<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Elena:
FD Silver/Gold members DO get domestic NW upgrades same as WP- that has always worked for me in the past and the status is printed automatically on the boarding pass.
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IP is correct. I don;t know what the rules were in the past. Current FD rules clearly state that upgrades are exclusively for Platinum Elites.
Platinum Elite First Class upgrade
Reserved exclusively for our Platinum Elite members, Platinum Elite First Class upgrade automatically entitles you to First Class travel with Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines. This service is available on most Northwest and Continental-operated domestic flights, whenever you travel alone or with other Platinum Elite members.
When traveling on a full-fare Economy Class ticket, your upgrade will be automatically reserved at the time of booking. For those traveling on a discounted Economy Class ticket, the Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines reservations system will attempt to book your upgrade starting five days prior to departure.
I have only been denied an upgrade three tiems in the last 4 years, the last incident being three years ago. So it's not really an issue with me. I am sure many oothers who have lost an opportunity to upgrade because of misapplication of rules might not be too happy. Now that you have blatantly blurted this out, WP is bound to take notice and take corrective action. Enjoy your upgrades while they last.
