Lima - First or Businessfirst?
Sep 10, 2007 | 9:51 am
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Lima - First or Businessfirst?
Hi-
I am flying to Lima next week, and haven't been able to figure out if these flights offer free upgrades or not? I know Rio and Sao Paolo are Businessfirst like Europe (no free upgrades), but I have been upgraded to Bogota and Latin America.
Thoughts? And what are my chances as a Plat?
I am flying to Lima next week, and haven't been able to figure out if these flights offer free upgrades or not? I know Rio and Sao Paolo are Businessfirst like Europe (no free upgrades), but I have been upgraded to Bogota and Latin America.
Thoughts? And what are my chances as a Plat?
Sep 10, 2007 | 9:56 am
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I flew EWR-LIM a couple of years ago, and had no problems getting EUAed on this flight, as a NW Plat. In fact, I think there were open seats too in FC.
My rule of thumb:
If it's to Central/South America/Carribean and on a 737 or 757, then you get the EUA. If it's 767/777 then you don't.
My rule of thumb:
If it's to Central/South America/Carribean and on a 737 or 757, then you get the EUA. If it's 767/777 then you don't.
Sep 10, 2007 | 11:29 am
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I flew EWR-LIM a couple of years ago, and had no problems getting EUAed on this flight, as a NW Plat. In fact, I think there were open seats too in FC.
My rule of thumb:
If it's to Central/South America/Carribean and on a 737 or 757, then you get the EUA. If it's 767/777 then you don't.
My rule of thumb:
If it's to Central/South America/Carribean and on a 737 or 757, then you get the EUA. If it's 767/777 then you don't.
Generally, you're going to have more luck with an EUA from EWR v. Houston.
Sep 10, 2007 | 11:44 am
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Thread # 20 on the CO forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=547415
A great discussion of the service, aircraft, upgrades and all sorts of useful information.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=547415
A great discussion of the service, aircraft, upgrades and all sorts of useful information.
Sep 10, 2007 | 12:36 pm
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thanks guys, good info.
Also, I used a TC to book this trip, but I'm still allowed to obtain an EUA right?
Also, I used a TC to book this trip, but I'm still allowed to obtain an EUA right?
Sep 10, 2007 | 1:20 pm
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