Possible to combine complimentary companion ticket with upgrade voucher on Acela?
Feb 17, 2012, 12:52 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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Possible to combine complimentary companion ticket with upgrade voucher on Acela?
I have an Acela reservation for 2 pax booked for end of next week in "business class" using a companion pass.
I understand that I can upgrade the reservation to F if I pay for both upgrades, and I may decide to do that.
My question is: Is it possible to use a 48-hour upgrade voucher in combination with my current reservation? If so, it is possible to apply it to both reservations, or just to my (paid) one?
I don't have the companion pass in front of me so I can't do the obvious thing and see whether it says "cannot be combined..."
TIA.
I understand that I can upgrade the reservation to F if I pay for both upgrades, and I may decide to do that.
My question is: Is it possible to use a 48-hour upgrade voucher in combination with my current reservation? If so, it is possible to apply it to both reservations, or just to my (paid) one?
I don't have the companion pass in front of me so I can't do the obvious thing and see whether it says "cannot be combined..."
TIA.
Feb 17, 2012, 8:32 pm
#3
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, WN A+, Marriott LT
Posts: 893
I've actually been lucky in doing this before. Don't try to do it in the Club, since the agents there know all the rules. Use the regular Acela line and play dumb. I'm sure it varies by agent, but it's worth a try.
Today, I even got a regular agent to accept an upgrade coupon from Business to First even though it's a blackout date because of the holiday weekend.
Good luck!
Today, I even got a regular agent to accept an upgrade coupon from Business to First even though it's a blackout date because of the holiday weekend.
Good luck!
Feb 17, 2012, 11:34 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Live: IWI; Work: DCA/Everywhere; Play: LAS/SJU/MLE
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Ambassador/LTP, Nat'l Exec Elite, LEYE Gold
Posts: 6,670
I've actually been lucky in doing this before. Don't try to do it in the Club, since the agents there know all the rules. Use the regular Acela line and play dumb. I'm sure it varies by agent, but it's worth a try.
Today, I even got a regular agent to accept an upgrade coupon from Business to First even though it's a blackout date because of the holiday weekend.
Good luck!
Today, I even got a regular agent to accept an upgrade coupon from Business to First even though it's a blackout date because of the holiday weekend.
Good luck!
Thanks for the quick replies.