Reapplying an upgrade in the case of sleep?
Feb 23, 2006, 9:24 pm
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Reapplying an upgrade in the case of sleep?
I'm taking a redeye home this weekend and as an EXP, I was able to get my complimentary upgrade. I'm concerned, though, that I may not enjoy it if I sleep. If I do fall asleep will AA allow me to reapply that upgrade to another flight, one that I'll be conscious enough to enjoy?
Feb 23, 2006, 9:27 pm
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In my experience, you cannot re-apply it however I believe you can actually get a refund for the price you paid for it.
Feb 23, 2006, 9:30 pm
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Originally Posted by bbkenney
In my experience, you cannot re-apply it however I believe you can actually get a refund for the price you paid for it.
Feb 23, 2006, 9:33 pm
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Originally Posted by whirledtraveler
Thanks. How do I do that? Do I call the EXP desk?
Feb 23, 2006, 9:34 pm
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Originally Posted by whirledtraveler
I'm taking a redeye home this weekend and as an EXP, I was able to get my complimentary upgrade. I'm concerned, though, that I may not enjoy it if I sleep. If I do fall asleep will AA allow me to reapply that upgrade to another flight, one that I'll be conscious enough to enjoy?
Feb 23, 2006, 9:35 pm
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Don't forget to write to AA CS if you're turned down. I think that not being allowed to reapply an upgrade should be good for at least 10,000 bonus miles.
Feb 23, 2006, 9:36 pm
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We are a diverse bunch - some of us would want an upgrade to get some sleep. And to ask for a courtesy upgrade "back" - did I, er, miss something here? 
Feb 23, 2006, 9:38 pm
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Originally Posted by JDiver
did I, er, miss something here?
Feb 23, 2006, 9:39 pm
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A sundae, actually.
Originally Posted by Snoopy
Sense of humour maybe?
Feb 23, 2006, 9:41 pm
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lol, where did the sarcasm in this thread begin?
Also - if the upgrade was complintary, wouldn't it be impossible to "reapply" it? You will get the same free upgrade next time you travel (so long as all the conditions of the upgrade are met)
Cheers
Also - if the upgrade was complintary, wouldn't it be impossible to "reapply" it? You will get the same free upgrade next time you travel (so long as all the conditions of the upgrade are met)
Cheers
Feb 23, 2006, 9:47 pm
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Maybe you should make sure to get an aisle seat. Then, when you board, you could ask the FAs to wake you every time they come through the cabin.
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Or would that not solve the problem of you sleeping thru the flight?
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Or would that not solve the problem of you sleeping thru the flight?
Feb 23, 2006, 9:52 pm
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Originally Posted by jab
I am confused. As an EXP what did AA take from you or what did you give AA for the upgrade?
Feb 23, 2006, 10:53 pm
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Surely it's worth a non capacity-controlled VIP- from Y to F (that can be used with any fare class)
Feb 24, 2006, 2:35 am
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Originally Posted by whirledtraveler
I'm taking a redeye home this weekend and as an EXP, I was able to get my complimentary upgrade. I'm concerned, though, that I may not enjoy it if I sleep. If I do fall asleep will AA allow me to reapply that upgrade to another flight, one that I'll be conscious enough to enjoy?
Feb 24, 2006, 2:41 am
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Originally Posted by whirledtraveler
If I do fall asleep will AA allow me to reapply that upgrade to another flight, one that I'll be conscious enough to enjoy?