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SAS

SK upgrades possible are - short haul econ flex->biz, long haul econ->econ extra / econ extra->biz / econ->biz. Econ flex is higher fare classes which include a meal service, cannot upgrade from econ (without meal service) to biz.

Miles Only SK Eurobonus points may be used to upgrade on SK.

Vouchers From 1 Nov 04 it is only possible to upgrade with an Eurobonus upgrade voucher from economy flex to business class within Europe.

Freebies for status None?

Op ups ??


Singapore Airlines

SQ upgrades possible are econ->biz, biz->first. Note some routes have no first class (and SIN-KUL route has economy and first, no business).

Miles SQ Kris Flyer miles may be used to upgrade on SQ.

• Tickets booked in V, Q, G or N Class are not eligible for upgrade award redemption.
• Each additional stopover is available for 10K KF Miles.
• The original ticket must have been issued before the upgrade reservation is made.

DL Sky Miles may be used to upgrade.

• Round trip upgrades are available on certain routes from full fare.
• Award is also good for one free connecting round-trip one-class upgrade on DL from US/Bermuda/Canada/Caribbean/Mexico via SQs gateways in North America.

Round Trip Upgrade Award with SM miles
How to redeem an award

From 2 August 2005, Miles and More miles may also be used to upgrade on SQ.

From 1 August 2005, NH miles may also be used to upgrade on SQ.

Vouchers None.

Freebies for status None.

Op ups Very rare on SQ. Some FTers have reported success with cash upgrades on check-in.


Spanair

JK upgrades possible are econ->biz. Note JK doesnt fly any long haul.

Miles Only JK miles may be used to upgrade on JK.

Vouchers ???

Freebies for status ???

Op ups ???


Thai

TG upgrades possible are econ->biz, biz->first. First is not offered on all flights.

Miles TG Royal Orchid Plus miles may be used to upgrade on TG.

Vouchers One round-trip complimentary upgrade to the next class of service using a paid ticket on qualifying and requalifying for TG ROP Gold.

Freebies for status ???

Op ups Posted somewhere in the TG forum, check-in agents are authorised to op-up TG ROP Gold econ->biz when flights are more than 90% full in econ. TG ROP Silver and Star Gold members are have been known to receive op-ups econ->biz in that order when flights are full in econ.


United

Links to Ozstamps UA booking codes thread (including info on UA upgrades) here and xpacific's black art of gifting UA e-upgrades thread.

UA upgrades possible are econ->biz, biz->first, econ->first (on 2-class a/c).

Miles UA Mileage Plus miles may be used to upgrade on UA.

• For travel within North America, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Central America (= Region 1) upgrade awards can be used with booking classes C & D (Business to First) & Y, B, M, H, Q, V, W, S, K, L and T (Coach to First if no Business available, otherwise Business). For travel outside of Region 1, upgrade awards can be used with booking classes C, D (Business to First) & Y, B, M and H (Coach to Business).
• Ticket must be issued in the paid class of service before an upgrade is issued.
• When MP award travel originates in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe or Latin America and entails routing via the U.S., two awards are required: one to/from the U.S., and another between the U.S. and your final destination.

Upgrade Award Rules
Upgrade Award Chart

Miles and More miles may be used to upgrade on UA.

• Only valid on flights operated by UA with UA flight numbers.
• Upgrade must be booked at least seven working days in advance and can be booked only in particular booking classes and, on US domestic flights, on selected routes.
• The original ticket must have been issued before the upgrade reservation is made; all of the flight's routes must be confirmed.
• One Upgrade is always only valid for the flight segment covered by one flight coupon of a ticket.
• It is not possible to upgrade to a waiting list.

Vouchers UA Mileage Plus SWU voucher may be used to upgrade.

• This upgrade may be used for travel in or between North America, Hawaii, Caribbean and Central America (Region 1) or South America, Europe, North or South Asia, Japan, Australia (Region 2). Stopovers are not permitted.
• This upgrade may be used on UA Business booking classes C & D and on UA Coach booking classes Y, B, E, M, U, H, Q, V & W; for travel in Region 1 also in S, T, K & L.
• This upgrade may be requested after ticket is issued in the purchased fare.

Miles and More SEN voucher may be used to upgrade.

• Only valid on a standby basis on flights operated by UA with UA flight numbers.
• Valid booking classes for intercontinental flights (2 eVouchers) are C & D (Business to First) and Y, B, M & H (Coach to Business) for travel on flights within region 1 (1 eVoucher) all but not G.

UA Mileage Plus Regional Upgrade voucher may be used to upgrade.

• This upgrade may be use for travel within Region 1. Stopovers are not permitted.
• This upgrade may be used on UA Business booking classes C & D and on UA Coach booking classes Y, B, E, M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, K & L.
• This upgrade may be requested after ticket is issued in the purchased fare.

UA Mileage Plus 500 Miler Upgrade voucher may be used to upgrade.

• This upgrade may be use for travel within Region 1. Stopovers are not permitted.
• This upgrade may be used on UA Business booking classes C & D and on UA Coach booking classes Y, B, E, M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, K & L.
• Upgrade processing: 1K: 100 hours; Premier Executive: 72 hours; Premier: 48 hours; all others: 24 hours before scheduled flight departure.

Freebies for status UA Mileage Plus *G (no longer includes other *G) will be seated in econ plus (more legroom, same service) if booked in econ, subject to availability. Note you can also pay for econ plus access through an annual pass.

Op ups Common on certain flights (eg some transatlantic). Processed in order of status - UA M+ top elites then *G. Link to UA op-up master thread

US Airways

US upgrades possible are intl econ->biz, dom econ->first. A330 transatlantic also has first seating with biz service.

Miles Only US Dividend miles may be used to upgrade on US.

Vouchers US Dividend Miles top tier (Chairman's Preferred) members complimentary vouchers may be used to upgrade one-way trans-atlantic, for themselves and/or a companion (separate vouchers). The upgrades are only valid for tickets purchased in Y, B, M, H, K, Q, and V classes of service. Tickets purchased in Y or B class may be upgraded any time in advance. Tickets purchased in M, H, K, Q, and V may be upgraded no earlier than 7 days prior to departure.

Freebies for status US Dividend Miles Preferred (Elite) members receive unlimited upgrades on every flight except for Transatlantic flights. Based on the Preferred Level, free upgrades clear at 7 days, 3 days, and 1 day prior to flight. Preferred members traveling in full fare (Y, B, or U) may upgrade any time in advance. All Preferred members may also request an upgrade for one companion travelling on the same flight.

Op ups are rare due to the freebies.


Varig

RG upgrades possible are ??

Miles RG Smiles miles may be used to upgrade on RG.

Vouchers ???

Freebies for status ???

Op ups ???


*A Upgrade Awards
Thanks to Patron for providing news here that from mid-2005 *A Upgrade Awards will be possible - roll out phased across *A FFPs. I will update this thread once more details are known.


<Updates>
Thanks to stut, kempis, AJLondon, Patron, Savage25, BlondeBomber, schoflyer, the lurker, Gold Circle, wingnut, StSebastian, Ozstamps, WindFlyer, Chiangi, TallBloke, xpacific, jacob_m and everyone else who has contributed. Any errors in editing are mine.

Please correct me or help fill in the many gaps. Updated to post #76.
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