Are you sticking with CO?

CameraGuy · 01-31-2002, 10:35 AM

with all of the whining going on about the B/F upgrade policy and the elimination of the off-peak rewards, I was wondering who was going to stick with CO?

If so, have you used them much this year?

CameraGuy · 01-31-2002, 10:35 AM

with all of the whining going on about the B/F upgrade policy and the elimination of the off-peak rewards, I was wondering who was going to stick with CO?

If so, have you used them much this year?

CameraGuy · 01-31-2002, 10:35 AM

My Answers:

YES

A little, 15 Segments/11,000 status miles.

CameraGuy · 01-31-2002, 10:35 AM

My Answers:

YES

A little, 15 Segments/11,000 status miles.

Nugget · 01-31-2002, 11:32 AM

Yes, my loyalty to Continental is undeterred by both the HoKeY fare issue as well as the off-peak rewards issues. I'm bitterly disappointed by the way that Continental has chosen to deal with both issues and their handling of the fallout. I still think, however, that despite the changes (especially the 1-Apr half-step back on the HoKeY issue) CO's OnePass program and their service in general is the best in the industry.

If I didn't care, it wouldn't upset me as much as it has -- I'd have just silently moved over to AA.

Nugget · 01-31-2002, 11:32 AM

Yes, my loyalty to Continental is undeterred by both the HoKeY fare issue as well as the off-peak rewards issues. I'm bitterly disappointed by the way that Continental has chosen to deal with both issues and their handling of the fallout. I still think, however, that despite the changes (especially the 1-Apr half-step back on the HoKeY issue) CO's OnePass program and their service in general is the best in the industry.

If I didn't care, it wouldn't upset me as much as it has -- I'd have just silently moved over to AA.

nwelite · 01-31-2002, 03:15 PM

Well, I moved to NW and HP a long time ago. I have had only 1 RT on CO in the past two years.

nwelite · 01-31-2002, 03:15 PM

Well, I moved to NW and HP a long time ago. I have had only 1 RT on CO in the past two years.

dbaker · 01-31-2002, 05:46 PM

I don't fly CO internationally enough to care about HoKeY and I have enough miles (redeemed 200k last year alone) that I don't care about off peak rewards.

That said, I don't trust Gordon as much anymore.

dbaker · 01-31-2002, 05:46 PM

I don't fly CO internationally enough to care about HoKeY and I have enough miles (redeemed 200k last year alone) that I don't care about off peak rewards.

That said, I don't trust Gordon as much anymore.

CameraGuy · 01-31-2002, 06:14 PM

I agree 100% that Gordon cannot be trusted. He could tell me the sky is blue and I would still verify the information.

I am dying to run into him at the airport. He needs to have passengers tell him that the Pizza still tastes good, but does not taste nearly as good as it did 2 years ago!

If I flew international, I would have left CO years ago. The 30 Day rule was bad enough, that anyone left complaining about the YHK fare rule must love punishment.

As far as the off-peak rewards, CO has only had them for a couple of years. It was an added benefit to bring them in line with the NW program.

CameraGuy · 01-31-2002, 06:14 PM

I agree 100% that Gordon cannot be trusted. He could tell me the sky is blue and I would still verify the information.

I am dying to run into him at the airport. He needs to have passengers tell him that the Pizza still tastes good, but does not taste nearly as good as it did 2 years ago!

If I flew international, I would have left CO years ago. The 30 Day rule was bad enough, that anyone left complaining about the YHK fare rule must love punishment.

As far as the off-peak rewards, CO has only had them for a couple of years. It was an added benefit to bring them in line with the NW program.

dbaker · 01-31-2002, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CameraGuy

I am dying to run into him at the airport. He needs to have passengers tell him that the Pizza still tastes good, but does not taste nearly as good as it did 2 years ago!

I'm just hoping to run into him at home like tycoonjack.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CameraGuy

As far as the off-peak rewards, CO has only had them for a couple of years. It was an added benefit to bring them in line with the NW program.

But doesn't NW still have them? I have to admit, it was nice and I felt like I was getting a good deal. A mere 20,000 miles for a round-trip anywhere in the US? It somehow "feels" a lot less than 25,000.

dbaker · 01-31-2002, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CameraGuy

I am dying to run into him at the airport. He needs to have passengers tell him that the Pizza still tastes good, but does not taste nearly as good as it did 2 years ago!

I'm just hoping to run into him at home like tycoonjack.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CameraGuy

As far as the off-peak rewards, CO has only had them for a couple of years. It was an added benefit to bring them in line with the NW program.

