Could Ted be the archetype for a new US?
Oct 2, 2005, 9:17 pm
#16
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Phoenix
Programs: UA1k;HH Gold;MR Gold
Posts: 6,112
And United doesnt give free upgrades. We have to pay - be it with SWU's, CR1's, 500 milers or miles. This means that if we REALLY want it -hopefully we will get it 
. If not domestically - I can live with E+ and usually can prereserve the exit row. E+ is the biggie for me - standard coach as an alternative to FC,, I might as well be on WN.
Being PHX based I fly US metal too much - and I cringe when I cant get an SA at the airport and have to fly in coach. On UA if I am in E+, at least I am not cringing
. If not domestically - I can live with E+ and usually can prereserve the exit row. E+ is the biggie for me - standard coach as an alternative to FC,, I might as well be on WN.Being PHX based I fly US metal too much - and I cringe when I cant get an SA at the airport and have to fly in coach. On UA if I am in E+, at least I am not cringing
Oct 2, 2005, 10:09 pm
#17
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Columbia, SC
Programs: UAL 1KMM,Hilton Diamond
Posts: 758
Upgraded 100% so far this year
I keep hearing about free upgrades. I have upgraded 100% of the time of UA with SWUs,CR1s, etc. There are times that I am care less so I haven't requested and I am always in E+. If I want a drink, I have the free coupons. As UAX introduces E+, that is one more reason to stick with UA.
Recently was in first in US and found the quality lacking. The leather seats have pen markings on it and it was obvious that they had been there for a while. The meal wasn't bad but not innovative or even interesting.
Unless you are at the top tier, most of the free upgrade options don't happen on thed other airlines.
Recently was in first in US and found the quality lacking. The leather seats have pen markings on it and it was obvious that they had been there for a while. The meal wasn't bad but not innovative or even interesting.
Unless you are at the top tier, most of the free upgrade options don't happen on thed other airlines.
Oct 2, 2005, 11:38 pm
#18
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: SUV
Programs: UA *G MM
Posts: 7,017
Originally Posted by CLTFlyer
No idea how European carriers got everyone to play ball with the convertible cabin idea.
Oct 3, 2005, 1:41 am
#19
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ketchikan, Alaska
Programs: GSA City-Pair; emeritus AS MVPG/UA 1K/US Plat, etc.
Posts: 2,635
Originally Posted by santarosaflyer
I keep hearing about free upgrades. I have upgraded 100% of the time of UA with SWUs,CR1s, etc.
Oct 3, 2005, 12:06 pm
#20
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Ellington, CT
Programs: HH Diamond, MR Gold, Hertz Gold
Posts: 69
I will quit US
Oct 3, 2005, 2:31 pm
#21
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Matthews, NC
Programs: AA AAdvantage Gold, HHonors Gold, Marriot Bonvoy Gold, Hyatt Member
Posts: 1,459
Originally Posted by gnaget
It was launched on Nov 1, 1981 by SAS and its popularity had a rapid domino effect throughout the European industry, so by 1983 or 4 it had been copied by everyone.