Originally Posted by
cxfan1960
[mod hat on] I merged your thread with this existing one because you may find some of your answers here.
cxfan1960
CX CoMod
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I did that many times. The passenger does not need to be a family member, but must be on your redemption list. If you are not traveling with the passenger, you must confirm and ticket the upgrade before hand (no instant upgrade at airport in this case).
Yes, you can waitlist. I usually call to do upgrade or waitlisting, but some good TAs can also handle that for you. Wait time for call can be very long depending on your CX status. I am CX GO and my wait time is usually none or very short.
Regarding waitlist for upgrading someone in your redemption group... Are the miles deducted from AM account when you add to waitlist, or when upgrade clears? If it's the latter, what would happen if you didn't have enough miles in your account? Asking because I would like to transfer in enough miles only if upgrade clears -- any way to make that work?
Separate question: the AM terms indicate no upgrade awards on travel agency, bulk, discount tickets, etc. Does anyone know if this applied to Chase UR, Citi TYP, etc. redemptions that apply such that you're ticketed in an upgrade-eligible date class?
Thanks in advance for your help! Very unfamiliar with the program and hoping to have an additional person join during travel.