I’ve got a bad condition. I call it upgrade phobia. While I don’t fear upgrades themselves, I fear missing them and I stress out over them even when I know I’ll probably get the upgrade in the end. While...
Early Deposit of 2011 Systemwide Upgrades Available on United
United is now offering to deposit 2011 Systemwide Upgrades in your account as soon as you earn them. Register today to receive your Systemwide Upgrades early If you have already qualified for 1K® status in 2011, you can choose...
United’s new sales pitch: upgrade for cheap(er) NOW
Always looking for a way to make a few dollars (and I certainly cannot blame them), United is now hawking paid upgrades when you buy your ticket. I bought this ticket a few days ago and received this “special...
I let a SWU expire!
I’ve always kept a close watch on my upgrade balance in the past, but since United’s unlimited domestic upgrade (UDU) program started earlier this year, I have not had the need to use any of my banked upgrade instruments....
Continental Announces Elite Upgrades on Award Tickets for Credit Card Holders
Scott O’Leary, Continental’s Managing Director of Customer Experience and a former guest on UPGRD, confirmed on Flyertalk yesterday that elite members who hold a Continental Chase Presidential Plus or OnePass Plus MasterCard will be eligible for complimentary upgrades on award...
My First Experience with United’s Unlimited Domestic Upgrade Program
Yesterday, I flew from PHL-LAX via IAD and MSY. I purchased the ticket a week ago and was on an M-fare (a relatively pricey Economy fare). IAD-MSY-LAX was operated by an A319 with only eight First Class seats, making...
Initial Observations on United’s New Unlimited Domestic Upgrade Program
I won’t get to witness UA’s new UDU program first-hand until Friday (my upgrades are waitlisted, BTW), but my brother traveled from FRA-IAD-LAX on United yesterday. He is a Premier and was traveling on an H-fare–an upper-end Economy ticket....
My biggest concern with United’s new upgrade program
We’re just five days away from the start of United’s new unlimited domestic upgrade program. I’m looking forward to it, though in the back of my mind there is a lingering concern that my perfect upgrade record since I...
Should I Even Consider a Switch to American Airlines?
Short answer: probably not. I sure thought about it yesterday when it became clear that United will be eliminating regional upgrades, but I have calmed down today. I’m 1/3 of the way toward million-mile status on United, love Star...
United Offers Unlimited Domestic Upgrades—but there is a catch!
Yesterday United announced it will be implementing a complimentary upgrade scheme starting in Q2 next year. The changes will bring UA’s domestic upgrade program closer to those of Continental, US Airways, and Delta. Details: First, this was posted on...
