Zurs3c

First off, pity me. After 5 years as a solid 1P, I ended up changing jobs this year - when added to the economy, I'm going back down to GM in Feb with only 16k EQM. The sad part is, my job may actually require more travel next year.

What I will miss most: E+, Group 1 Boarding, and not having to pay to check bags when travelling with my family.

On to my question:

I just booked in E+ for April. When I lose my status at the end of Feb. and I going to be moved to E-? Or, do I retain my 1P status on that reservation as long as I don't make a change?

I know you have to get them to re-enter your number when you go up in status otherwise you'll not have it on your reservation. Is it the same when going down?

Thanks.

pilotsnoopy

"Complimentary for Elite members and a companion. United Economy Plus is an exclusive area of 6 to 11 rows in the United Economy section, offering up to an additional 5 inches of legroom. Advance seating is available at the time of booking on a first-come, first-served basis; member must also have Elite status at the time of travel to retain reserved Economy Plus seats"

am not sure if it is enforced in pratice.

HaeMaker

Bad news, the computers will perform a sweep at some point in March and move you to E-. sorry.

ORDnHKG

Even if they don't move you to E-, you are certainly ask you to pay for it at the airport.

DEN_exiled_to_PHL

This was not my experience when I dropped down from 2P to GM for a few months early this year. The E+ seats I had booked (while still 2P) for flights in April and May stuck and the Chicken did not ask me to pay for them when I checked in.

YMMV - cross your fingers. An equipment change would drop you back to E- for sure.

WineCountryUA

No longer true -- may take a few days to progate through the various systems but no need to take this step when your status increases.

East Coast Wing

I'm reading this as the OP is a Premier Executive (1P)...does United allow for a soft landing to Premier (2P)? I made 1P again this year but just got laid off starting January 1 so making 1P again is highly unlikely and need to know how to plan...

jhayes_1780

There is no standard for a soft landing on UA. However, some GS have reported getting 3P/2P (or the old Premier "emeratus") if they did not requalify.

For 1P/2P I would say the odds of a soft landing are virtually nil.

East Coast Wing

Thanks...that is good information to have...at least I'll have 1P for 2009 and then see what happens.