MVP upgrades to Hawaii
Jun 9, 2010, 4:30 pm
#1
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MVP upgrades to Hawaii
What are the chances of catching an MVP upgrade from OAK-KOA and vice versa (midweek offseason)?
Alternatively would be willing to purchase UFC assuming any were available.
Does not appear that the fares will qualify for mileage upgrades so won't be able to confirm prior to MVP window.
Also if one passenger is MVP and one isn't (same record), does that put you farther back in the queue?
Note: My search found quite a few upgrade threads for MVP Golds and some info on SEA but little for OAK.
Alternatively would be willing to purchase UFC assuming any were available.
Does not appear that the fares will qualify for mileage upgrades so won't be able to confirm prior to MVP window.
Also if one passenger is MVP and one isn't (same record), does that put you farther back in the queue?
Note: My search found quite a few upgrade threads for MVP Golds and some info on SEA but little for OAK.
Jun 9, 2010, 4:46 pm
#2
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What are the chances of catching an MVP upgrade from OAK-KOA and vice versa (midweek offseason)?
Alternatively would be willing to purchase UFC assuming any were available.
Does not appear that the fares will qualify for mileage upgrades so won't be able to confirm prior to MVP window.
Also if one passenger is MVP and one isn't (same record), does that put you farther back in the queue?
Note: My search found quite a few upgrade threads for MVP Golds and some info on SEA but little for OAK.
Alternatively would be willing to purchase UFC assuming any were available.
Does not appear that the fares will qualify for mileage upgrades so won't be able to confirm prior to MVP window.
Also if one passenger is MVP and one isn't (same record), does that put you farther back in the queue?
Note: My search found quite a few upgrade threads for MVP Golds and some info on SEA but little for OAK.
Jun 9, 2010, 4:48 pm
#3
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP Gold
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If I recall correctly, MVP's with companions are not able to request complimentary upgrades, because the upgrade won't let 2 people on the same itinerary sit in different cabins. Book separately if you're an MVP.
Jun 9, 2010, 6:15 pm
#5
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: ANC, SAP
Programs: AS MVP Gold, Priority Pass
Posts: 1,863
They can split the record in this case, and waitlist the MVP for an upgrade. The only exception to that is if the B of A companion certificate was used. In that case, they cannot split the record, and both companions must fly in the same cabin, so no possibility of MVP upgrade.
Jun 9, 2010, 9:38 pm
#6
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Jun 10, 2010, 1:01 am
#7
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They can split the record in this case, and waitlist the MVP for an upgrade. The only exception to that is if the B of A companion certificate was used. In that case, they cannot split the record, and both companions must fly in the same cabin, so no possibility of MVP upgrade.
Looks like we will have to take our chances with UFC when the window opens.
Thanks everyone for the quick response.
Jun 10, 2010, 9:25 am
#9
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SF East Bay
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Be sure and check in right at 24 hrs to see if you are offered the day of flight upgrade. I think it's a $100-$150. I sat next to a couple women on my flight from OAK-KOA that paid for the UG when they checked in.