Question about Comodoro unlimited upgrade benefit
Jul 24, 2014, 8:49 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: New Zealand
Programs: Air New Zealand Gold / Korean Air Morning Calm / Qatar Gold / Hilton Gold / Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 81
Question about Comodoro unlimited upgrade benefit
Hi all,
I am currently a Comodoro member and hence have unlimited upgrades subject to availability and making sure I have booked into an eligible class fare.
It says on the website that upgrades are ranked upon a member's status and the time they lodged the upgrade request.
So, does that mean I should try to request the upgrade as soon as the online check-in opens (48hours before)?
My flight is AKL-SYD on the 6am flight.. has anyone had experience with upgrading via status benefits with that flight?
Any responses will be much appreciated.
Thanks,
MJ
I am currently a Comodoro member and hence have unlimited upgrades subject to availability and making sure I have booked into an eligible class fare.
It says on the website that upgrades are ranked upon a member's status and the time they lodged the upgrade request.
So, does that mean I should try to request the upgrade as soon as the online check-in opens (48hours before)?
My flight is AKL-SYD on the 6am flight.. has anyone had experience with upgrading via status benefits with that flight?
Any responses will be much appreciated.
Thanks,
MJ
Jul 25, 2014, 4:20 am
#2
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Flew over the Equator 55 times last 3 years
Programs: LANPASS Comodoro (Emerald), others
Posts: 2,957
Hi minjunkwak. Yes, definitely request upgrade at T-48. In fact, get everything ready a bit before so you can breeze through. My record is requesting upgrade at T-48 + 1 minute.
You can then see / follow your place on the upgrade list anytime via the link.
Yes, the list order is based on status then check in time.
You can then see / follow your place on the upgrade list anytime via the link.
Yes, the list order is based on status then check in time.
Jul 25, 2014, 7:51 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: New Zealand
Programs: Air New Zealand Gold / Korean Air Morning Calm / Qatar Gold / Hilton Gold / Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 81
Thanks for your replies. Appreciate it.
How much of the time have you actually been upgraded through this Comodoro benefit? It seems like a great benefit if it works!
How much of the time have you actually been upgraded through this Comodoro benefit? It seems like a great benefit if it works!
Jul 26, 2014, 7:12 am
#5
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Flew over the Equator 55 times last 3 years
Programs: LANPASS Comodoro (Emerald), others
Posts: 2,957
A handful of times this year, but the year isn't over. Around a dozen last year. I select mid-week for flying. Yes, it is a great benefit. Batting average for getting the upgrade is around 90% (being judicious with flight selection and quick on the button). Never been brave enough to risk it for a red-eye though.
Jul 27, 2014, 4:17 pm
#6
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Lima, Peru
Programs: LAN Commodore
Posts: 733
I suggest you get a subscription to Expert flyer and keep track of how many seats are available in J for the flights you are interested in vs. days of the week. I once checked on the flights to Australia from SCL and they usually had little or no J availability.