Originally posted by thezipper:
I know for a biz traveler like you it's probably not an option, but have you ever though about doing 1-2 flights on NW and see what happens as far as the UG situation? Good luck otherwise.
I am actually a NW Elite, but my actual travel is pretty much split between NW and CO. NW doesn't have this problem. I can call them and upgrade my reservation even when it is unticketed and then pay cash at the airport.
I haven't flown coach on NW since I made elite, except for one voluntary downgrade sometime last year.