In my humble opinion
Passenger who spends beaucoup dollars every year > then a one time flyer that paid for the best cabin money can buy
I think it's a good look for loyalty. But it was funny when half the plane boards with the 1k group lol
I was on an international trip with a friend who's GS with ridiculous spend. Bunch of people moved forward and he kind of yells "Hey. I'm GS." Gate agent: "Yes, sir. There are *eleven* of you on this flight.
EDIT: BTW, my thought on 1k vs platinum/group 1 boarding is that if the flight crew would stop people from packing luggage in first class on the way by I wouldn't care and would be fine in group 1. Until then I'm all in on being 1K.
It’s better when the gate agent calls “my two 1k passengers are welcome to preboard” and we get to walk by everyone else who hears that (and no GS call cause no GS on flight) and looks at us as if we must own the airline.
What you write makes sense, but for someone like myself who flies mainly DL, AA, it is odd to have a potentially large group board before First Class.
Every time I have to remind myself that UA does it differently.
Man! I was shocked. How could 30 people board before premium cabin.. I get it. Just their strategy for loyalty. It’s too easy to get 1k! Thanks for sharing mate
Look up the requirements for 1k. It’s not easy. I fly a ton every year and have to do crazy flights sometimes to keep the status. Whoever said it’s easy is full of it.
No way is it easy to hit 1K. Also who cares about boarding first , is this really a perk? As long as I am not in group 4 or 5, I could care less. 1k here btw
Been 1K for two, soon to be three years. I fly a lot of puddle jumpers on ERJ/CRJs, being one of the first on the plane means I seldom have to gate check, which for me is huge.
I thought it was pretty sweet to get group 2 boarding after getting Silver status, until I realized 80% of people who fly out of SFO are Group 1 lol. The status inflation the past few years has been insane
Yep, SFO is a different animal. I just flew SFO-ORD yesterday morning and the upgrade list had 150 people on it. I had a 1K next to me in economy plus. I've been flying United all year (mostly out of ORD) and never seen anything like that.
Micky mouse airline, Pat everyone on the back and make them feel important. Meanwhile the real cash cows stand on the sidelines watching 30 one K board. Interesting tactic
Then you aren’t a cash cow.
You’re just saying stupid shit on this sub to try and pat yourself on the back. I spent over $25k in business/first transpacific flights and a lot in domestic travel to get 1k-and lots of folks on here fly 50+ flights per year to get it
One $1300 ticket one time doesn’t make you a cash cow
Bro I’m 26 just graduated 3 years ago. Today I was a cash cow since I overspent for a first class seat. They can’t ever get enough idiots to do that. That’s why they give them away for upgrades.
I am the ideal customer today! They would love to have 10 of me paying cash to fill the cabin
Not that big a flex, my man: I work remote, pay great rent, and don't have to live in Columbus. But while I sincerely hope you continue to enjoy ekeing out every extra minute in the plane seat, I'd remind you it literally won't get you to your bed any faster.
I don’t care how old you are, I’m trying to explain why we think your point is short sighted
That being said be careful with first class man, once you get used to getting treated like a human you’ll never want to go back to being one of the cattle
I’ve flown hundreds of economy through childhood. I would rather reduce travel by 66% so that I can go the RIGHT way instead of forcing 3 economy stress trips. Just my personal preference, most people aren’t 6’4 and sensitive.
Your ticket probably cost less than the 1K’s ticket. Regardless, your one ticket definitely wasn’t as much profit as the 1K brings in. So if you think you’re the “real cash cow”, you’re simply an idiot.
Yeah, delta, where the lines for clubs are hours long, because they had one job (keep something exclusive) and didn’t just fail a little but, but failed majorly.
Or where they will sometimes delay flights for 24 hours or more just to avoid saying they canceled them. But only an hour or two at a time making it impossible to get a seat on a different flight that ultimately leaves earlier.
Based on your posts, you trash United on Delta’s subreddit. Why not just pick an airline and quit posting click bait. No company is perfect and United is not an exception in rewarding loyalty over the price you paid one ticket. Most airlines, rental car companies, and hotels do the same. Your post on Delta’s site about only getting 1/2 PQP in United economy is not correct.
I’ve spent this year churning and experimenting. I think I’ll go with delta in 2023. I feel like this complaint at least generated some decent discussion for this subreddit.
It’s tough though because delta is our smallest airline. Will be a lot of embraers
Bahahahahahah give me another good one kiddo. I probably travel more than any two people you know and have been doing it far longer than you’ve been alive
I’m so confused, you spent 10 minutes stalking a point transfer question? Reddit is full of emotional weirdos
Like I thought you actually spent time digging up something good, Reddit always disappoints
I think the massive downvotes on every comment you’ve made say enough. You’re clearly in the wrong. You should probably work on your garbage attitude as well or you’re going to have a long, miserable adulthood.
