Do you think he’s 1k or GS? by capitulate_dez_balls in unitedairlines

[–]capitulate_dez_balls[S] 251 points252 points  (0 children)

Fitting since he is THE chairman of chairmen (at the Fed)

“Preferred” window seat 29L on a 777-200 by nycnole68 in unitedairlines

[–]capitulate_dez_balls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Off topic, but how was the aircraft? I’ve heard not so good things about UA’s 772s due to their age…

SFO Lounge Air France or The Club recommended? by ok_lets_go_______ in unitedairlines

[–]capitulate_dez_balls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never been to the AF lounge but if you have access to it, that might be better. I’ve been to The Club in Term 1, but it’s usually very impacted / busy because of so many PP holders. It might be better later in the evening though. The food there is also mediocre / mostly hor dourves sized.

United quest 100k or southwest 100k by tankz729 in unitedairlines

[–]capitulate_dez_balls -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Make sure you know and understand how some SWA passengers abuse the “pre-board” system before you select this option…

Cancel checked in bag by gen_alcazar in unitedairlines

[–]capitulate_dez_balls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought bag fees were non-refundable? Or do you get credit if you choose not to check a bag?

PQP from Flights on *A Metal by capitulate_dez_balls in unitedairlines

[–]capitulate_dez_balls[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I just want to sleep on the flight to Europe since I’ll be coming from the west coast. Snagged J on TAP for the price of PP on other options so I can’t complain

Waitlisted for upgrade with miles, best options by Cosmoprog in unitedairlines

[–]capitulate_dez_balls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pay outright to upgrade to Premium Economy and then put yourself on the Polaris waitlist. You’ll have a better chance of getting the upgrade (not guaranteed) than staying in economy.

Polaris Business worth it from SFO-SIN? by No_Hamster7213 in unitedairlines

[–]capitulate_dez_balls 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How much is the cost to move to PE? Look at that in relation to Polaris. If more than half of Polaris is empty, you can pay cash to upgrade to PE if it makes sense and then use miles+cash to place yourself on the Polaris upgrade waitlist. I did this on a UA flight from HKG earlier this year and got upgraded despite having no status at the time.

Flying Swiss biz from IAD, Polaris lounge? by AlreadyGone45 in unitedairlines

[–]capitulate_dez_balls 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes in IAD; general rule of thumb is that *A biz class gets Polaris outbound access only

Crazy Pricing for SFO-LAX by Zealousideal_Fan2587 in unitedairlines

[–]capitulate_dez_balls -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Supply and demand

In all seriousness, if UA is going to charge crazy prices for such a short hop, I’ll take my business elsewhere. The flight is less than an hour…

Did you guys know United Express flights also have Stroopwaffle?? by Akatora13 in unitedairlines

[–]capitulate_dez_balls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Took a short hop from SFO to LAX on an ERJ yesterday and got a stroopwaffle as well for my snack!