I have done some searches on read up on these Continental upgrades and trip to Europe - please excuse me if this is a repeat but didn't see anything about all my questions.
I use Continental occassionally but have no status with them. We are trying to plan a trip and need to get from EWR to BCN. Of course, no rewards avail except the 100,000 per ticket. (this is for end of May/June 2002 travel)
I can buy a coach ticket for $850, or pay $1034 and 80,000 for the waiting list for the two tickets in First Class.
Any guesses by you veterans as to what our chances are of actually getting the upgrades, seeing how we are not elite members? I assume this is a 767 and wondering if it is just better to pay the $850 with another airline for more room in coach for my 6'5" husband. Do we stand a decent shot at First Class?
Thanks!