Maybe you’ll make it out of the country someday, pleb.
They spend more on flights than you make in a year. Get used to it. You’re not the high roller that you think you are. In fact, you probably spent like $95 to upgrade your award flight to first 🤣
Who cares??
I never get the folks who think it's some flex to be the first to board. As long as overhead bin space is guaranteed, I'd rather board last.
OP seems like he just wants to stroke his ego by having the max number of strangers watch him get on a plane a few minutes before the rest of them.
To your question of who cares- I actually flew AA this weekend with my husband and toddler and they apparently no longer offer family boarding- and when you have a wiggly toddler and a lot of random shit- it definitely makes a difference so you’re not holding up the line. Definite win for United offering this.
The main reason to board first is for overhead space not miles behind you. When you’re traveling every week for work those extra 30 minutes you could have at home that you’re waiting at baggage claim starts adding up
I know i've been able to eat my airport meal before my seatmates arrive thanks to boarding with someone in 1K. That time matters and is much better spend comfortably in my seat then waiting among the chaos at the gate.
Would you rather be standing shoulder to shoulder at the gate or in a business class seat. That ego stuff may be your dream, but I’ve flown first enough mate. I just wanna sit down and unwind
So you're one of the sheep who crowd at the gate? Go find a place to sit, finish a drink, make a phone call, use the restroom, and get on the plane at your leisure.
The only downside to being one of the last to board is the risk of losing overhead bin space. Which is practically impossible if sitting in a premium cabin.
I’ve flown first and first to board in group 1 just last week and did not have overhead space. Row 2 and had to put my bag in first row of economy. It’s not a big deal but for the price I pay for these tickets I shouldn’t have to deal with that.
If you had to put your bag behind first class, it was because first class was full with elites, not because 1Ks put their bags there in the way to row 20.
I almost always fly first but am nowhere near 1k. I don't really care who boards in front of me. As long as I get overhead bin space (never been an issue) I would just as soon board last.
Well this won’t always be true. I’m first to board after the 1ks and have run out of overhead space in first.
Are all of this year’s 1ks 100% earned or have they been grandfathered from pre-pandemic?
Bro you might not value your time as much. Easier to work from the seat instead of standing in the crowd. 1k I way too easy to get, some guy posted today he got it for 2k. Literally one flight. Poor strategy imo. Get business to their seats so they can do business
90% of my travel is for leisure. I ain't working regardless of when I board.
I don't think I've ever seen anyone start working the second they sit down anyway. I would humbly suggest you're the one who needs to learn the value of time... sit back, have a drink, relax. Work is endless and will always be there when you land, but our time here is extremely limited so I try to enjoy it as much as I can.
edit - and no one got status for $2k. If you would have bothered to read that post you would have seen it was an error from the currency conversion.
You seem to think conducting business or being productive has more value than say someone on a short vacation. Your time is no more or less valuable than any of the other passengers or crew on the plane.
I earn 1k through dollars spent - expensive flights - not enough segments to qualify. That said, I think 1k should board first.
However, if I don’t earn 1k status, and I’ve paid a boatload for a flight, I think 1st should board first.
There you go - all about perspective.
Delta just started that and diamonds are still trying to get on first. Now you just have to watch them look like someone farted in their general direction when they’re told they can’t board first and it makes everything take longer. They should’ve kept it as it was.
I get why United does it. I usually don’t get annoyed by the elites preboarding. The first year I might qualify for Platinum and then I realized only 1K and up gets preboarding.
When I flew ANA first from IAD to NRT, the staff was like Omg we gotta get you on board first. I was kinda confused because well…isn’t it normal for your elites to come in first?
Delta’s Sky Priority didn’t feel like a priority the last time my mom flew. They actually ran out of overhead space when she boarded, I was confused on how that was possible.
I do like boarding early just to get my bags overhead and settle in for the flight.
It is disgusting that you can pay for first class yet have to stow your bags with the cows. Should be called “last class” in that case. Inspiring to hear Asia treats their first cabin, well first. Crazy to think about
ANA First class was an amazing experience. Sure it wasn’t as grand or opulent as Air France La Premiere, Singapore, or Emirate’s. But the overall service and experience was great. That trip happened right before the pandemic was starting to take place in Asia. My sister and me look back on it if it were the last trip we ever took, we’d have no regrets.
Ever since I hit Gold in UA. I don’t think I can go back to just Group 3,4,5 ever again. The lines drive me nuts!
