Upgrade Waitlist Question
Aug 31, 2010 | 5:29 am
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Upgrade Waitlist Question
I'm booked on CO #1402 on 9/2. I purchased V class and upgraded to R when I purchased the ticket on 6/11. I have been waitlisted for R from the day I bought the ticket and I understand that CO selling the seat is better than my upgrade, but now as we are 3 days out, when I check the flight status, there are no passengers listed on the upgrade waitlist. As I have been on the list since 6/11 I assume I would be near the top. Is there any place for me to see where I reside on the list? Any other sites I should be looking at? Just trying to maximize my ability for the upgrade.
Aug 31, 2010 | 7:03 am
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There needs to be an R made available then I believe it goes on the basis of when you purchased the upgrade. While it would be nice to see a list of R waiters, I know of no place that you can find such a list. I too am waiting for an R to clear... checking every day... only two weeks out with 10 unassigned seats... not the same as unsold seats... for which the inventory courtesy of wanderingarmenian shows only 3, so I'm not hopeful. At least I have a bulkhead row in the back.
Last edited by GeoMedic; Aug 31, 2010 at 7:08 am
Aug 31, 2010 | 7:07 am
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It appears these folks have been upgraded. Are you one of them?
Customers Upgraded into First Class:
CAP, J. 6E
IVE, S. 1A
YAF, A. 2F
ZAP, A. 3A
This flight is a difficult to get an upgrade. Though you should still be close to the top. There is no one else waiting on the list.
I suggest you call Continental.com support and see why you are not showing up as "upgrade standby".
Customers Upgraded into First Class:
CAP, J. 6E
IVE, S. 1A
YAF, A. 2F
ZAP, A. 3A
This flight is a difficult to get an upgrade. Though you should still be close to the top. There is no one else waiting on the list.
I suggest you call Continental.com support and see why you are not showing up as "upgrade standby".
Aug 31, 2010 | 8:00 am
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Thanks snod08.
I spoke with Continental and the customers shown purchased fares that have an auto-upgrade. After being added to the waitlist in June, we are 5th on line and there are 4 open seats so I'm not keeping my hopes up for the upgrade. Looks like we will be sitting in coach for the flight. This sucks!
I spoke with Continental and the customers shown purchased fares that have an auto-upgrade. After being added to the waitlist in June, we are 5th on line and there are 4 open seats so I'm not keeping my hopes up for the upgrade. Looks like we will be sitting in coach for the flight. This sucks!
Aug 31, 2010 | 8:02 am
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Thanks snod08.
I spoke with Continental and the customers shown purchased fares that have an auto-upgrade. After being added to the waitlist in June, we are 5th on line and there are 4 open seats so I'm not keeping my hopes up for the upgrade. Looks like we will be sitting in coach for the flight. This sucks!
I spoke with Continental and the customers shown purchased fares that have an auto-upgrade. After being added to the waitlist in June, we are 5th on line and there are 4 open seats so I'm not keeping my hopes up for the upgrade. Looks like we will be sitting in coach for the flight. This sucks!
Perhaps there will be a no-show or something, and you could get lucky.
Keep us posted!
Aug 31, 2010 | 8:17 am
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Aug 31, 2010 | 8:19 am
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Thanks snod08.
I spoke with Continental and the customers shown purchased fares that have an auto-upgrade. After being added to the waitlist in June, we are 5th on line and there are 4 open seats so I'm not keeping my hopes up for the upgrade. Looks like we will be sitting in coach for the flight. This sucks!
I spoke with Continental and the customers shown purchased fares that have an auto-upgrade. After being added to the waitlist in June, we are 5th on line and there are 4 open seats so I'm not keeping my hopes up for the upgrade. Looks like we will be sitting in coach for the flight. This sucks!
Aug 31, 2010 | 8:28 am
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Aug 31, 2010 | 8:36 am
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There are different lists. The one that we see is the last of the ones processed throughout the reservations life cycle.
Aug 31, 2010 | 8:39 am
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Thanks SBM12!
Aug 31, 2010 | 9:33 am
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