Originally Posted by
dangerhsun
New to GS and have a question.
I fly to Europe a lot in J and occasionally my wife has joined me. This was usually pretty complicated and I burned lots of points.
Now with GS, I think I have more options now, but want to make sure.
Assuming I am booked in J on an international ticket - are these my options?
1. Book economy Saver Award and use GPU to upgrade her
2. If economy Saver Award is not available, GS line will make it available
OR
1. Book business class Saver Award - and if it is not available GS line will make it available
OR
1. Pay for W or higher ticket for my wife, and use GPU to upgrade her to business
To me, it would be great if I could get an economy Saver Award on the same flight every time and use GPU to upgrade. Anyone have any experience with this?
Each of these will work:
1. She can book an economy saver award (X or XN) and you upgrade her to business (PN, R, or RN) using a GPU. If X/XN isn't available but T is, T can be converted to X/XN. If PN/R/RN isn't available, she will be on a waitlist for PN.
2. If you buy a business ticket (P, Z, D, C, J) for yourself, then you can buy her a business saver award (IN). If IN is not available, it will be opened for her as long as there is at least one revenue seat left for sale.
3. Buy her a W or higher economy ticket, and upgrade her to business with a GPU. PN, R, or RN must be available, else she will be placed on a waitlist for PN.