Experience on LAS-CLE upgrades
Jan 2, 2007 | 10:10 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Experience on LAS-CLE upgrades
I am a NWA PE and rarely fly CO (except yearly to GUM pretty much) - however, I am looking at taking a LAS-CLE flight - I'd leave on the redeye (0050 departure) and return on an afternoon flight.
I know upgrades are harder on CO than NW, and I'll be on a "L" fare (which is think is like NWA K fares). Any insight on upgrade percentages for me on a friday night/saturday morning departure? Looks like a 738 operating this route.
Thanks.
I know upgrades are harder on CO than NW, and I'll be on a "L" fare (which is think is like NWA K fares). Any insight on upgrade percentages for me on a friday night/saturday morning departure? Looks like a 738 operating this route.
Thanks.
Jan 6, 2007 | 9:04 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: CLE, UA MM, UA Premier Plat, Bonvoy Titanium UA Club
Posts: 333
I wouldn't take that bet. You're on a discount economy class ticket, flights are typically quite full from LAS to CLE. Good Luck.
Jan 6, 2007 | 9:16 pm
#3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA
Posts: 7,387
Any insight on upgrade percentages for me on a friday night/saturday morning departure?
Most people are not leaving LAS early Sat. AM so I would say that you have chosen a good flight time to snare an UG. That being said, you may just want to call and see if you can snag a bulkhead or exit row seat since all you are going to do on the flight is sleep anyway (although they will show a movie, so bring an eyeshade if you do not want to watch it). Bring your headphones if you do and save yourself $5. Good luck on your UG.
Most people are not leaving LAS early Sat. AM so I would say that you have chosen a good flight time to snare an UG. That being said, you may just want to call and see if you can snag a bulkhead or exit row seat since all you are going to do on the flight is sleep anyway (although they will show a movie, so bring an eyeshade if you do not want to watch it). Bring your headphones if you do and save yourself $5. Good luck on your UG.
Jan 7, 2007 | 3:14 pm
#4
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ORD
Programs: UA *G
Posts: 1,720
I have one really random experience, but on a Thursday in April (spring break time) I actually got upgraded at the gate (last minute Y fare) on a CLE-LAS, and one other non-status pax also got upgraded from a last minute Y fare. Coach was full.
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Jan 8, 2007 | 2:20 am
#5
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: TLV now - formerly LAS
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Only time I took this flight was as a NW Gold and my upgrade cleared.