Upgrading with Miles
Feb 26, 2006 | 4:15 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: CO Silver Elite
Posts: 7
Upgrading with Miles
Every flight I look at and attempt to find availabilty to upgrade using miles comes up in red 'There are no flights available for upgrade" I have tried dozens of dates..close to departure and months away and many city pairs. Am I doing something wrong..is it better to call the Elite Desk and have them look? I'd love to use some of these miles I have accumulated since elite upgrades are few and far between for Silvers.
Can anyone enlighten me? Thanks..
Susan
Can anyone enlighten me? Thanks..
Susan
Feb 26, 2006 | 6:40 pm
#2
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: CO Gold; SPG Gold***; AvisFirst;
Posts: 3,970
Originally Posted by suskey
Every flight I look at and attempt to find availabilty to upgrade using miles comes up in red 'There are no flights available for upgrade" I have tried dozens of dates..close to departure and months away and many city pairs. Am I doing something wrong..is it better to call the Elite Desk and have them look? I'd love to use some of these miles I have accumulated since elite upgrades are few and far between for Silvers.
Can anyone enlighten me? Thanks..
Susan
Can anyone enlighten me? Thanks..
Susan
Feb 26, 2006 | 6:42 pm
#3
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: 99654
Programs: Many
Posts: 6,450
personally I think it would be better to get the entire flight on miles
instead of upgrade. I think its economical that way. It also depends on the
route/flight.
instead of upgrade. I think its economical that way. It also depends on the
route/flight.
Feb 26, 2006 | 6:44 pm
#4
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Ravens Country
Programs: UA-1K, Marriott-Gold, SPG-Gold, IC RA/Plat, Amtrak Select
Posts: 3,887
Book a Y fare, you will be upgraded at the time of booking.
Feb 26, 2006 | 6:56 pm
#5
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL Diamond, B6 Mosaic, AS MPV Gold, UA Gold MM, Marriott Plat, SPG Plat, Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 16,679
I'd call and waitlist if you really want to use the miles to upgrade. Often the seats are released closer to the flight.