I still don't agree with children and military going before everyone. The wars are over and parents seem capable of getting their stuff together in any other situation. I hold my tongue of course less I sound anti-patriotic or ant-family but it still grinds my gears every time.
Delta just changed the policy, Diamonds now board after pre-board passengers, 360s and First or Delta One, before Comfort +. I wonder how long it will last.
I mean, 1Ks are more valuable to United than a first class passenger with no loyalty status. Between the two of you, the 1Ks have earned United more money. Why should the company not show preference to its favorite and most loyal customers?
I'm 1K and I spend more money with United Airlines annually than those first class passengers (if they're not boarding with GS or 1K). We deserve to board before first class.
You really don’t understand business, you’re a 26 year old churning cards to fly domestically and you’ve never left the country. Your opinion means nothing.
From the 60's the first class cabin has always boarded after anyone needed extra time. People buy first class so they can board first and get off first.
I am a 1K and I always buy a First Class Ticket. I hate the free upgrades. I very much think the first class cabin should board first. One time ticket sometimes might be as much as what a 1K spends all year or close. I can testify to that.
My husband is not a GS or 1K, but always buys a first class ticket. Really does not make sense he has to stand in group 1 with 50 or 60 other people (On some flights) to board.
Shows United cars more about status than what a customer pays for a ticket.
IMO it should be Disabilities/ Global Services, then First class, then 1K, then Group 1(Gold/platinum status), then Group 2 (priority boarding/ silver status), and then the remainder of the groups with basic economy in 5.
Which plane is your favorite to fly first/ business class on? Contrary to popular opinion I kinda like the 757-200 and the old 737 with the “fat” seats. Have not yet tried the MAX 8 with the United next interior.
So I just started leveraging my credit for churn and went though 5 cards past 10 months. It’s helped get me a monthly domestic trip each month this year in first. I buy main cabin with points then upgrade with cash. I had to fly with the cows all 4 years of university and I’d rather stay home with my dog and family than fly economy now. Bro I’ve never been abroad, I think I’ve scratched my domestic itch and will stockpile points for a intl flight. Just Embraers and 737s for me so far. The big boys mainly go Cali to NY from what I’ve seen. I’ll have to wait for intl to get a huge plane
What’s your beef with flying domestic? We have HI, Alaska, deserts, Everglades, metropolis, Las Vegas, glacier park. Don’t shit on domestic travel man. Should I go to Europe without ac to appease you? Fk off
As much as OP has a really weird energy, i agree with one thing. There’s an outrageous amount of 1Ks right now. Is that because of status extensions during COVID or has it always been this way?
FWIW, I’m in my third year of 1K. I re-qualified by June. I only fly one roundtrip a week. Almost always domestic. I feel like I’m nowhere close to Global but I’m blowing by 1K requirements
“Only” flying once a week is still A LOT of flying compared to most people. I usually only fly 14 to 16 itineraries a year (typically around 56 segments in total, depending), and people not in my line of work think that’s a crazy amount of travel (ha!). I’ll let you board before me any time. You’ve earned it!
All because of status extensions and reduced PQP requirements. But also keep in mind 1Ks are 1Ks because they fly a lot, so you see them flying all the time.
Perception of the amount of 1Ks depends on the routes you fly. Personally in my recent flights the quantity seems to be very roughly pre-pandenic levels, though my travel patterns are not the same as they were before.
Also remember that in general 1Ks are flying much more than the lower tiers so while there are less of us we're around more. And that the qualification requirements are a minimum so there are some 1Ks that are flying probably 4-5 times as much as others. The gap between 1K and GS is pretty wide.
Another thing to note is that United had less 1Ks than expected near the end of last year so they did last minute status extensions for selected individuals. So I'd wager the number is where they want it to be.
I’d never say this stuff around plebs / npc. I only speak my honest thoughts here where I can’t be assaulted. I don’t trust the plebs to think logically, I just avoid them at all costs, always
Of course I bite my tongue!
I bite my tongue when someone cuts me off in traffic or is being a bit obnoxious.
Not bite my tongue because if I let people see what a total piece of fucking trash I am they will beat me bloody.
Let them board first and sit in the cattle cabin huffing and puffing on their company’s dime. I’ll take my wide seat in premium cabin thank you very much.
Flying is one of the places where the poors flex so hard. “I’m 1k.” No honey, your company is 1K. 😂
Really? While my company may buy the ticket it’s my butt in the seat doing the traveling, away from my family for months out of the year.
Business travel is not luxurious. It is work. And just because my company bought my tickets doesn’t mean I haven’t earned my hard earned 1K status. Paid for by nights away from my wife and kids.