But doesn't NW still have them? I have to admit, it was nice and I felt like I was getting a good deal. A mere 20,000 miles for a round-trip anywhere in the US? It somehow "feels" a lot less than 25,000.

CameraGuy · 01-31-2002, 11:20 PM

I don't follow the NW program, but I think that they buried that reduction about the time they announced no blackouts. I may be wrong, it has happened a couple of times.

CameraGuy · 01-31-2002, 11:20 PM

I don't follow the NW program, but I think that they buried that reduction about the time they announced no blackouts. I may be wrong, it has happened a couple of times.

mauld · 02-06-2002, 10:52 AM

Yes, I'll admit it, while I am less than thrilled with CO's new ENHANCEMENTS regarding upgrades on international routes I'm staying with CO. Part of the reason is EWR is my home airport (and CO's wide variety of flights) but mostly it is due to the fact that I've had very very good luck with EUA domestic upgrades (100%) as well as with international flights--where I'm also at 100%. I must admit though, that last weekend I booked a EWR-LGW trip on US, using a compliementary SWU for travel in April. Gee it was great getting a cheap rate, and a confirmed upgrade at the same time--2 months in advance!! But then again I'll only be traveling in Envoy not BF, so I'm not sure of the full advantage.

mauld · 02-06-2002, 10:52 AM

Yes, I'll admit it, while I am less than thrilled with CO's new ENHANCEMENTS regarding upgrades on international routes I'm staying with CO. Part of the reason is EWR is my home airport (and CO's wide variety of flights) but mostly it is due to the fact that I've had very very good luck with EUA domestic upgrades (100%) as well as with international flights--where I'm also at 100%. I must admit though, that last weekend I booked a EWR-LGW trip on US, using a compliementary SWU for travel in April. Gee it was great getting a cheap rate, and a confirmed upgrade at the same time--2 months in advance!! But then again I'll only be traveling in Envoy not BF, so I'm not sure of the full advantage.

anthonyanthony · 02-15-2002, 08:15 PM

My sentiments agree with most of yours.

While I'm very disappointed with the recent changes in OnePass that make it very very expensive and difficult to upgrade an International ticket, I still love riding in First Class for free when traveling domestically. And as a Platinum, that is a reality with nearly every trip. And CO employees are, in my experience, usually a happy smiling bunch.

For those who travel mostly domestically, CO is still the best choice out there despite its many short-comings.

For those who travel mostly Internationally, CO is not the best choice. I am planning to try and achieve elite in either American or United while maintaining elite on CO. I figure that way I can get the best of both worlds. AA would be my first choice for an international airline: upgrade from any fare, MRTC, and if you don't use your upgrades you can cash them in for the the equivalent of triple points from your trip. AA miles are also a most valuable FF currency since AA has the highest availability of award trips. (Don't get me started on Continental's nearly NIL availability of rewards). United is a second choice...but will probably what I go with since they have the better network to Asia.

Yep, I'm staying with CO domestically.

anthonyanthony · 02-15-2002, 08:15 PM

My sentiments agree with most of yours.

While I'm very disappointed with the recent changes in OnePass that make it very very expensive and difficult to upgrade an International ticket, I still love riding in First Class for free when traveling domestically. And as a Platinum, that is a reality with nearly every trip. And CO employees are, in my experience, usually a happy smiling bunch.

For those who travel mostly domestically, CO is still the best choice out there despite its many short-comings.

For those who travel mostly Internationally, CO is not the best choice. I am planning to try and achieve elite in either American or United while maintaining elite on CO. I figure that way I can get the best of both worlds. AA would be my first choice for an international airline: upgrade from any fare, MRTC, and if you don't use your upgrades you can cash them in for the the equivalent of triple points from your trip. AA miles are also a most valuable FF currency since AA has the highest availability of award trips. (Don't get me started on Continental's nearly NIL availability of rewards). United is a second choice...but will probably what I go with since they have the better network to Asia.

Yep, I'm staying with CO domestically.

