switching FF# after upgrade clears?
Jun 27, 2012, 12:57 pm
#1
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switching FF# after upgrade clears?
I've been upgraded for my US flight tomorrow using my DM#. I haven't checked in yet. Can I switch to my United FF# without losing the upgrade? Would I be better off using the check-in kiosk to change this, or an agent at the ticket counter? I tried to do this previously with the 800# and was told I'd lose the upgrade if I switched numbers. Anyone have experience with this, and know if it's possible? Thanks!
Jun 27, 2012, 1:10 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: FRA
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switching FF# after upgrade clears?
U will lose it.
Jun 27, 2012, 3:45 pm
#3
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From the Preferred Upgrades T&C:
If you've received a Preferred upgrade, you cannot replace your Dividend Miles account number with another program’s account number unless you choose to be downgraded to Coach.
If you've received a Preferred upgrade, you cannot replace your Dividend Miles account number with another program’s account number unless you choose to be downgraded to Coach.
Jun 27, 2012, 4:18 pm
#4
Moderator: American AAdvantage & Marriott Bonvoy
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But I'm sure the OP is curious, as I am, does anyone have first-hand experience with this -- does this really happen in practice?
Jun 27, 2012, 4:35 pm
#5
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: New York, NY
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From experience, if you talk to an Agent, they will downgrade you. If you do it via the kiosk, it will process just fine and keep the upgrade. I have noticed that sometimes the miles still post to US instead of UA, even if you change the # at the kiosk.
Jun 27, 2012, 6:16 pm
#6
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: EWR
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Posts: 262
I've had success with the reverse. Getting a United upgrade due to status there, then switching the number on-line, and getting US credit.
Jun 27, 2012, 7:17 pm
#7
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Alexandria, VA - DCA
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switching FF# after upgrade clears?
Long story short: if you try and screw the system then prepare to be screwed yourself. Seems fair to me.
Jun 27, 2012, 7:20 pm
#8
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AA EXP2M, DL 1MM DM ext, UA PP <=> HH G/Marr PE/Hyatt G/IHG P FT RA ( Recovering Addict)
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I had 15k miles deducted for the upgrade from my account
This one was not even intentional.
I was not sure which one to credit to and the upgrade had cleared.
This one was not even intentional.
I was not sure which one to credit to and the upgrade had cleared.
Jun 28, 2012, 10:34 pm
#9
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Location: Massachusetts
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I switched to my MP# and took the downgrade in order to earn segment credit on UA. Got to shoot for that 1K status!