can you buy-up for one segment, then use an upgrade?
Nov 10, 2012, 7:14 pm
#1
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can you buy-up for one segment, then use an upgrade?
I'm looking to get onto the IAH-HNL 777 flight (flight #219) in June as part of a larger trip, AUS-IAH-HNL-ITO. I can buy the flights in economy right now and use an upgrade instrument to get into business class on all applicable flights, but my ultimate goal is to get into the first class cabin on the three-class 777. So here's my question: Can I buy these flights in economy, then call the 1K line to buy-up ONLY the 777 segment to business, then apply the upgrades to get into first on both the AUS-IAH and IAH-HNL segments? If this isn't possible, can anyone suggest a better way to get into the first class cabin other than buying it outright?
Thanks for the advice!
Thanks for the advice!
Nov 11, 2012, 5:35 am
#3
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Dubai / NYC
Programs: EK-IO, UA-1K2MM, ETIHAD-GOLD, SPG-PLAT LIFETIME, JUMEIRAH SERIUS GOLD
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Actually, it works the other way. If you use an instrument to upgrade from Y-C you will usually be able to buy up again from C-F but if you buy up from Y-C, they "usually" won't let you use an instrument from C-F. Makes no sense but what does?
IAH -HNL is switching to a pmUA 777 w the old style F & C seats
IAH -HNL is switching to a pmUA 777 w the old style F & C seats
Last edited by iluv2fly; Nov 11, 2012 at 9:53 pm Reason: merge
Nov 11, 2012, 3:56 pm
#4
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Yeah, that's not what I was expecting. I actually thought this would be considered a double upgrade, so not valid. I just might try and report back whether it worked or not.