4.5 hrs in the A319; worth it to upgrade?
Jul 14, 2008, 2:57 pm
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4.5 hrs in the A319; worth it to upgrade?
I have to sit in an A319 from ORD-SJC and am unsure whether to use my upgrades for this. Lets just say that I travel more than I have upgrades for, and so they are somewhat valuable to me... and I am flying with my wife so its 2x the upgrade cost.
Lets hold marital concerns out of the equation for a moment. If the upgraded seat was a comparatively good seat, like on a 757 or 767 or something, then I am sure I wouldnt even think twice, but the A319 -- makes me wonder if that seat is really an upgrade relative to e+ and worth the cost in 500milers or regionals.
What would the FTers do?!?
Lets hold marital concerns out of the equation for a moment. If the upgraded seat was a comparatively good seat, like on a 757 or 767 or something, then I am sure I wouldnt even think twice, but the A319 -- makes me wonder if that seat is really an upgrade relative to e+ and worth the cost in 500milers or regionals.
What would the FTers do?!?
Jul 14, 2008, 3:01 pm
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The first class seats on an A319 are exactly the same as they are on a 757 or an A320. The leg room in row 1 is not great, but row 2 is fine. If you feel an upgrade between ORD-SFO/LAX/SEA/PDX/SAN is worthwhile, then ORD-SJC is also worthwhile. The service will be the same. I would not disqualify it simply because the aircraft is an A319.
Jul 14, 2008, 3:02 pm
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upgrade. IMO the airbus 319 and 320 F is some of the best in the fleet (of course except for the intl).
Jul 14, 2008, 3:04 pm
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I NEVER upgrade on the UA A319 non-meal flight if I can get the first row of coach. The bulkhead in coach is wide open at the bottom for 15 inches or so and offers unlimited legroom.
Jul 14, 2008, 3:04 pm
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I have to sit in an A319 from ORD-SJC and am unsure whether to use my upgrades for this. Lets just say that I travel more than I have upgrades for, and so they are somewhat valuable to me... and I am flying with my wife so its 2x the upgrade cost.
Lets hold marital concerns out of the equation for a moment. If the upgraded seat was a comparatively good seat, like on a 757 or 767 or something, then I am sure I wouldnt even think twice, but the A319 -- makes me wonder if that seat is really an upgrade relative to e+ and worth the cost in 500milers or regionals.
What would the FTers do?!?
Lets hold marital concerns out of the equation for a moment. If the upgraded seat was a comparatively good seat, like on a 757 or 767 or something, then I am sure I wouldnt even think twice, but the A319 -- makes me wonder if that seat is really an upgrade relative to e+ and worth the cost in 500milers or regionals.
What would the FTers do?!?
The upgrade is well worth it, in my opinion, even over the A319 Row 6, which has some of the best Y seats in the fleet. And you're westbound, which is a longer flight. If it's a meal flight, also, then I say don't hesitate.
Jul 14, 2008, 3:05 pm
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It is often difficult to get upgraded on 319 because there are only 8 F seats, let alone 2.
Unless you use CR1s to confirm, those e500s probably won't do the job when it's close to departure because NF will likely to go zero.
Unless you use CR1s to confirm, those e500s probably won't do the job when it's close to departure because NF will likely to go zero.
Jul 14, 2008, 3:09 pm
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Great! I didnt realize the A319 was on par. I saw the two rows in first and assumed that it was some sort of weak first class cabin. Much appreciated (marriage saved!)
Jul 14, 2008, 3:12 pm
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I would upgrade.
Having mentioned the spouse, the spouse is in the equation as I percieve it.
@:-) With 41 years of marriage to the same spouse I would definitely UPGRADE.
p.s. When UA will convert the ORD-SJC route to CRJ 700, I will also upgrade...
Having mentioned the spouse, the spouse is in the equation as I percieve it.
@:-) With 41 years of marriage to the same spouse I would definitely UPGRADE.
p.s. When UA will convert the ORD-SJC route to CRJ 700, I will also upgrade...
Jul 14, 2008, 3:36 pm
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IF you can upgrade (which might be VERY difficult, especially for two people), I would for sure.
Jul 14, 2008, 3:46 pm
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The answer is always Yes.
Upgrade on a 747. Yes.
Upgrade on a 777. Yes.
Upgrade on a 767. Yes
Upgrade on a 757. Yes.
Upgrade on a 737. Yes.
Upgrade on a 320. Yes.
Upgrade on a 319. Yes.
Upgrade on a CR700. Yes.
Upgrade on a EM170. Yes.
I can't wait until they get rid of TED to MCO and I can fly in F to MCO.
Upgrade on a 747. Yes.
Upgrade on a 777. Yes.
Upgrade on a 767. Yes
Upgrade on a 757. Yes.
Upgrade on a 737. Yes.
Upgrade on a 320. Yes.
Upgrade on a 319. Yes.
Upgrade on a CR700. Yes.
Upgrade on a EM170. Yes.
I can't wait until they get rid of TED to MCO and I can fly in F to MCO.
Jul 14, 2008, 3:48 pm
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The answer is always Yes.
Upgrade on a 747. Yes.
Upgrade on a 777. Yes.
Upgrade on a 767. Yes
Upgrade on a 757. Yes.
Upgrade on a 737. Yes.
Upgrade on a 320. Yes.
Upgrade on a 319. Yes.
Upgrade on a CR700. Yes.
Upgrade on a EM170. Yes.
I can't wait until they get rid of TED to MCO and I can fly in F to MCO.
Upgrade on a 747. Yes.
Upgrade on a 777. Yes.
Upgrade on a 767. Yes
Upgrade on a 757. Yes.
Upgrade on a 737. Yes.
Upgrade on a 320. Yes.
Upgrade on a 319. Yes.
Upgrade on a CR700. Yes.
Upgrade on a EM170. Yes.
I can't wait until they get rid of TED to MCO and I can fly in F to MCO.
Jul 14, 2008, 3:51 pm
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get row 6 for sure
I was just on a 319, although only DEN-SFO and row 6 is E++. Unless you yourself are a "widebody" 
and then the fixed armrests might be a hassle.
Try for the upgrade as well (after you snag seats in row 6) but as other posters have noted, it's difficult on a 319.
and then the fixed armrests might be a hassle.Try for the upgrade as well (after you snag seats in row 6) but as other posters have noted, it's difficult on a 319.
Jul 14, 2008, 3:57 pm
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c'mon guys, I've been on some planes where the F seats were a modest upgrade at best! How can that be worth it ALL THE TIME! Upgrades dont grow on trees!
Jul 14, 2008, 4:01 pm
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Jul 14, 2008, 4:12 pm
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I'd upgrade if I had the chance. I always do on anything from ORD to the west coast, in fact I often do from ORD to anything past the plains, though I don't find that necessary, just more enjoyable.
I would not agree that F in the 319 is better than F in a 757. I much prefer the full recline without a bulkhead, that rows 2 through 5 provide on a 757. With a 319, it's pick your poison, bulkhead (limited leg room) or row 2, which has limited recline, though not greatly reduced and as pointed out, that F cabin is small and often has better service.
FB
I would not agree that F in the 319 is better than F in a 757. I much prefer the full recline without a bulkhead, that rows 2 through 5 provide on a 757. With a 319, it's pick your poison, bulkhead (limited leg room) or row 2, which has limited recline, though not greatly reduced and as pointed out, that F cabin is small and often has better service.
FB
Last edited by flying_bubba; Jul 14, 2008 at 7:30 pm