19, 2008, 9:30 am
#1306
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I'm planning on flying United on ZRH-FRA-SFO in January (because that seems to be my only option for cheap upgrades to business, and my company won't pay for a business ticket...)
Am I understanding this right that I can ask for an upgrade once I'm in Frankfurt, with good chances of being able to get one (for money)? I guess I won't be able to ask for it in Zurich, right? And it sounds like I will have to use Swiss's online checkin, so that won't offer me an upgrade either.
Does that sound like it should work? Any other ways to get an upgrade on that transatlantic flight?
thanks!
(Oh, also, I'm a LH silver member, but I doubt that'll give me any chances for an opup)
Am I understanding this right that I can ask for an upgrade once I'm in Frankfurt, with good chances of being able to get one (for money)? I guess I won't be able to ask for it in Zurich, right? And it sounds like I will have to use Swiss's online checkin, so that won't offer me an upgrade either.
Does that sound like it should work? Any other ways to get an upgrade on that transatlantic flight?
thanks!
(Oh, also, I'm a LH silver member, but I doubt that'll give me any chances for an opup)
Last edited by LXFlyer; Nov 19, 2008 at 9:48 am
Nov 19, 2008, 11:23 am
#1307
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I'm planning on flying United on ZRH-FRA-SFO in January (because that seems to be my only option for cheap upgrades to business, and my company won't pay for a business ticket...)
Am I understanding this right that I can ask for an upgrade once I'm in Frankfurt, with good chances of being able to get one (for money)? I guess I won't be able to ask for it in Zurich, right? And it sounds like I will have to use Swiss's online checkin, so that won't offer me an upgrade either.
Am I understanding this right that I can ask for an upgrade once I'm in Frankfurt, with good chances of being able to get one (for money)? I guess I won't be able to ask for it in Zurich, right? And it sounds like I will have to use Swiss's online checkin, so that won't offer me an upgrade either.
Also make sure you are on UA901 which has the new configuration.
I'm just surprised how many people are willing to upgrade against cash on business travel. If I'm self employed or on vacation I can understand it but it seems strange for someone to cash out 1000 EUR of the own pocket because the employer doesnt pay for C
Nov 19, 2008, 11:35 am
#1308
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Nov 19, 2008, 1:42 pm
#1309
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Upon checking in with Mr. Chicken in MSY on 11/18, was offered an upgrade from UPGRADED C (using e-500's) to F on an int'l 777 for ORD-DEN for $325.00. I couldn't find the "decline offer" button fast enough.
Nov 19, 2008, 4:25 pm
#1310
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11/19: Mr Chicken offered me NC > F for $652 on 952 (IAD-FRA). I thought about it, then declined. I have the new flat bed on the 763.
If it had been the old style 777, I may well have gone for it to have a flat bed suite.
UPDATE: I spoke too soon! Late equipment change -- no new flat bed in C. Had to make do with old cradle seat. I would have been well ticked off to pay for upgrade to F and then find the old 763 F seat.
If it had been the old style 777, I may well have gone for it to have a flat bed suite.
UPDATE: I spoke too soon! Late equipment change -- no new flat bed in C. Had to make do with old cradle seat. I would have been well ticked off to pay for upgrade to F and then find the old 763 F seat.
Last edited by UAPremExecflyer; Nov 20, 2008 at 2:49 am Reason: Added update on equipment change.
Nov 20, 2008, 11:27 am
#1311
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Just checked in. OLCI offered:
LAX-SFO: 74$ to NF
SFO-YVR: 154$ to NF
Declined both as I plan to Standby for a direct LAX-YVR, even if not its a waste of money for such a short flight.
Cheers,
LAX-SFO: 74$ to NF
SFO-YVR: 154$ to NF
Declined both as I plan to Standby for a direct LAX-YVR, even if not its a waste of money for such a short flight.
Cheers,
Nov 20, 2008, 7:55 pm
#1312
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What's the lowest price you've ever been offered for a C or F buy-up?
As the title says...
Feel free to share your lowest for both domestic or international.
Flew UA 119 SFO-LAX yesterday, and at checkin, I was offered a buy-up to F for a mere $77. On the way out (LAX-SFO), I was offered a buy-up for $325. I didn't take the deal either time, cheapo that I am -- I didn't have any e500s left, but I wouldn't have used them on that route anyway...
On an aside, I believe there was an equipment change for that flight, from an A320 to an A319. If I had purchased the buy-up, and then the downgauge caused the F cabin to be overbooked, what would have happened? How would UA have prioritized the downgrades, and if I had been chosen, would they simply have given me back my $77?
Feel free to share your lowest for both domestic or international.
Flew UA 119 SFO-LAX yesterday, and at checkin, I was offered a buy-up to F for a mere $77. On the way out (LAX-SFO), I was offered a buy-up for $325. I didn't take the deal either time, cheapo that I am -- I didn't have any e500s left, but I wouldn't have used them on that route anyway...
On an aside, I believe there was an equipment change for that flight, from an A320 to an A319. If I had purchased the buy-up, and then the downgauge caused the F cabin to be overbooked, what would have happened? How would UA have prioritized the downgrades, and if I had been chosen, would they simply have given me back my $77?
Nov 20, 2008, 7:58 pm
#1313
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$68 bur-sfo, 737, Y --> F
Nov 20, 2008, 8:01 pm
#1314
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Nov 20, 2008, 8:08 pm
#1315
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July 2005.... ORD - HKG Y-->C $300
Nov 20, 2008, 8:11 pm
#1316
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My question is what does a buy-up cost for MEL-SYD? Are meals still served on this quick flight? This one looked pretty good:
http://airlinemeals.net/images/meals...irlines799.jpg
http://airlinemeals.net/images/meals...irlines799.jpg
Nov 20, 2008, 8:13 pm
#1317
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Nov 20, 2008, 8:17 pm
#1318
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Nov 20, 2008, 8:18 pm
#1319
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Knowing what I know now about premium cabin travel, I would have been in shock too. This was my first trip on UA, and got me in to the MP program. I was a sophomore in college on a paid trip by the school to SIN.
And no, I didnt take the upgrade. I was a naive little boy. Thanks FT ...... not to mention that i didnt even make 2P that year (I had no clue of elite status)....and we flew MCO - SIN - MCO
And no, I didnt take the upgrade. I was a naive little boy. Thanks FT
...... not to mention that i didnt even make 2P that year (I had no clue of elite status)....and we flew MCO - SIN - MCO
Nov 20, 2008, 8:21 pm
#1320
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Oh, and that doesnt even top off the cake. Our routing the way back was ....HKG - SFO..... and the flight was oversold. They were offering something along the lines of $500 + a free international ticket of some sort + a free night's stay.
I probably would have taken this....but our director wouldnt allow anyone in our group to.
I probably would have taken this....but our director wouldnt allow anyone in our group to.