Waitlist for F upgrade, should I call?
Feb 12, 2016, 1:41 pm
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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Waitlist for F upgrade, should I call?
For two days, I've been reading everything I can find about CX's process of being on the wait-list for a mileage upgrade on a paid J ticket to F using miles. I still can't find a clear answer on some of the particulars.
This is for long haul F, HKG-ORD 4 months from now.
Is there any reason I should call every once in a while to see if it can be confirmed? I asked this question to Asia Miles, and they basically said no. But the Asia Miles agents I've talked to don't seem that well informed.
Just for example, when I first put this itinerary on the upgrade wait list, the agent initially told me it was confirmed. I was of course thrilled. They then had to apologize and say that it is only wait listed.
So, any reason to keep calling?
This is for long haul F, HKG-ORD 4 months from now.
Is there any reason I should call every once in a while to see if it can be confirmed? I asked this question to Asia Miles, and they basically said no. But the Asia Miles agents I've talked to don't seem that well informed.
Just for example, when I first put this itinerary on the upgrade wait list, the agent initially told me it was confirmed. I was of course thrilled. They then had to apologize and say that it is only wait listed.
So, any reason to keep calling?
Feb 12, 2016, 6:30 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Programs: CX DM / SQ PPS / VN Platinum
Posts: 1,078
For two days, I've been reading everything I can find about CX's process of being on the wait-list for a mileage upgrade on a paid J ticket to F using miles. I still can't find a clear answer on some of the particulars.
This is for long haul F, HKG-ORD 4 months from now.
Is there any reason I should call every once in a while to see if it can be confirmed? I asked this question to Asia Miles, and they basically said no. But the Asia Miles agents I've talked to don't seem that well informed.
Just for example, when I first put this itinerary on the upgrade wait list, the agent initially told me it was confirmed. I was of course thrilled. They then had to apologize and say that it is only wait listed.
So, any reason to keep calling?
This is for long haul F, HKG-ORD 4 months from now.
Is there any reason I should call every once in a while to see if it can be confirmed? I asked this question to Asia Miles, and they basically said no. But the Asia Miles agents I've talked to don't seem that well informed.
Just for example, when I first put this itinerary on the upgrade wait list, the agent initially told me it was confirmed. I was of course thrilled. They then had to apologize and say that it is only wait listed.
So, any reason to keep calling?
No harm to call. Doubt it will help much though.
Feb 13, 2016, 7:50 pm
#4
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: BOS/UTH
Programs: AA LT PLT; QR GLD; Bonvoy LT TIT
Posts: 12,745
Calling every few days? Why not? Nothing to lose. When I'm looking for award space, I check KVS 2-3× daily. When I have no ability to check online, I call almost as frequently, always at least 1×/day.
Feb 13, 2016, 8:55 pm
#5
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX DM, Accor Platinum, Discovery Titanium, Bonvoy Gold, Ultima
Posts: 324
I don't think it is necessary. I am DM which of course helps but I have never once had to chase for waitlisted J to F upgrade on any flights to the US. They always come through.
Feb 13, 2016, 10:07 pm
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