Regarding Credit In Partner Ff Programs
Jun 23, 2007 | 5:14 pm
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Regarding Credit In Partner Ff Programs
I have a question regarding crediting CO travel in a partner's frequent flyer program (Delta, in this case, but the issue applies to any partner.) Having already requalified for 2008 plat, I am contemplating using my future CO/NW travel to improve upon my lowly DL silver status. Is it possible to use my CO FF# to secure an upgrade, and then just prior to departure, ask the gate agent to replace it with my DL FF#? Will the system sense that I am not elite, and take away my upgrade? The CO reps who Ive asked have so far been clueless, and I havent had the balls to try this at the airport for fear of being shuffled back to coach.
Jun 23, 2007 | 5:25 pm
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If you DO that, I think you should be shuffled back to coach.
Jun 23, 2007 | 6:53 pm
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People have reported success in doing this kind of thing, but technically, 
you do run the risk of losing your upgrade.
you do run the risk of losing your upgrade.