someone please explain "switch at the gate"
Jan 7, 2004 | 8:49 pm
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someone please explain "switch at the gate"
Hi everyone, happy new year. Could someone please explain the "switch at the gate" for me. I think I understand what it is but not how it works. It would be neat to try, as I too have left CO.....
Jan 8, 2004 | 8:46 am
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This refers to using your CO Status to obtain upgrades, then switching the FF # to NW to build status on NW.
1. Make your reservation using your CO #.
2. At Check-in, ask the agent to put your NW # in your record.
Be careful when purchasing CO Flights, not all fare classes earn 100% EQM's on NW.
1. Make your reservation using your CO #.
2. At Check-in, ask the agent to put your NW # in your record.
Be careful when purchasing CO Flights, not all fare classes earn 100% EQM's on NW.
Jan 8, 2004 | 9:29 am
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unless folks have had a different experience lately, I think you run the risk of losing your NWA (or CO) upgrade if you remove the FF number whose status granted you the upgrade.
Jan 8, 2004 | 3:07 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by bocastephen:
unless folks have had a different experience lately, I think you run the risk of losing your NWA (or CO) upgrade if you remove the FF number whose status granted you the upgrade.</font>
unless folks have had a different experience lately, I think you run the risk of losing your NWA (or CO) upgrade if you remove the FF number whose status granted you the upgrade.</font>
Jan 8, 2004 | 4:14 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by jetcity405:
Could someone please explain the "switch at the gate" for me.</font>
Could someone please explain the "switch at the gate" for me.</font>
Jan 8, 2004 | 10:12 pm
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For a recent experience on this topic see:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum21/HTML/011200.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum21/HTML/011200.html
Jan 12, 2004 | 5:15 am
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True, I only fly in the LANKOME alliance now, but have that pesky CO Silver til 05 and want to have some fun with it....