Upgrading international
Oct 22, 2009 | 10:16 pm
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The FAQ state that the co-pay is taken at time of request, even when on a waitlist.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/7374772-post32.html
ETA: The current policy is to charge the co-pay upfront.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/7374772-post32.html
ETA: The current policy is to charge the co-pay upfront.
Last edited by FT Lurker; Oct 22, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Oct 23, 2009 | 5:15 am
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Going LAX-ARN next month and Continental Gold.
Q1. Do they ever upgrade elite members on international flights like they do domestic flights?
Q2. If I go with the mileage upgrade option what is the deal on an M fare? Seems like 15,000 miles + $250 each way which seems like a bit of a rip-off
Q1. Do they ever upgrade elite members on international flights like they do domestic flights?
Q2. If I go with the mileage upgrade option what is the deal on an M fare? Seems like 15,000 miles + $250 each way which seems like a bit of a rip-off
Oct 23, 2009 | 6:22 am
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Be sure to play with the fare classes and even routings.
When getting a ultra low fare the up fare is higher but the miles are the same unless you get a full fare (Y) ticket.
Sometimes getting Lowest Refundable will cost less as the up fare is lower and still paying the same miles as non Y fare.
But, also try lowest first class fare as I have seen this very close to the Lowest Refundable when adding in the up fare, then you don't use any miles.
Also, you might try booking one leg in first and the other in coach.
When getting a ultra low fare the up fare is higher but the miles are the same unless you get a full fare (Y) ticket.
Sometimes getting Lowest Refundable will cost less as the up fare is lower and still paying the same miles as non Y fare.
But, also try lowest first class fare as I have seen this very close to the Lowest Refundable when adding in the up fare, then you don't use any miles.
Also, you might try booking one leg in first and the other in coach.
Oct 23, 2009 | 6:50 am
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The FAQ state that the co-pay is taken at time of request, even when on a waitlist.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/7374772-post32.html
ETA: The current policy is to charge the co-pay upfront.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/7374772-post32.html
ETA: The current policy is to charge the co-pay upfront.
Oct 23, 2009 | 7:35 am
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You are right, I am not sure where I got 15,000. I might have been mixing that up with another airline/trip
Oct 23, 2009 | 7:43 am
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Oct 23, 2009 | 8:03 am
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upgrade with orbitz ticket
I recently purchased 2 economy class round trip tickets through orbitz for a flight from ATL to Amsterdam - is it possible to upgrade with cash ? Sorry they are with KLM
Last edited by Butler C. Conant; Oct 23, 2009 at 8:05 am Reason: forgot info
Oct 23, 2009 | 8:11 am
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It is supposed to be automatic about 7-10 days after the flight. It doesn't actually always happen automatically. But it is supposed to.
It is supposed to be automatic about 7-10 days after the flight. It doesn't actually always happen automatically. But it is supposed to.
Oct 23, 2009 | 8:12 am
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Why are you posting this in the CO forum, and as part of a different thread? Please go to the AF/KLM forum, and post the query. As of Saturday, CO is no longer part of Skyteam.
Oct 23, 2009 | 8:14 am
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By the way, welcome to FlyerTalk, Butler C. Conant!