No-status eUp nominee window ≠ SE status?
Jan 31, 2020, 6:15 pm
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No-status eUp nominee window ≠ SE status?
Rookie SE here and thought I had a solid plan, but clearly screwed something up. Here's the situation:
I bought 2x Southwestern Sun FP's to cover 4 of us. Me, Mrs. yyckerr, and the 2 offspring. Mrs. yyckerr is my eUp nominee.
On FP #1 is me + kid 1
On FP #2 is Mrs. yyckerr + kid 2
I booked us all a trip, on 2 PNR's - obviously. I understood it to be that the eUp window for nominees was based on my status, not theirs (she has none).
I went to eUp my booking, no problem. Went to go do hers next and it's showing Not Available, can't even waitlist.
Called the concierge, she had no idea. Could HUCA but thought I'd check here.
Am I dumb?
I bought 2x Southwestern Sun FP's to cover 4 of us. Me, Mrs. yyckerr, and the 2 offspring. Mrs. yyckerr is my eUp nominee.
On FP #1 is me + kid 1
On FP #2 is Mrs. yyckerr + kid 2
I booked us all a trip, on 2 PNR's - obviously. I understood it to be that the eUp window for nominees was based on my status, not theirs (she has none).
I went to eUp my booking, no problem. Went to go do hers next and it's showing Not Available, can't even waitlist.
Called the concierge, she had no idea. Could HUCA but thought I'd check here.
Am I dumb?
Jan 31, 2020, 6:26 pm
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I think you may be confusing the purpose of nominees.
You can select someone who is not on your PNR as a nominee that YOU can upgrade. They do not get the "super powers" to upgrade. It enables you to upgrade someone who are you are not flying with.
Without using your 1 nominee, you are able to directly upgrade yourself and two other flying with you on the same PNR + you can upgrade your nominee.
Since you setup the flights on separate PNRs you may have a bit of a problem.
My nominee for the year is a very generous friend who has a great collection of single malt scotch he is happy to share.
You can select someone who is not on your PNR as a nominee that YOU can upgrade. They do not get the "super powers" to upgrade. It enables you to upgrade someone who are you are not flying with.
Without using your 1 nominee, you are able to directly upgrade yourself and two other flying with you on the same PNR + you can upgrade your nominee.
Since you setup the flights on separate PNRs you may have a bit of a problem.
My nominee for the year is a very generous friend who has a great collection of single malt scotch he is happy to share.
Jan 31, 2020, 6:28 pm
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I understand the difference between a companion on the same PNR and a nominee.
In this case I went to go and upgrade her reservation via my online eup account and it wouldn’t let me. Should it have?
In this case I went to go and upgrade her reservation via my online eup account and it wouldn’t let me. Should it have?
Jan 31, 2020, 6:36 pm
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Ahhhh. sorry for assuming u did not know the difference...
My guess if yes It should. I upgrade my buddy post Amadeus based on my eligibility period.
at least I think i did it after migration.
why separate the PNRs that way. Another option if on same flight just upgrade kid 1 and give your wife that seat.
good luck!
My guess if yes It should. I upgrade my buddy post Amadeus based on my eligibility period.
at least I think i did it after migration.
why separate the PNRs that way. Another option if on same flight just upgrade kid 1 and give your wife that seat.
good luck!
Jan 31, 2020, 6:41 pm
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Ok thanks. So now I wonder if it’s causing a problem because there’s a second person on her reservation. Could it be that if she was flying solo, it would let me upgrade her right now, but maybe because she’s got a companion it won’t?
Jan 31, 2020, 6:41 pm
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You can't upgrade your other kid.
An SE can upgrade at most two other people before the airport. A PNR companion, and a nominee.
You're trying to upgrade three.
An SE can upgrade at most two other people before the airport. A PNR companion, and a nominee.
You're trying to upgrade three.
Jan 31, 2020, 6:51 pm
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Jan 31, 2020, 7:07 pm
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Except that for the time being, nothing can be done at the airport on the day of departure.
Jan 31, 2020, 7:09 pm
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Make a kid a nominee. Book yourself and both kids on one PNR. Upgrade them. Upgrade your wife at the airport.
Or just use a Latitude FP.
Or just use a Latitude FP.
Feb 1, 2020, 8:54 am
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You can't upgrade with e-credits now at airport under the new system
You might be offered a paid upgrade via online check-in or you could even try AC-Bid
Giving your wife E50 status as part of your 100K status would probably be a good plan too
You might be offered a paid upgrade via online check-in or you could even try AC-Bid
Giving your wife E50 status as part of your 100K status would probably be a good plan too
Feb 1, 2020, 1:12 pm
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Feb 1, 2020, 2:11 pm
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It is my understanding that you can only upgrade 1 companion and a nominee. I did this in December with the exact same situation and I had to make my 6 year old my nominee and have a friend of mine make meh wife hi s nominee. The other child was a companion. 3 MAX.
Feb 1, 2020, 2:39 pm
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