On Swissair's Qualiflyer programme, you can use miles for upgrades on the following airlines: Note that for 'normal' Qualiflyer members, one can upgrade from any economy class fare to Business Class. But you need to be a TravelClub Member (their Elite level) to upgrade from Biz to First Class.

These are the airlines which you can upgrade on: Swissair, Austrian, Lauda Air, Sabena, Delta Airlines, Cathay Pacific. I'm not too sure of TAP, AOM and Turkish Airlines.

There are no certificates to redeem. You just make the reservation for upgrade with the Qualiflyer Centre and they will stick a sticker on your existing ticket and your miles are automatically deducted.

Ansett Australia's Global Rewards programme also awards upgrades but only on one airline other than Ansett themselves internationally. Malaysia Airlines flights between Australia and Malaysia or Europe only.

Cathay Pacific's programme, AsiaMiles also allows upgrades. On Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Swissair, Austrian & Sabena. (Yet you can only accumulate miles on Swissair flights). From any coach fare (even deep disount) to Biz and from Biz to First if available.

Lufthansa's Miles & More programme allows upgrades from all coach fares to Biz. You may also upgrade on United Airlines flights.
A certificate is issued and you put your request forward for upgrade through reservations. Then you present your airline ticket and certificate at check-in.

Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer allows upgrades from all coach fares to Biz and from Biz to First. The upgraded booking is booked directly with Singapore Airlines and the miles automatically deducted from your account.



[This message has been edited by Celestar340 (edited 09-08-1999).]