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Originally Posted by Toronto1970
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1) I assume there will be no instant upgrade since my husband is on the same PNR ....
correct, you would have to clear together and into the same upgrade class. And the non-1k/GS is only at booking, no waitlisting
Originally Posted by Toronto1970
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2) I’m going to apply PlusPoints to the reservation. If I were travelling alone I know to only apply it to the EWR-NRT segment since the B fare as a 1K trumps PlusPoints. But since I’m with my husband, should I apply the PlusPoints to the YYZ-EWR segment as well? I guess that gives a chance of upgrades in advance, but would we be lower at the gate than had I just left it as an unPlusPointed B fare?
But then you need PZ for both and no waitlisting for the non-1K
Originally Posted by unitedwildcat
It's not a 1K benefit, it's a benefit for all Premiers - Premier Instant Upgrade. The only difference is that 1Ks can also get an instant upgrade on M fares.
And 1Ks (& GS) clear into PN, commonly more available than PZ all other elites for Instant Upgrades (CPU routes).
And no waitlisting for no 1Ks/GS

Last edited by WineCountryUA; Dec 25, 2024 at 12:09 am Reason: And the non-1k/GS is only at booking, no waitlisting
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