Do you get EUA's on Copa
Dec 4, 2004 | 12:44 pm
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Do you get EUA's on Copa
I will be travelling to EZE in March and was planning on taking Copa there via PTY. I can fly out of either JFK or EWR.
I am currently a Gold Elite.
Question to you all: If I buy a coach ticket through copaair.com, will I get an EUA or do I have to use miles etal to get upgraded.
I saw one post on this issue where the guy bought a full Y fare and got upgraded. My question is slightly different. If I buy any old fare, can I get upgraded solely on Status.
Thanks!
I am currently a Gold Elite.
Question to you all: If I buy a coach ticket through copaair.com, will I get an EUA or do I have to use miles etal to get upgraded.
I saw one post on this issue where the guy bought a full Y fare and got upgraded. My question is slightly different. If I buy any old fare, can I get upgraded solely on Status.
Thanks!
Dec 4, 2004 | 1:18 pm
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Maybe...
I can't say for sure, but I think so. The front cabin is usually full between between Santiago and PTY, even though the day before the flight, it might show half or a third of the few seats available. I travel in front courtesy of my company, so I don't have direct experience...
Dec 4, 2004 | 2:42 pm
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http://www.continental.com/onepass/e...3A1E59B56F45FA
Complimentary upgrades are just one of many exclusive benefits reserved for Elite members -- our most valued customers.
These OnePass Elite upgrades are valid on flights operated by the following airlines:
Continental Airlines
Continental Micronesia
Northwest Airlines
Copa Airlines
These OnePass Elite upgrades are valid on flights operated by the following airlines:
Continental Airlines
Continental Micronesia
Northwest Airlines
Copa Airlines
Dec 4, 2004 | 4:22 pm
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As a platinum, I usually am upgraded on this route on a non-Y ticket. The only exceptions have been during the Carnival weekend before Ash Wednesday when the flight was full of people flying full fare to Panama for Carnival. EUA is sometimes a bit hit and miss sometimes COPA has trouble recognizing a CO One Pass number, but this problem seems to have improved of late.
Dec 6, 2004 | 2:31 pm
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And remember that if you buy a full Y, you can confirm Biz Class in advance for a CO Elite. If going NYC-EZE, this can be a nice "cheap" way to fly Biz to South America. Although the seats are not true Intl Biz quality, they are better than Y and the service is good.
Dec 6, 2004 | 6:18 pm
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Originally Posted by BenjaminNYC
And remember that if you buy a full Y, you can confirm Biz Class in advance for a CO Elite. If going NYC-EZE, this can be a nice "cheap" way to fly Biz to South America. Although the seats are not true Intl Biz quality, they are better than Y and the service is good.
I did have some trouble getting upgraded when I booked. The elite desk agent I spoke with insisted that no EUA was possible on any int'l flights, even those without a BF cabin. I quoted the policy from co.com to her, and after putting me on hold for a while, she finally agreed and processed the upgrade.
Dec 6, 2004 | 8:20 pm
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Originally Posted by agflyer
Yup, this is exactly what I'm doing later this month. Full Y at $1200 from JFK, with upgrades cleared on 3/4 segments at the time of ticketing. Coach fares on AA, UA and DL, none of which offered the possibility of flying up front, were all more expensive.
I did have some trouble getting upgraded when I booked. The elite desk agent I spoke with insisted that no EUA was possible on any int'l flights, even those without a BF cabin. I quoted the policy from co.com to her, and after putting me on hold for a while, she finally agreed and processed the upgrade.
I did have some trouble getting upgraded when I booked. The elite desk agent I spoke with insisted that no EUA was possible on any int'l flights, even those without a BF cabin. I quoted the policy from co.com to her, and after putting me on hold for a while, she finally agreed and processed the upgrade.
Dec 7, 2004 | 10:11 am
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Originally Posted by BenjaminNYC
Can you send me the like to this on CO.com? I may need this the future? Specifically, where does it say that full-Y means immeadiate upgrade? Thanks!
http://www.continental.com/onepass/e...9E2B4FBFF774EE
Dec 7, 2004 | 5:08 pm
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Apparently, Copa's "Full Y "upgrades come out of their Z class not their C class, which really SUCKS.
but, oh well.
but, oh well.
Dec 7, 2004 | 5:33 pm
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How is service on COPA?
Food?
Movie?
Food?
Movie?