Upgrades
Nov 26, 2003 | 4:33 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Posts: 13
Upgrades
I am constantly surprised how many people post about being upgraded. I have been elite for four years now. (3 as gold and 1 as silver- 59 segments and didn't get upgraded to gold unless I wanted to pay $450). I have flown 46 segs. 03 ytd. 30 on planes with FC cabin. Of the 30 segments, I have been upgraded twice!!!! And to boot, I am paying upwards of $1200 to fly to CLE to LGA, LAS, EWR and MDW. So it is very easy for me to switch over United or AA.
Am I the only one with no luck?
Am I the only one with no luck?
Nov 26, 2003 | 4:57 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: KDCA/KIAD (Formerly KEWR/KPHL)
Programs: VX Gold; UA Silver (BLAH!); HHonors Diamond
Posts: 92
As Silver this year, I've been upgraded 5/8 upgradeable flights this year via EAU, and overall I'm pleased. (Doesn't include AS, HA metal flights, Y-Fare flights, Hawaii).
It may have to do with the days/times you fly... you may be consistently flying at peak times. Also looking at the markets you fly, esp. New York and Chicago, seems you fly with lots of other business types. If you're flying Y (I'd think so with $1,200), you should be upgraded automatically, or can kick co.com to do it for you.
It may have to do with the days/times you fly... you may be consistently flying at peak times. Also looking at the markets you fly, esp. New York and Chicago, seems you fly with lots of other business types. If you're flying Y (I'd think so with $1,200), you should be upgraded automatically, or can kick co.com to do it for you.
Nov 26, 2003 | 5:01 pm
#3
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Between AUS, EWR, and YTO In a little twisty maze of airline seats, all alike.. but I wanna go home with the armadillo
Programs: CO, NW, & UA forum moderator emeritus. Eurobonus Millionaire
Posts: 38,683
Do you buy your tix at the last minute? Do you then check in just before flight time? CO starts upgrading (theoretically) 5 days out. They do usually hold a number of F seats until a little while before departure. If you are doing things last-minute then it's quite likely that CO has already filled the F cabin before you purchase your ticket or check in.
Based on the changes CO is putting into Onepass for next year you should be happier in 2004.
Based on the changes CO is putting into Onepass for next year you should be happier in 2004.
Nov 26, 2003 | 5:16 pm
#4
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Washington, DC USA
Programs: AA Platinum, SPG Lifetime Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Platinum HH Gold
Posts: 246
This year as a gold, I was upgraded approximately 98% of the time and requalified as gold as well.
I think a lot of it has to do with where you are starting your journey. I noticed the original poster here is from Cleveland. When you fly out of a city which a hub of your preferred carrier, you have many more platinums to deal with than elsewhere.
I fly out of DCA. So by the time I get to Houston or Cleveland, I am not on the first flight or last flight out of the "hub" which I think helps as well.
Unless I was sure that I would hit platinum, I would try to not a carrier with a major hub operation at my airport of choice
I think a lot of it has to do with where you are starting your journey. I noticed the original poster here is from Cleveland. When you fly out of a city which a hub of your preferred carrier, you have many more platinums to deal with than elsewhere.
I fly out of DCA. So by the time I get to Houston or Cleveland, I am not on the first flight or last flight out of the "hub" which I think helps as well.
Unless I was sure that I would hit platinum, I would try to not a carrier with a major hub operation at my airport of choice
Nov 26, 2003 | 6:35 pm
#5
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: CLE,OH
Programs: UA 1K 3MM, AA Plat, F9 Elite, the later two thanks to Jeff $, HHdia, Mgold, WynDia, Choicepl, IHGDia
Posts: 1,405
As platinum I have only missed one upgrade in 104K miles this year. I have been on a number of flights with vacant FC seats.
Nov 27, 2003 | 7:47 am
#6
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: northern NJ, CO Silver
Programs: Lifetime PC Member
Posts: 344
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by kjbtraveler:
I think a lot of it has to do with where you are starting your journey. I noticed the original poster here is from Cleveland. When you fly out of a city which a hub of your preferred carrier, you have many more platinums to deal with than elsewhere.</font>
I think a lot of it has to do with where you are starting your journey. I noticed the original poster here is from Cleveland. When you fly out of a city which a hub of your preferred carrier, you have many more platinums to deal with than elsewhere.</font>
Nov 27, 2003 | 9:02 am
#7
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Southwest Desert, under a rock, watch out! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<" You can get there, but it's gonna cost you!
Programs: Previously NonePass, now UA 1K (*Enhanced*)
Posts: 4,248
You ought to be doing better for upgrades, logan1, is it possible that there's a problem like the name on your tickets not exactly matching the name on your NonePass account?
Nov 27, 2003 | 9:30 am
#8
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Join Date: May 2003
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by snake:
You ought to be doing better for upgrades, logan1, is it possible that there's a problem like the name on your tickets not exactly matching the name on your NonePass account?</font>
You ought to be doing better for upgrades, logan1, is it possible that there's a problem like the name on your tickets not exactly matching the name on your NonePass account?</font>
They said I should always remember to buy my tickets in the one name (in my case lower case name) and ever since, everything's been fine. [This message has been edited by fireworksboy (edited Nov 27, 2003).]
Nov 29, 2003 | 8:27 am
#9
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: New York
Programs: Bonvoy LifetimeTitanium, UA Plat 2MM, LHW LeadersClub, IHGPlat, HiltonDiamnd, AtmosTitm, WyndDiamnd
Posts: 1,307
Upgrades? I fly internationally. You must be talking about UA or AA.
Nov 29, 2003 | 12:14 pm
#10
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Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Bryn Mawr PA & Wailea HI
Posts: 15,726
As long as your personal NonePass(tm) number is printed correctly on the boarding pass (BP) (and in addition it also will print if Silv,Gold or Plat) it dont matter how you or/or they spell your name. Check if this info is on a new or old BP.
MisterNice
MisterNice
Nov 30, 2003 | 1:59 am
#11
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: SFO (sometimes TVL), NYC, CHI but nowhere in between.
Programs: NW Gold
Posts: 345
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by MisterNice:
As long as your personal NonePass(tm) number is printed correctly on the boarding pass (BP) (and in addition it also will print if Silv,Gold or Plat) it dont matter how you or/or they spell your name. Check if this info is on a new or old BP.
MisterNice</font>
As long as your personal NonePass(tm) number is printed correctly on the boarding pass (BP) (and in addition it also will print if Silv,Gold or Plat) it dont matter how you or/or they spell your name. Check if this info is on a new or old BP.
MisterNice</font>
Nov 30, 2003 | 5:19 pm
#12
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I can confirm, that the NAME must match EXACTLY, or not automatic upgrades!
And NW and CO must match or no upgrades on the companion!
And NW and CO must match or no upgrades on the companion!
Nov 30, 2003 | 6:08 pm
#13
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Houston
Posts: 89
I can also confirm that the name on your reservation must EXACTLY MATCH the name on your OnePass account in order for EUA to work correctly, and for the miles to post to your account.