Originally Posted by
DP-340
Does CO have real SWUs? Something similar to AA's ExP or UA's 1k?
No. No SWUs.
You can only upgrade with miles. For TATL, virtually all fares require 20k miles each way. Full Y (and maybe B, I don't remember) require 10k each way. It is 25k/15k to Asia. Most fares also require a sliding co-pay of up to $500 each way, but you can upgrade from any fare. This co-pay is applicable on flights to Hawaii, as well. Co-pays must be paid to be put on the waiting list, but will be refunded if you don't clear.