Originally Posted by
Lesurgo
Just hit MVP. Yay!
CONGRATS!!! Now its time to reap in all the benefits of being an MVP
Originally Posted by
Lesurgo
-What are the steps I need to take while buying a ticket to ensure a chance at an upgrade?
Book your ticket and make sure your Mileage Plan # is in your reservation... The system will automatically add you to the upgrade waitlist
If you log in first before making the reservation and then your number will be added to your reservation automatically.
Originally Posted by
Lesurgo
-What steps do I need to take once it hits 48 hours beforehand so I can try and grab a first class seat?
Nothing, just check your reservation at T-47.5 hours and if there is "U" availability you will be upgraded automatically.... The free way to check if your flight has "U" space is to do a dummy booking on alaskaair.com and in the drop down menu right above the "Find Flights" button select "MVP Complimentary". Under the Full Flex column if you see a Gold/Teal "U" for your flight then that means your flight has complimentary upgrade space available... So if the "U" is there at T-48.5 hours that means you have a decent shot of getting upgraded at the T-48 hours mark.
Originally Posted by
Lesurgo
-For Delta flights specifically, what do I need to do to be placed on their upgrade list? Will it automatically happen?
Similar with Alaska, when you book your reservation with Delta be sure to put in your Alaska frequent flyer number during the booking process and the system should automatically recognize your MVP status. In my experience, upgrades on Delta for Alaska elites will take place at the gate just right before boarding, so don't expect an upgrade in advance.
Originally Posted by
Lesurgo
-Can I get an upgrade on flights that have already been purchased on Alaska/Delta pre-MVP status? If so, how?
For Alaska, give it a few days and call reservations and have them remove and re-add your Mileage Plan # so that way you will be added to the MVP upgrade waitlist.
For Delta, it will take some time before your MVP status is reflected in their system, so I would give it at least 1-2 weeks before calling Delta reservations.
BTW, welcome to Flyertalk!
