2011 SWU: Valid on code-shares?
Jan 31, 2011 | 8:13 am
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2011 SWU: Valid on code-shares?
If I book an economy ticket through a code-share partner (JK, A3, etc) on their stock, but the flight is actually operated by CO, can I use one of my 2011 SWU's to upgrade to BusinessFirst?
(I ask because I know that I can't use the *A upgrade program to upgrade code-shares with OnePass miles, so I'm worried that the same rule might apply to the SWU's.)
(I ask because I know that I can't use the *A upgrade program to upgrade code-shares with OnePass miles, so I'm worried that the same rule might apply to the SWU's.)
Jan 31, 2011 | 8:25 am
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Assuming you are talking about a SWU you've already earned based on flights in 2010 the answer is yes. For upgrades on CO metal one can upgrade with SWUs or cash+OnePass miles, regardless of the booking code on the reservation.
I have already used a couple of mine for me and my wife on CO-operated flights issued under a different code.
I have already used a couple of mine for me and my wife on CO-operated flights issued under a different code.
Jan 31, 2011 | 8:29 am
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Can you see the reservation on the CO website?
Jan 31, 2011 | 8:35 am
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Jan 31, 2011 | 11:36 am
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If you can see it online, you should be able to upgrade it, no?
Jan 31, 2011 | 11:46 am
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