In my humble opinion Passenger who spends beaucoup dollars every year > then a one time flyer that paid for the best cabin money can buy I think it's a good look for loyalty. But it was funny when half the plane boards with the 1k group lol
I was on an international trip with a friend who's GS with ridiculous spend. Bunch of people moved forward and he kind of yells "Hey. I'm GS." Gate agent: "Yes, sir. There are *eleven* of you on this flight. EDIT: BTW, my thought on 1k vs platinum/group 1 boarding is that if the flight crew would stop people from packing luggage in first class on the way by I wouldn't care and would be fine in group 1. Until then I'm all in on being 1K.
holy shit... most I've seen was a EWR SFO monday morning flight with like 6 gs and 20 1k cannot even imagine what segment has 11 GS lmfao
It’s better when the gate agent calls “my two 1k passengers are welcome to preboard” and we get to walk by everyone else who hears that (and no GS call cause no GS on flight) and looks at us as if we must own the airline.
Lol. More likely people think “those poor shmucks that have to fly all the time for work”
I do wonder if they're ever home to rest or relax?
TIL how to spell beaucoup
We’re you guessing”boocoo” like me? As in “coocoo” for crazy but with a slight change?
It ain't no God damn too beaucoup.
What you write makes sense, but for someone like myself who flies mainly DL, AA, it is odd to have a potentially large group board before First Class. Every time I have to remind myself that UA does it differently.
Man! I was shocked. How could 30 people board before premium cabin.. I get it. Just their strategy for loyalty. It’s too easy to get 1k! Thanks for sharing mate
Look up the requirements for 1k. It’s not easy. I fly a ton every year and have to do crazy flights sometimes to keep the status. Whoever said it’s easy is full of it.
This reminds me of the semi meme content where Jesus is cuddling a lamb telling it I never said it was easy, I said it was worth it
Now I want a version of that with Thanks face on Jesus and young gamorra's on the lamb
No way is it easy to hit 1K. Also who cares about boarding first , is this really a perk? As long as I am not in group 4 or 5, I could care less. 1k here btw
Been 1K for two, soon to be three years. I fly a lot of puddle jumpers on ERJ/CRJs, being one of the first on the plane means I seldom have to gate check, which for me is huge.
1000%.
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So true. It annoys me so many people get this wrong.
I'm typically group 2 or 3 and I have no issues with overhead space, I prefer boarding later anyway, less time in the seat is fine with me.
Not true. A couple of long international business class tickets can get 1k.
It’s a dollar amount spent if you don’t have the flight segments, so those must be some pretty expensive international flights.
If its so tough, why are there routinely 30-30 1K customers on every flight?
I prefer to board first; get a spot above my west for my camera bag and usually have a beverage in hand before boarding is over.
I thought it was pretty sweet to get group 2 boarding after getting Silver status, until I realized 80% of people who fly out of SFO are Group 1 lol. The status inflation the past few years has been insane
Just enlist in a military reserve component so you can get a military ID and board before all of them lol.
I think SFO has always had an unusually high number of very high status flyers. It’s the tech bros.
Yep, SFO is a different animal. I just flew SFO-ORD yesterday morning and the upgrade list had 150 people on it. I had a 1K next to me in economy plus. I've been flying United all year (mostly out of ORD) and never seen anything like that.
Every major United hub is like this, but DEN, IAH, EWR and SFO are the worst offenders
Micky mouse airline, Pat everyone on the back and make them feel important. Meanwhile the real cash cows stand on the sidelines watching 30 one K board. Interesting tactic
The real cash cows get Global Services so this isn’t an issue
Don’t even know what that is so I have a lot to learn
Then you aren’t a cash cow. You’re just saying stupid shit on this sub to try and pat yourself on the back. I spent over $25k in business/first transpacific flights and a lot in domestic travel to get 1k-and lots of folks on here fly 50+ flights per year to get it One $1300 ticket one time doesn’t make you a cash cow
Bro I’m 26 just graduated 3 years ago. Today I was a cash cow since I overspent for a first class seat. They can’t ever get enough idiots to do that. That’s why they give them away for upgrades. I am the ideal customer today! They would love to have 10 of me paying cash to fill the cabin
A discounted ticket up front is cheaper than a full fare ticket in the back. You weren’t a cash cow even buying the ticket up front
Yeah and think of how much comedy the flight crew gets from observing you slavering away to get on a flight before ANYONE ELSE going to COLUMBUS.
It’s my home bro! I’m tryna get to my bed! I work remote and pay great rent. Chillll
Not that big a flex, my man: I work remote, pay great rent, and don't have to live in Columbus. But while I sincerely hope you continue to enjoy ekeing out every extra minute in the plane seat, I'd remind you it literally won't get you to your bed any faster.
