New changes to the upgrade process.
Sep 21, 2004, 11:29 pm
#46
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Hyderabad
Posts: 4,843
US gold here.
US3032 9/24 DTW-PHL not-upgradeable (express flight)
US1207 9/24 PHL-BWI upgraded at window
US 254 9/25 BWI-PHL upgraded at window
US 577 9/25 PHL-SFO upgraded at window
US 266 9/25 SFO-PIT upgraded at window
US 520 9/26 PIT-BWI upgraded at window
US 1181 9/26 BWI-PIT upgraded at window
US 3093 9/26 PIT-DTW not-upgradeable (express flight)
I was quite happy that the transcons cleared at the 3-day window. I picked up one of the $143 BWI-SFO tickets and am doing a same-day turn (13 hours in SFO). I had to pay $150 to get the ticket from DTW-BWI, but it's worth it for ~25,000 miles and many hours of open bar in the sky. This will also put me within 5,000 miles of CP (already getting double status on these flights).
It might also be worth noting that all flights look to be quite empty up front and in back.
US3032 9/24 DTW-PHL not-upgradeable (express flight)
US1207 9/24 PHL-BWI upgraded at window
US 254 9/25 BWI-PHL upgraded at window
US 577 9/25 PHL-SFO upgraded at window
US 266 9/25 SFO-PIT upgraded at window
US 520 9/26 PIT-BWI upgraded at window
US 1181 9/26 BWI-PIT upgraded at window
US 3093 9/26 PIT-DTW not-upgradeable (express flight)
I was quite happy that the transcons cleared at the 3-day window. I picked up one of the $143 BWI-SFO tickets and am doing a same-day turn (13 hours in SFO). I had to pay $150 to get the ticket from DTW-BWI, but it's worth it for ~25,000 miles and many hours of open bar in the sky. This will also put me within 5,000 miles of CP (already getting double status on these flights).
It might also be worth noting that all flights look to be quite empty up front and in back.
Last edited by johnep1; Sep 23, 2004 at 9:53 pm
Sep 22, 2004, 4:41 am
#47
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: here and there
Programs: UA Silver, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Avis CHM
Posts: 1,505
For CP + companion (US4)
9/24 US 1421 LGA-CLT cleared at window
9/24 US 0877 CLT-SXM hasn't cleared yet
9/26 US 0878 SXM-CLT hasn't cleared yet
9/26 US 0260 CLT-LGA cleared at window
The Caribbean legs were both showing F5 up to last night, so I'm pretty sure I'll get the upgrade. Unfortunately it probably won't be without the gate dance...
9/24 US 1421 LGA-CLT cleared at window
9/24 US 0877 CLT-SXM hasn't cleared yet
9/26 US 0878 SXM-CLT hasn't cleared yet
9/26 US 0260 CLT-LGA cleared at window
The Caribbean legs were both showing F5 up to last night, so I'm pretty sure I'll get the upgrade. Unfortunately it probably won't be without the gate dance...
Sep 23, 2004, 12:44 am
#49
Join Date: Sep 2004
Programs: USAir
Posts: 429
PHL to PHX regularly no upgrade for CP on MON, TUE
MON and TUE on PHL-PHX route on 319 metal and now on 320 - no luck even though I am usually no 1 for upgrade. Seats are blocked most of the time at 7 day. Last time I flew I was no 1 and I checked before leaving for the airport there were 3 seats open. I did not get the upgrade. And it happens almost all the time at PHL.
Sep 23, 2004, 6:36 am
#50
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Virginia
Posts: 85
Originally Posted by m44
MON and TUE on PHL-PHX route on 319 metal and now on 320 - no luck even though I am usually no 1 for upgrade. Seats are blocked most of the time at 7 day. Last time I flew I was no 1 and I checked before leaving for the airport there were 3 seats open. I did not get the upgrade. And it happens almost all the time at PHL.
Sep 23, 2004, 8:22 pm
#52
Join Date: Sep 2004
Programs: USAir
Posts: 429
So what is the new process?
Originally Posted by longing4piedmont
US Airways has implemented some recent changes to the process of clearing upgrades from the “E” bucket. These changes were implemented last week. One of the vehicles they will be using to gauge the effectiveness of these changes will be our post on this board.
Please post in this thread your current and future upgrade success at your respective upgrade windows. Be as specific as you feel comfortable with the information you post. Obviously, the more specific the information, the more complete the picture will be of the success of the recent changes. Please keep mind they will be lurking on this forum to determine the effectiveness of the changes
These changes are temporary solutions to the concerns raised in this forum and at the Roachfest. A more thorough solution is being programmed and will encompass many aspects of the tools we use, including the web site and kiosk.
