It's official, FlightFund to be absorbed into DM
Jul 28, 2005, 7:58 am
#46
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Originally Posted by chicaloca453
Delta and company already dropped the top tier requirements. I wouldn't be surprised if DM follows suit. The only reason they may not is to maintain uniformity with the other *A brands. I can't see UA dropping it, and they might make it a condition (so the US 75k people don't trump their 75k people) of the merger NOT to drop the qualification.
But it is all speculative. I know DL dropped it to be in line with NW and CO. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens here.
But it is all speculative. I know DL dropped it to be in line with NW and CO. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens here.
Jul 28, 2005, 1:04 pm
#50
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And keep in mind too, Star Gold and top tier are NOT equivalent on UA. Premier Exec is *G, at 50K/60segments.
I think the "cheapest" *G was AC at 35K. That may have changed in the last few years, but I don't think Star cares what the top tier is for any individual airline, only what the *G qualification level is. The exception being UA, who have a more comprehensive tie-up with US, obviously.
I think the "cheapest" *G was AC at 35K. That may have changed in the last few years, but I don't think Star cares what the top tier is for any individual airline, only what the *G qualification level is. The exception being UA, who have a more comprehensive tie-up with US, obviously.
Sep 4, 2005, 10:43 am
#52
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Originally Posted by TopGun
I'm new to this forum, coming over from HP as a silver. Am I correct in assuming I won't get upgrades unless I use miles? 
Sep 4, 2005, 11:15 am
#53
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Originally Posted by TopGun
I'm new to this forum, coming over from HP as a silver. Am I correct in assuming I won't get upgrades unless I use miles?
Small, small chance for markets like:
PHL-LAS
PHL-LAX
PHL-SFO
PHL-MCO
PHL-AUA
PHL-CLT
I sit next to US3 sometimes in markets like DEN, BOS, DFW. The unlimited upgrades really reduced the chance for US3's to upgrade because before, Golds/US2's didn't always use certificates on shorter flights.
Sep 4, 2005, 11:42 am
#54
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[QUOTE=USLurker]If you mean, what is the likelihood of a silver/US3 getting an upgrade....
Small, small chance for markets like:
PHL-LAS
PHL-LAX
PHL-SFO
PHL-MCO
PHL-AUA
PHL-CLT
QUOTE]
So basically I'm screwed. I get consistently upgraded on HP out of PHL, I was just wondering how it worked at US.
Small, small chance for markets like:
PHL-LAS
PHL-LAX
PHL-SFO
PHL-MCO
PHL-AUA
PHL-CLT
QUOTE]
So basically I'm screwed. I get consistently upgraded on HP out of PHL, I was just wondering how it worked at US.
Sep 4, 2005, 12:18 pm
#55
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As a US3 I have batted 12 for 15 on domestic upgrades. 4 out of 4 using Transatlantic Space Availables.
Most of those flights were at 100% F & Y.
The only upgrades I've missed....
1.) PHL-BNA Sunday after Thanksgiving
2.) BNA-CLT random Thursday but it seemed to be sold out revenue first
3.) PVD-PHL 6 a.m. flight after a previous day of 5 cancelled PHL flights in a row. I had a F seat on my previous night's cancelled 830p flight.
Most of those flights were at 100% F & Y.
The only upgrades I've missed....
1.) PHL-BNA Sunday after Thanksgiving
2.) BNA-CLT random Thursday but it seemed to be sold out revenue first
3.) PVD-PHL 6 a.m. flight after a previous day of 5 cancelled PHL flights in a row. I had a F seat on my previous night's cancelled 830p flight.
Sep 4, 2005, 5:59 pm
#56
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Parker on Pills?
Originally Posted by TopGun
So basically I'm screwed. I get consistently upgraded on HP out of PHL, I was just wondering how it worked at US.
IMHO Parker and crew are shooting themselves in the foot on the very first day. I've already cancelled an HP flight to DFW this month and am taking AA instead. I usually go HP when I can go direct, and AA when HP doesn't go there. But from now on in, it looks like I will only fly US when I absolutely have to. I'll consolidate everything with AA and look for another carrier as back up for flights in the West.
Sep 4, 2005, 6:53 pm
#57
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[QUOTE=TopGun]
On PHL-MCO and PHL-CLT is rather easy for a US3 to get an upgrade even on a sold out flight if you fly the A321.
Originally Posted by USLurker
If you mean, what is the likelihood of a silver/US3 getting an upgrade....
Small, small chance for markets like:
PHL-LAS
PHL-LAX
PHL-SFO
PHL-MCO
PHL-AUA
PHL-CLT
QUOTE]
So basically I'm screwed. I get consistently upgraded on HP out of PHL, I was just wondering how it worked at US.
Small, small chance for markets like:
PHL-LAS
PHL-LAX
PHL-SFO
PHL-MCO
PHL-AUA
PHL-CLT
QUOTE]
So basically I'm screwed. I get consistently upgraded on HP out of PHL, I was just wondering how it worked at US.
Sep 5, 2005, 10:42 am
#59
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One more to add. Totally forget about PHL-ORD. Flights are on 733's...and are impossible (virtually) to upgrade. I'm on this route at least 2x per month. I'm batting 1 for 18 so far this year...
Sep 5, 2005, 11:04 am
#60
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Originally Posted by phillygold
One more to add. Totally forget about PHL-ORD. Flights are on 733's...and are impossible (virtually) to upgrade. I'm on this route at least 2x per month. I'm batting 1 for 18 so far this year...
Are you US2 as your handle implies? I have flown PHL-ORD RT many times and always have gotten the upgrade both as a US2 and a US1. And during "peak business travel" times.