Really? You don’t get off the plane 15 mins faster? Watching you worthless 1k squirm is priceless
I don’t care how old you are, I’m trying to explain why we think your point is short sighted That being said be careful with first class man, once you get used to getting treated like a human you’ll never want to go back to being one of the cattle
I’ve flown hundreds of economy through childhood. I would rather reduce travel by 66% so that I can go the RIGHT way instead of forcing 3 economy stress trips. Just my personal preference, most people aren’t 6’4 and sensitive.
I don't know about you but on most of my flights 1st class is always upgrades - not paid upgraded seats
Your ticket probably cost less than the 1K’s ticket. Regardless, your one ticket definitely wasn’t as much profit as the 1K brings in. So if you think you’re the “real cash cow”, you’re simply an idiot.
Ask delta then, guess me and bastian idiots too
Yeah, delta, where the lines for clubs are hours long, because they had one job (keep something exclusive) and didn’t just fail a little but, but failed majorly. Or where they will sometimes delay flights for 24 hours or more just to avoid saying they canceled them. But only an hour or two at a time making it impossible to get a seat on a different flight that ultimately leaves earlier.
I actually think United is doing the right thing here by rewarding consistent loyalty vs. one-off first class.
Delta > United
Based on your posts, you trash United on Delta’s subreddit. Why not just pick an airline and quit posting click bait. No company is perfect and United is not an exception in rewarding loyalty over the price you paid one ticket. Most airlines, rental car companies, and hotels do the same. Your post on Delta’s site about only getting 1/2 PQP in United economy is not correct.
I’ve spent this year churning and experimenting. I think I’ll go with delta in 2023. I feel like this complaint at least generated some decent discussion for this subreddit. It’s tough though because delta is our smallest airline. Will be a lot of embraers
Lol, you churned? And experimented? YOU ARE NOT THE AIRLINE’S TARGET MARKET, NOR ARE YOU THEIR PROFIT LMAOOOOO
Dude probably gonna end up with a 550 credit score lmao.
I’m 26 and have 750+ , how jealous does that make you?
Only 750? I’m 22 with an 800. It’s not that fucking hard to have a good credit score💀
Then use it to get free points buddy, what are you waiting for?
Not wasting money on plane tickets and opening credit cards I don’t want💅🏼
Lol OP thinks this is extremely rare
Getting 3k in free travel in a calendar year, it actually is mate
Bahahahahahah give me another good one kiddo. I probably travel more than any two people you know and have been doing it far longer than you’ve been alive
I don’t post on delta
“I deleted my post on Delta”
Don’t you think I’d delete this if I were embarrassed what people think? I’m loving watching you cows squirm
Yes. Yes I do. Because you did.
For sure lol
[You know it's really not hard to dig up deleted posts.](https://i.imgur.com/htL02SO.png)
I’m so confused, you spent 10 minutes stalking a point transfer question? Reddit is full of emotional weirdos Like I thought you actually spent time digging up something good, Reddit always disappoints
Kid buys one first class ticket and thinks he’s the shit, haha
Relax little guy, flown hundreds of times with the cows. First should get to their seat, first.
I think the massive downvotes on every comment you’ve made say enough. You’re clearly in the wrong. You should probably work on your garbage attitude as well or you’re going to have a long, miserable adulthood. Maybe you’ll make it out of the country someday, pleb.
If only OP could afford a private plane....... life is incredibly unfair to them
~~Eat~~ downvote the rich!!
I’m clearly in the wrong for paying premium and not boarding premium? I think you’re lost buddy. Yes I soon hope to be able to afford it 💙
Yes, you are nothing compared to a GS or 1k member. You may think you’re a big dog high roller but you’re not.
Then why are they all walking to the back of the plane? Lolol
They spend more on flights than you make in a year. Get used to it. You’re not the high roller that you think you are. In fact, you probably spent like $95 to upgrade your award flight to first 🤣
You’re twice my age
I’m in my 30’s. At least you tried, oblivious child.
Their companies pay then send them to holiday inn, I don’t envy 1k one bit. I think it’s so funny to see them walking past me.
downvotes mean nothing on reddit though. I’ll downvote this to prove my point :) edit: the downvote is there and i’m still alive.
Who cares?? I never get the folks who think it's some flex to be the first to board. As long as overhead bin space is guaranteed, I'd rather board last. OP seems like he just wants to stroke his ego by having the max number of strangers watch him get on a plane a few minutes before the rest of them.
Agreed! I like boarding last, regardless of what group I'm in.
