In 2010, I had a Regional upgrade success rate of 2/2 or 100% from United Economy to United Business/First Class on domestic flights.
- United 757 p.s. - SFO to JFK - Business Class
- United 757 p.s. - JFK to SFO - First Class (received another complimentary upgrade to First Class at the gate)
I have 8 Regional upgrades remaining to use in 2011.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
2010 United SWU Upgrade Success Rate
In 2010, I had an SWU upgrade success rate of 6/7 or 86% from United Economy to United Business Class on my international flights.
- United B777 - LHR to SFO - Business Class
- United B777 - PEK to SFO - Business Class
- United B747 - SFO to SYD - Business Class
- United B747 - SYD to SFO - Business Class
- United B767 - ORD to BRU - Business Class
- United B767 - LHR to ORD - Business Class
- United B777 - LHR to SFO - Business Class
- United B777 - PEK to SFO - Business Class
- United B747 - SFO to SYD - Business Class
- United B747 - SYD to SFO - Business Class
- United B767 - ORD to BRU - Business Class
- United B767 - LHR to ORD - Business Class
Friday, December 24, 2010
United Premier Executive Status for 2011
Unfortunately, I didn't travel enough in 2010 to renew my United 1K elite status for 2011. Instead with nearly 77,000 EQM (all butt-in-seat miles) with my end of year travel to Europe, I will be reduced to United Premier Executive status (1P) for 2010.
Top 5 Star Alliance International Lounges from Around the World
In 2010, I accessed many Star Alliance international lounges from around the world. In this post, I will give my Top 5 Star Alliance international lounge based on food & amenities and overall experience.
Top 5 Star Alliance Lounges (based on food and amenities):
- 1. bmi International Business Lounge at London Heathrow (LHR)
- 2. Air China Business Class Lounge at Beijing International Aiport (PEK)
- 3. Air New Zealand Star Alliance Lounge at Sydney/Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
- 4. Singapore Airlines Star Alliance Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- 5. Lounge at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (ULN)
Top 5 Star Alliance Lounges (based on overall experience):
- 1. bmi International Business Lounge at London Heathrow (LHR)
- 2. Air New Zealand Star Alliance Lounge at Sydney/Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
- 3. Air China Business Class Lounge at Beijing International Aiport (PEK)
- 4. Singapore Airlines Star Alliance Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- 5. Lounge at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (ULN)
Photo at the bmi International Business Lounge at London Heathrow
Photo at the Singapore Airlines Star Alliance Lounge at San Francisco International Airport
Photo at the Air China Business Class Lounge at Beijing International Airport
Thursday, December 31, 2009
United Mileage Plus Elite Status in 2009
With all my travels in 2009, I almost flew exclusively on United or Star Alliance members. As a result, I had the great opportunity of starting out as a General Member of the Unites Mileage Plus status and end up with the highest earned elite flying status on United as a 1K member.
It was great receiving my United Premier (silver) status card (minimum 25,000 EQM), followed up by my United Premier Executive status (gold) card (minimum 50,000 EQM) and lastly my United 1K (platinum) status card (minimum 100,000 EQM).
With my 1K status, I received six (6) complimentary Systemwide Upgrades (SWU) for 2010. I plan to use those upgrades on my international travels to get upgraded to United Business Class.
-David
It was great receiving my United Premier (silver) status card (minimum 25,000 EQM), followed up by my United Premier Executive status (gold) card (minimum 50,000 EQM) and lastly my United 1K (platinum) status card (minimum 100,000 EQM).
With my 1K status, I received six (6) complimentary Systemwide Upgrades (SWU) for 2010. I plan to use those upgrades on my international travels to get upgraded to United Business Class.
-David
2009 Travel Summary - Asia, Europe & USA
In my first blog post, I will review and summarize my travel experiences in 2009.
I started.the 2009 year with a visit to Seoul, South Korea in January. In February, I visited Chicago, IL and caught an NBA basketball game at the United Center between the Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls. In March, I visited Boston, MA and toured the Harvard University campus. In the same month, I visited Pittsburgh, PA touring Carnegie Mellon University and flew to New Hampshire and toured Dartmouth College. In May, I visited London, England to attended a conference.
In September, I traveled around Northern and Eastern Europe visiting countries such as Denmark, Sweden, Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. In October, I visited Washington D.C. and received an award at the Capital Building. I ended the year with another visit to London, England in November and December.
Overall it was a great experience and had an opportunity to interact with many people.
-David
I started.the 2009 year with a visit to Seoul, South Korea in January. In February, I visited Chicago, IL and caught an NBA basketball game at the United Center between the Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls. In March, I visited Boston, MA and toured the Harvard University campus. In the same month, I visited Pittsburgh, PA touring Carnegie Mellon University and flew to New Hampshire and toured Dartmouth College. In May, I visited London, England to attended a conference.
In September, I traveled around Northern and Eastern Europe visiting countries such as Denmark, Sweden, Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. In October, I visited Washington D.C. and received an award at the Capital Building. I ended the year with another visit to London, England in November and December.
Overall it was a great experience and had an opportunity to interact with many people.
-David
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