4.5 hrs in the A319; worth it to upgrade?
Jul 14, 2008, 4:28 pm
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Jul 14, 2008, 4:36 pm
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If only they would convert the 319's to 12F...this would also avoid downgrading folks when they swap in a 319 at the last minute for a scheduled 320
Jul 14, 2008, 5:07 pm
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As said before: I second grabbing at least rows 6 or 12 for assurance and then still try the upgrade. Good luck 
Jul 14, 2008, 5:07 pm
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I'll upgrade any chance I can, I just did ORD-LAX couple weeks ago on A319 using my e500. I think ORD to West coast is the best way to burn e500s. However, with e500s you may have better chance flying on Sat than on weekdays.
Jul 14, 2008, 6:08 pm
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I would have to say that I would upgrade into anything except for B757 1CD (non-p.s.) and maybe B737s. Even with Row 6 on the A319/A320, I would still upgrade on those aircraft (if I can). IMHO, those two have the most personal service in F.
Jul 14, 2008, 6:53 pm
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I don't know if it is the seatcovers, if they are newer but something about the Airbus F seats is much nicer to me than the narrowbody Boeing F seats. I'd say upgrade for sure, if you can.
I don't know if it is the seatcovers, if they are newer but something about the Airbus F seats is much nicer to me than the narrowbody Boeing F seats. I'd say upgrade for sure, if you can.
Jul 14, 2008, 6:59 pm
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I wouldn't if I had a good E+ seat. My main issue is laptop power though. I would on an A320 because of laptop power, but a 319 doesn't really have that much difference IMO.
4.5 hours in Y isn't THAT bad in E+. I guess it would depend on what flights you're making in the future and compare that to the type of equipment that will be used on flights from there. While I love flying in F as much as anyone else, it depends on how much of an upgrade it really is. If the flight has C on it ... no brainer.
4.5 hours in Y isn't THAT bad in E+. I guess it would depend on what flights you're making in the future and compare that to the type of equipment that will be used on flights from there. While I love flying in F as much as anyone else, it depends on how much of an upgrade it really is. If the flight has C on it ... no brainer.
Jul 14, 2008, 7:24 pm
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My girlfriend and I flew in 1st row F a 319 last night from ORD-SFO. I would say DON'T do it, especially if it's a non-meal flight (like mine was).
Reasons: you said you don't have enough upgrades for what you fly. Save those upgrades to get more bang for your buck on another flight. It's not that long of a ride if you fly much, E+ is fine, and 319 F isn't all that great. If you do upgrade, get 2nd row if you're >6 feet tall like I am.
Reasons: you said you don't have enough upgrades for what you fly. Save those upgrades to get more bang for your buck on another flight. It's not that long of a ride if you fly much, E+ is fine, and 319 F isn't all that great. If you do upgrade, get 2nd row if you're >6 feet tall like I am.
Jul 14, 2008, 7:49 pm
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it's debatable whether its worth it to ug on this. I like to save mine for flights with C and transcons which make it more worthwhile. depends how many of these you have and what other travel you have planned.
Jul 14, 2008, 9:27 pm
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I have a 4+ hour ORD-PDX flight most every week. I save my upgrades for 757 flights, because (a) I don't find the E+ seats on the 319/320 bad at all (row 6 or exit row), and (b) because I detest getting shoved in row 1 in F on an airbus and wondering why I sacrificed the leg room.
Jul 14, 2008, 9:37 pm
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I have turned down 1D and stayed in E+ on a 319. No meal difference, lots more leg room in E+. Have enought drink coupons that the $60 or so for wine does not make a difference.
for wine does not make a difference.
Jul 14, 2008, 11:35 pm
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If I'm not mistaken, don't the A319s not have ovens? which means no warm peanuts?? Correct me if i'm wrong!
Jul 14, 2008, 11:43 pm
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They definitely have ovens.
Originally Posted by hungarianhc
If I'm not mistaken, don't the A319s not have ovens? which means no warm peanuts?? Correct me if i'm wrong!
Jul 14, 2008, 11:44 pm
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beyond two hour (and especially SFO-DEN) I always go for an upgrade, unless its not meal time and its not a wide body.
ORD or beyond, I always upgrade - especially going west where the flght is longer.
Type of aircraft has nothing to do with it... other than 767 (narrower seats) and 733/5 (crappy seats) its all the same to me domestically.