I will also ask that we only post pertinent information in this thread and keep the colorful commentary to the other threads in this forum.
Thanks
Please post in this thread your current and future upgrade success at your respective upgrade windows. Be as specific as you feel comfortable with the information you post. Obviously, the more specific the information, the more complete the picture will be of the success of the recent changes. Please keep mind they will be lurking on this forum to determine the effectiveness of the changes
These changes are temporary solutions to the concerns raised in this forum and at the Roachfest. A more thorough solution is being programmed and will encompass many aspects of the tools we use, including the web site and kiosk.
I will also ask that we only post pertinent information in this thread and keep the colorful commentary to the other threads in this forum.
Thanks
Sep 23, 2004, 8:55 pm
#53
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Groveland, FL, USA
Programs: Starriot Platinum, DL PM, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 1,041
RDU-CLT 09/24 Cleared at 3 day window
CLT-MCO 09/24 Waitlisted (cleared at gate)
MCO-CLT 09/26 Waitlisted (cleared 2 days out - on 757 no less, probably due to passengers rebooking away from Jeanne)(cancelled due to Jeanne)
CLT-RDU 09/26 Waitlisted (showing F3 on itn)(cancelled due to Jeanne)
MCO-PHL 09/27 Cleared at re-booking (on 757)
PHL-RDU 09/27 Cleared at re-booking
CLT-MCO 09/24 Waitlisted (cleared at gate)
MCO-CLT 09/26 Waitlisted (cleared 2 days out - on 757 no less, probably due to passengers rebooking away from Jeanne)(cancelled due to Jeanne)
CLT-RDU 09/26 Waitlisted (showing F3 on itn)(cancelled due to Jeanne)
MCO-PHL 09/27 Cleared at re-booking (on 757)
PHL-RDU 09/27 Cleared at re-booking
Last edited by rtpflyer; Sep 28, 2004 at 6:14 am Reason: Upgrade cleared late
Sep 24, 2004, 1:19 pm
#55
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: HKY
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Did NOT clear at the 7 day window on DFW/CLT flight on 10/1.
F3 P2 A1
Not looking good for the home team.
F3 P2 A1
Not looking good for the home team.
Last edited by longing4piedmont; Sep 24, 2004 at 2:33 pm Reason: add inventory
Sep 27, 2004, 8:33 am
#56
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: here and there
Programs: UA Silver, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Avis CHM
Posts: 1,505
update...
Originally Posted by shell nyc
For CP + companion (US4)
9/24 US 1421 LGA-CLT cleared at window
9/24 US 0877 CLT-SXM hasn't cleared yet
9/26 US 0878 SXM-CLT hasn't cleared yet
9/26 US 0260 CLT-LGA cleared at window
The Caribbean legs were both showing F5 up to last night, so I'm pretty sure I'll get the upgrade. Unfortunately it probably won't be without the gate dance...
9/24 US 1421 LGA-CLT cleared at window
9/24 US 0877 CLT-SXM hasn't cleared yet
9/26 US 0878 SXM-CLT hasn't cleared yet
9/26 US 0260 CLT-LGA cleared at window
The Caribbean legs were both showing F5 up to last night, so I'm pretty sure I'll get the upgrade. Unfortunately it probably won't be without the gate dance...
SXM-CLT cleared at check-in ~4hrs before flight.
Sep 29, 2004, 4:32 pm
#58
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Upstate NY
Programs: US CP
Posts: 61
My first flight as a CP - updated
10/30 137 PIT-SFO - cleared at the gate (but my girlfriend companion's upgrade was forgotten and we ended up not sitting together 
)
10/6 85 SFO-PIT - cleared at the gate
)10/6 85 SFO-PIT - cleared at the gate
Last edited by Global Explorer; Oct 7, 2004 at 2:56 pm Reason: update
Sep 29, 2004, 8:31 pm
#60
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 470
I've run up against "crew-rest" seat blocking on the longer flights. This is especially irriatating on the 757's with 8F where they try to keep 2 seats open.
What is the "official" policy about keeping F seats open on the longer flights for crew-rest?
(congrats on the UG on the SXM-CLT flight. I found that the operation at SXM was cramped and un-organized and not really staffed by any "real" US agents so I had little confidence that UG's were handed out in any coherent way).
What is the "official" policy about keeping F seats open on the longer flights for crew-rest?
(congrats on the UG on the SXM-CLT flight. I found that the operation at SXM was cramped and un-organized and not really staffed by any "real" US agents so I had little confidence that UG's were handed out in any coherent way).