ORD - MAN self-checkin upgrade
Jan 23, 2009, 6:48 am
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ORD - MAN self-checkin upgrade
We were on the ORD-LHR 9am flight two weeks ago, and, as we checked in, were offered an upgrade to business for $500 (I think). This seemed like a great deal and we took it - however - we have not seen this before. Next Friday we will be flying ORD-MAN in Economy - does anyone know when these deals are offered? Any chance of us seeing this again? Would a very early check in help or should we wait until the last minute? Thank you for your advise.
Jan 23, 2009, 6:51 am
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We were on the ORD-LHR 9am flight two weeks ago, and, as we checked in, were offered an upgrade to business for $500 (I think). This seemed like a great deal and we took it - however - we have not seen this before. Next Friday we will be flying ORD-MAN in Economy - does anyone know when these deals are offered? Any chance of us seeing this again? Would a very early check in help or should we wait until the last minute? Thank you for your advise.
Jan 23, 2009, 7:04 am
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OLCI?
Is this only at the kiosk, or will it prompt you if you do OLCI from home?
Just curious if I'm missing out on opportunities by checking in online.
Just curious if I'm missing out on opportunities by checking in online.
Jan 23, 2009, 7:05 am
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Officially its known as a Load Factor Based Upgrade (LFBU), its been around a while, but should only be offered if there are plenty of premium seats available to cover anyone wanting to upgrade with some sort of instrument (i.e. stickers, miles, VIP). Here is the consolidated thread which discusses it in greater detail:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html
Jan 23, 2009, 7:31 am
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Jan 23, 2009, 8:52 am
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