Chairman for $899?
Feb 2, 2008, 7:15 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: UA GS, Amex Centurion, UA 1MM
Posts: 557
Chairman for $899?
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Last edited by saccoNY; Feb 2, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Feb 2, 2008, 7:26 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Programs: DL Silver, UA Silver, Marriott Lifetime Silver, IHG Plat, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,695
1. Buying up status/buying status from US is common.
2. I would say no, it is not worth the cost. But do you plan to fly the airline often?
2. I would say no, it is not worth the cost. But do you plan to fly the airline often?
Feb 3, 2008, 12:40 am
#3
Join Date: May 2003
Location: SFO
Programs: DL 3MM/FC/DM LT; LH FT LT; HH DIA
Posts: 347
I got the same offer and I am considering it if not for the International Upgrades alone. I guess you get 4 of them. On the web site it says 2 for yourself and the other 2 for a companion but I assume you can use them yourself?
What fare basis do you have to have to use those certificates?
On a positive note: I flew US quite a bit lately (mostly because my UA flights out of SFO or OAK were delayed or cancelled...) and I enjoy connecting in PHX. All the flights I had so far were on time and all my upgrades cleared. Looks to me USAir is gettting there
What fare basis do you have to have to use those certificates?
On a positive note: I flew US quite a bit lately (mostly because my UA flights out of SFO or OAK were delayed or cancelled...) and I enjoy connecting in PHX. All the flights I had so far were on time and all my upgrades cleared. Looks to me USAir is gettting there
Feb 3, 2008, 8:43 am
#4
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: LA,NYC
Programs: AA-EXP 2.8 MM,UA-GS 1.3 MM,DL-PL,HH-DM,LH-SEN,Bonvoy-GL
Posts: 296
Got the offer yesterday i would guess just for the intl u/g it is well worth it
Feb 4, 2008, 7:24 am
#5
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: (near) Cambridge, MA
Programs: US GP (used to be *G, now,what)
Posts: 1,777
As my profile tagline suggests... good luck using those certs.....
BTW, US Y TA is like a prison ship.... even charging for headphones!
Feb 4, 2008, 8:36 am
#6
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Stuck Between the Moon and CLD or SAN, Your local Taco Bell
Programs: AA EXP/LT PLT, DL PM, UA Silver, SPG Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 3,510
But on the topic of US Y... what's worse? US Y on the prison ship with possibly functioning AVOD or LH Y on their prison ships with free booze and in flight internet for a fee (if it's still offered)? I say that's a toss up.
Feb 4, 2008, 8:56 am
#7
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: (near) Cambridge, MA
Programs: US GP (used to be *G, now,what)
Posts: 1,777
It's a $1200 minimum r/t fare to use those certs. Oh, and it's 1 r/t per year - you cant use the companion certs separately for yourself from what I've been told.
But on the topic of US Y... what's worse? US Y on the prison ship with possibly functioning AVOD or LH Y on their prison ships with free booze and in flight internet for a fee (if it's still offered)? I say that's a toss up.
But on the topic of US Y... what's worse? US Y on the prison ship with possibly functioning AVOD or LH Y on their prison ships with free booze and in flight internet for a fee (if it's still offered)? I say that's a toss up.
Feb 4, 2008, 9:50 am
#8
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: UA 1K 1MMer & LT UC (when flying UA); Hyatt Credit Cardist; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold via UA 1K
Posts: 6,956
Neither!!! UA E+!!! But I guess there isn't a whole lot of choice if you are originating in PHL.
Feb 4, 2008, 8:54 pm
#9
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Washington, DC (DCA)
Programs: UA, AA, AS, SPG.
Posts: 3,463
Feb 5, 2008, 12:15 am
#10
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plat
Posts: 1,472
How are you getting the offer? (email, regular mail, phone?)
I wonder if this could be an unreimbursed business expense? (Its tax time, so these are fresh in my mind and I am by no means an accountant).
You also get free club access with CP, so for the club access + the upgrades is seems reasonable.
I wonder if this could be an unreimbursed business expense? (Its tax time, so these are fresh in my mind and I am by no means an accountant).
You also get free club access with CP, so for the club access + the upgrades is seems reasonable.
Feb 5, 2008, 12:28 am
#11
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: A lovely little town filled with cows
Programs: US2, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,284