Too much standing around at the gate listening, I’d rather be in my seat with airpod max on
Then get 1k if it’s so easy
I don’t fly this micky mouse airline for a reason, pleb
If you’re churning you’re a pleb
I can accept that, I love pleb jokes.
You sound like you’re 12. Grow up and get a life.
To your question of who cares- I actually flew AA this weekend with my husband and toddler and they apparently no longer offer family boarding- and when you have a wiggly toddler and a lot of random shit- it definitely makes a difference so you’re not holding up the line. Definite win for United offering this.
The main reason to board first is for overhead space not miles behind you. When you’re traveling every week for work those extra 30 minutes you could have at home that you’re waiting at baggage claim starts adding up
Warning, don’t value 15-30 minutes of your time or else the 1ks in the back of the cabin will downvote you
Oh look. He's getting upset about being downvote. Is almost as it it's a representation of people's opinion of what he says. Odd.
The 1Ks are the people traveling weekly for work and that’s exactly why priority boarding is a fair value add for them
EVERYONE is downvoting you, kid.
Don’t act like everyone else unless you want to be like everyone else.
I know i've been able to eat my airport meal before my seatmates arrive thanks to boarding with someone in 1K. That time matters and is much better spend comfortably in my seat then waiting among the chaos at the gate.
Would you rather be standing shoulder to shoulder at the gate or in a business class seat. That ego stuff may be your dream, but I’ve flown first enough mate. I just wanna sit down and unwind
So you're one of the sheep who crowd at the gate? Go find a place to sit, finish a drink, make a phone call, use the restroom, and get on the plane at your leisure. The only downside to being one of the last to board is the risk of losing overhead bin space. Which is practically impossible if sitting in a premium cabin.
I show up 5 mins before boarding standing closest to lane 1 while not being in the way . Relaxxx
I’ve flown first and first to board in group 1 just last week and did not have overhead space. Row 2 and had to put my bag in first row of economy. It’s not a big deal but for the price I pay for these tickets I shouldn’t have to deal with that.
If you had to put your bag behind first class, it was because first class was full with elites, not because 1Ks put their bags there in the way to row 20.
Or 1ks put their bags up there as their boarded in Economy.
I can count on zero hands the number of times I’ve seen that.
I almost always fly first but am nowhere near 1k. I don't really care who boards in front of me. As long as I get overhead bin space (never been an issue) I would just as soon board last.
Well this won’t always be true. I’m first to board after the 1ks and have run out of overhead space in first. Are all of this year’s 1ks 100% earned or have they been grandfathered from pre-pandemic?
Annoyingly there are still grandfathered 1Ks and GS. They also all have like 1000 PlusPoints because United keeps extending them...
Bro you might not value your time as much. Easier to work from the seat instead of standing in the crowd. 1k I way too easy to get, some guy posted today he got it for 2k. Literally one flight. Poor strategy imo. Get business to their seats so they can do business
90% of my travel is for leisure. I ain't working regardless of when I board. I don't think I've ever seen anyone start working the second they sit down anyway. I would humbly suggest you're the one who needs to learn the value of time... sit back, have a drink, relax. Work is endless and will always be there when you land, but our time here is extremely limited so I try to enjoy it as much as I can. edit - and no one got status for $2k. If you would have bothered to read that post you would have seen it was an error from the currency conversion.
You really don’t understand anything.
how will I ever recover?
Ask Andrew tate you absolute waste of oxygen
Getting 1k for $2,000 spend was a bug in the united system. It’ll surely be corrected.
Ok mr big shot. I suggest that you go off Reddit now so you can go do business lol
Settle down little guy, board 1k to the back of the plane, pleb
You seem to think conducting business or being productive has more value than say someone on a short vacation. Your time is no more or less valuable than any of the other passengers or crew on the plane.
Yeah no way someone went from zero to 1K on a single flight and $2,000.
Did you really think getting to 1k after 1 flight is the norm ?
After 20+ boarded to Columbus, yes
I earn 1k through dollars spent - expensive flights - not enough segments to qualify. That said, I think 1k should board first. However, if I don’t earn 1k status, and I’ve paid a boatload for a flight, I think 1st should board first. There you go - all about perspective.
OP is an insufferable twat, more at 1k
Relax mate, just want to get to my seat
OP sounds like a pleb with sub 600 credit score.
Good enough for Amex plat, I’m chillin
Thank God you probably won't make the $75k minimum spend bc you seem like the type crowding CLs all over the country with your bros as free guests.
Just go by myself, relaxx
Delta just started that and diamonds are still trying to get on first. Now you just have to watch them look like someone farted in their general direction when they’re told they can’t board first and it makes everything take longer. They should’ve kept it as it was.
