Using miles to upgrade
Dec 8, 2022 | 11:14 pm
#4
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
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If upgrade space isn't available then they'll just put you on the waitlist. If you provide your flight and date then many of us have access to ExpertFlyer which is a paid service where we can check for you before you call.
Dec 9, 2022 | 5:14 am
#5
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Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 154
tpa-phx-hnl 12/22 - 1/212 hnl-phx-tpa
Dec 9, 2022 | 1:10 pm
#6
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: UA, AS
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Dec 13, 2022 | 10:48 am
#7
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: PHL
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If you have the option, you might reroute on the 707am flight TPA-DFW, connecting to 1125am DFW-HNLTPA-DFW-HNL. Do the same on the return. The DFW-HNL-HNL segment will be a widebody (787-9) with more F seats and a generally more pleasant experience for a longer flight - even in main cabin extra or premium economy. For waitlisting, just call and request to apply a points+copay upgrade.
Dec 13, 2022 | 1:56 pm
#9
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: CLT
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Dec 13, 2022 | 2:16 pm
#11
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Location: Washington, DC
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