Upgrade Waitlist
Aug 5, 2010 | 2:08 pm
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Upgrade Waitlist
I purchased 2 tickets in Economy (V) for EWR-LAX on 9/2 and returning 9/7 (mid-week flights over the labor day weekend). We have been waitlisted for the BF upgrade using miles and the co-pay. Does anyone know when the waitlist will clear? I understand that they want to try and sell the seats, but at what point do they call it day? Also, if we waitlist up to the day of department, do I have to do anything different or make any changes if it hits the 24-hour window and we can check in?
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Aug 5, 2010 | 2:23 pm
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As soon as you book to the day of.
I booked with miles for upgrade and a few times have been upgraded as late as the day of.
Just make sure when it clears that they delete your existing reservation seats. I had gone to print my boarding pass at LAX a few times and even though I was upgraded to 1B I still had 21C active.
I booked with miles for upgrade and a few times have been upgraded as late as the day of.
Just make sure when it clears that they delete your existing reservation seats. I had gone to print my boarding pass at LAX a few times and even though I was upgraded to 1B I still had 21C active.
Aug 5, 2010 | 2:43 pm
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We have been waitlisted for the BF upgrade using miles and the co-pay.
Does anyone know when the waitlist will clear?
I understand that they want to try and sell the seats, but at what point do they call it [a] day?
Also, if we waitlist up to the day of depart[ure], do I have to do anything different or make any changes if it hits the 24-hour window and we can check in?
If it was me I would make sure that you are listed on the UG list (should be above plats) after check in. Check the pda site.
Aug 23, 2010 | 7:18 am
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I wanted to thank everyone for they help with this, however, I'm confused as I have been on the waitlist since I purchased the tickets back on June 14th. I looked today, and our outbounded flight is showing 16 FC seats available. Since I'm using miles and a co-pay to upgrade, why hasn't my upgrade cleared yet? My flight is still 11 days out but I would have figured my upgrade would have cleared by now.