Multiple companion upgrades possible??
Nov 25, 2004 | 1:25 am
#16
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: NYC
Posts: 8,691
Well I tried the "ask in different places" routine to get both my grandmother and my sister upgraded this afternoon, but it was a no-go. I think my biggest mistake was just being too honest, not doing enough to hide the fact that I was trying to UG two companions.
I did manage to get one of them upgraded, though, so we had 8D-E and 16J (bulkhead aisle) on the 777, which made for a pretty nice game of musical chairs going down to IAH. Hopefully we didn't annoy the other pax too much by our occasional visits to each other's seats. The FAs certainly didn't seem to mind, and were absolutely superb on this flight!
The 777 BF seats are pretty darn nice, too. This was my first time up front on the 777, and I've got to find a way to get myself up there for my next TLV trip.
I did manage to get one of them upgraded, though, so we had 8D-E and 16J (bulkhead aisle) on the 777, which made for a pretty nice game of musical chairs going down to IAH. Hopefully we didn't annoy the other pax too much by our occasional visits to each other's seats. The FAs certainly didn't seem to mind, and were absolutely superb on this flight!
The 777 BF seats are pretty darn nice, too. This was my first time up front on the 777, and I've got to find a way to get myself up there for my next TLV trip.
Nov 26, 2004 | 1:59 pm
#17
Join Date: May 2002
Location: NJ/Paris FR
Posts: 51
Originally Posted by Weatherboy
I always get multiple companions upgraded at Newark --as long as there's room for them on the flight. I just make individual requests at different spots; i.e.: Ticket Counter, President's Club, Gate, etc.
The most I've been able to get up was 5 on a EWR-LAS flight last year (I think it was a Saturday night flight, hence why F was so empty to begin with.)
I think multiple companions was an issue about 2 years ago; the agents then were marking boarding passes to reflect a companion upgrade was listed/issued... but now that it's possible to print multiple boarding passes from a variety of places easily, I've noticed they've given-up.
Florida bound routes from EWR seem to be easier than trans-continental flights for multiple upgrades... so as long as there's available inventory, it'll happen. The only difficulty arises when you're on a popular route on a peak time typically loaded with full Y's or Platinum Elites.
The most I've been able to get up was 5 on a EWR-LAS flight last year (I think it was a Saturday night flight, hence why F was so empty to begin with.)
I think multiple companions was an issue about 2 years ago; the agents then were marking boarding passes to reflect a companion upgrade was listed/issued... but now that it's possible to print multiple boarding passes from a variety of places easily, I've noticed they've given-up.
Florida bound routes from EWR seem to be easier than trans-continental flights for multiple upgrades... so as long as there's available inventory, it'll happen. The only difficulty arises when you're on a popular route on a peak time typically loaded with full Y's or Platinum Elites.
I'll forward this string to Corporate Security and programing for investigation. I know there MUST be a way for this not to happen. Most all of us in EWR cross reference the PNR's because there is obviously a need to do so.
Nov 27, 2004 | 6:19 am
#18
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: New York / Hawaii
Programs: UA Global Services, HH Diamond
Posts: 5,206
EWR very-non-compliant
Originally Posted by exit 13a
Thanks Weatherboy,
I'll forward this string to Corporate Security and programing for investigation. I know there MUST be a way for this not to happen. Most all of us in EWR cross reference the PNR's because there is obviously a need to do so.
I'll forward this string to Corporate Security and programing for investigation. I know there MUST be a way for this not to happen. Most all of us in EWR cross reference the PNR's because there is obviously a need to do so.
But anyhow, the "unlimited" upgrades are only as unlimited as there are available seats. If there's other Platinums in-line for upgrades, they will always get them before companions, regardless of how legitimate those companions are.
Dec 1, 2004 | 5:39 pm
#19
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Redondo Beach, CA USA
Programs: UA 1KMM, Bonvoy LTE, HH D, Hertz Plat, Avis PC
Posts: 4,042
Originally Posted by Weatherboy
But anyhow, the "unlimited" upgrades are only as unlimited as there are available seats. If there's other Platinums in-line for upgrades, they will always get them before companions, regardless of how legitimate those companions are.
Last edited by DJ_Iceman; Dec 1, 2004 at 5:42 pm
Dec 27, 2004 | 4:43 pm
#20
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 3,169
It Can Be Done
Originally Posted by dlen111
id request an upgrade for one of them. if they get it then you can ask someone else for the other, like weatherboy does.
if only one gets it, you can give up your seat and let the ladies check out BF. but that would be no fun for you.
good luck, and send an update on your results. i will be trying the same thing with my mother and brother on my upcoming xmas flights.
if only one gets it, you can give up your seat and let the ladies check out BF. but that would be no fun for you.
good luck, and send an update on your results. i will be trying the same thing with my mother and brother on my upcoming xmas flights.
on our return, i added my mother to the list at he check in desk and then requested to have my brother added at the gate (i had a plan, for the agents query... "do you already have someone on the list?").
at check in i was told i could only add one, but that only 4 of 18 seats were sold and that only 3 people were on the list.
therefore, i had no problem attempting to get two cmpanions up'd and i was prepared to tell the gate agent, if questioned, that the only reason i was asking for two was that i was told FC was completely empty.
they ended up adding my brother no questions asked.
we were all able to return home from a hectic week with family in FC. it was nice and if i could (without getting people in trouble), id write a letter thanking CO. also, there were 6 uniformed crew in FC (i havent seen that in years)
to make a long story short... it can be done, just depends on the flight and the agents.