FriendlySkies

Welcome to FT!

I'd suggest you take a look at this thread for some information:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ce-merged.html


As far as it being worth it, I think 1K is much better than 1P. Upgrade changes are a lot higher, and you get some more personalized service. Better protection in case of irrops..

mrkmcnally

i've traveled a lot, but ill admit to not being clear on what 1p is?

also... any indication on the upcoming changes w the merger?

also... when I travel LAS to IAD (2066 mi ... i get upgraded unlimited) it is longer distance than when i travel MEx IAD (1862mi...) but its an int'l upgrade so theres no status w/o miles...

lastly, id love feedback on the red carept clubs? especially mexico city..

thanks again

FriendlySkies

1P = Premier Executive

EZE living

The RCC at MEX is nice. Much better than Dulles, if that's your standard. An o.k. selection of liquor -- including a couple tequilas -- and a couple types of beer. The guacamole is good, and they'll put out a few finger sandwiches and light snack food. Hard to make a meal out of it, at least when I've been there.

Last time I was there I had a hard time getting the WiFi to work in the side with the obstructed view of the runway. The other side -- facing the terminal restaurants -- worked fine.

I'm not 100% sure you can choose both sides. As a 1K I was told I could go in either, but I did see another pax directed to go in the non-runway facing side.

I've been in the MEX RCC before the LH flight and was surprised at how few people were in the lounge. Definitely not like the overcrowded EZE lounge before the IAD and FRA departures over the last few years, although there is more space at MEX.

You're a decent walk to most of the gates so don't leave too little time.

mrkmcnally

thank you so much.... as you know its difficult in MEX to find good digs...any perspective on how it compares in quality and location to the centurion clubs there?

EZE living

Sorry...I haven't been to any lounges in MEX except the RCC.

mrkmcnally

your advocacy for it is quite important... as the site does not list liquor/beer/wine... it says... coffee/juice... therefore your exp.. is critical.

these small diferences help a person decide if its wirth it... especially for int'l travellers... thank you so much for your insight.

MM

John Thacker

Just a term for Premier Executive used around here.

One big change for people who fly at about your level (and mine) is that for 2012 (but not 2011), the merged company will have a Continental-like 75k qualifying level. It won't have the international upgrades of 1K, but it will be a change from right now, where there's a huge gulf between Premier Executive and 1K.

One of the big 1K benefits is a limited number of international upgrades, so that would help you on your MEX-IAD route or other international flights.

legalalien

CR-1s are valid on Mexico flights, right? Next year, 1Ps will get 4 CR-1 (confirmed, geographically restricted upgrade) certificates at 75k, and will be higher on the upgrade list than other 1Ps - a significant positive change from 2010. This year, only 1ks get CR-1.

My upgrade record as 1P this year is pretty poor, with no more that 30% of flights clearing. On the other hand, my 1k colleague clears about 75%. Success varies by routes, but we fly similar routes out of ORD, so this should perhaps give you an idea of the difference between 1K and 1P as far as domestic upgrades are concerned.

ORD-LIH

^^^

Booked! I really appreciate it. Will be my first time on CO metal as well, I have ready of all the drawbacks but looking forward to getting some first-hand experience.

fly1347

My travel is down these last 1 1/2 years, currently 40,000 FF miles and only 60,000 EQM. No letter about GS requal, but then no email on the recent "enhancements" either.

Is it worth a MR? Should I go for 1K where I would need 27,000 FF miles? GS to 1P is not going to be easy!

UnitedPHLyer

I have 91,808 EQM for this year which is 8,192 EQM from 1k status. I have to book a trip from JFK to SFO. I was thinking of doing a layover in LAX. I was wondering if I'll reach my mark? Does anyone have suggestion on routes to maximize my miles so I can hit the next tier?

FortFun

Maybe this thread needs to get stickied this time of year...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ce-merged.html

Portolan

JFK-LAX is ~2470 miles + 500 for LAX-SFO = 2970 or 5940 R/T. Unless you book it in a class/fare for a 50% class of service bonus (which would give you about 8900 EQM), this won't do it by itself.

BayAreaPilot

Even with a creative routing you're not going to get 8,192 EQM in a single transcon trip.

For the miles you'll need after JFK-SFO, you can fly JFK-IAD-ORD-MKE-ORD-IAD-JFK in a single day for $166.20 which will get you 3,176 EQM. Not a great $/EQM, but gets you to 1K for less than $200.