Gold Guest Upgrades expiration date rules
Oct 11, 2013, 9:40 pm
#16
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Oct 11, 2013, 9:44 pm
#17
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That answer is YES, they will apply for next year flights if booked this year.
Last edited by BOB W; Oct 13, 2013 at 5:29 pm
Oct 11, 2013, 9:58 pm
#18
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Oct 11, 2013, 11:26 pm
#19
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Oct 11, 2013, 11:35 pm
#20
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I just applied two for flights in March 2014. Upgrade went through no problem. Are you saying they will be removed on Dec. 31 and the confirmed upgrade will magically disappear? I recall Missy saying last year that they only needed to be applied by the expiration date. Now I am confused.
Oct 12, 2013, 10:05 am
#21
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I successfully used my 2013 certs to UG flights to Cabo in Feb 2014.
But regardless - see the SFPPhD's link (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19850879-post25.html);) it's official, the exp date is "apply by" and not "fly by" - just the same as the BofA companion fare certs.
So why are we still debating this ?
But regardless - see the SFPPhD's link (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19850879-post25.html);) it's official, the exp date is "apply by" and not "fly by" - just the same as the BofA companion fare certs.
So why are we still debating this ?
Last edited by dgwright99; Oct 12, 2013 at 10:20 am
Oct 13, 2013, 3:37 pm
#22
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I successfully used my 2013 certs to UG flights to Cabo in Feb 2014.
But regardless - see the SFPPhD's link (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19850879-post25.html);) it's official, the exp date is "apply by" and not "fly by" - just the same as the BofA companion fare certs.
So why are we still debating this ?
But regardless - see the SFPPhD's link (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19850879-post25.html);) it's official, the exp date is "apply by" and not "fly by" - just the same as the BofA companion fare certs.
So why are we still debating this ?
Oct 19, 2013, 11:24 pm
#23
Join Date: Jan 2005
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The website still allows use of 2013 UGs for 2014 flights; however, I found last week that if calling to apply the UG (existing rez booked by TA) that the MVPG line is adamant that the exp date is "fly by" and not "apply by".
Dec 25, 2016, 9:37 pm
#24
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Anybody have an update on "book by" vs. "use by?"
In other words, can 12/31/16 GGUs be used for flights in Jan 2017?
Thanks for any more up to date info.
Merry Christmas!
Doc
In other words, can 12/31/16 GGUs be used for flights in Jan 2017?
Thanks for any more up to date info.
Merry Christmas!
Doc
Dec 26, 2016, 12:41 am
#27
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Yup. Just to echo dayone, I was able to apply mine expiring this year to flights in 2017 online.