Domestic US GoUpgrades and other upgrades [Master Thread]
Aug 26, 2014, 8:42 am
#166
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I just received an e-mail for a Goupgrade for my flight next week.
When I clicked the link I received this message:
GoUpgrades
We're sorry
Please try again.
(link)
Does this mean they are no longer available or is there just an issue with the system?
When I clicked the link I received this message:
GoUpgrades
We're sorry
Please try again.
(link)
Does this mean they are no longer available or is there just an issue with the system?
Aug 29, 2014, 4:33 am
#167
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Upgrades for Cash at the Gate
First off, sorry if this already has its own thread. Posting from the gate on my iPhone, and the search doesn't work so well..
Anyway, im waiting for my AA flight to ORD, but US is announcing that they'll sell the u/g for MCI-PHX for $119 due to leftover seats. Is this a common thing on US? Can't say I've ever heard an AAgent try to sell and u/g at the gAAte. Seats will go empty if there is nobody on the list.
Is $119 a common price for a 1,044 mile flight?
Anyway, im waiting for my AA flight to ORD, but US is announcing that they'll sell the u/g for MCI-PHX for $119 due to leftover seats. Is this a common thing on US? Can't say I've ever heard an AAgent try to sell and u/g at the gAAte. Seats will go empty if there is nobody on the list.
Is $119 a common price for a 1,044 mile flight?
Aug 29, 2014, 5:01 am
#168
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Yep...very normal, and the price seems about average for that length of a flight too. In some airports like CLT, there is often a notice on the digital board behind the GA saying "First Class Seats Available" or "First Class Sold Out".
Aug 29, 2014, 9:51 pm
#169
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Anyway, im waiting for my AA flight to ORD, but US is announcing that they'll sell the u/g for MCI-PHX for $119 due to leftover seats. Is this a common thing on US? Can't say I've ever heard an AAgent try to sell and u/g at the gAAte. Seats will go empty if there is nobody on the list.
Sep 3, 2014, 1:21 pm
#170
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How do seats eligible for a GO Upgrade appear on EF?
Sep 4, 2014, 7:11 am
#171
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Sep 4, 2014, 9:09 am
#172
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Sep 4, 2014, 9:28 am
#173
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Not necessarily. There are some routes where they'll hold a seat or 2 for revenue up until a few hours prior to the flight. I've had this happen to me in the past.
Sep 4, 2014, 9:47 am
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Sep 4, 2014, 9:48 am
#175
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If I check in at T-24, would I still be able to upgrade online/through the iPhone app if one becomes available?
Sep 4, 2014, 10:09 am
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Sep 4, 2014, 10:18 am
#178
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Thanks!
Sep 4, 2014, 10:25 am
#179
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What routes? US policy is at T-24 all unsold FC seats are open for GoFirst upgrades.
I can't remember off the top of my head, but I remember seeing posts where some FT'ers mentioned that they didn't get upgraded/couldn't do GoUpgrade, they called, and were told that US was still holding out for revenue pax.
Sep 4, 2014, 1:26 pm
#180
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Lets say 12 hours before departure you look on line and see that the website is selling 1 seat and EF shows one seat, in theory you should be able to back in and change your seat to that open seat in F. As long as you are Silver or higher.