01-31-2002, 10:35 AM	#1
CameraGuy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MHT & BOS Posts: 119	Are you sticking with CO? with all of the whining going on about the B/F upgrade policy and the elimination of the off-peak rewards, I was wondering who was going to stick with CO? If so, have you used them much this year? __________________

01-31-2002, 10:35 AM	#2
CameraGuy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MHT & BOS Posts: 119	Are you sticking with CO? with all of the whining going on about the B/F upgrade policy and the elimination of the off-peak rewards, I was wondering who was going to stick with CO? If so, have you used them much this year? __________________

02-06-2002, 10:52 AM	#17
mauld Junior Member ITYT Cabin Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: ewr Posts: 27	Staying with CO Yes, I'll admit it, while I am less than thrilled with CO's new ENHANCEMENTS regarding upgrades on international routes I'm staying with CO. Part of the reason is EWR is my home airport (and CO's wide variety of flights) but mostly it is due to the fact that I've had very very good luck with EUA domestic upgrades (100%) as well as with international flights--where I'm also at 100%. I must admit though, that last weekend I booked a EWR-LGW trip on US, using a compliementary SWU for travel in April. Gee it was great getting a cheap rate, and a confirmed upgrade at the same time--2 months in advance!! But then again I'll only be traveling in Envoy not BF, so I'm not sure of the full advantage.

02-06-2002, 10:52 AM	#18
mauld Junior Member ITYT Cabin Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: ewr Posts: 27	Staying with CO Yes, I'll admit it, while I am less than thrilled with CO's new ENHANCEMENTS regarding upgrades on international routes I'm staying with CO. Part of the reason is EWR is my home airport (and CO's wide variety of flights) but mostly it is due to the fact that I've had very very good luck with EUA domestic upgrades (100%) as well as with international flights--where I'm also at 100%. I must admit though, that last weekend I booked a EWR-LGW trip on US, using a compliementary SWU for travel in April. Gee it was great getting a cheap rate, and a confirmed upgrade at the same time--2 months in advance!! But then again I'll only be traveling in Envoy not BF, so I'm not sure of the full advantage.

02-15-2002, 08:15 PM	#19
anthonyanthony Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: HNL Posts: 16	Staying with CO My sentiments agree with most of yours. While I'm very disappointed with the recent changes in OnePass that make it very very expensive and difficult to upgrade an International ticket, I still love riding in First Class for free when traveling domestically. And as a Platinum, that is a reality with nearly every trip. And CO employees are, in my experience, usually a happy smiling bunch. For those who travel mostly domestically, CO is still the best choice out there despite its many short-comings. For those who travel mostly Internationally, CO is not the best choice. I am planning to try and achieve elite in either American or United while maintaining elite on CO. I figure that way I can get the best of both worlds. AA would be my first choice for an international airline: upgrade from any fare, MRTC, and if you don't use your upgrades you can cash them in for the the equivalent of triple points from your trip. AA miles are also a most valuable FF currency since AA has the highest availability of award trips. (Don't get me started on Continental's nearly NIL availability of rewards). United is a second choice...but will probably what I go with since they have the better network to Asia. Yep, I'm staying with CO domestically.

01-31-2002, 11:32 AM	#5
Nugget Senior Member ITYT Navigator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 610	Yes, my loyalty to Continental is undeterred by both the HoKeY fare issue as well as the off-peak rewards issues. I'm bitterly disappointed by the way that Continental has chosen to deal with both issues and their handling of the fallout. I still think, however, that despite the changes (especially the 1-Apr half-step back on the HoKeY issue) CO's OnePass program and their service in general is the best in the industry. If I didn't care, it wouldn't upset me as much as it has -- I'd have just silently moved over to AA.

01-31-2002, 03:15 PM	#7
nwelite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston - IAH Gate: B87 Posts: 54	Well, I moved to NW and HP a long time ago. I have had only 1 RT on CO in the past two years.

01-31-2002, 05:46 PM	#9
dbaker Senior Member ITYT Captain Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IAH/HOU Posts: 2,354	I don't fly CO internationally enough to care about HoKeY and I have enough miles (redeemed 200k last year alone) that I don't care about off peak rewards. That said, I don't trust Gordon as much anymore.

01-31-2002, 06:14 PM	#11
CameraGuy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MHT & BOS Posts: 119	I agree 100% that Gordon cannot be trusted. He could tell me the sky is blue and I would still verify the information. I am dying to run into him at the airport. He needs to have passengers tell him that the Pizza still tastes good, but does not taste nearly as good as it did 2 years ago! If I flew international, I would have left CO years ago. The 30 Day rule was bad enough, that anyone left complaining about the YHK fare rule must love punishment. As far as the off-peak rewards, CO has only had them for a couple of years. It was an added benefit to bring them in line with the NW program.

01-31-2002, 11:20 PM	#15
CameraGuy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MHT & BOS Posts: 119	I don't follow the NW program, but I think that they buried that reduction about the time they announced no blackouts. I may be wrong, it has happened a couple of times.

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