SWUC - how does it work?
Mar 19, 2007 | 9:57 am
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SWUC - how does it work?
I am booking a flight to HKG or PVG and I have two SWU, if I reserve the Y, M, or U fare, can anyone tell me if I can get upgraded at the time I make the reservation or is it done later and I will have to take a chance?
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Last edited by JCflyer; Mar 19, 2007 at 10:03 am
Mar 19, 2007 | 10:04 am
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I'll assume SWU coupon ... (?) If you book on ac.com and have an upgradable fare, you will be able to confirm your upgrade provided I space is available.
Mar 19, 2007 | 10:07 am
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Does anyone know?
Mar 19, 2007 | 10:08 am
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So long as their is I class availibility then you can upgrade on Y/M at time of booking.
Mar 19, 2007 | 10:11 am
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Mar 19, 2007 | 10:26 am
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Ask if there is any upgrade seat available on the flight and date that you want to travel. If there is, ask the agent to book the flight in Y or M and do the upgrade at the same time. You need to issue the ticket right away though. You are not allowed to "hold" the reservation without issuing the ticket.
Mar 19, 2007 | 10:30 am
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It's best to handle this through AC reservation. There is no service charge if you are buying a Y/M/U fare.
Ask if there is any upgrade seat available on the flight and date that you want to travel. If there is, ask the agent to book the flight in Y or M and do the upgrade at the same time. You need to issue the ticket right away though. You are not allowed to "hold" the reservation without issuing the ticket.
Ask if there is any upgrade seat available on the flight and date that you want to travel. If there is, ask the agent to book the flight in Y or M and do the upgrade at the same time. You need to issue the ticket right away though. You are not allowed to "hold" the reservation without issuing the ticket.
My friend has SSWU, does it work the same way if he book the cheap fare? or is it better to pay the y/m fare and get guarantee upgrade?
Mar 19, 2007 | 10:31 am
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Once you book, an "upgrade" option will show up in your bookings view on ac.com (again, provided there is I space). If you give us flight details we can verify I space for you.
Mar 19, 2007 | 10:37 am
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Mar 19, 2007 | 10:56 am
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Mar 19, 2007 | 11:31 am
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You have to complete the entire booking process to purchase a ticket on either Y, M or U. Then retrieve your reservation using your Booking Reference No. to upgrade.
Only Y, M or U fare allow you to request an upgrade at time of reservation. If your friend is using a cheaper but upgradeable fare, he will only be able to request an upgrade at 4 days before the departure date. 2 days for Prestige and 7 days for SE.
Last edited by Clipper801; Mar 19, 2007 at 11:40 am
Mar 19, 2007 | 11:44 am
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Even though you are AP Prestige, you should really piggy-back off your AP Elite friend as his/her "companion" - Elite members get higher priority on the waiting list and the 4-day window (instead of your 2-day).
Btw, not that many people care, but you say your are Elite when your FT profile is Prestige
Btw, not that many people care, but you say your are Elite when your FT profile is Prestige
Mar 19, 2007 | 12:46 pm
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Even though you are AP Prestige, you should really piggy-back off your AP Elite friend as his/her "companion" - Elite members get higher priority on the waiting list and the 4-day window (instead of your 2-day).
Btw, not that many people care, but you say your are Elite when your FT profile is Prestige
Btw, not that many people care, but you say your are Elite when your FT profile is Prestige
Mar 19, 2007 | 12:48 pm
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Mar 19, 2007 | 1:03 pm
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