HP Upgrades
Aug 5, 2000 | 11:49 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: TPA & MCO
Programs: DL Diamond, AA EXP & UA Gold
Posts: 3,051
HP Upgrades
How successful have you all been in upgrading on HP discounted tickets this year?
I am traveling from LAX to PHX. The discounted rates vary from $ 99 to $ 179 roundtrip(some of which are even refundable!). The Y fare is about $ 500 roundtrip.
Should I spring for the Y fare, just to guarantee my spot in FC? Or given the relative short duration of the flight, should I take advantage of the low fares, and try my upgrade luck at the gate?
I am traveling from LAX to PHX. The discounted rates vary from $ 99 to $ 179 roundtrip(some of which are even refundable!). The Y fare is about $ 500 roundtrip.
Should I spring for the Y fare, just to guarantee my spot in FC? Or given the relative short duration of the flight, should I take advantage of the low fares, and try my upgrade luck at the gate?
Aug 5, 2000 | 12:40 pm
#2
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: New York
Posts: 2,115
It's your money, but on short flight(about 350 miles) I wouldn't pay the extra for a Y class seat.
As for upgrades, as a Onepass platinum I'm 100% on upgrades on HP.
As for upgrades, as a Onepass platinum I'm 100% on upgrades on HP.
Aug 5, 2000 | 1:33 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Posts: 4,952
I have historically had no problems upgrading on that segment. I would purchase the deepest discounted fare and take your chances. As has been mentioned the flight is not long enough to warrant going out of your way (money-wise) to get a seat up front. In F, it is strictly a beverage and smoked almonds flight.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Aug 5, 2000 | 5:02 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: TPA & MCO
Programs: DL Diamond, AA EXP & UA Gold
Posts: 3,051
Thanks Boomer and DSimon for your input. I think I'll go for the $179 V Class fare (wich is the refundable walk up fare, I believe).
As a Coach pax and Onepass Gold Elite, am I entitled to HP's FC check-in and pre boarding?
As a Coach pax and Onepass Gold Elite, am I entitled to HP's FC check-in and pre boarding?
Aug 5, 2000 | 5:56 pm
#5
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Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Bryn Mawr PA & Wailea HI
Posts: 15,726
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As a Coach pax and Onepass Gold Elite, am I entitled to HP's FC check-in and pre boarding?
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Yes and yes. And you can also use their nice clubs if you belong to the CO P-Club. As a CO Plat, I was nicely upgraded upon check-in 4 for 4 this year betw LAX and LAS. I could never obtain an advance u/g by calling CO or HP.....always said "full".
Buy the cheapest fare!
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As a Coach pax and Onepass Gold Elite, am I entitled to HP's FC check-in and pre boarding?
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Yes and yes. And you can also use their nice clubs if you belong to the CO P-Club. As a CO Plat, I was nicely upgraded upon check-in 4 for 4 this year betw LAX and LAS. I could never obtain an advance u/g by calling CO or HP.....always said "full".
Buy the cheapest fare!