Is it possible to use GUVs while crediting to another *A program?
Dec 13, 2007 | 8:54 pm
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Is it possible to use GUVs while crediting to another *A program?
Hi,
I am wondering if it would be possible to use the Gold Upgrade Vouchers for a flight between US and Manchester (and back) if crediting to another Star Alliance program such as UA Mileage Plus?
Thanks,
Angeleno228
I am wondering if it would be possible to use the Gold Upgrade Vouchers for a flight between US and Manchester (and back) if crediting to another Star Alliance program such as UA Mileage Plus?
Thanks,
Angeleno228
Dec 14, 2007 | 12:15 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: MAN
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Dec 14, 2007 | 1:41 am
#3
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Surrey, UK
Programs: BA Gold....er now Silver...er now Bronze....er now Blue
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It should be. Last time I used a GUV a few weeks ago, my FF number wasn't even in the booking so I didn't get the miles - didn't affect my use of the voucher though.
Dec 14, 2007 | 2:55 am
#5
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Dec 14, 2007 | 4:49 am
#6
Join Date: May 2007
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Programs: BMI*G, BA Blue, Flying Blue, Priority Club Plat, Hertz Gold, Avis Preferred.
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I dont think the program you are crediting will make any difference, as long as the ticket is a BMI tcket.
Dec 14, 2007 | 7:25 am
#7
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OT- as someone who has not used GUVs before but hopefully will soon (two DME trips coming up soon with empty C cabin), how do they work? It says show at the time of check in and make yourself known at the gate. Does it work as smoothly as it says?
Dec 14, 2007 | 7:46 am
#8
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Yes. Ive always just given the voucher at checkin and have been lucky to always get the upgraded boarding card there and then. But ive seen it happen at the gate once too. Very straightforward. Just the same process.
Dec 14, 2007 | 7:48 am
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Dec 15, 2007 | 5:00 am
#11
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Somewhere off the coast of Orion.......
Programs: BMI*G, BA Blue, Flying Blue, Priority Club Plat, Hertz Gold, Avis Preferred.
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I have also always been successful with the GUV's. I would suggest getting to check-in early and ask the check-in person about using a GUV as soon as you hand over your documents. If there are any spaces available you should get the upgrade and they will assign the upgraded seat and put the signed/scribbled on GUV in your ticket. If not, make yourself known at the gate in case any "no shows" create availability. Good Luck.