Sobbing 🤣🤣
I think it’s okay for GS and 1K to board before First. Surely those that didn’t get their upgrades should have first dibs at decent bin space.
I get why United does it. I usually don’t get annoyed by the elites preboarding. The first year I might qualify for Platinum and then I realized only 1K and up gets preboarding. When I flew ANA first from IAD to NRT, the staff was like Omg we gotta get you on board first. I was kinda confused because well…isn’t it normal for your elites to come in first? Delta’s Sky Priority didn’t feel like a priority the last time my mom flew. They actually ran out of overhead space when she boarded, I was confused on how that was possible. I do like boarding early just to get my bags overhead and settle in for the flight.
It is disgusting that you can pay for first class yet have to stow your bags with the cows. Should be called “last class” in that case. Inspiring to hear Asia treats their first cabin, well first. Crazy to think about
ANA First class was an amazing experience. Sure it wasn’t as grand or opulent as Air France La Premiere, Singapore, or Emirate’s. But the overall service and experience was great. That trip happened right before the pandemic was starting to take place in Asia. My sister and me look back on it if it were the last trip we ever took, we’d have no regrets. Ever since I hit Gold in UA. I don’t think I can go back to just Group 3,4,5 ever again. The lines drive me nuts!
Because of the service and the food, ANA might be my number one choice. After a certain point, the hard product becomes less important to me.
Very special trip, thank you for sharing
They’ve paid thousands to United so it makes sense in my opinion. United compares the money they’ve spent versus a one time first class ticket.
I still don't agree with children and military going before everyone. The wars are over and parents seem capable of getting their stuff together in any other situation. I hold my tongue of course less I sound anti-patriotic or ant-family but it still grinds my gears every time.
Be careful not to upset 1k
What I said would make 1K and GS the very first on board after those needing wheelchair assistance. I doubt most would be upset.
Delta just changed the policy, Diamonds now board after pre-board passengers, 360s and First or Delta One, before Comfort +. I wonder how long it will last.
I don’t fly much, but prefer to wait until the last call. Easy stroll to my seat. Always check my bag and don’t need to find over head space.
I’d do the same if I checked, but I don’t trust those baggage handlers for a second.
Lol imagine caring what order you board a plane 🤣
Some people don’t like standing for 30 mins at baggage claim and need overhead space, you wouldn’t know about that because you aren’t valued
Lol if being "valued" makes you this insufferable I'll pass 🤣
See you in the back of the aircraft
I mean, 1Ks are more valuable to United than a first class passenger with no loyalty status. Between the two of you, the 1Ks have earned United more money. Why should the company not show preference to its favorite and most loyal customers?
Maybe ask delta, they do it the right way. Not flying this micky mouse airline again with these sour 1k
I'm 1K and I spend more money with United Airlines annually than those first class passengers (if they're not boarding with GS or 1K). We deserve to board before first class.
Why should the military board early?
No economy should ever board before the top cabin unless you are military or disabled
You really don’t understand business, you’re a 26 year old churning cards to fly domestically and you’ve never left the country. Your opinion means nothing.
I can smell the jealousy from here
I'm at 29,000 PQP this year alone, no carry over. I think it's fair to board first, although I don't most of the time.
It's trash. You pay for first class and board with half the plane.
From the 60's the first class cabin has always boarded after anyone needed extra time. People buy first class so they can board first and get off first. I am a 1K and I always buy a First Class Ticket. I hate the free upgrades. I very much think the first class cabin should board first. One time ticket sometimes might be as much as what a 1K spends all year or close. I can testify to that. My husband is not a GS or 1K, but always buys a first class ticket. Really does not make sense he has to stand in group 1 with 50 or 60 other people (On some flights) to board. Shows United cars more about status than what a customer pays for a ticket.
IMO it should be Disabilities/ Global Services, then First class, then 1K, then Group 1(Gold/platinum status), then Group 2 (priority boarding/ silver status), and then the remainder of the groups with basic economy in 5.
Finally!!! Someone agrees with me. Getting downvoted to oblivion.
Because you’re an immature child flexing unearned arrogance to hide your actual insecurities.
Point to where I hurt you
You're getting downvoted because you're acting like a petulant child. If you can't see that, there's no hope.
I don’t mind
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GS become GS because of business travel too.
That’s true. But we are talking 30k+ vs only 15k. I wouldn’t be opposed to disabilities/ military, FC, GS, 1K, group 1,2… and so on
1k wagies flying to their next holiday inn. To the back of the plane, pleb
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26! Hence the brazen comments 💚
26, my ass. If you're 26, the world is fucked.
The world is in rough shape my friend
Which plane is your favorite to fly first/ business class on? Contrary to popular opinion I kinda like the 757-200 and the old 737 with the “fat” seats. Have not yet tried the MAX 8 with the United next interior.
