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Old Jun 23, 2005, 11:24 pm
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serfty
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Originally Posted by ANDREWCX
... I am told that when she checked in the agent told her that she wasn't able to upgrade with someone elses miles so she was in Economy.

Is this correct - ...
The Agent was NOT correct!

I would not mind betting your aunt was being "fobbed off"!

Please consider the following from the "... Program - Terms & Conditions" (I have underlined relevant parts):
Originally Posted by Definitions
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'Award' means any Qantas, oneworld Alliance Airline, Airline Partner or Non-airline Partner product or service which has been nominated by Qantas or the relevant partner as eligible to be obtained by a Member redeeming Points through Qantas Frequent Flyer, including an Award Certificate, an Award Flight, or a Flight Upgrade; ...
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'Eligible Family Member' of a member means any person the Member can demonstrate, to the reasonable satisfaction of Qantas, as being related to that Member in any of the ways described below:
  • ...
  • Uncle/Aunt
  • ...
Originally Posted by 12. Redeeming Points for Awards
12.1 ...
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12.3 Members may assign Awards that they obtain through Qantas Frequent Flyer to their Eligible Family Member. ...

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