Consolidated "is Economy Plus worth it?" Thread [Merged]
May 9, 2010, 9:32 am
#76
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: TPA
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How tall are you?
May 9, 2010, 9:41 am
#77
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I would say it depends on your personal requirements for comfort, but I'm 5'10", and I find that even at my height, E+ is definitely noticeably more comfortable.
May 9, 2010, 9:53 am
#78
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Not sure what UA would charge, but if it comes anywhere close to $200 each way, sign up for Premier Services package (or whatever it's called) so you have E+ for a year on all your flights. Had a fellow sitting behind me on the SYD-LAX run two weeks ago who had bought the E+ option but wasn't overly impressed by the extra leg room. Having booked into regular E by mistake one year -- and unable to convince the FAs that as a Premier I was entitled to a seat in E+ -- I can say one can endure regular E, but E+ is still better when the seatback in front of you is in full recline.
May 9, 2010, 10:02 am
#79
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May 9, 2010, 10:06 am
#80
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: LAX
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E+ is definitely worth the money. It is a matter of how much the money is worth for you.
May 9, 2010, 10:54 am
#81
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 211
E+ is the ONLY reason I fly UA. For me, it's priceless, but I'm over 6'4" and don't have the best knees. Enjoy your flight!
May 9, 2010, 10:58 am
#82
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: PHL
Programs: United, Delta
Posts: 136
Depends, I think I prefer having two seats E- to myself in the back of the plane, but of course that is not always guaranteed. Though 3/4 for international flights isn't bad...
May 9, 2010, 11:03 am
#83
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Hoosier in Dubai
Programs: EK Gold, UA Platinum, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 576
I just flew LH in Y from Frankfurt to Delhi and missed E+ big time, I'm 6' and the only reason LH Y was tolerable was an empty seat beside me. I hate the thought of doing long hauls without E+, that is why United has my loyalty.
May 12, 2010, 12:09 pm
#84
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Arlington, VA, U.S.A,
Posts: 37
I am not tall only 5' 1"
I have not travel with UA on E for awhile, the last time I remember E on UA was tight, I am only 5 feet 1 inches and I do feel cramp compare to other airline seat.
I will fly IAD to LHR in July and few seat left is way in the back of the plane, I decided to pay extra to E+ and hope 5 inches longer will make the difference.
thanks you for all your responses.
LS.
I will fly IAD to LHR in July and few seat left is way in the back of the plane, I decided to pay extra to E+ and hope 5 inches longer will make the difference.
thanks you for all your responses.
LS.
May 23, 2010, 7:23 pm
#85
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 250
Economy Plus worth it for IAD-EZE and back on 767-300?
It's $214 per person both ways, traveling with one other person. Otherwise, we're in 30 E and H, meaning 2 of the 3 middle seats, which seems pretty crappy. We can get 2 seats on the side, likely 23AB, or 24JK...thoughts?
May 23, 2010, 7:28 pm
#86
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Crystal City, VA
Programs: United Mileage Plus 1K 2 MM, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,627
That's a long flight. I would consider C the minimal acceptable level of comfort. E- isn't even to speak of.
May 23, 2010, 7:30 pm
#87
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: PIT
Programs: SWA A-List/Companion Pass, BAEC Silver, Bonvoy Lifetime Gold, HH Gold, ChoicePrivileges Gold
Posts: 170
Buy a one year subscription to E+ (I believe it is $375). I believe this should allow you to bring one companion into E+ with you. Cheaper and then one person gets E+ for any additionally trips within the next 12 months.
May 23, 2010, 8:23 pm
#89
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 250
damn, i bought the passes before seeing this...that would be the same price and cover me for a year. i called united and they said economy plus is 100% nonrefundable and there's nothing they can do...do i have any recourse? it's only been an hour since i purchased it.
May 25, 2010, 1:15 pm
#90
Join Date: May 2010
Location: PIT
Programs: Marriott Rewards Gold, Hertz #1 Club Gold, SPG, UA, AA, Delta
Posts: 18
Economy Plus is on sale
Is $59 worth it for PIT-LAX? I've never bought it before. If that's the sale I'd hate to see what full price is.