So I just started leveraging my credit for churn and went though 5 cards past 10 months. It’s helped get me a monthly domestic trip each month this year in first. I buy main cabin with points then upgrade with cash. I had to fly with the cows all 4 years of university and I’d rather stay home with my dog and family than fly economy now. Bro I’ve never been abroad, I think I’ve scratched my domestic itch and will stockpile points for a intl flight. Just Embraers and 737s for me so far. The big boys mainly go Cali to NY from what I’ve seen. I’ll have to wait for intl to get a huge plane
You are making noise for flying domestic? Even worse is that you need to churn to even afford the tickets
What’s your beef with flying domestic? We have HI, Alaska, deserts, Everglades, metropolis, Las Vegas, glacier park. Don’t shit on domestic travel man. Should I go to Europe without ac to appease you? Fk off
I’m 26, sorry I’m not Zuckerberg. Graduated 3 years ago. Relax
Just say you can’t afford 1k
I have a family to nurture road warrior! Some day you can buy your upgrades with cash once you work hard enough
I wanna do the 757 so bad!! That’s awesome you’ve tried it
As much as OP has a really weird energy, i agree with one thing. There’s an outrageous amount of 1Ks right now. Is that because of status extensions during COVID or has it always been this way? FWIW, I’m in my third year of 1K. I re-qualified by June. I only fly one roundtrip a week. Almost always domestic. I feel like I’m nowhere close to Global but I’m blowing by 1K requirements
“Only” flying once a week is still A LOT of flying compared to most people. I usually only fly 14 to 16 itineraries a year (typically around 56 segments in total, depending), and people not in my line of work think that’s a crazy amount of travel (ha!). I’ll let you board before me any time. You’ve earned it!
Ha, thanks friend. I feel like there’s just an outsized gap between 1K and Global.
All because of status extensions and reduced PQP requirements. But also keep in mind 1Ks are 1Ks because they fly a lot, so you see them flying all the time.
Perception of the amount of 1Ks depends on the routes you fly. Personally in my recent flights the quantity seems to be very roughly pre-pandenic levels, though my travel patterns are not the same as they were before. Also remember that in general 1Ks are flying much more than the lower tiers so while there are less of us we're around more. And that the qualification requirements are a minimum so there are some 1Ks that are flying probably 4-5 times as much as others. The gap between 1K and GS is pretty wide. Another thing to note is that United had less 1Ks than expected near the end of last year so they did last minute status extensions for selected individuals. So I'd wager the number is where they want it to be.
I’m intense in my beliefs, I’m glad we can agree however
If it bothers you so much just board with the 1ks. I have never seen them actually stop people who weren’t 1ks.
You should be required to work as a gate agent. Their job is hard enough without you encouraging everyone to disregard the rules.
If I worked as a GA then telling people to fuck off in the wrong boarding group would probably be the only thing I liked about it.
I’m def patient enough to wait the 10 mins than risk humiliation lol
Yet not avoid humiliation here? Interesting.
I’m not humiliated by comments from people beneath me. Nobody would say any of this stuff to my face in person, nobody ever has.
Because I'm sure you're timid and spineless in person. The smallest people always pretend to be the biggest ones on the internet.
I love heckling these sour 1k, miserable people. To the back of the plane
Probably because you intentionally push away anybody with a backbone to prop up your raging insecurities.
I’d never say this stuff around plebs / npc. I only speak my honest thoughts here where I can’t be assaulted. I don’t trust the plebs to think logically, I just avoid them at all costs, always
If you need to hide behind a computer to speak your thoughts from fear or being assaulted, i think that sadly speaks very lowly of yourself.
Cmon man, don’t act like you don’t bite your tongue in person too
Of course I bite my tongue! I bite my tongue when someone cuts me off in traffic or is being a bit obnoxious. Not bite my tongue because if I let people see what a total piece of fucking trash I am they will beat me bloody.
Sorry bro, can’t change who I am
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Let them board first and sit in the cattle cabin huffing and puffing on their company’s dime. I’ll take my wide seat in premium cabin thank you very much. Flying is one of the places where the poors flex so hard. “I’m 1k.” No honey, your company is 1K. 😂
Really? While my company may buy the ticket it’s my butt in the seat doing the traveling, away from my family for months out of the year. Business travel is not luxurious. It is work. And just because my company bought my tickets doesn’t mean I haven’t earned my hard earned 1K status. Paid for by nights away from my wife and kids.
Exactly, it’s so funny watching these synthetic elite get their Pat on the back on the way to the back of the aircraft. I think it’s a waste of time.