Standard Award Entitled to E+?
May 9, 2013, 9:48 pm
#1
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Standard Award Entitled to E+?
I was under the impression that when booking a Standard Award you are entitled to an Economy Plus seat at no additional charge (even without status). Is that in fact the case?
I have a Standard Award reservation where the website is not letting me chose E+ and when calling in the agent says there's no such thing as free E+.
I have a Standard Award reservation where the website is not letting me chose E+ and when calling in the agent says there's no such thing as free E+.
May 9, 2013, 9:53 pm
#2
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You get the status perks that relate to the status tier of the accountholder who redeemed the miles. No free E+ for those without status.
May 10, 2013, 12:20 am
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Why would you get a refund if you get E+? The question doesn't make sense to me.
May 10, 2013, 12:48 am
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I was under the impression that when booking a Standard Award you are entitled to an Economy Plus seat at no additional charge (even without status). Is that in fact the case?
I have a Standard Award reservation where the website is not letting me chose E+ and when calling in the agent says there's no such thing as free E+.
I have a Standard Award reservation where the website is not letting me chose E+ and when calling in the agent says there's no such thing as free E+.
May 10, 2013, 12:49 am
#7
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May 10, 2013, 12:56 am
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May 10, 2013, 2:17 am
#9
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A long time ago, this was true (full-fare tickets and standard awards were entitled to E+), but hasn't been so for quite a few years (not sure exactly when that change was made)