Upgrading with miles
Mar 10, 2005 | 10:31 am
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Upgrading with miles
I am booked on AA6091 and CX709 (JFK-HKG-BKK) Apr 17 in Y. My understanding is that I need 35K Asia Miles to upgrade this itin one-way from Y to J. Is this correct? Since part of the res is booked as AA, can I upgrade using AA or BA miles? As an OW Emerald I assume that the u/g can be confirmed at ticketing. Both flights show J9 C9 D9.
Can't seem to find this info on the CX website. Also, I cant use the search function so I apologize if these questions have been answered before. Thanks. I look forward to CX J. I hear good things
Can't seem to find this info on the CX website. Also, I cant use the search function so I apologize if these questions have been answered before. Thanks. I look forward to CX J. I hear good things
Last edited by bennytma; Mar 10, 2005 at 10:42 am
Mar 10, 2005 | 11:01 am
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Originally Posted by azmmza
i thought asia miles could only be used to upgrade cx flight numbers
Mar 10, 2005 | 11:15 am
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Originally Posted by miki13331
you cannot use aa miles to upgrade codeshare flights
Mar 10, 2005 | 10:18 pm
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Originally Posted by bennytma
Thats what I thought. So then does anyone know if CX operated (AA numbered) flights can be upgraded at all? and if so how? Thanks.
You need to book under the flight number of the operating carrier to upgrade.
With Asia Miles, you can upgrade flights on AA, BA, CX (provided that you book under the original flight number).
With AAdvantage, the only airline you can upgrade on is AA metal flights.
Mar 10, 2005 | 10:35 pm
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points.com will let you move miles between AA and Asiamiles, I believe, but you lose a lot in the process. If you are really desparate, you could look at them.
I've never done it--I was in the same situation earlier this morning on the phone with AA asking about codeshares and the operator recommended I look at points.com.
I've never done it--I was in the same situation earlier this morning on the phone with AA asking about codeshares and the operator recommended I look at points.com.
Mar 11, 2005 | 8:56 am
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Gotta love OW 
although I suppose it might be the same elsewhere. What is the logic behind such strict rules for upgrading. If I am booked on an AA codeshare (CX metal) I can't understand why CX would not want me to use AsiaMiles to upgrade. I know CX and BA have great J/F service but they keep a TIGHT grasp on those seats. I'm paying full fare Y so its not like I would be using miles to upgrade an cheapo ticket.
although I suppose it might be the same elsewhere. What is the logic behind such strict rules for upgrading. If I am booked on an AA codeshare (CX metal) I can't understand why CX would not want me to use AsiaMiles to upgrade. I know CX and BA have great J/F service but they keep a TIGHT grasp on those seats. I'm paying full fare Y so its not like I would be using miles to upgrade an cheapo ticket.
Mar 20, 2005 | 4:34 pm
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Originally Posted by bennytma
I'm paying full fare Y so its not like I would be using miles to upgrade an cheapo ticket.
FewMiles..
Mar 20, 2005 | 5:23 pm
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Originally Posted by FewMiles
If you're booked in full Y, then shouldn't it be (relatively) simple to get rebooked on the CX flight number instead? Then you'd be able to go for the AsiaMiles upgrade.
FewMiles..
FewMiles..