Guest upgrade availability
Apr 21, 2017, 9:34 am
#16
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
Programs: AS 75k, UA peon, BA Bronze, AC E50k, Marriott Plat, HH Diamond, Fairmont Plat (RIP)
Posts: 7,832
I fly to Hawaii pretty much monthly. It has been a bit more challenging but I've managed to find U every month right up until my last flight in Dec. I've had to adjust by a day sometimes and fly through various cities (SEA, PDX) but it's always there. I change my flights a lot as well and I still always find U.
Apr 21, 2017, 11:03 pm
#17
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: AS - MVPG; DL - SM; Marriott, Hilton, SPG - Gold
Posts: 194
I must have hit the U availability lottery today. Was able to apply three of my GUS -- one on a one way BOS-SEA in June (already purchased), and two more on a round trip SEA-BNA-SEA in August (just happened to have U availability the exact dates I wanted to travel). Plus, I had an instant upgrade clear on a company-purchased BOS-SEA M fare in May. All today.
Apr 22, 2017, 8:17 am
#18
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: SEA
Programs: DL Plat, AS MVPG, Bonvoy Plat/LT Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,263
I've been able to use mine generally well so far this year, though only one flight has been on the 12-seat F cabin -800. I'm surprised to be able to consistently find U space SEA-ORD on the dates I need (usually booking 30+ days in advance) and I just used GGUs for a May weekend in DC. DEN is hit or miss on U for me and always has been. I've found U tougher on west coast leisure routes like PSP and LAS at least for the times and dates I want.
I'll miss those cheap F fares on DL (or maybe just miss getting AS miles for them).
I'll miss those cheap F fares on DL (or maybe just miss getting AS miles for them).
May 12, 2017, 2:16 pm
#19
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: USA
Programs: MVP G, UA G, American AAdvantage 1MM
Posts: 43
I have a question regarding using guest upgrade certificates to First with regards to tickets
I understand that I have to apply a guest upgrade certificate when there is U availability. When I search for upgrade as MVP Gold, which ticket in the below example would I have to purchase to be able to use the upgrade certificate to move in to First?
I understand that I have to apply a guest upgrade certificate when there is U availability. When I search for upgrade as MVP Gold, which ticket in the below example would I have to purchase to be able to use the upgrade certificate to move in to First?
May 12, 2017, 2:30 pm
#20
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,639
I have a question regarding using guest upgrade certificates to First with regards to tickets
I understand that I have to apply a guest upgrade certificate when there is U availability. When I search for upgrade as MVP Gold, which ticket in the below example would I have to purchase to be able to use the upgrade certificate to move in to First?
I understand that I have to apply a guest upgrade certificate when there is U availability. When I search for upgrade as MVP Gold, which ticket in the below example would I have to purchase to be able to use the upgrade certificate to move in to First?
May 12, 2017, 3:49 pm
#21
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SEA
Programs: Hilton/Marriott Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 2,036
The $430 first class upgrade. You'd have to consider whether using the GGU and saving $60 is worth giving up the paid F mileage bonus and being earlier on the list to get booted out of F if they need to move people for any reason. Also for paid F you'd get lounge access, but no lounge at KOA or SAN so that's moot. You should check the normal MVPG instant upgrade fares though; they may be the same as the GGU fare, in which case you'd get the upgrade and get to use your GGU on something else.
ajlowe444, select the "MVP Gold guest" upgrade type when searching, not "MVP Gold".
May 12, 2017, 4:18 pm
#22
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
Programs: AS 75k, UA peon, BA Bronze, AC E50k, Marriott Plat, HH Diamond, Fairmont Plat (RIP)
Posts: 7,832
OP, as the poster above said, you searched using MVP Gold (instant) upgrade. If you tick the box for MVP Gold Guest upgrade, you will see it is only $260 for the class needed to apply a GGU. Look on the far left column of this:
May 12, 2017, 7:04 pm
#24
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Seattle WA, USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott LT Plat, AS Lounge
Posts: 3,478
May 12, 2017, 10:54 pm
#25
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Programs: AS 75K, UA Plt
Posts: 226
I just booked PDX-ORD in June. Coach was almost $600. First was $780. I paid for first.
No wonder there are almost no upgrades anymore. AS is offering first for a market based price and many are taking the deal. As an MVP four years ago I got upgrades on half my flights, In the last two years not a single upgrade. I'll make 75k this year and somehow doubt it will make much of a difference.
No wonder there are almost no upgrades anymore. AS is offering first for a market based price and many are taking the deal. As an MVP four years ago I got upgrades on half my flights, In the last two years not a single upgrade. I'll make 75k this year and somehow doubt it will make much of a difference.
May 13, 2017, 7:06 pm
#26
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, Moderator, Information Desk, Ambassador, Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
Programs: AS MVP Gold100K, AS 1MM, Maika`i Card, AGR, HH Gold, Hertz PC, Marriott Titanium LTG, CO, 7H, BA, 8E
Posts: 42,953
I just booked PDX-ORD in June. Coach was almost $600. First was $780. I paid for first.
No wonder there are almost no upgrades anymore. AS is offering first for a market based price and many are taking the deal. As an MVP four years ago I got upgrades on half my flights, In the last two years not a single upgrade. I'll make 75k this year and somehow doubt it will make much of a difference.
No wonder there are almost no upgrades anymore. AS is offering first for a market based price and many are taking the deal. As an MVP four years ago I got upgrades on half my flights, In the last two years not a single upgrade. I'll make 75k this year and somehow doubt it will make much of a difference.
Oct 31, 2017, 11:22 am
#27
Moderator, Delta Skymiles and Mileage Run
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Seat 2A
Programs: DL Diamond/MM, Hyatt Diamond, former AS MVPG 75K, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 2,940
Hello Everyone,
Friendly Reminder as it relates to offers for exhanges, barters of GGU. Please take these posts the Coupon Connection forum.
You will note that per the Flyertalk rules, posts of these kind are not allowed unless it exists within the Coupon Connection Forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/help/rules.php#commercial
FlyerTalk is not a marketplace and nothing may be offered for sale or barter. The exception to this rule is those items in the Coupon Connection (C.C.) Forum, which is governed by specific posting rules, and access to which is granted once you have achieved 180 posts and 180 days as a member.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Ryandc99, Alaska Airlines Moderator
Friendly Reminder as it relates to offers for exhanges, barters of GGU. Please take these posts the Coupon Connection forum.
You will note that per the Flyertalk rules, posts of these kind are not allowed unless it exists within the Coupon Connection Forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/help/rules.php#commercial
FlyerTalk is not a marketplace and nothing may be offered for sale or barter. The exception to this rule is those items in the Coupon Connection (C.C.) Forum, which is governed by specific posting rules, and access to which is granted once you have achieved 180 posts and 180 days as a member.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Ryandc99, Alaska Airlines Moderator